CAP Mitchell Aerospace Test exam fully solved & updated
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Course
Aerospace
Institution
Aerospace
What country had the first rocket?
China
Space Shuttle
a space transportation system for traveling to space and back to Earth
Spin stabilization
a technique that was invented by William Hale. Escaping gases hit small veins that make it spin, and stabilize like a bullet
What ...
CAP Mitchell Aerospace Test exam fully
solved & updated
What country had the first rocket? - ANSWER-China
Space Shuttle - ANSWER-a space transportation system for traveling to space and
back to Earth
Spin stabilization - ANSWER-a technique that was invented by William Hale. Escaping
gases hit small veins that make it spin, and stabilize like a bullet
What are the characteristics of cumulus clouds? - ANSWER-White, billowy, and puffy.
Appears like a cotton
ball
What are the characteristics of the thermosphere? - ANSWER-It begins at about 50
miles up and extends to about 300 miles. Here the temp increases again. How much it
increases depends on solar activity, but it usually between 1380°F and 2,280°F.
What are the characteristics of the troposphere? - ANSWER-extends from sea level up
to 20,000 feet over the poles and 55,000-60,000over the equatorial regions. Most of the
atmosphere is located here. Temperature decreases about 3.5°F (2°C) for every 1,000
ft gained.
Taxiway lights - ANSWER-Blue lights are the most common for taxiway edge lights.
Some airports
Runway - ANSWER-a dedicated pathway for taking of and landing airplanes
What is the first step in the flight profile? - ANSWER-The first step is the pre-flight
inspection
,What is the purpose of the altimeter. - ANSWER-It measures pressure and displays this
as height above sea level
Aero - ANSWER-pertaining to air
Aerodynamic - ANSWER-relating to the forces of air in motion
Aeronautics - ANSWER-the science of flight within the atmosphere
Aerospace - ANSWER-the combination of aeronautics and space
Air - ANSWER-a mixture of gases, 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases
Aircraft - ANSWER-any machine that is capable of flight
Airplane - ANSWER-any aircraft that is kept aloft by the aerodynamic forces upon its
wings and is thrust forward by means of propulsion
Airfoil - ANSWER-a component, such as a wing, that is specifically designed to produce
lift, thrust, or directional stability
Airport - ANSWER-a place on land or water where aircraft can land and takeoff for flight
Altitude - ANSWER-height above sea level or ground level expressed in units
Aviation - ANSWER-the art, science, and technology of flight within the atmosphere
Aviator - ANSWER-a person who operates the aircraft in flight
Camber - ANSWER-the curvature of the wing (airfoil) from leading to trailing edge
Chord - ANSWER-an imaginary line drawn from nose to tail
Downwash - ANSWER-the downward movement of air behind a wing in flight
Drag - ANSWER-a natural force that slows the forward movement of an aircraft in flight
Dynamic - ANSWER-any forces in motion
Gravity - ANSWER-a natural force that is pulling everything towards Earth
, Leading edge - ANSWER-The front part of a wing or airfoil
Lift - ANSWER-the artificial force that opposes gravity and supports the weight of an
aircraft during flight
Relative wind - ANSWER-the flow of air which moves opposite the flight of an airplane
Thrust - ANSWER-the artificial force which moves an aircraft forward in flight
Trailing edge - ANSWER-the back part of a wing or airfoil
Upwash - ANSWER-the upwards movement of air ahead of the wing in flight
Vortex - ANSWER-a spinning column of air that is created behind the wingtip as a result
of air moving from an area of high pressure on the bottom to an area of low pressure on
top
Wind - ANSWER-air in motion
Thermal - ANSWER-a rising column of air
Around 1299 A.D. what was the first manned aircraft? - ANSWER-Chinese sailors
attached to kites
Who created the first manned hot air balloon? - ANSWER-Brothers Joseph and Etienne
Montgolfier
When did the Montgolfier brothers create the balloon? - ANSWER-During the 18th
Century
What event happened on 21 November, 1783? - ANSWER-Pilatre d'Rozier and
Francois d'Arlandes piloted the first manned balloon.
Where did the first balloon fly? - ANSWER-Paris, France
How long did the first balloon flight last? - ANSWER-25 minutes
What did Bernoulli find about pressure of fluid? - ANSWER-pressure of fluid ,like air,
drops when accelerated and has constant pressure
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