Airplane Movement
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can define pitch, yaw, and roll and explain how they affect an airplane's movement.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define "pitch" in the context of airplane movement. How does the elevator control pitch?
2. Explain what "yaw" is and how it affects the direction an airplane is pointing. Which control surface is responsible for yaw?
3. What is "roll" and how does it change the orientation of an airplane? Which control surfaces are used to create roll?
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