National Airspace System Flashcard

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What does NAS stand for in the context of aerospace engineering?

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National Airspace System

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Which of the following is a component of the National Airspace System? Airports, Railways, Highways, Seaports

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Airports

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What role do pilots play in the National Airspace System?

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They operate aircraft within the system.

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Which facility is responsible for managing the flow of aircraft in the National Airspace System?

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Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Airspace System? Seaports, Airspace, Aircraft, Pilots

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Seaports

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Which of the following is a function of the National Airspace System?
Managing air traffic,
Controlling railway operations,
Overseeing highway traffic,
Managing maritime navigation

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Managing air traffic

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Which of the following is essential for guiding aircraft safely in the NAS?
Air navigation facilities, Railway signals, Highway signs, Seaport lights

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Air navigation facilities

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What is the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system a part of?

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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What did early aviators depend on for navigation? Options: Radar systems, GPS technology, Visual references, Radio signals

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Visual references

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When did some airports begin using flagmen?

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1920s