Aviation and Aerospace Flashcard

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What is the difference between a UAV and a UAS?

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A UAV is one component of a UAS.

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How is general aviation's primary purpose described?

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Accomplishing every mission not covered by the commercial airlines or military

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An unmanned aircraft system includes ________ and unmanned aircraft vehicle.

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Controllers and sensors

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Which of the following is a true statement about aviation? It deals with all aircraft within Earth’s atmosphere, It deals with all spacecraft outside Earth’s atmosphere, It is not related to aerospace.

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It deals with all aircraft within Earth’s atmosphere

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What is one reason law enforcement uses general aviation aircraft?

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To assist law enforcement officers on the ground with suspect apprehension

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Engineering practices fit within three spheres of activity – investigate, evaluate, and _______________.

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develop solutions

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Airplane cabins designed to fit more people can make passengers feel ______.

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Crowded

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An important safety consideration is to check and follow all local ______ before flying over private property.

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Laws

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Which engineering practice involves using mathematics and computational thinking?

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Develop models

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Which best describes the difference between aerospace and aviation?

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Aviation deals with aircraft within the earth’s atmosphere, whereas aerospace deals with aircraft inside and spacecraft outside the earth’s atmosphere.