Which mode is specifically for forward flight using conversion lift?

• A. VTOL
• B. CONV
• C. Apln
• D. Hover

Answer: (B)

Forward flight using conversion lift is about the transitional flight regime where the aircraft starts moving forward and lift is shared between the rotor and the wing. In this mode, the rotor continues to provide essential lift and control, but the airspeed increases enough that the fixed wing begins to carry a portion of the load as lift. This blend—rotor lift plus wing lift—allows a smooth transition from vertical hover toward airplane-like flight. The other modes differ: hover relies on rotor lift with little forward speed, airplane mode relies mainly on fixed-wing lift with the rotors providing minimal lift, and VTOL is the broad capability encompassing vertical takeoff and landing rather than a specific forward-flight regime.