Lift

Question 1

Aero

Answer 1

Pertaining to air.

Question 2

Aerodynamics

Answer 2

Relating to the forces of air in motion.

Question 3

Aeronautics

Answer 3

The science of flight within the atmosphere.

Question 4

Aerospace

Answer 4

A combination of aeronautics and space.

Question 5

Air

Answer 5

A mixture of gases that contains approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases.

Question 6

Aircraft

Answer 6

Any machine that is capable of flying through the air; included are ultralights, airplanes, gliders, balloons, helicopters, hang gliders, and parasails.

Question 7

Airplane

Answer 7

An aircraft that is kept aloft by the aerodynamic forces on its wings and thrust forward by a means of propulsion.

Question 8

Airfoil

Answer 8

A component, such as a wing, that is specifically designed to produce lift, thrust, or directional stability.

Question 9

Airport

Answer 9

A place on either land or water where aircraft can land and take off for flight.

Question 10

Altitude

Answer 10

Height above sea level or ground level, expressed in units.

Question 11

Aviation

Answer 11

The art, science, and technology of flight within the atmosphere.

Question 12

Aviator

Answer 12

A person who operates an aircraft in flight.

Question 13

Camber

Answer 13

The curved part of an airfoil, from its leading to trailing edge.

Question 14

Chord

Answer 14

A line drawn through an airfoil, from its leading to trailing edge.

Question 15

Downwash

Answer 15

The downward movement of air behind a wing in flight.

Question 16

Drag

Answer 16

A force that slows the forward movement of an aircraft in flight.

Question 17

Dynamic

Answer 17

Forces in motion.

Question 18

Gravity

Answer 18

The natural force pulling everything to Earth.

Question 19

Leading edge

Answer 19

The front part of a wing or airfoil.

Question 20

Lift

Answer 20

The upward force that opposes gravity and supports the weight of an aircraft.

Question 21

Relative wind

Answer 21

The flow of air that moves opposite the flight path of an airplane.

Question 22

Thrust

Answer 22

The force that moves an aircraft forward in flight.

Question 23

Upwash

Answer 23

The upward movement of air ahead of the wing in flight.

Question 24

Vortex

Answer 24

A spinning column of air that is created behind the wingtip as a result of air moving from an area of high pressure on the bottom to an area of low pressure on top.

Question 25

Wind

Answer 25

Air in motion.