Multiple choice general knowledge

A small airplane can fly backwards.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A small airplane can fly backwards relative to the ground if there is a sufficiently strong headwind. If the headwind speed exceeds the aircraft's forward airspeed, the ground speed becomes zero or negative. The plane maintains lift and control while appearing stationary or moving backwards relative to the ground, though it's always moving forward through the air.

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