The ______ is known for being used by the infamous Red Baron and its unique three wing design.
Fokker Dr.I
Who do you contact for instructions, permission and when you have problems when flying?
ATC
787
What are the wings for?
They help the plane fly and stay in the air.
What Japanese fighter was nicknamed the Zero?
Mitsubishi A6M
The _______ is known for its ability to VTOL/STOL/VTSL.
F-35B or Hawker Sidley Harrier
Fire, fire *bell rings rapidly* x3! what does this mean?
One or more of your engines is on fire, and you need to cut power and fuel to the engine before it spreads. Or land at the nearest airport.
The 727 was known for the easily recognizable 3 engines ______________, and its high cruising speed of 540kts. Where are the engines located?
The rear of the plane.
What are airbrakes for?
They help the plane slow down quickly.
B-52 is called what?
Stratofortress
The Junkers Ju-87 was nicknamed the ______ which originates from the German word sturzkampfflugzeug meaning Dive Bomber.
Stuka
Gear, gear *buzzerx2*! What does this mean?
You are going too fast, and you still have your landing gear lowered, you need to raise it immediately.
The _______ was the first successful SST passenger plane.
Concorde.
What are flaps for?
They help the plane elevate and turn.
What was the B-29 that bombed Hiroshima called?
Enola Gay
The F4U-C Corsair was nicknamed the __________ because of the whistling noise the wings made.
Whistling Devil
Wind shear, wind shear! What does this mean? Also known as Cross Wind.
You are landing but wind is blowing you side to side, you need to straighten the plane.
The 747 was nicknamed ______________ because of its look and efficiency.
Queen of the Skies.
What are landing gears for?
They let the plane to move forward without breaking, they help the plane land smoothly.
What was the first jet plane?
Me-262
The _____ was nicknamed the Superfortress because of its powerful secondary weaponry and heavy bombload.
B-29
Terrain, terrain, pull upx2! What does this aircraft warning mean?
You are too close to the ground, you may crash and you need to pull up.
The early 737 MAX suffered from ________.
The pitch control being fed incorrect information causing it to attempt to correct it causing a nosedive.
What are the engines for?
To propel the plane forward and help it gain speed.
What happened in the Tenerife Airport Incident?
A KLM 747 collided with a Pan Am 747 while trying to takeoff.