The 4 forces
Name all 4 forces.
Lift, Thrust, Weight, and Drag.
An excessive increase in this degree of freedom may result into a stall.
Pitch
During take-off, the pilot will usually retract _____. This part slows the plane down, allowing the plane to lift using less runway, and lifting at slower speeds. This part is also used for landing, which will create drag, slowing the aircraft down, enabling the plane to land smoothly.
Flaps
This airline shutdown due to bankruptcy on May 2nd, 3:00 A.M Easter Time.
Spirit Airlines
It's a myth that you can open the passenger door on an airplane. Is it true or false.
False.
Complete the statement: In order for a plane to fly, thrust must be greater than ______ and _______ must be greater than weight.
The Center of Gravity meets at which 3 axis.
Longitudinal, Lateral, and Vertical.
The empennage of the aircraft, which is usually located at the back of the plane. The horizontal stabilizer contains ________. This surface control is responsible for the generation of pitch. The vertical stabilizer contains _________. This surface controls is responsible for yaw.
Elevators and Rudder.
What are the biggest Airbus and Boeing planes?
Airbus A380 and Boeing 747.
Why do pilots and co-pilot eat different meals.
So if one meal is poisoned, the other will be safe.
An airplane is cruising at 450 knots. All forces are constant except one, which force is it?
Weight.
Which part of the wing, is responsible for roll?
Aileron
An airplane engines contains the following parts: Front Fan, Compressor, Combustor, Turbine, and Fan Turbine. Turbine and Fan Turbine usually are responsible for the same thing. What are they responsible for?
Generating energy and sending it to the Front Fan.
On May 4th 2026, an airplane was landing at Newark Airport, flying very low. It hit a light-pole right before touch-down. The light-pole eventually fell on a bakery truck on the Turnpike. What aircraft was this plane, what airlines was it?
Boeing 767 and United Airlines.
This airport is usually cited as the world's number 1 airport.
Changi Airport, Singapore.
What phenomenon is responsible for the creation of weight?
Gravity.
False
Airbus planes usually use _______ for roll. While Boeing planes use _________.
Joystick and Yoke.
Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates.
What aircraft has the longest range? Hint: This plane can fly 11,600 miles.
Airbus A350-900 ULR.
Which of the 4 forces are natural and artificial? Hint: 2 forces are natural and the rest are artificial.
Natural: Weight and Drag.
Artificial: Lift and Thrust.
Name all 6 Degrees of Freedom
Heave, Sway, Surge, Pitch, Yaw, and Roll.
Rudder Pedals.
The first successful aircraft was flown in 1903. It was made the Wright brother. What was the aircraft called?
The radius of the procedural outer area of Class C airspace is normally _______.
A.) 10 NM
B.) 20 NM
C.) 30 NM
B.) 20 NM