Fly high with airplane knowledge Test your knowledge about the inner workings and mechanics of airplanes with this quiz about how airplanes work. remus2009 published on March 120 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 What creates the lift needed for an airplane to take off? Engines Wings Tail Landing gear 2/12 What part of the airplane controls its pitch? Ailerons Elevator Rudder Flaps 3/12 Which of the following is not a type of engine used in airplanes? Turbojet Reciprocating Rocket Sail 4/12 What holds the airplane's engine to the wing? Fuselage Struts Flaps Ailerons 5/12 Which part of the airplane helps with steering on the ground? Elevator Ailerons Rudder Nosewheel 6/12 What is the purpose of the vertical stabilizer on an airplane? Increase thrust Control yaw Provide lift Reduce drag 7/12 Which of the following is a primary flight control surface? Fuselage Rudder Struts Flaps 8/12 What part of the airplane helps to slow down during landing? Elevator Ailerons Rudder Spoilers 9/12 Which type of fuel is commonly used in commercial airplanes? Diesel Kerosene Gasoline Biofuel 10/12 What is the purpose of the black box in an airplane? Entertainment system Record flight data Store luggage Fuel storage 11/12 What helps regulate cabin pressure during a flight? Engine temperature Freon system Air conditioning Pressurization system 12/12 Which part of the airplane is responsible for retracting and extending landing gear? Hydraulics Electronics Pneumatics Mechanics
