CAP Mitchell Aerospace Test Questions with Verified Solutions

CAP Mitchell Aerospace Test Questions with Verified Solutions What country had the first rocket? China Space Shuttle a space transportation system for traveling to space and back to Earth Spin stabilization a technique that was invented by William Hale. Escaping gases hit small veins that make it spin, and stabilize like a bullet What are the characteristics of cumulus clouds? White, billowy, and puffy. Appears like a cotton ball What are the characteristics of the thermosphere? It begins at about 50 miles up and extends to about 300 miles. Here the temp increases again. How much it increases depends on solar activity, but it usually between 1380°F and 2,280°F. What are the characteristics of the troposphere? extends from sea level up to 20,000 feet over the poles and 55,000-60,000over the equatorial regions. Most of the atmosphere is located here. Temperature decreases about 3.5°F (2°C) for every 1,000 ft gained. Taxiway lights Blue lights are the most common for taxiway edge lights. Some airports Runway a dedicated pathway for taking of and landing airplanes What is the first step in the flight profile? The first step is the pre-flight inspection What is the purpose of the altimeter. It measures pressure and displays this as height above sea level Aero pertaining to air Aerodynamic relating to the forces of air in motion Aeronautics the science of flight within the atmosphere Aerospace the combination of aeronautics and space Air a mixture of gases, 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases Aircraft any machine that is capable of flight Airplane any aircraft that is kept aloft by the aerodynamic forces upon its wings and is thrust forward by means of propulsion Airfoil a component, such as a wing, that is specifically designed to produce lift, thrust, or directional stability Airport a place on land or water where aircraft can land and takeoff for flight Altitude height above sea level or ground level expressed in units Aviation the art, science, and technology of flight within the atmosphere Aviator a person who operates the aircraft in flight Camber the curvature of the wing (airfoil) from leading to trailing edge Chord an imaginary line drawn from nose to tail Downwash the downward movement of air behind a wing in flight Drag a natural force that slows the forward movement of an aircraft in flight Dynamic any forces in motion Gravity a natural force that is pulling everything towards Earth Leading edge The front part of a wing or airfoil Lift the artificial force that opposes gravity and supports the weight of an aircraft during flight Relative wind the flow of air which moves opposite the flight of an airplane Thrust the artificial force which moves an aircraft forward in flight Trailing edge the back part of a wing