Major Parts of Aeroplan  

consist of Airframe Engine Control surfaces Fuel system Electrical system Avionics system etc

 

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Aviation General knowledge (Quiz No:10)

General knowledge - Aviation

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1. Which organization sets international standards for aviation safety and security ?
   1.   FAA
   2.   ICAO
   3.   TSA
   4.   NTSB
2. The term "boarding pass" is also known by what other name ?
   1.   Ticket stub
   2.   Passenger manifest
   3.   Travel voucher
   4.   E-ticket
3. What is the name of the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957 ?
   1.   Sputnik 1
   2.   Explorer 1
   3.   Vanguard 1
   4.   Hubble Space Telescope
4. The process of an aircraft leaving the gate and moving under its own power for takeoff is called ?
   1.   Landing
   2.   Pushback
   3.   Departure
   4.   Taxiing
5. The Airport Council International (ACI) represents and provides services to ?
   1.   Aircraft manufacturers
   2.   Air traffic controllers
   3.   Airport operators
   4.   Airlines
6. Which system provides the aircraft's power source for all electrical systems ?
   1.   Fuel system
   2.   Generator
   3.   Alternator
   4.   Battery
7. Which department within an airline is responsible for handling issues related to government regulations and permits ?
   1.   Customer Service
   2.   Maintenance
   3.   Operations
   4.   Legal
8. What is the primary purpose of the static wicks on an aircraft ?
   1.   Enhance aerodynamic performance
   2.   Reduce friction during landing
   3.   Prevent static electricity buildup
   4.   Improve radio communication
9. What is the term for the movement of an aircraft around its vertical axis ?
   1.   Pitch
   2.   Roll
   3.   Glide
   4.   Yaw
10. What is the purpose of the "go-around" procedure during landing ?
    1.   To taxi to the gate
    2.   To shut down the engines
    3.   To abort the landing and make another attempt
    4.   To prepare for takeoff

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Aviation General knowledge (Quiz No:9)

General knowledge - Aviation

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

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