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What is the primary function of a fuselage on an aircraft?
✔✔ To house the crew, passengers, and cargo
What does an aileron control on an airplane?
✔✔ Roll of the aircraft
What is the role of an aircraft wing in flight?
✔✔ To generate lift
What part of the aircraft provides control for pitch?
✔✔ Elevators
What does the rudder control on an airplane?
✔✔ Yaw movement
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,What does a jet engine primarily use to create thrust?
✔✔ Jet propulsion
What is the main purpose of an aircraft’s undercarriage?
✔✔ To support the aircraft during landing and takeoff
What does a propeller do in an aircraft?
✔✔ Converts rotational motion into thrust
What does the term “aerodynamic drag” refer to?
✔✔ The resistance an aircraft experiences as it moves through the air
What is the purpose of wing flaps during flight?
✔✔ To increase lift and decrease stall speed during takeoff and landing
What is the function of a stabilator on an aircraft?
✔✔ To combine the functions of the elevator and horizontal stabilizer
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, What role does the empennage serve in an aircraft?
✔✔ Provides stability and control, including the tail section and rudder
What is the term for the forward motion of an aircraft?
✔✔ Thrust
What does the term "stall" refer to in aviation?
✔✔ A condition where the aircraft’s wings no longer generate enough lift
What is the function of the pitot tube on an aircraft?
✔✔ To measure airspeed
What does the term “altimeter” measure in an aircraft?
✔✔ The altitude of the aircraft relative to sea level
What is the role of the flight control surfaces on an aircraft?
✔✔ To help pilots control the aircraft’s movement in flight
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