Aviation Careers
What is the first step of flight training
Ground School
Name the 4 forces acting on a plane
Thrust, Lift, Drag, Weight/Gravity
What does an altimeter measure
altitude by comparing atmospheric pressure
Which flight instrument measures airspeed
Airspeed Indicator
What two levels must you pass before being able to fly solo
Ground School and Basic Flight Training
What is the cross-sectional shape of a wing called
Airfoil profile/Airfoil
What is one kind of turn a plane can make
Slipping, Skidding, Coordinated
What does ¨blade pitch¨ refer to in aviation
Angle of the blades of a propeller or rotor
How old must you be to obtain an ATP (Airline Transport License)
23
What are the longitudinal and lateral axes of a plane called
Pitch and Roll
What metric does the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) use
feet per minute (fpm)
What is the purpose of flaps on an aircraft
enhancing lift and improving control during takeoff and landing
Other than age, what is one requirement to get an ATP (Airline Transport License)
1,500 flight hours, Bachelor´s in aviation, proficiency with English language
What is the vertical axis of a plane called
Yaw
1 knot=1.15 mph
What does STOL stand for
Short Take-Off and Landing
What license allows flight students to fly for hire
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
¨As the speed of a moving fluid increases, the internal pressure of that fluid decreases¨ What is this called
Bernoulli´s principle
Which two flight instruments use a gyroscope
Heading Indicator, and Attitude Indicator
How much distance of a runway do STOL aircraft need
500 feet (150 meters) or less