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For the Week ending 06/13/08 THIS WEEK'S TOPIC IS
AVIATION TERMINOLOGY
prepared by
ANDREW JAMIESON, M.D.
Vancouver, WA
Directions: You will be given a definition and a sentence containing a blank. Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
upward angle of the wing from horizontal
The _______ of the wings maintains stability along the plane's longitudinal axis.
a climbing turn that minimizes turning radius
In a blind canyon, a pilot may escape with a _______.
carrying capacity of the craft, excluding fuel needed
The space shuttle has a _______ up to 50,000 pounds.
electronic device, with an assigned code, that emits a radio signal for identification
Air Traffic Control can identify a plane's location and altitude from its _______ signal.
a skid-like turn about a plane's vertical axis
The tendency of a plane to _______ in a climb can be counteracted with the rudder.
