Aviation and Aerospace Engineering

Question 1

1The "black box" flight data recorder is used to

Easy

A. cool the engines B. store luggage C. navigate the aircraft D. help investigate accidents

Question 2

2The difference between indicated and true airspeed increases with altitude because

Hard

A. gravity weakens B. temperature rises C. the engines slow D. air density decreases

Question 3

3Seatbelt signs are switched on during

Easy

A. cruise only B. boarding only C. take-off, landing and turbulence D. never

Question 4

4A compass in an aircraft shows

Easy

A. altitude B. magnetic heading C. airspeed D. fuel level

Question 5

5The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) helps rescuers by

Easy

A. measuring fuel B. navigating C. recording voices D. sending a radio signal after a crash

Question 6

6The instrument that shows an aircraft's height is the

Easy

A. airspeed indicator B. altimeter C. tachometer D. compass

Question 7

7A pitot tube is used to measure

Easy

A. engine temperature B. cabin pressure C. fuel quantity D. airspeed

Question 8

8A checklist is used before take-off mainly to

Easy

A. save fuel B. entertain passengers C. make sure no important step is missed D. contact other aircraft

Question 9

9Emergency exits on aircraft are marked to

Easy

A. store luggage B. show the toilet C. help passengers evacuate quickly D. decorate the cabin

Question 10

10The magnetic compass in an aircraft shows its

Easy

A. fuel B. altitude C. speed D. heading