Aerospace Tech 1 Exam

Questions to get ready for the final Exam

Who were the Barnstormers and what was their significance in aviation history?

Barnstormers were pilots in the 1920s who performed aerial stunts and demonstrations, popularizing aviation in the United States.

What was General Billy Mitchell known for in military aviation?

He was a U.S. Army general and air power advocate who demonstrated the importance of air superiority, especially in naval warfare.

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

The first African-American military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

What is the function of flaps on an aircraft wing?

Flaps increase lift and drag, allowing for slower takeoff and landing speeds.

What does the elevator control on an aircraft?

The elevator controls the pitch (up and down movement) of the aircraft.

What is the rudder used for on an airplane?

It controls the yaw (side-to-side movement) of the aircraft.

What are airfoils and their role in flight?

Airfoils are shapes (like wings) designed to produce lift when air flows over them.

What does the aileron control on an aircraft?

Ailerons control roll, allowing the aircraft to bank left or right.

What does "psi" stand for and where is it used in aviation?

Pounds per square inch, a unit of pressure used in hydraulics and tires.

What was the Battle of Britain and its significance?

A WWII air campaign in 1940 where the RAF defended the UK from German Luftwaffe attacks, proving air defense effectiveness.

How did radar impact the Battle of Britain?

Radar allowed early detection of incoming enemy aircraft, giving the RAF a strategic advantage.

What was the significance of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Japan's surprise attack on December 7, 1941, led to the U.S. entering World War II.

Why was the Battle of the Coral Sea important in WWII?

It was the first naval battle where aircraft carriers engaged without ships directly firing at each other, and it halted Japanese expansion.

What was the turning point of the Pacific War in WWII?

The Battle of Midway, where U.S. forces decisively defeated the Japanese fleet.

What ended World War II in the Pacific?

The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.

What are the main sections of a jet engine?

Intake, compressor, combustion chamber, turbine, and exhaust.

What is a turbofan engine?

A jet engine that combines a gas turbine with a large fan for efficient thrust at subsonic speeds.

What are Newton’s Three Laws of Motion?

1) Inertia, 2) F=ma, 3) Action-reaction.

What is cislunar space?

The region of space between Earth and the Moon.

What is interstellar space?

The space beyond our solar system, between stars.