Aviation Quiz

What does ATC stand for?

• Air Traffic Control

• Air Transport Center

• Aviation Training Course

• Aircraft Technical Committee

What is the purpose of aprons at an airport?

• To park airplanes

• To house air traffic controllers

• Where vehicles and airplanes share the same space

• To indicate wind direction

What is a control tower?

• A place for passengers to wait

• A structure that houses air traffic controllers

• A storage area for airplanes

• A maintenance facility for aircraft

What does the term "heading" refer to in aviation?

• The speed of an airplane

• The altitude of an airplane

• The direction an airplane points with respect to true or magnetic north

• The weight of an airplane

What is a runway used for?

• Storing luggage

• Taking off and landing planes

• Refueling airplanes

• Parking airplanes

What does "runway heading" indicate?

• The length of the runway

• The width of the runway

• A number labeling a runway based on degrees from true or magnetic north

• The material of the runway

What does the term "taxi" refer to in an airport context?

• A vehicle for passengers

• Ground movement of an airport

• A type of airplane

• A flight path

What is a taxiway?

• A path for airplanes to take off

• A passageway between the parking area and the runway

• A place for passengers to board

• A maintenance area for airplanes

What is the function of a wind direction indicator?

• To measure temperature

• To show the speed of the wind

• To give a pilot an indication of the wind direction

• To calculate flight time

What is a wind sock used for?

• Measuring temperature

• Showing direction of the wind

• Calculating altitude

• Indicating speed of an airplane