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Aviation Basics Quiz

May 28, 2025

Welcome to the Aviation Basics Quiz! This quiz will test your knowledge of fundamental aviation concepts, terminology, and principles. Whether you’re a student pilot, aviation enthusiast, or just curious about flying, this quiz will help you gauge your understanding of the basics.

The quiz consists of multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of aviation, from aircraft components to flight principles and aviation terminology.

Good luck and enjoy the quiz!

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1. What does ATC stand for in aviation?

Air Traffic Control

Aviation Training Center

Aeronautical Technical Committee

Aircraft Technical Certification

ATC (Air Traffic Control) is responsible for directing aircraft on the ground and in the air to maintain safe operations.

2. Which of these is NOT one of the four forces acting on an aircraft in flight?

Lift

Thrust

Gravity

Velocity

The four forces acting on an aircraft in flight are Lift, Thrust, Drag, and Weight (Gravity). Velocity is a measurement of speed, not a force.

3. What is the purpose of ailerons on an aircraft?

Control pitch (nose up/down)

Control roll (bank left/right)

Control yaw (nose left/right)

Reduce landing speed

Ailerons control the roll of an aircraft, allowing it to bank left or right. They're typically located on the trailing edge of the wings.

4. What does the acronym VFR stand for?

Very Fast Rate

Visual Flight Rules

Variable Frequency Radar

Vertical Flight Regulation

VFR (Visual Flight Rules) refers to a set of regulations under which a pilot operates an aircraft in weather conditions clear enough to allow visual navigation.

5. What instrument measures an aircraft's altitude?

Airspeed indicator

Vertical speed indicator

Altimeter

Attitude indicator

The altimeter measures the aircraft's altitude above a fixed level, typically mean sea level (MSL).

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