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Student Pilot Basic Aerodynamics Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary force that opposes gravity in flight?

    Answer: Lift

    Lift is generated by the wings and opposes the force of gravity, allowing the aircraft to stay aloft.

  2. Which component of an aircraft primarily controls pitch?

    Answer: Elevator

    The elevator, part of the horizontal stabilizer, controls the pitch or up-and-down movement of the aircraft’s nose.

  3. What happens when the angle of attack exceeds the critical angle?

    Answer: Stall occurs

    Exceeding the critical angle of attack results in a stall, where lift dramatically decreases.

  4. Which force acts in the opposite direction of thrust?

    Answer: Drag

    Drag is the aerodynamic force that opposes thrust and slows the aircraft down.

  5. What is the function of a wing’s camber?

    Answer: Generate lift through airflow

    Camber refers to the curvature of the wing, which helps create pressure differences that generate lift.

  6. What is induced drag a byproduct of?

    Answer: Lift generation

    Induced drag results from lift generation and is highest at low speeds and high angles of attack.