Aircraft Facts And Questions! Trivia Test! Quiz

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When it comes to the fastest means of transport in the world today air travel is undoubtedly the answer. Do you know how to operate an aircraft and maintain it in tiptop position? This trivia test quiz is made up of facts and questions on things about aircrafts that only the smartest would know. How about you check it out and see if you are among this group. All the best!

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  • 2. 
    Looking at the diagram, what action does the aircraft do when it rotates around axis # 3.  WORD BANK:  Yaw      Pitch       Roll ** Must be spelled correctly.  If not, it will be counted as WRONG. - ProProfs

    Looking at the diagram, what action does the aircraft do when it rotates around axis # 3.  WORD BANK:  Yaw      Pitch       Roll ** Must be spelled correctly.  If not, it will be counted as WRONG.

    Explanation
    The aircraft turns LEFT or RIGHT by using the rudder.

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  • 3. 
    Looking at the diagram, what action does the aircraft do when it rotates around axis # 1.  WORD BANK:  Yaw      Pitch       Roll ** Must be spelled correctly.  If not, it will be counted as WRONG. - ProProfs

    Looking at the diagram, what action does the aircraft do when it rotates around axis # 1.  WORD BANK:  Yaw      Pitch       Roll ** Must be spelled correctly.  If not, it will be counted as WRONG.

    Explanation
    The aircraft pitches UP or DOWN by using the elevators.

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  • 4. 
    Looking at the diagram, what action does the aircraft do when it rotates around axis # 2.  WORD BANK:  Yaw      Pitch       Roll ** Must be spelled correctly.  If not, it will be counted as WRONG. - ProProfs

    Looking at the diagram, what action does the aircraft do when it rotates around axis # 2.  WORD BANK:  Yaw      Pitch       Roll ** Must be spelled correctly.  If not, it will be counted as WRONG.

    Explanation
    The aircraft rolls LEFT or RIGHT by using the ailerons.

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  • 5. 

    What are the three (3) MAIN types of aerospace engines.  (Not the different kinds of each one)

    • Reciprocating

    • Turboprop

    • Radial

    • Turbojet

    • Scramjet

    • V-Inline

    • Jet (or Turbine Engine)

    • Turbofan

    • Plasma Drive

    • Rocket

    • Horizontally-Opposed

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Reciprocating
    A. Jet (or Turbine Engine)
    A. Rocket
    Explanation
    The three MAIN types are: Reciprocating, Jet (or Turbine), and Rockets. All others are different kinds of the three main types.

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  • 6. 

    There is breathable oxygen in space.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    There is no breathable air in space - thus astronauts have to wear space suits with oxygen.

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  • 7. 

     Hot air is less dense than cold air, which is how balloons filled with hot air can fly.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 8. 

     Of all the wing shapes, the best geometry shape for slow flight is:

    • Swept Wing - Low Angle

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    • Swept Wing - High Angle

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    • Delta Wing

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    • Straight wing - Constant Chord

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    Correct Answer
    A. Straight wing - Constant Chord
    Explanation
    Straight Wing- Constant Chord - which the Wright Brothers used, is the best wing shape for slow flight.

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  • 9. 
    This reciprocating engine pictured gets its’ name from what math/geometry principle? - ProProfs

    This reciprocating engine pictured gets its’ name from what math/geometry principle?

    • The RADIUS of a circle

    • The DIAMETER of a circle

    • The ACUTE ANGLE of a triangle

    • The PERIMETER of a square

    Correct Answer
    A. The RADIUS of a circle
    Explanation
    The engine's pistons are the RADI of the circle and gets its name from the RADIUS.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the Four Forces of Flight is not constant and tries to pull the aircraft to the earth?

    • Lift

    • Weight

    • Thrust

    • Drag

    Correct Answer
    A. Weight
    Explanation
    Weight (or Gravity) is not constant and tries to pull the aircraft to the earth.

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  • 11. 

    Which of the Four Forces of Flight pushes / pulls the aircraft through the air?

    • Lift

    • Weight

    • Thrust

    • Drag

    Correct Answer
    A. Thrust
    Explanation
    Thrust is what pushes / pulls the aircraft through the air?

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  • 12. 

    Which of the Four Forces of Flight tries to pull the aircraft backward and slows the aircraft through the air?

    • Lift

    • Weight

    • Thrust

    • Drag

    Correct Answer
    A. Drag
    Explanation
    Drag tries to pull the aircraft backward and slows the aircraft through the air.

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  • 13. 

    Air, while made up of different gasses, has the movement properties of a

    • Paper

    • Solid

    • Fluid

    • Organism

    • All of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. Fluid
    Explanation
    Air - indeed all gasses - have the movement properties of a FLUID.

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  • 14. 
    Which of the Four Forces of Flight is an aerodynamic force created by the shape of the airfoil? - ProProfs

    Which of the Four Forces of Flight is an aerodynamic force created by the shape of the airfoil?

    • Lift

    • Weight

    • Thrust

    • Drag

    Correct Answer
    A. Lift
    Explanation
    Lift is created by the shape of the airfoil and generated by the forward motion of the aircraft.

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  • 15. 

    Bernoulli's Principle states:

    • For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

    • Force equals mass times acceleration.

    • As the velocity of a fluid increases, the pressure exerted by the fluid decreases.

    • None of the above is correct.

    Correct Answer
    A. As the velocity of a fluid increases, the pressure exerted by the fluid decreases.
    Explanation
    As the velocity of a fluid increases, the pressure exerted by the fluid decreases.

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  • 16. 

    The hot air balloon that made the first manned ascent was designed by

    • The Montgolfier brothers.

    • The Wright brothers.

    • Marquis Francois d'Arlandes and Pilatre d'Rozier.

    • Chuck Yeager

    Correct Answer
    A. The Montgolfier brothers.
    Explanation
    The Montgolfier brothers designed the balloon, Marquis Francois d'Arlandes and Pilatre de Rozier rode in it.

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  • 17. 

    Which engine does not require atmospheric air?

    • Reciprocating Engine

    • Jet

    • V-Inline Engine

    • Rocket

    Correct Answer
    A. Rocket
    Explanation
    Rockets do not require atmospheric air because they carry an oxidizer onboard the spaceship.

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  • 18. 

     Of all the wing shapes, the best geometry shape for fast flight is:

    • Swept Wing - Low Angle

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    • Swept Wing - High Angle

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    • Delta Wing

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    • Straight wing - Constant Chord

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    Correct Answer
    A. Delta Wing
    Explanation
    Straight Wing- Constant Chord - which the Wright Brothers used, is the best wing shape for slow flight.

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  • 19. 
    In this picture, what does the number 27 on the runway represent? - ProProfs

    In this picture, what does the number 27 on the runway represent?

    • 27° true North

    • 270° magnetic North

    • 27° magnetic North

    • 270° true North

    Correct Answer
    A. 270° magnetic North
    Explanation
    Runway headings are measured every 10° as the compass reads, so the picture represents 270° magnetic North.

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