Aircraft Design and Aerodynamics Quiz Test your knowledge on aircraft design, aerodynamics and engineering principles with this quiz! ghostman published 24 days ago0 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 Which of the following is NOT a primary control surface on an airplane? Elevator Rudder Spoilers Aileron 2/10 What type of engine provides the main source of thrust for most commercial airplanes? Jet engine Propeller engine Hybrid engine Rocket engine 3/10 Which wing shape is commonly used to provide lift on most airplanes? Delta wing Swept wing Trapezoidal wing Semi-monocoque wing 4/10 What is the purpose of a vertical stabilizer on an aircraft? To generate lift To provide yaw stability To control roll movement To deploy flaps during landing 5/10 Which component is responsible for regulating the airflow over the wings to control lift? Fuselage Canard Horizontal stabilizer Flaps 6/10 What is the term for the resistance an airplane experiences as it moves through the air? Thrust Drag Lift Weight 7/10 Which type of landing gear configuration is commonly used on large commercial airplanes? Tailwheel Tricycle Tandem Skid 8/10 What is the purpose of winglets on an airplane's wingtips? To increase drag To reduce lift To improve fuel efficiency To stabilize pitch 9/10 Which type of structure is commonly used in modern aircraft design for its strength and lightweight properties? Monocoque Space frame Truss Cantilever 10/10 What is the term for the force that opposes an airplane's weight and keeps it airborne? Thrust Lift Drag Gravity
