HISTORY AND GROWTH OF THEAEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Which early aviation pioneers are credited with making the first sustained, powered flight in 1903?\
A. Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart
B. Wilbur and Orville Wright
C. Glenn Curtiss and Igor Sikorsky
D. Louis Blériot and Alberto Santos-Dumont
Answer: B. Wilbur and Orville Wright
Which principle explains how air moving faster over the top of a wing creates lower pressure, resulting in Lift?
A. Newton’s Third Law
B. Bernoulli’s Principle
C. Venturi Effect
D. Law of Conservation of Energy
B. Bernoulli’s Principle
In pilot/controller communications, what does ICAO stand for?
A. International Civil Aeronautics Office
B. International Civil Aviation Organization
C. International Council of Aerospace Operations
D. International Code for Aeronautical Operations
B. International Civil Aviation Organization
In a typical piston aircraft engine, the crankshaft converts:
A. Heat energy into chemical energy
B. Reciprocating motion into rotary motion
C. Electrical energy into mechanical energy
D. Lift into thrust
B. Reciprocating motion into rotary motion
Pilotage is a navigation method based primarily on:
A. Using radio beacons to determine position
B. Using visual landmarks to navigate
C. Calculating position from airspeed and heading
D. Satellite-based navigation signals
B. Using visual landmarks to navigate
Which of the following was a major historical factor influencing the growth of aviation during the early 20th century?
A. Development of jet engines during World War II
B. Increased use of drones for commercial delivery
C. Expansion of space tourism
D. Introduction of electric vertical take-off aircraft
A. Development of jet engines during World War II
Which force of flight works directly against thrust?
A. Lift
B. Drag
C. Weight
D. Gravity
B. Drag
Under 14 CFR Part 61, which of the following is a general eligibility requirement for obtaining a private pilot certificate?
A. Must be at least 21 years old
B. Must log at least 500 hours of flight time
C. Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
D. Must hold an airline transport pilot license first
C. Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
An air-cooled aircraft engine prevents overheating by:
A. Pumping coolant fluid through a radiator
B. Forcing air over cylinder fins using baffles and cowlings
C. Storing excess heat in oil reservoirs
D. Using fuel evaporation to absorb heat
B. Forcing air over cylinder fins using baffles and cowlings
A VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) station helps pilots navigate by:
A. Displaying the aircraft’s GPS coordinates directly
B. Providing bearing information to or from the station
C. Showing distance in nautical miles only
D. Broadcasting only weather reports
B. Providing bearing information to or from the station
How has the U.S. federal government played a role in the growth and development of aviation?
A. By restricting all commercial air travel
B. By establishing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to regulate air safety
C. By eliminating all air traffic control systems
D. By banning private aircraft ownership
B. By establishing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to regulate air safety
3. The leading edge of an airfoil is:
A. The highest point of lift generation on the wing
B. The front-most part of the wing that first meets the airflow
C. The line from the trailing edge to the tip of the wing
D. The flat underside of the wing
B. The front-most part of the wing that first meets the airflow
Which certificate confirms that an aircraft meets safety standards and is legally approved for flight?
A. Certificate of Registration
B. Pilot License
C. Certificate of Airworthiness
D. Radio Operator’s License
C. Certificate of Airworthiness
A gravity-feed fuel system supplies fuel to the engine by:
A. Using an electric pump to push fuel from the tank
B. Allowing fuel to flow naturally from a higher tank location to the carburetor
C. Pressurizing the fuel tank with bleed air
D. Recirculating unused fuel through a manifold
B. Allowing fuel to flow naturally from a higher tank location to the carburetor
In the National Airspace System, Class B airspace generally surrounds:
A. Small rural airports
B. Major busy airports
C. Uncontrolled grass strips
D. Military restricted zones
B. Major busy airports
Which of the following is a current challenge facing the aviation industry?
A. The lack of interest in air travel among the public
B. Environmental concerns such as carbon emissions
C. The disappearance of air cargo services
D. The shortage of airports worldwide
B. Environmental concerns such as carbon emissions
The chord line of an airfoil is best described as:
A. The distance between the wingtip and the fuselage
B. The line running from the wing’s leading edge to trailing edge
C. The curvature of the upper camber
D. The thickness of the wing at its midpoint
B. The line running from the wing’s leading edge to trailing edge
NTSB Part 830 primarily addresses:
A. Pilot medical certification requirements
B. Accident and incident reporting rules
C. Weather minimums for visual flight
D. Air traffic control phraseology
B. Accident and incident reporting rules
In an aircraft lubrication system, the primary purpose of engine oil is to:
A. Provide fuel for combustion
B. Reduce friction and carry away heat from engine parts
C. Increase compression in the cylinders
D. Cool the carburetor
B. Reduce friction and carry away heat from engine parts
If a pilot experiences lost communications in VFR conditions, the proper action is to:
A. Land at the nearest airport immediately, regardless of clearance
B. Continue the flight under VFR and land as soon as practicable
C. Squawk 7600 and maintain current heading without changing altitude
D. Turn off the transponder to conserve electrical power
B. Continue the flight under VFR and land as soon as practicable
Which is an example of an opportunity in the further development of aviation today?
A. Decreasing airline safety regulations
B. Expanding the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
C. Eliminating commercial air travel
D. Reducing the number of flight routes
B. Expanding the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
An aircraft that is described as "stable but not very maneuverable" most likely has which handling characteristic?
C. Positive stability with slower control response
Which document must a pilot be prepared to show during a reasonable, authorized request by an FAA inspector?
A. Aircraft insurance policy
B. Pilot certificate, medical certificate, and photo ID
C. Pilot logbook only
D. Security clearance card
B. Pilot certificate, medical certificate, and photo ID
Which engine instrument measures the rotational speed of the crankshaft in revolutions per minute (RPM)?
A. Manifold pressure gauge
B. Tachometer
C. Cylinder head temperature gauge
D. Oil pressure gauge
B. Tachometer
RNAV (Area Navigation) allows an aircraft to:
A. Navigate directly between any two points without flying directly over ground-based navaids
B. Follow only published airways between VOR stations
C. Rely exclusively on dead reckoning
D. Operate without a GPS receiver
A. Navigate directly between any two points without flying directly over ground-based navaids