aerodynamicsFAA-published sample question (FIA, Aug 2021)
Action of the elevators moves the plane on its
A
lateral axis.✓ Correct Answer
B
longitudinal axis.
C
vertical axis.
Explanation
The elevator controls pitch, which is movement about the lateral axis running from wingtip to wingtip (PHAK Chapter 6). The longitudinal axis is roll (ailerons) and the vertical axis is yaw (rudder).
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