AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS
Which instrument shows altitude above sea level?
(Altimeter)
What part keeps the airplane stable side-to-side?
(Vertical Stabilizer)
Name the force that pulls the plane down
(Weight/Gravity)
On a discovery flight, who’s the Pilot in Command?
The instructor
True or False: A Cessna 172 has a jet engine.
False
which instrument shows the airplane’s bank and pitch?
(Attitude Indicator)
What control surface makes the plane climb or descend?
(Elevator)
What force moves the airplane forward?
Thrust
Should you touch controls without the instructor’s okay?
NO!!!!!
What color is the “black box” flight recorder actually painted?
Bright Orange
Which instrument shows airspeed?
Airspeed Indicator
What’s the purpose of flaps?
Increase lift & drag for slower landings/takeoff
Which force opposes thrust?
Drag
Name one thing you should do before the discovery flight.
Check the weather
What animal was the very first living creature sent into space?
Dog
Which two instruments rely on the pitot-static system?
(Airspeed & Altimeter)
What part of the aircraft does the wind flow over/under to generate lift?
Wings
Which force is created by the wing’s shape and angle of attack?
Lift
How early should you be to your flight?
15 minutes minimum
When is our field trip to the NDAA Career Fair in Minot?
October 9th
Which instrument relies on the vacuum system to function?
Attitude Indicator or Heading Indicator
The control surfaces are categorized into two categories- what are they?
Primary and Secondary controls
If thrust equals drag and lift equals weight, the plane is in what state?
(Straight-and-level flight/equilibrium)
Why is it important to know the basics before your discovery flight?
SAFETY. You gotta be safe!
What famous aviator disappeared while attempting to fly around the world in 1937?
Amelia Earhart