NextGen Knowledge
What does the acronym ADS-B stand for?
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
What is the most popular cookie for Santa in the U.S.?
Chocolate chip cookies
Which two major U.S. airlines merged in 2013?
American Airlines and US Airways
What natural winter formation occurs when water drips and freezes into pointed shapes?
Icicles
Finish this lyric: "All I want for Christmas is..."?
You
What year did NextGen officially launch?
2007
What is the most common decoration placed at the top of a Christmas tree in the U.S.?
A star or an angel
What is the busiest travel day of the year for airports?
The day before Thanksgiving
Which winter sport uses a sled and involves a track?
Bobsledding
In "Home Alone", what city is Kevin’s family traveling to?
Paris
Name one goal of the Remote Tower Program
Enhance air traffic control in smaller airports
What do Americans often do to kick off the holiday shopping season after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
Which is the world's largest passenger aircraft?
Airbus A380
What do animals do in winter to conserve energy?
Hibernate
In the movie A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie want for Christmas?
A Red Ryder BB Gun
Which system helps pilots land in low visibility conditions?
Instrument Landing System or ILS
What holiday drink is known as “milk punch”?
Eggnog
Which commercial airport has the most takeoffs and landings annually in the United States?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
What’s the longest night of the year called?
Winter Solstice
What is the first rule of the Code of Elves in the movie Elf?
Treat every day like Christmas
What does SWIM stand for in NextGen?
System-Wide Information Management
What do Americans traditionally eat on New Year’s Day to bring good luck?
Black-eyed peas and collard greens
What’s the fastest recorded airspeed by a manned aircraft?
Over 4,500 mph
Name the winter phenomenon that creates colorful lights in the sky.
Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights
What’s the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch