Aviation Knowledge

What are the different types of commercial airplanes?

• military aircraft, private jets, cargo planes, gliders

• single-engine, twin-engine, supersonic jets, helicopters

• narrow-body, wide-body, regional jets, turboprops

• propeller-driven, jet-powered, amphibious aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles

Name three major airlines and their fleet.

• American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines

• Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines

Which aircraft manufacturers are well-known in the aviation industry?

• Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin

• Apple, Samsung, Microsoft

• Toyota, Honda, Ford

• Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft

When did the history of aviation begin?

• December 17, 1803

• January 1, 2000

• July 4, 1776

• December 17, 1903

What are some important safety measures in airplanes?

• Fastening seat belts, following instructions, stowing luggage properly, knowing emergency exits

• Ignoring safety instructions, not fastening seat belts, carrying oversized luggage, not knowing emergency exits

How many engines do most commercial airplanes have?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

Which type of airplane is commonly used for long-haul flights?

• private jet

• regional aircraft

• wide-body aircraft

• narrow-body aircraft

What is the purpose of the black box in an airplane?

• To store food and beverages for the passengers.

• To record flight data and cockpit conversations for investigation purposes.

• To provide extra storage space for the crew.

• To house the airplane's engine.

Who was the first person to successfully fly an airplane?

• Wright brothers

• Thomas Edison

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Amelia Earhart

What is the maximum altitude that commercial airplanes can reach?

• 30,000 feet

• 45,000 feet

• 50,000 feet

• 60,000 feet