Power Plant
What is the main function of a turbine?
To convert energy from gases into mechanical power.
What are the four forces of flight?
Lift, weight, thrust, and drag.
What is a wrench used for?
To tighten or loosen bolts and nuts.
Complete: “The pilot ___ check the weather before takeoff.”
is going to
Complete: “I ___ (check) the runway lights.”
have checked
A reciprocating engine works with ______ motion.
Back-and-forth (or reciprocating) motion.
Which force pushes the aircraft forward?
Thrust.
Name one special tool used in aircraft inspection.
Borescope / torque wrench / caliper
We use will for ______ decisions.
spontaneous / instant decisions.
We use the present perfect to talk about…
past actions with connection to the present.
What type of engine is commonly used in helicopters?
A turbine engine.
What generates lift in an airplane?
The wings (airflow over and under them).
What tool measures electrical current?
A multimeter.
“The mechanic ___ repair the engine tomorrow.” → Correct?
Yes, “is going to repair” expresses a planned action.
Ask a question: “___ you ever inspected an aircraft?”
Have you ever inspected an aircraft?
What fuel do most turbine engines use?
Jet fuel (kerosene).
What part of the airplane controls pitch?
The elevator.
What tool is used to measure tire pressure?
A pressure gauge.
Create a prediction: “In 20 years, aircraft ___ use clean energy.”
will
What’s the difference between did and have done?
Did = specific time; have done = no specific time.
Name two differences between turbine and reciprocating engines.
Turbine: continuous combustion / high speed. Reciprocating: piston-based / lower speed.
Explain how drag affects flight.
It resists the aircraft’s motion through the air.
What’s the difference between hand tools and special tools?
Hand tools are basic manual tools; special tools are designed for specific aircraft tasks.
What’s the difference between will and be going to?
“Will” = prediction/decision now; “Be going to” = plan or intention.
Create a sentence using ever and never in an aviation context.
I have never worked in a control tower. / Have you ever used a metal detector?