CAP Mitchell Aerospace Test UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What country had the first rocket? - CORRECT ANSWER - China
Space Shuttle - CORRECT ANSWER - a space transportation system for traveling to
space and back to Earth
Spin stabilization - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - White, billowy,
and puffy. Appears like a cotton
ball
What are the characteristics of the thermosphere? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Blue lights are the most common for taxiway
edge lights. Some airports
Runway - CORRECT ANSWER - a dedicated pathway for taking of and landing airplanes
What is the first step in the flight profile? - CORRECT ANSWER - The first step is the
pre-flight inspection
,What is the purpose of the altimeter. - CORRECT ANSWER - It measures pressure and
displays this as height above sea level
Aero - CORRECT ANSWER - pertaining to air
Aerodynamic - CORRECT ANSWER - relating to the forces of air in motion
Aeronautics - CORRECT ANSWER - the science of flight within the atmosphere
Aerospace - CORRECT ANSWER - the combination of aeronautics and space
Air - CORRECT ANSWER - a mixture of gases, 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1%
other gases
Aircraft - CORRECT ANSWER - any machine that is capable of flight
Airplane - CORRECT ANSWER - any aircraft that is kept aloft by the aerodynamic forces
upon its wings and is thrust forward by means of propulsion
Airfoil - CORRECT ANSWER - a component, such as a wing, that is specifically designed
to produce lift, thrust, or directional stability
Airport - CORRECT ANSWER - a place on land or water where aircraft can land and
takeoff for flight
Altitude - CORRECT ANSWER - height above sea level or ground level expressed in
units
,Aviation - CORRECT ANSWER - the art, science, and technology of flight within the
atmosphere
Aviator - CORRECT ANSWER - a person who operates the aircraft in flight
Camber - CORRECT ANSWER - the curvature of the wing (airfoil) from leading to
trailing edge
Chord - CORRECT ANSWER - an imaginary line drawn from nose to tail
Downwash - CORRECT ANSWER - the downward movement of air behind a wing in
flight
Drag - CORRECT ANSWER - a natural force that slows the forward movement of an
aircraft in flight
Dynamic - CORRECT ANSWER - any forces in motion
Gravity - CORRECT ANSWER - a natural force that is pulling everything towards Earth
Leading edge - CORRECT ANSWER - The front part of a wing or airfoil
Lift - CORRECT ANSWER - the artificial force that opposes gravity and supports the
weight of an aircraft during flight
Relative wind - CORRECT ANSWER - the flow of air which moves opposite the flight of
an airplane
, Thrust - CORRECT ANSWER - the artificial force which moves an aircraft forward in
flight
Trailing edge - CORRECT ANSWER - the back part of a wing or airfoil
Upwash - CORRECT ANSWER - the upwards movement of air ahead of the wing in flight
Vortex - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Wind - CORRECT ANSWER - air in motion
Thermal - CORRECT ANSWER - a rising column of air
Around 1299 A.D. what was the first manned aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chinese
sailors attached to kites
Who created the first manned hot air balloon? - CORRECT ANSWER - Brothers Joseph
and Etienne Montgolfier
When did the Montgolfier brothers create the balloon? - CORRECT ANSWER - During
the 18th Century
What event happened on 21 November, 1783? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pilatre d'Rozier
and Francois d'Arlandes piloted the first manned balloon.
Where did the first balloon fly? - CORRECT ANSWER - Paris, France
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What country had the first rocket? - CORRECT ANSWER - China
Space Shuttle - CORRECT ANSWER - a space transportation system for traveling to
space and back to Earth
Spin stabilization - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - White, billowy,
and puffy. Appears like a cotton
ball
What are the characteristics of the thermosphere? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Blue lights are the most common for taxiway
edge lights. Some airports
Runway - CORRECT ANSWER - a dedicated pathway for taking of and landing airplanes
What is the first step in the flight profile? - CORRECT ANSWER - The first step is the
pre-flight inspection
,What is the purpose of the altimeter. - CORRECT ANSWER - It measures pressure and
displays this as height above sea level
Aero - CORRECT ANSWER - pertaining to air
Aerodynamic - CORRECT ANSWER - relating to the forces of air in motion
Aeronautics - CORRECT ANSWER - the science of flight within the atmosphere
Aerospace - CORRECT ANSWER - the combination of aeronautics and space
Air - CORRECT ANSWER - a mixture of gases, 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1%
other gases
Aircraft - CORRECT ANSWER - any machine that is capable of flight
Airplane - CORRECT ANSWER - any aircraft that is kept aloft by the aerodynamic forces
upon its wings and is thrust forward by means of propulsion
Airfoil - CORRECT ANSWER - a component, such as a wing, that is specifically designed
to produce lift, thrust, or directional stability
Airport - CORRECT ANSWER - a place on land or water where aircraft can land and
takeoff for flight
Altitude - CORRECT ANSWER - height above sea level or ground level expressed in
units
,Aviation - CORRECT ANSWER - the art, science, and technology of flight within the
atmosphere
Aviator - CORRECT ANSWER - a person who operates the aircraft in flight
Camber - CORRECT ANSWER - the curvature of the wing (airfoil) from leading to
trailing edge
Chord - CORRECT ANSWER - an imaginary line drawn from nose to tail
Downwash - CORRECT ANSWER - the downward movement of air behind a wing in
flight
Drag - CORRECT ANSWER - a natural force that slows the forward movement of an
aircraft in flight
Dynamic - CORRECT ANSWER - any forces in motion
Gravity - CORRECT ANSWER - a natural force that is pulling everything towards Earth
Leading edge - CORRECT ANSWER - The front part of a wing or airfoil
Lift - CORRECT ANSWER - the artificial force that opposes gravity and supports the
weight of an aircraft during flight
Relative wind - CORRECT ANSWER - the flow of air which moves opposite the flight of
an airplane
, Thrust - CORRECT ANSWER - the artificial force which moves an aircraft forward in
flight
Trailing edge - CORRECT ANSWER - the back part of a wing or airfoil
Upwash - CORRECT ANSWER - the upwards movement of air ahead of the wing in flight
Vortex - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Wind - CORRECT ANSWER - air in motion
Thermal - CORRECT ANSWER - a rising column of air
Around 1299 A.D. what was the first manned aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chinese
sailors attached to kites
Who created the first manned hot air balloon? - CORRECT ANSWER - Brothers Joseph
and Etienne Montgolfier
When did the Montgolfier brothers create the balloon? - CORRECT ANSWER - During
the 18th Century
What event happened on 21 November, 1783? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pilatre d'Rozier
and Francois d'Arlandes piloted the first manned balloon.
Where did the first balloon fly? - CORRECT ANSWER - Paris, France
