Aviation General knowledge (Quiz No:8)

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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

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Aviation General knowledge (Quiz No:7)

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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

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Aviation General knowledge (Quiz No:6)

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1. What is the term for the part of the airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, and unloaded ?
   1.   Terminal
   2.   Ramp
   3.   Hangar
   4.   Runway
2. The concept of the jet engine was developed independently by two individuals: Frank Whittle in the United Kingdom ?
   1.   Wilbur Wright
   2.   Igor Sikorsky
   3.   Chuck Yeager
   4.   Hans von Ohain
3. The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II are examples of ?
   1.   Stealth fighters
   2.   Passenger airliners
   3.   Bombers
   4.   Cargo planes
4. What is the IATA code for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York ?
   1.   ORD
   2.   DFW
   3.   LAX
   4.   JFK
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 IATA code for Dubai International Airport ?
   1.   AUH
   2.   DXB
   3.   DOH
   4.   SHJ
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 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 term for the speed at which an aircraft's wings generate the most lift for a given angle of attack ?
   1.   Cruise speed
   2.   Takeoff speed
   3.   Stall speed
   4.   Best lift-to-drag ratio speed
10. What is the term for the condition in which an aircraft's engines lose power due to insufficient air intake, typically at high altitudes ?
    1.   Stalling Air
    2.   Gliding
    3.   Compressor stall
    4.   Flutter

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