Aviation T2 Unit 2 Exam Study

What design characteristics should you consider when choosing materials for manned aircraft?

• Lightweight

• heavy weight

• Resistance factors

• Softness of the material

What is the primary concern of the FAA when it comes to the operation of manned and unmanned aircraft?

• Marketing

• Job Creation

• Safety

• Cost Reduction at all cost

Which UAS material did we talk about in class was the most basic material and the easiest to maintain?

• plastic
• steel

• foam
• carbon fiber

Which of the following is a heavier-than-air aircraft?

• Drone

• Hot Air Balloon

• Zeppelin

• Hindenburg Balloon

Which material is used on landing gear assemblies?

• steel

• iron

• diamond

• carbon fiber

Who regulates the creation and use of FR materials on airplanes?

• American Airlines

• United Airlines

• NASA
• the FAA

What is the main issue with using stronger materials when constructing a drone?

• They are heavier

• They are cheaper

• They can be used with many other types of materials

• They are not water resistant

A drone hovers when the upward thrust equals the weight of the drone.

• True

• False

Composites are used in building aircraft because they are lightweight and durable.

• True

• False

An aircraft collision avoidance system works by warning the pilot when there are objects, including other aircraft, nearby.

• True

• False