by alex
Take to the skies with our Airplane Quiz, designed to test your knowledge on everything from the history of aviation to the mechanics of flight. Perfect for both seasoned aviation buffs and curious minds alike, this quiz offers a thrilling journey through the world of airplanes. Ready to soar through some fascinating facts? Let’s get started!
Airplane Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is credited with inventing the first successful airplane?
Orville and Wilbur Wright
Leonardo da Vinci
Amelia Earhart
Charles Lindbergh
2. What is the primary function of an airplane’s ailerons?
Control the pitch of the airplane
Control the roll of the airplane
Control the yaw of the airplane
Control the speed of the airplane
3. What is the name of the first supersonic passenger airliner?
Boeing 747
Concorde
Airbus A380
Lockheed SR-71
4. What force counteracts the weight of an airplane and keeps it in the air?
Thrust
Drag
Lift
Gravity
5. Which part of the airplane is primarily responsible for generating lift?
Fuselage
Wings
Tail
Engines
6. What is the term for the path an airplane follows through the air?
Trajectory
Course
Flight path
Route
7. What is the main purpose of an airplane’s rudder?
Control the pitch of the airplane
Control the roll of the airplane
Control the yaw of the airplane
Control the speed of the airplane
8. Which famous aviator disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937?
Charles Lindbergh
Howard Hughes
Amelia Earhart
Wiley Post
9. What is the function of the airplane’s flaps during takeoff and landing?
Increase lift
Decrease drag
Increase thrust
Control yaw
10. Which aircraft is known as the ‘Queen of the Skies’?
Airbus A380
Boeing 747
Concorde
Lockheed Martin F-35
