Connaissance Général Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is the primary purpose of an aircraft’s wings?
To generate lift(portance)
True or False: The fuselage is the main body of the aircraft.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for controlling the aircraft’s roll.
aileron.
What is the term for the force that opposes an aircraft’s motion through the air?
Drag.
Which component of an aircraft is primarily responsible for stability?
The tail.
What does the acronym ‘ATC’ stand for?
Air Traffic Control.
What is the primary function of the aircraft’s engines?
To provide thrust.
True or False: The cockpit is where passengers sit during a flight.
False.
Multiple choice: What is the standard unit of measurement for altitude in aviation?
Feet.
Fill in the blank: An aircraft’s ________ is the part that houses the engines.
nacelle.
What is the purpose of flaps(volets) on an aircraft?
To increase lift during takeoff and landing.(Pour augmenter la portance pendant le décollage et l’atterrissage.)
True or False: The ailerons are used to control pitch.
False.
What does ‘V1’ refer to in aviation?
The decision speed during takeoff.
What is the main purpose of the aircraft’s landing gear?(Quel est le but principal du train d’atterrissage de l’avion)
To support the aircraft during takeoff, landing, and taxiing.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a type of aircraft?
All of the above (Jet, Glider, Helicopter).
What is the primary role of a flight engineer?
To monitor and operate aircraft systems during flight.
True or False: Turbulence is a smooth air condition(La turbulence est une condition d’air douce)
False.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a device that measures altitude.
altimeter.
What is the purpose of a pre-flight checklist?
To ensure all systems are functioning properly before flight.
Multiple choice: What is a common type of commercial aircraft?
Airbus A320.
What is the term for the angle between the chord line of the wing and the oncoming air?
Angle of attack.
True or False: The black box records flight data and cockpit conversations.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a system that allows pilots to communicate with air traffic controllers.
radio.
What is the primary function of the rudder?(Quelle est la fonction principale du gouvernail ?)
To control yaw.(Pour contrôler le lacet.)