CAP Mitchell Aerospace Test
(Answered) 344 Questions and Correct
Answers, 2025/2026.
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 or airfoil
Upwash
the upwards movement of air ahead of the wing in flight
Vortex
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
air in motion
Thermal
a rising column of air
Around 1299 A.D. what was the first manned aircraft?
Chinese sailors attached to kites
Who created the first manned hot air balloon?
Brothers Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier
When did the Montgolfier brothers create the balloon?
During the 18th Century
What event happened on 21 November, 1783?
Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes piloted the first manned balloon.
Where did the first balloon fly?
(Answered) 344 Questions and Correct
Answers, 2025/2026.
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 or airfoil
Upwash
the upwards movement of air ahead of the wing in flight
Vortex
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
air in motion
Thermal
a rising column of air
Around 1299 A.D. what was the first manned aircraft?
Chinese sailors attached to kites
Who created the first manned hot air balloon?
Brothers Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier
When did the Montgolfier brothers create the balloon?
During the 18th Century
What event happened on 21 November, 1783?
Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes piloted the first manned balloon.
Where did the first balloon fly?
