10 Questions
What is an aircraft?
A device used for flight in the air
What are the categories of aircraft based on?
The intended use or operating limitations
Which of the following is not an aircraft category?
Boat
What is an airplane?
An engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air
How does a rotorcraft generate lift?
By using rotary wings or rotor blades
What is a lighter-than-air aircraft?
An aircraft that can rise and remain suspended by using contained gas
What is a powered lift aircraft?
An aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing
What is a powered parachute?
A flexible or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage
How are rocket aircraft propelled?
By using ejected expanding gases
What do aircraft types specify?
The manufacturer and model of the aircraft
Study Notes
- An aircraft is a device used for flight in the air.
- Aircraft categories are based on intended use or operating limitations.
- Aircraft categories include airplane, rotorcraft, balloon, and glider.
- Airplanes are engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air.
- Rotorcraft uses lift generated by rotary wings or rotor blades.
- Lighter-than-air aircraft can rise and remain suspended by using contained gas.
- Powered lift aircraft are capable of vertical takeoff and landing.
- Powered parachute is a flexible or semi-rigid wing connected to a fuselage.
- Rocket aircraft are propelled by ejected expanding gases.
- Aircraft types specify the manufacturer and model of the aircraft.
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