Aviation Knowledge Quiz

What does NAS stand for?

• National Airspace System

• Navigation and Safety

• National Aviation Service

• Navigational Air System

What has a scale of 1:250,000?

• Sectional Aeronautical Chart

• Terminal Area Chart

• Topographic Map

• City Map

What instrument is used to measure altitude?

• Altimeter

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What does VFR stand for?

• Visual Flight Rules

• Visual Frequency Range

• Variable Flight Route

• Verified Flight Regulations

Definition: issued systematically by the FAA to inform the aviation community of non-regulatory material of interest.

• Advisory Circular

• Flight Plan

• Air Traffic Bulletin

• Navigation Notice

Definition: measured from the altitude of the ground immediately below an aircraft.

• Above Ground Level Altitude

• Relative Altitude

• True Altitude

• Indicated Altitude

Definition: unit of measurement defined as 1,852 meters.

• Nautical Mile

• Kilometer

• Statute Mile

• Yard

Definition: type of airspace designation which simply alerts an individual of something commonly happening.

• Advisory Area

• Restricted Area

• Prohibited Area

• Controlled Area

What sorts of activities might take place in an Alert Area?

• Parachuting

• Commercial flights

• Weather monitoring

• Agricultural spraying

Artillery or the use of aerial gunnery or guided missiles is a potential hazard that may be found in which type of special-use airspace?

• Restricted Area

• Alert Area

• Controlled Airspace

• Class E Airspace