Airplane Pitch, Yaw, and Roll
Learning Objective
I can analyze how the design and functionality of ailerons, rudders, and elevators affect an airplane's movement during flight, connecting this to the principles of flight and real-world examples.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define the terms pitch, yaw, and roll in the context of airplane movement, and give a real-world example of when a pilot might use each one.
2. Explain which primary control surface (ailerons, rudder, or elevator) is responsible for controlling each of the following movements: pitch, yaw, and roll. Think of a time you've been on an airplane - how might these controls have been used?
3. Describe what happens to the airflow and lift on each wing when the ailerons are used to initiate a roll to the right. How does this relate to the shape of the wing (airfoil)?
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What are the Primary Flight Controls? & How they cause an Aircraft to PITCH, ROLL and YAW?
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