Connaissance Général Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of an aircraft’s wings?
To generate lift(portance)
True or False: The fuselage is the main body of the aircraft.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for controlling the aircraft’s roll.
aileron.
What is the term for the force that opposes an aircraft’s motion through the air?
Drag.
Which component of an aircraft is primarily responsible for stability?
The tail.
What does the acronym ‘ATC’ stand for?
Air Traffic Control.
What is the primary function of the aircraft’s engines?
To provide thrust.
True or False: The cockpit is where passengers sit during a flight.
False.
Multiple choice: What is the standard unit of measurement for altitude in aviation?
Feet.
Fill in the blank: An aircraft’s ________ is the part that houses the engines.
nacelle.
What is the purpose of flaps(volets) on an aircraft?
To increase lift during takeoff and landing.(Pour augmenter la portance pendant le décollage et l’atterrissage.)
True or False: The ailerons are used to control pitch.
False.
What does ‘V1’ refer to in aviation?
The decision speed during takeoff.
What is the main purpose of the aircraft’s landing gear?(Quel est le but principal du train d’atterrissage de l’avion)
To support the aircraft during takeoff, landing, and taxiing.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a type of aircraft?
All of the above (Jet, Glider, Helicopter).
What is the primary role of a flight engineer?
To monitor and operate aircraft systems during flight.
True or False: Turbulence is a smooth air condition(La turbulence est une condition d’air douce)
False.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a device that measures altitude.
altimeter.
What is the purpose of a pre-flight checklist?
To ensure all systems are functioning properly before flight.
Multiple choice: What is a common type of commercial aircraft?
Airbus A320.
What is the term for the angle between the chord line of the wing and the oncoming air?
Angle of attack.
True or False: The black box records flight data and cockpit conversations.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a system that allows pilots to communicate with air traffic controllers.
radio.
What is the primary function of the rudder?(Quelle est la fonction principale du gouvernail ?)
To control yaw.(Pour contrôler le lacet.)
What does ‘MACH’ refer to in aviation?
The ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound.
True or False: A glider does not have an engine.(Un planeur n’a pas de moteur.)
True.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common instrument in the cockpit?
Airspeed indicator.
What is the purpose of the elevator on an aircraft?
To control pitch.(Pour contrôler la hauteur.)
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of landing an aircraft.
Approach.
What is the main advantage of using a jet engine?
Higher speed and efficiency.
True or False: The center of gravity affects an aircraft’s stability.
True.
What is the term for the maximum weight an aircraft is certified to carry?
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).
Multiple choice: What is an important factor in aircraft design?
Aerodynamics.
What is the role of the co-pilot?
To assist the captain and take over if necessary.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a visual representation of an aircraft’s flight path.
flight plan.
True or False: Aircraft are only used for passenger transport.
False.
What does the term ‘stall’ refer to in aviation?
A loss of lift due to excessive angle of attack.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a type of airspace?
Class B airspace.
What is the function of the throttle in an aircraft?
To control engine power.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the part of the aircraft that provides visibility for the pilot.
windshield.
True or False: The speed of sound changes with altitude.
True.
