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Theory of Flight Test Bank Questions and
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Theory of Flight \Graded A+\Latest update
2025-2026
Terms in this set (155)
What is the composition of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% other.
the atmosphere?
Earth's atmosphere is Fluid.
considered a:
Atmospheric pressure is Weight of the surrounding air.
the:
Atmospheric pressure is Sea level.
heaviest at:
What instrument is used to Barometer.
measure atmospheric
pressure?
What units do barometers Inches of mercury (In. Hg.).
use?
What units do aviation In. Hg.
altimeters use?
Atmospheric pressure ( ) Decreases.
as altitude increases.
day.
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The approximate rate 1 In. Hg. per 1000 ft
atmospheric pressure
drops as an aircraft
ascends.
The approximate rate 2 degrees Celsius or 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit per 1000
temperature drops as an feet.
aircraft ascends.
Air is subject to which Gas laws.
state of matter's laws?
As density increases, Increases.
pressure:
Density varies ( ) with Inversely.
temperature.
Is cool air more dense or More dense.
less dense than hot air?
An aircraft can fly faster at Lower air density (creates less resistance on surfaces
a higher altitude due to: of aircraft).
Humidity is defined as: The amount of water vapor displacing the air.
The maximum amount of Temperature.
water vapor that air can
hold varies with:
If air temperature No, it will increase.
increases, does the
amount of water vapor in
the air decrease?
Do humidity and air Yes, as one increases the other decreases.
density vary inversely with
one another?
Why do humidity and air As humidity increases, more water vapor is present in
density vary inversely with the air and displaces air particles, leading to lower air
one another? density.
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Theory of Flight Test Bank Questions and
accurate detailed Answers \Actual Exam
Theory of Flight \Graded A+\Latest update
2025-2026
Terms in this set (155)
What is the composition of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% other.
the atmosphere?
Earth's atmosphere is Fluid.
considered a:
Atmospheric pressure is Weight of the surrounding air.
the:
Atmospheric pressure is Sea level.
heaviest at:
What instrument is used to Barometer.
measure atmospheric
pressure?
What units do barometers Inches of mercury (In. Hg.).
use?
What units do aviation In. Hg.
altimeters use?
Atmospheric pressure ( ) Decreases.
as altitude increases.
day.
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, 9/10/25, 2:05 PM Theory of Flight
The approximate rate 1 In. Hg. per 1000 ft
atmospheric pressure
drops as an aircraft
ascends.
The approximate rate 2 degrees Celsius or 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit per 1000
temperature drops as an feet.
aircraft ascends.
Air is subject to which Gas laws.
state of matter's laws?
As density increases, Increases.
pressure:
Density varies ( ) with Inversely.
temperature.
Is cool air more dense or More dense.
less dense than hot air?
An aircraft can fly faster at Lower air density (creates less resistance on surfaces
a higher altitude due to: of aircraft).
Humidity is defined as: The amount of water vapor displacing the air.
The maximum amount of Temperature.
water vapor that air can
hold varies with:
If air temperature No, it will increase.
increases, does the
amount of water vapor in
the air decrease?
Do humidity and air Yes, as one increases the other decreases.
density vary inversely with
one another?
Why do humidity and air As humidity increases, more water vapor is present in
density vary inversely with the air and displaces air particles, leading to lower air
one another? density.
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