Aviation General knowledge (Quiz No:8)

General knowledge - Aviation

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1. What is the purpose of the stall warning system on an aircraft ?
   1.   Control the aircraft's pitch
   2.   Monitor fuel consumption
   3.   Alert the pilot to an impending stall
   4.   Adjust engine power
2. The world's first successful human-powered aircraft, the Gossamer Albatross, crossed the English Channel in ?
   1.   1975
   2.   1980
   3.   1985
   4.   1990
3. The function of the slats and flaps on an aircraft is to ?
   1.   Increase lift during takeoff and landing
   2.   Reduce drag during landing
   3.   Control the engine's RPM
   4.   Stabilize the aircraft in a specific attitude
4. What does TAWS stand for in aviation ?
   1.   Transponder Alert and Warning System
   2.   Temperature and Weather Alert System
   3.   Traffic Alert and Warning System
   4.   Terrain Awareness and Warning System
5. What is the term for the weight of an aircraft when it is fully loaded with passengers, cargo, and fuel ?
   1.   Empty weight
   2.   Dry weight
   3.   Maximum takeoff weight
   4.   Operating weight
6. What is the primary purpose of the aircraft's anti-skid system ?
   1.   Monitor fuel consumption
   2.   Prevent wheel skidding during braking
   3.   Manage cabin pressure
   4.   Control engine power
7. What does APU stand for in aviation ?
   1.   Aircraft Power Unit
   2.   Alternate Power Unit
   3.   Avionics Power Unit
   4.   Auxiliary Power Unit
8. Which system provides pilots with information about the aircraft's speed, altitude, and heading ?
   1.   Communication system
   2.   Navigation system
   3.   Avionics system
   4.   Hydraulic system
9. What does ADI stand for in aviation ?
   1.   Air Direction Indicator
   2.   Air Data Computer
   3.   Aircraft Data Interface
   4.   Attitude Director Indicator
10. The EPR (Engine Pressure Ratio) is a measure of ?
    1.   Airspeed
    2.   Fuel efficiency
    3.   Engine thrust
    4.   Altitude