Understanding Bird Strikes and Their Impact on Aviation

What event is referred to as the 'Miracle on the Hudson'?

• A plane avoiding a mid-air collision with another aircraft

• A plane making an emergency landing due to engine failure

• A plane successfully navigating through a severe storm

• A plane landing safely on the Hudson River after a bird strike

During which phases of flight are bird strikes most likely to occur?

• Cruising at high altitudes

• Take-off, initial ascent, approach, and landing

• Taxiing on the runway

• Descending from cruising altitude

What percentage of bird strikes involve aircraft engines?

• Exactly half

• Almost all

• Less than one-third

• More than one-third

What is one method airports use to reduce bird strikes?

• Increasing the number of flights

• Installing bird nets around the airport

• Using ground-based radar to detect bird flocks

• Building taller control towers

What is a key aspect of aircraft design to mitigate bird strikes?

• Enhanced passenger comfort

• Strict airworthiness standards

• Increased fuel efficiency

• Advanced autopilot systems