Aviation Terminology Quiz

What does "untethered" mean in the context of the first hot air balloon flight?

• Attached to the ground

• Not attached by a rope or chain

• Floating freely in water

• Moving in a straight line

When someone moves "gingerly," they are moving:

• Quickly and energetically

• Carefully and cautiously

• With great strength

• In a zigzag pattern

A plane that is highly "manoeuvrable" is:

• Able to be steered easily

• Extremely fast

• Very fuel efficient

• Easy to build

What is "reconnaissance" in military aviation?

• A type of aircraft engine

• The process of landing a plane

• Observation to locate enemies

• A refueling technique

If an aircraft is described as "infamous," it is:

• Known for being reliable

• bad quality or deed

• Extremely rare

• Newly invented

What provided the "impetus" for commercial aviation in the interwar period?

• Something that slowed down progress

• Something that made the process happen more quickly

• A new type of fuel

• A manufacturing defect

"Propulsion" in aviation refers to:

• The shape of the wings

• The landing gear system

• The action of driving

• The cockpit controls

An "epoch" in aviation history represents:

• A specific type of aircraft

• A period of time in history

• A flight record

• A navigation system

When the text mentions "unprecedented" comfort in jet airliners, it means:

• Never done or known before

• Uncomfortable but necessary

• Extremely expensive

• Limited to first class

What is a "fly-by-wire" system in modern aircraft?

• A wireless communication system

• A physical cable system for control

• An electronic system for controlling an aircraft

• A type of navigation radar