Bird Strikes and Aviation Safety Quiz

What was the result of the trial where Japan's A A painted eyes on its jet engine spinners?

• The trial aircraft suffered an average of nine bird strikes per engine

• The trial aircraft suffered an average of three bird strikes per engine

• The trial aircraft suffered an average of one bird strike per engine

• The trial aircraft suffered an average of five bird strikes per engine

What is the main reason why a mesh cover in front of the engine is not a good solution to prevent bird strikes?

• It would not be effective in scaring away the birds

• It would be difficult to maintain

• It would increase the drag and make the situation worse

• It would be too expensive to install

What is the purpose of painting brighter fuselages on aircraft according to the study mentioned in the text?

• To make the aircraft more visually appealing

• To enhance detection and avoidance behavior by birds

• To reduce the weight of the aircraft

• To make the aircraft more aerodynamic

What is the main reason for the higher strike rate on the left hand side of the aircraft according to the text?

• The left side of the aircraft has a higher engine noise

• The left side of the aircraft has a larger surface area

• The left side of the aircraft is more visible to birds

• The steady red light on the left hand side attracts birds

What is the purpose of not cutting the grass around airports according to the text?

• To provide a natural habitat for insects

• To create a more natural environment for passengers

• To make it unattractive for birds to land on

• To reduce the maintenance cost of the airport

What is the main purpose of using pyrotechnics or air cannons at airports according to the text?

• To signal the arrival of an important person

• To entertain passengers waiting at the airport

• To create a festive atmosphere at the airport

• To scare birds and cause them to go airborne

What is the purpose of using drones at airports according to the text?

• To provide entertainment for passengers

• To deliver food to passengers

• To scare away birds

• To monitor the weather conditions

What is the role of the bird strike prevention dog, Piper, mentioned in the text?

• To provide security at the airport

• To scare away large ducks and geese

• To assist in baggage handling

• To guide passengers to their gates

What is the main reason for the location of an airport being a contributor to bird strike incidents according to the text?

• The surrounding habitat of the airport

• The number of runways at the airport

• The availability of parking spaces at the airport

• The size of the airport terminals

What is the estimated annual damage caused by bird strikes according to the text?

• More than ten billion dollars

• More than one billion dollars

• More than five billion dollars

• More than one hundred million dollars