CAP Mitchell Aerospace Test Questions and Answers
2023/2024 Verified
The engine is called a powerplant because it ___________ is used to run other
accessories, such as the electrical system, cockpit heat and air-conditioning.
Energy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light?
Photosphere
A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction of the rocket
Vane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a clockwise manner?
Venus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and every method possible to find lift
and ride it to a greater height.
Sailplane
The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at ____________, generally moving in a west to
east direction.
30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet?
Uranus
A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the wind speed is__________.
73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern because it affects _____________.
Take Off
What is the geocentric theory?
Earth is the center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an airplane?
Thrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into space?
1961
On the satellite, what is used to steer and control the direction of the satellite?
Altitude control system ACS
The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best defines?
The solar system
In what year did communication satellites begin?
1958
Air is a ____________ like water
Liquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine power plant is _____________.
Turbine Fan
Airplane engines work more efficiently in_______,_________ weather.
Dense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________ made a historic hot air
balloon flight over Paris.
Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
, About how long does a moon day last?
27 Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was discovered to have volcanic activity?
Io
The term "EVA" stands for_________.
Extravehicular Activity
When an airplane is sitting on the ramp, which of Newton's Law does it exhibit?
First
Which of these safety rules does NOT apply to steps you should take during a storm?
Use electrical appliances
When a fuel mixture contains less fuel and more air, it is said to be_________.
Lean
The starting point foe the u.s. space program was the development of?
Explorer 1
What tells a controller how the satellite is functioning?
Telemetry
____________developed his laws of motion in the latter part of the 17th Century.
Isaac Newton
The ____________ lighting system is most common visual glide path system and gives
pilots a visual indication of the proper approach.
VASI
About how many years does it take Jupiter to revolve around the Sun?
11.86
When a wing is tilted___________, it will create more lift because of the increased
airflow or increased angle of attack.
Upward
A payload may contain equipment and/or ____________.
People
Space, as described by the Air Force and NASA, begins at an altitude of________
miles.
50
When birds fly, most of the flapping of the wings is done by the ____________.
outer wing
__________ has been called the father of modern astronautics due to his ideas,
research and vision in proposing the idea of space exploration by a rocket.
Konstantin Tsiolkvsky
What the best source regions?
Polar areas farther rom the equator.
The probes that were launched were the first to visit Jupiter were the ____________
probes.
Pioneer
Which statement is true about the moon?
Primarily, the moon has two terrains, highlands and lowlands.
The internal components of a reciprocating airplane engine are cylinder, intake valve,
exhaust valve, connecting rod, crankshaft and the ___________.
Piston
2023/2024 Verified
The engine is called a powerplant because it ___________ is used to run other
accessories, such as the electrical system, cockpit heat and air-conditioning.
Energy
What is the part of the sun that gives off light?
Photosphere
A(n) __________ can be tilted to control the direction of the rocket
Vane
Which is the only known planet to rotate in a clockwise manner?
Venus
A_____________ uses energy of the environment and every method possible to find lift
and ride it to a greater height.
Sailplane
The jet stream usually crosses the u.s. at ____________, generally moving in a west to
east direction.
30,000-35,000
What is the third largest planet?
Uranus
A twelve on the beaufort scale means that the wind speed is__________.
73 mph or higher
For aircraft pilots, the temperature is a concern because it affects _____________.
Take Off
What is the geocentric theory?
Earth is the center of the Universe
What are the two artificial forces acting on an airplane?
Thrust, lift
In what year was the first American launched into space?
1961
On the satellite, what is used to steer and control the direction of the satellite?
Altitude control system ACS
The sun and the bodies that orbit around it best defines?
The solar system
In what year did communication satellites begin?
1958
Air is a ____________ like water
Liquid
One of the greatest features of the jet engine power plant is _____________.
Turbine Fan
Airplane engines work more efficiently in_______,_________ weather.
Dense, cold
On November 21, 1783, pilots________ and __________ made a historic hot air
balloon flight over Paris.
Pilatre d'Rozier and Francois d'Arlandes
, About how long does a moon day last?
27 Earth Days
What is the name of Jupiter's moon that was discovered to have volcanic activity?
Io
The term "EVA" stands for_________.
Extravehicular Activity
When an airplane is sitting on the ramp, which of Newton's Law does it exhibit?
First
Which of these safety rules does NOT apply to steps you should take during a storm?
Use electrical appliances
When a fuel mixture contains less fuel and more air, it is said to be_________.
Lean
The starting point foe the u.s. space program was the development of?
Explorer 1
What tells a controller how the satellite is functioning?
Telemetry
____________developed his laws of motion in the latter part of the 17th Century.
Isaac Newton
The ____________ lighting system is most common visual glide path system and gives
pilots a visual indication of the proper approach.
VASI
About how many years does it take Jupiter to revolve around the Sun?
11.86
When a wing is tilted___________, it will create more lift because of the increased
airflow or increased angle of attack.
Upward
A payload may contain equipment and/or ____________.
People
Space, as described by the Air Force and NASA, begins at an altitude of________
miles.
50
When birds fly, most of the flapping of the wings is done by the ____________.
outer wing
__________ has been called the father of modern astronautics due to his ideas,
research and vision in proposing the idea of space exploration by a rocket.
Konstantin Tsiolkvsky
What the best source regions?
Polar areas farther rom the equator.
The probes that were launched were the first to visit Jupiter were the ____________
probes.
Pioneer
Which statement is true about the moon?
Primarily, the moon has two terrains, highlands and lowlands.
The internal components of a reciprocating airplane engine are cylinder, intake valve,
exhaust valve, connecting rod, crankshaft and the ___________.
Piston
