2. Intro to the Airplane

Question 1

What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight?

Answer 1

1. Lift
2. Weight
3. Thrust
4. Drag.

Question 2

How does a wing create lift?

Answer 2

Major Source: curved top surface of the wing.

Increases air velocity.

Question 3

To climb or descend in an airplane the pilot

Answer 3

Moves the yoke back and forward which moves the elevator up and down.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the airplane’s rudder?

Answer 4

Its only function is to counteract the adverse yaw when rolling into or out of a turn

Question 5

On landing, what is the advantage to using flaps?

Answer 5

Extending the flaps permit a steeper and slower approach.