CAP: Aerospace Module 1 question verified with
correct answers
aero - correct answer>>>pertaining to air
aerodynamics - correct answer>>>relating to the forces of air
in motion
aeronautics - correct answer>>>the science of flight within the
atmosphere
aerospace - correct answer>>>a combination of aeronautics
and space
AGL - correct answer>>>above ground level
air - correct answer>>>a mixture of gases that contain
approximately 79% nitrogen, 19% oxygen and 2% other gases
aircraft - correct answer>>>any machine that is capable of
flying through the air. Ultralights, airplanes, gliders, balloons,
helicopters are all included
airplane - correct answer>>>an aircraft that is kept aloft by the
aerodynamic forces upon its wings and is thrust forward by a
propeller, or other means of propulsion, such as a jet or rocket
airfoil - correct answer>>>component, such as a wing, that is
specifically designed to produce lift, thrust, or directional
stability
airport - correct answer>>>a place on either land or water
where aircraft can land and take off for flight
altitude - correct answer>>>height expressed in units above
sea level, or ground level
aviation - correct answer>>>the art, science and technology of
flight within the atmosphere
aviator - correct answer>>>a person who operates an aircraft
during flight
