Aviation Materials and Safety Flashcard

Front

In order for the aviation industry to survive, _______ must be its primary concern.

Back

safety

Front

Which UAS construction material is the lightest, easiest to shape, and easiest to repair? Options: plastic, titanium, foam, fiberglass

Back

foam

Front

Multirotor drones are a type of _______ aircraft.

Back

heavier-than-air

Front

Which metal is most likely to be used for landing gear assemblies?

Back

steel

Front

The use of fire-resistant fabrics on passenger airliners is required by _______.

Back

the FAA

Front

Using strong materials in the design and construction of a drone can pose a problem because _______.

Back

they are often heavier

Front

When the upward thrust generated by the rotors equals the weight of the drone, the drone is _______.

Back

hovering

Front

How does an aircraft collision avoidance system work?

Back

It warns the pilot when other aircraft are in the vicinity.

Front

A _______ is a turbine engine that uses its rotational energy to turn a propeller.

Back

turboprop

Front

What kind of drone requires a tail rotor? Options: quadcopter, fixed-wing drone, tricopter, single-rotor drone

Back

single-rotor drone