Airframe Parts
What is the main body of the airframe called in which everything is connected to?
What is the Fuselage
Who was the first person to break the sound barrier and what aircraft were they in?
Who is Chuck Yeager and what is the Bell X-1
What category's go into being selected for pilot?
What is GPA, CC Ranking, PCSM, PFA, AFOQT and TBAS
What is the device that measures the orientation of the aircraft?
What is the Gyro-sphere
What aircraft is considered the greatest fighter jet in history?
What is the F-15
What is the part of the airframe that connects to the main body with the purpose of creating lift?
What is Wings
Who was the person to carry out the first successful flight in the world?
Who are the Wright Brothers
What month does the rated board for AFROTC normally close?
What is February
What device Alarms the pilot of incoming air to air missiles and can automatically deploy countermeasures?
What is the MAW system
In WWII, up until 1943 what aircraft was unmatched within the pacific theater?
What is the Zero
What part of the airframe is usually located toward the tail, along with the flight controls that are attached to them?
What is stabilizers, what is elevators and rudders.
What company made the first military useable monoplane?
What is Boeing
What uniform do all rated positions wear for their jobs?
What is a Flight Suit
What system allows you to know where you are in the world?
GPS-INS (Global Position System-Inertial Navigation System) KC-135 uses this but all use GPS.
Which in air refueler is the only one that is stationed overseas?
What is the KC-135
What is the part of airframe that helps the aircraft roll on an axis?
What is ailerons
In WWII what type of airframe emerged as powerhouse by the end?
What is the Strategic Bomber
What surgery for your eyes can be performed to allow you to be eligible for rated?
What is Lasik
What device allows aircraft to track other aircraft without the use of Rader but IR?
What is IRST Scope/Pod
What light weight fighter jet has been able to dominate the others (F16s, Eurofighters) In training.
what is the Gripen
What part of the airframe that helps with stability, especially while at low speed?
What is Canards
What aircraft was the first power house of the cold war? Hint: Cold War started in 1945
What is the F-104 Starfighter
Where are the four different pilot training bases in the USAF located
Columbus AFB, Laughlin AFB, Sheppard AFB and Vance AFB
What system monitors the speed of your aircraft?
Pitot-Static System
In WWII America made many strong fighters, but one lesser know one was feared on both fronts for its maneuverability and its speed, earning itself quite the nickname?
What is the P-38