Aviation General knowledge (Quiz No:7)

General knowledge - Aviation

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1. What was the first aircraft to fly faster than the speed of sound ?
   1.   F-86 Sabre
   2.   X-1
   3.   P-51 Mustang
   4.   Spitfire
2. Which aircraft system is responsible for maintaining a constant airspeed ?
   1.   Autopilot
   2.   Gyroscopic system
   3.   Fuel system
   4.   Pitot-static system
3. What is the primary purpose of the aircraft's rudder ?
   1.   Control yaw
   2.   Control altitude
   3.   Control pitch
   4.   Control roll
4. Which instrument provides information about the aircraft's attitude in relation to the horizon ?
   1.   Turn coordinator
   2.   Altimeter
   3.   Airspeed indicator
   4.   Attitude indicator
5. The function of the trim tabs on an aircraft is to ?
   1.   Control the flaps
   2.   Control landing gear
   3.   Stabilize the aircraft in a specific attitude
   4.   Adjust engine power
6. In a turbine engine, what is the primary function of the compressor ?
   1.   Ignite the fuel
   2.   Compress the incoming air
   3.   Generate thrust
   4.   Exhaust gases
7. What does VFR stand for in aviation ?
   1.   Vertical Flight Regulations
   2.   Very Fast Response
   3.   Visual Flight Routes
   4.   Visual Flight Rules
8. What is the function of the altimeter in an aircraft ?
   1.   Measure airspeed
   2.   Indicate the aircraft's angle of attack
   3.   Measure altitude above sea level
   4.   Measure heading
9. Which of the following controls the direction of an aircraft on the ground ?
   1.   Ailerons
   2.   Elevators
   3.   Landing gear
   4.   Rudder
10. What does ILS stand for in aviation ?
    1.   Integrated Landing Solution
    2.   In-Flight Landing System
    3.   Instrument Landing System
    4.   International Landing Standard