AerodynamicsQuestion 423 of 934

Which force opposes weight in level flight?

  1. Thrust
  2. Drag
  3. Lift
  4. Inertia
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Correct answer: Lift

In level flight, lift opposes the downward force of weight.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Forces Acting on the Aircraft, page 98

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026