Aircraft — definition?
A vehicle that can travel through the air.
Control surface — role?
Controls aircraft motion around axes.
Flight level — function?
Indicates aircraft altitude relative to standard pressure.
Phonetic alphabet — purpose?
Standardized spelling of letters for clear communication.
Pressure formula — expressing?
Pressure = Force / Surface area.
Nautical mile — conversion?
1.852 km.
Knot — definition?
Speed of 1 nautical mile per hour.
Aircraft axes — three?
Longitudinal, lateral, vertical.
Flaps — function?
Increase lift during flight.
Forces on aircraft — four?
Weight, lift, thrust, drag.
Roll control — which?
Ailerons control roll around longitudinal axis.
Lift origin — upper airfoil surface?
Majority of lift due to lower pressure.
Airframe — components?
Wing, fuselage, stabilizers, landing gear.
Landing gear — purpose?
Taxi, absorb stresses, retract during flight.
Turbojet — thrust?
Ejects high-energy gas stream.
Pilot oxygen mask — donning steps?
Pull, place, adjust, release.
Main aircraft circuits?
Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic.
Taxiway — function?
Connects runways, terminals, facilities.
Runway orientation?
Aligned with dominant regional wind.
Center of gravity — effect?
Affects stability and maneuverability.
Standard atmosphere pressure?
1013.25 hPa at sea level.
Boyle's law — statement?
V = P x V / P' for gases.
Gas expansion — cause?
Lower pressure at higher altitude.
Tropical cyclone — key features?
Low pressure, high winds, heavy rain.
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1. Why are aircraft de-iced on the ground in freezing conditions?
2. Which statement correctly distinguishes controlled and uncontrolled airspace?
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