It's the term given to a plane's motion when the NOSE goes UP or DOWN.
What is pitch.
100
These are the two main types of propulsion systems used on modern aircraft.
What are jet engines and propellers.
100
These two brothers are considered to be the pioneers of modern aviation.
Who are the Wright Brothers.
100
This primary aircraft part is directly responsible for flight.
What is the wing.
100
It's the force generated by the wings.
What is lift.
200
It's the term given to a plane's motion when the NOSE goes LEFT or RIGHT.
What is yaw.
200
He or she is the 2nd in command on an airplane, operating directly below the Pilot.
What is the Co-Pilot.
200
Mrs. M brought in a wind-up ornithopter. The plane that she brought in was called the __________ ___________.
What is the Flying Timber.
200
This is the area where all of the flight controls are located, usually manned by at least 2 pilots.
What is the cockpit.
200
It's the force created by operating a plane's engine(s).
What is thrust.
300
These control surfaces are used to make the plane ROLL left or right.
What are the ailerons.
300
If you want to travel in luxury, you should upgrade your coach class ticket to this class.
What is first class.
300
This airplane was known as the sleekest and fastest jet aircraft in the world until its last flight on November 26, 2003.
What is the Concorde.
300
The 'body' of the aircraft, where the cargo and passengers are carried. This also serves as the 'frame' to which all other parts attach.
What is the fuselage.
300
It's the force that works directly against lift. *Hint* Related to gravity. It's not Mass.
What is weight.
400
These control surfaces located on each wing, are RAISED to their maximum extent during landing, in order to help slow the aircraft down.
What are the flaps.
400
It's the part of the airport where you are able to board the plane.
What is the terminal.
400
This effect states that Air is viscous and sticks to surfaces.
What is the Coanda Effect.
400
Found at the back of the plane, this part causes the airplane's nose to move to the right or left and point in a different direction.
What is the rudder.
400
This naturally occuring phenomenon creates the force of weight.
What is gravity.
500
This Swiss scientist created the "_______ principle" which governs modern flight.
Who is Daniel Bernoulli.
500
It's the technical name given to a plane's steering wheel.
What is the Yoke.
500
Sir George Cayley is one of the most important people in the history of aeronautics. He developed the four ________ of _________.
What are the forces of flight.
500
When experimenting with spools and modeling clay during Scientist in the School, you were actually playing with the angle of attack on your __________.
What is the propeller.
500
This force is created as wind (air) passes over the aircraft's surfaces and creates friction.