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What country had the first rocket? Correct Answer-China


Space Shuttle Correct Answer-a space transportation system for
traveling to space and back to Earth


Spin stabilization Correct Answer-a technique that was invented by
William Hale. Escaping gases hit small veins that make it spin, and
stabilize like a bullet


What are the characteristics of cumulus clouds? Correct Answer-White,
billowy, and puffy. Appears like a cotton
ball


What are the characteristics of the thermosphere? Correct Answer-It
begins at about 50 miles up and extends to about 300 miles. Here the
temp increases again. How much it increases depends on solar activity,
but it usually between 1380°F and 2,280°F.


What are the characteristics of the troposphere? Correct Answer-extends
from sea level up to 20,000 feet over the poles and 55,000-60,000over
the equatorial regions. Most of the atmosphere is located here.
Temperature decreases about 3.5°F (2°C) for every 1,000 ft gained.

,Taxiway lights Correct Answer-Blue lights are the most common for
taxiway edge lights. Some airports


Runway Correct Answer-a dedicated pathway for taking of and landing
airplanes


What is the first step in the flight profile? Correct Answer-The first step
is the pre-flight inspection


What is the purpose of the altimeter. Correct Answer-It measures
pressure and displays this as height above sea level


Aero Correct Answer-pertaining to air


Aerodynamic Correct Answer-relating to the forces of air in motion


Aeronautics Correct Answer-the science of flight within the atmosphere


Aerospace Correct Answer-the combination of aeronautics and space


Air Correct Answer-a mixture of gases, 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and
1% other gases


Aircraft Correct Answer-any machine that is capable of flight

,Airplane Correct Answer-any aircraft that is kept aloft by the
aerodynamic forces upon its wings and is thrust forward by means of
propulsion


Airfoil Correct Answer-a component, such as a wing, that is specifically
designed to produce lift, thrust, or directional stability


Airport Correct Answer-a place on land or water where aircraft can land
and takeoff for flight


Altitude Correct Answer-height above sea level or ground level
expressed in units


Aviation Correct Answer-the art, science, and technology of flight
within the atmosphere


Aviator Correct Answer-a person who operates the aircraft in flight


Camber Correct Answer-the curvature of the wing (airfoil) from leading
to trailing edge


Chord Correct Answer-an imaginary line drawn from nose to tail


Downwash Correct Answer-the downward movement of air behind a
wing in flight

, Drag Correct Answer-a natural force that slows the forward movement
of an aircraft in flight


Dynamic Correct Answer-any forces in motion


Gravity Correct Answer-a natural force that is pulling everything
towards Earth


Leading edge Correct Answer-The front part of a wing or airfoil


Lift Correct Answer-the artificial force that opposes gravity and supports
the weight of an aircraft during flight


Relative wind Correct Answer-the flow of air which moves opposite the
flight of an airplane


Thrust Correct Answer-the artificial force which moves an aircraft
forward in flight


Trailing edge Correct Answer-the back part of a wing or airfoil


Upwash Correct Answer-the upwards movement of air ahead of the
wing in flight

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