Identify military, civilian and cadet aircrafts

Which of the following are military carriers (aircraft used for transport):

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Answer explanation

1: cc-115 Buffalo

2: cc-130 Hercules

3: Airbus a320

4: Bombardier 415

Select all civilian aircrafts:

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Answer explanation

1: Cessna 182p (cadet tow aircraft)

2: Boeing 737

3: Cessna 172

4: CT-156 Harvard II

How do gliders get up in the air?

• Gliders consist of one turboprop engine and oleo strut shock absorbers

• Must be launched by a tow-plane, auto-tow or winch

Answer explanation

1a: the turboprop engine drives an aircraft propeller; a glider does not have an engine :)

1b: oleo strut shock absorbers are pneumatic air–oil hydraulic landing gear used to absorb the energy from impact and reduces bounce; gliders tend to have a monowheel landing gear

Why was today's lesson valuable to you?

Answer explanation

Basic aircraft identification creates a base of understanding for further aviation topics

What are some strategies you've incorporated in order to be able to properly identify various aricrafts?

Answer explanation

1. Overall size of the aircraft (seating/cargo; space and type of fuselage)

2. Colour displays; insignia/distinguishing marks

3. Jet or turboprop engines; how many; placement

4. High-wings/low-wings

5. Types of landing gear (tail wheel, tricycle, etc.)