CAP MITCHELL AEROSPACE EXAM 2025-2026
FALL/ SPRING ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at ____________, generally moving in a
west to east direction.
30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet?
Uranus
A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the wind speed is__________.
73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern because it affects _____________.
Take Off
What is the geocentric theory?
,Earth is the center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an airplane?
Thrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into space?
1961
On the satellite, what is used to steer and control the direction of the satellite?
Altitude control system ACS
The engine is called a powerplant because it ___________ is used to run other
accessories, such as the electrical system, cockpit heat and air-conditioning.
Energy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light?
Photosphere
,A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction of the rocket
Vane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a clockwise manner?
Venus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and every method possible to
find lift and ride it to a greater height.
Sailplane
The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best defines?
The solar system
In what year did communication satellites begin?
1958
Air is a ____________ like water
, Liquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine power plant is _____________.
Turbine Fan
Airplane engines work more efficiently in_______,_________ weather.
Dense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________ made a historic hot air
balloon flight over Paris.
Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
About how long does a moon day last?
27 Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was discovered to have volcanic activity?
Io
FALL/ SPRING ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at ____________, generally moving in a
west to east direction.
30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet?
Uranus
A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the wind speed is__________.
73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern because it affects _____________.
Take Off
What is the geocentric theory?
,Earth is the center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an airplane?
Thrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into space?
1961
On the satellite, what is used to steer and control the direction of the satellite?
Altitude control system ACS
The engine is called a powerplant because it ___________ is used to run other
accessories, such as the electrical system, cockpit heat and air-conditioning.
Energy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light?
Photosphere
,A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction of the rocket
Vane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a clockwise manner?
Venus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and every method possible to
find lift and ride it to a greater height.
Sailplane
The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best defines?
The solar system
In what year did communication satellites begin?
1958
Air is a ____________ like water
, Liquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine power plant is _____________.
Turbine Fan
Airplane engines work more efficiently in_______,_________ weather.
Dense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________ made a historic hot air
balloon flight over Paris.
Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
About how long does a moon day last?
27 Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was discovered to have volcanic activity?
Io
