Class 3. Unit 4 and 5

Why is communication crucial in aviation?

• Because airplanes travel at high speeds
• Because visibility is limited and safety is the main priority
• Because radio is the only communication method available
• Because it’s faster than other communication methods

What is a runway in aviation?

• The place where passengers board
• A path for aircraft connecting runways with terminals
• The strip where airplanes take off and land
• A parking area for aircraft

What does a taxiway do?

• Connects the airport terminals with cargo areas
• Connects runways with aprons
• Provides access to the control tower
• Provides a waiting area for passengers

What is the purpose of a jet bridge?

• To guide aircraft during takeoff
• To connect an aircraft to the gate for boarding and disembarking
• To provide cargo access to the plane
• To provide a pathway for luggage

Where do aircraft park to load passengers and baggage?

• Ramp
• Runway
• Taxiway
• Control tower

What is the role of the control tower?

• To monitor flight schedules
• To control the movement of aircraft at the airport
• To store luggage and cargo
• To provide maintenance to aircraft

What does a localizer do in aviation?

• Guides aircraft in the airfield
• Provides electronic horizontal guidance for landing aircraft
• Transmits radio messages between aircraft
• Helps pilots with taxiway directions

What is a threshold in aviation?

• The end of a runway
• The beginning of the portion of a runway usable for landing
• A cargo storage area
• A waiting area for passengers

What is overbooking in aviation?

• When a flight has fewer passengers than expected
• When a flight is overbooked, causing more passengers than available seats
• When a flight has more than one pilot
• When a flight departs earlier than scheduled

What is the official language in international aviation according to ICAO?

• Spanish
• French
• English
• German