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Flight 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Definition: pertaining to air

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2.

Definition: relating to the forces of air in motion

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3.

Definition: the science of flight within the atmosphere

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4.

Definition: a combination of aeronautics and space

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5.

Definition: a mixture of gases that contains approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases

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6.

Definition: any machine that is capable of flying through the air; included are ultralights, airplanes, gliders, balloons, helicopters, hangliders, and parasails

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7.

Definition: an aircraft that is kept aloft by the aerodynamic forces upon its wings and is thrust forward by a means of propulsion

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8.

Definition: a component, such as a wing, that is specifically designed to produce lift, thrust, or directional stability

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9.

Definition: a place on either land or water where aircraft can land and take off for flight

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10.

Definition: height above sea level or ground level expressed in units

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11.

Definition: the art, science, and technology of flight within the atmosphere

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12.

Definition: a person who operates an aircraft in flight

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13.

Definition: the curved part of an airfoil from its leading to trailing edge

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14.

Definition: a line drawn through an airfoil from its leading to trailing edge

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15.

Definition: the downward movement of air behind a wing in flight

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16.

Definition: – a force which slows the forward movement of an aircraft in flight

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17.

Definition: forces in motion

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18.

Definition: the natural force pulling everything to Earth

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19.

Definition: – the front part of a wing or airfoil

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20.

Definition: the upward force that opposes gravity and supports the weight of an aircraft

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21.

Definition: the flow of air which moves opposite the flight path of an airplane

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22.

Definition: – the force which moves an aircraft forward in flight

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23.

Definition: – the upward movement of air ahead of the wing in flight

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24.

Definition: – a spinning column of air that is created behind the wingtip as a result of air moving from an area of high pressure on the bottom to an area of low pressure on top

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25.

Definition: – air in motion

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