The Wright brothers' historic flight took place on December 17, 1903, in which U.S. state ?
- Ohio
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Virginia
The concept of the jet engine was developed independently by two individuals: Frank Whittle in the United Kingdom and ?
- Wilbur Wright
- Igor Sikorsky
- Chuck Yeager
- Hans von Ohain
The autopilot system is used for ?
- Automatic navigation
- Automatic takeoff and landing
- Automatically adjusting engine power
- Automatically controlling the aircraft's systems
What is the function of the transceiver in the aircraft's communication system ?
- Control engine thrust
- Monitor cabin pressure
- Navigate the aircraft
- Send and receive radio signals
The purpose of the cabin pressurization system is to ?
- Control engine power
- Manage fuel flow
- Maintain a comfortable cabin altitude
- Regulate the temperature inside the cabin
Which type of landing gear uses a combination of wheels and skids for landing on rough surfaces ?
- Tailwheel landing gear
- Tundra landing gear
- Tricycle landing gear
- Amphibious landing gear
What does the term "N1" refer to in turbine engines ?
- The engine's RPM
- The altitude above sea level
- The number of engines on the aircraft
- The first stage of the compressor
What does "ETOPS" stand for in aviation ?
- Extended Takeoff and Operation Safety
- Engine Trouble and Operational Safety
- Extended Twin-engine Operations
- Emergency Takeoff and Operation Safety
What is the purpose of the transponder in an aircraft ?
- Control engine power
- Provide weather information
- Communicate with air traffic control
- Identify the aircraft on radar
What does the term "Mach number" refer to in aviation ?
- Engine power output
- Airspeed in knots
- The speed of sound in the atmosphere
- Altitude above sea level