Flying High: How Do Airplanes Stay in the Air?

Test your knowledge on the principles of flight and how airplanes soar through the sky with this quiz!

published on August 29
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What is the primary force that allows airplanes to stay in the air?

Lift
Gravity
Thrust
Drag
2/11

Which part of the airplane's wing is primarily responsible for generating lift?

Airfoil
Flaps
Ailerons
Fuselage
3/11

What is the purpose of the horizontal stabilizer on an airplane?

Stability and control
Generating thrust
Reducing drag
Controlling pitch
4/11

Which of the following is NOT an aerodynamic force acting on an airplane?

Which of the following is NOT an aerodynamic force acting on an airplane?
Thrust
Weight
Lift
Drag
5/11

What effect does increasing airspeed have on lift production?

Increases lift
Decreases lift
Has no effect on lift
Increases drag
6/11

What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane?

Controls yaw
Controls pitch
Controls roll
Increases lift
7/11

Which of the following is NOT a type of drag that airplanes experience?

Which of the following is NOT a type of drag that airplanes experience?
Parasite drag
Thrust drag
Induced drag
Form drag
8/11

What is the angle of attack of an airplane?

What is the angle of attack of an airplane?
The angle between the wing chord line and the relative wind
The angle between the wingtips
The angle of descent during landing
The angle of climb during takeoff
9/11

Which of the following is responsible for providing the propulsion for an airplane?

Engines
Wing flaps
Tail section
Landing gear
10/11

What is the purpose of the dihedral angle on an airplane's wings?

Increases lateral stability
Reduces drag
Increases lift
Controls pitch
11/11

What is the function of the elevator on an airplane?

Controls pitch
Controls yaw
Controls roll
Increases lift