Aviation General knowledge (Quiz No:2)

General knowledge - Aviation

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1. What is the speed at which an aircraft reaches its maximum angle of attack without stalling called ?
   1.   Stall speed
   2.   Takeoff speed
   3.   Critical angle of attack
   4.   Cruise speed
2. Which organization is responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents in the United States ?
   1.   FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
   2.   NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board)
   3.   ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
   4.   TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
3. What does "Mach 1" refer to ?
   1.   The speed of sound
   2.   The speed of light
   3.   The maximum takeoff speed for an aircraft
   4.   The cruising speed of a commercial airliner
4. In aviation, what is the term for the control surfaces on the tail of an aircraft that control its pitch ?
   1.   Ailerons
   2.   Flaps
   3.   Rudders
   4.   Elevators
5. What is the standard altitude at which commercial airliners typically cruise ?
   1.   10,000 feet
   2.   25,000 feet
   3.   35,000 feet
   4.   50,000 feet
6. Which of the following is an important navigational instrument used in aviation ?
   1.   Barometer
   2.   Compass
   3.   Thermometer
   4.   Speedometer
7. What type of aircraft is designed for carrying cargo rather than passengers ?
   1.   Freightliner
   2.   Cargo plane
   3.   Airliner
   4.   Jetliner
8. Which gas is primarily responsible for keeping an aircraft's tires inflated ?
   1.   Carbon dioxide
   2.   Oxygen
   3.   Nitrogen
   4.   Helium
9. What is the term for the imaginary line that runs from the wingtip to wingtip of an aircraft ?
   1.   Fuselage line
   2.   Tail line
   3.   Keel line
   4.   Wing line
10. What is the primary function of an aircraft's flaps during takeoff and landing ?
    1.   Control pitch
    2.   Control roll
    3.   Increase lift
    4.   Decrease speed