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172 Aviation quizzes and 2,408 Aviation trivia questions.
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1.
  US Pilot Proficiency Brush-Up    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This should be a good refresher for US pilots and aviations buffs who may have been away from CFR 14 Parts 91 and 61 for a while! For those outside of the aviation world, maybe you'll learn something!
Difficult, 10 Qns, stearnst, Jan 31 12
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Who Was the Pilot
  Who Was the Pilot? editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
These are well-known aircraft and space vessels. Match them to the person who commanded them.
Average, 10 Qns, wellenbrecher, Oct 12 23
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wellenbrecher gold member
Oct 12 23
414 plays
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Fabulous Flying Machines
  Fabulous Flying Machines   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The world of aviation has come a long way from the (disputed) first powered flight, and aeroplanes are now very much part of our world. Here are 10, old and modern, to identify.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jul 12 20
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darksplash
Jul 12 20
393 plays
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What a Wonderful Bird
  What a Wonderful Bird   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
You've just emerged from an airplane after spending 13 hours crammed into seat 53E, dead center, last row. You swear to never again endure this - let's explore some premium and luxury air travel instead!
Tough, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, May 17 17
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Magnificent Women in their Flying Machines
  Magnificent Women in their Flying Machines   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
In this quiz, we will take a look at the history of women in aviation from its beginning up to the modern era.
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Jan 22 19
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RedHook13 gold member
Jan 22 19
289 plays
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  Airport Eponymophilia   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz combines two of my favourite pastimes: aviation and a love for names. Ostensibly a quiz about airports named after famous people, but more so the interest that ripples outward when you transplant a name onto a different modality.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Nov 19 16
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598 plays
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  Those Magificent Men in their Flying Machines   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Aviation Firsts
"Those magificent men in their flying machines / They go upddity-up-up / They go downditty-down-down..." This quiz is about aviation history and its early years, so have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, lordprescott, Feb 21 23
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Feb 21 23
206 plays
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  Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Ole Maple Leaf   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Operation Yellow Ribbon was a plan to land inbound international flights to USA on Canadian soil during 9/11. The Canadian town of Gander featured heavily in this space. In one of history's darkest days, a little light of hope proved humanity endured.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Apr 17 22
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1nn1 gold member
Apr 17 22
153 plays
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  US Airport Acronyms    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you familiar with some of the acronyms involved the world of airport? Take this quiz to find out.
Average, 10 Qns, deputygary, May 26 07
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deputygary
2618 plays
10.
  Would You Make a Good Pilot?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Perhaps you are a top gun on a flight simulator, piloting Spitfires or Cessnas like a pro. The question is, how would you be on the real thing?
Easier, 10 Qns, avions, Feb 27 22
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avions
Feb 27 22
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trivia question Quick Question
When taxiing a moving light aircraft on the ground, how do you make a right turn?

From Quiz "Basic Flying"




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  Fly by Night, Fly by Day, Aircraft Animals   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The aircraft of yesteryear had much more interesting names than the aircraft of today.
Average, 10 Qns, smpdit, Aug 03 22
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smpdit
Aug 03 22
162 plays
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  The ABC's of Aviation   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge of the many letters and acronyms used in the aviation industry. Can you identify all of these?
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Jul 12 10
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RedHook13 gold member
1652 plays
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  I'm Glad Moose Don't Fly   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Believe it or not, there is a very good chance that any aeroplane you disembark from has collided with a bird during its flight. This is not an uncommon occurrence in the world of aviation, so aren't you glad too that moose don't fly?
Average, 10 Qns, Aussiedrongo, Jan 13 13
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618 plays
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  Air Sickness Bags   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Air sickness bags, the ever-ready servants of an airborne society. Functional, yet an art form. Whether you use them, or swipe them and lose them, you already appreciate this humble item. So take this quiz. Warning: Not for the faint of, er, stomach.
Average, 10 Qns, pu2-ke-qi-ri, Jul 01 23
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Jul 01 23
1857 plays
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  Private Pilot License 101    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Anyone who has completed pilot's ground school, or who has an interest in flying should know most of these questions. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, DMBfaninSD, Apr 04 14
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DMBfaninSD
2580 plays
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  Why is My Flight Delayed?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever been on a flight that's been delayed or cancelled? Ever wonder why? Let's take a look at some scenarios where your flight may end up in this kind of trouble.
Easier, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Jan 24 18
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RedHook13 gold member
Jan 24 18
520 plays
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  The History of Flight   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As an instructor at my local Air Cadet squadron I have to teach cadets all sorts of topics to do with aviation. This quiz is based on the subject as taught to junior cadets.
Difficult, 10 Qns, romeomikegolf, Jul 26 11
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739 plays
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  U.S. Airport Acronyms II    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Back again, huh? Let's see how much more you know about US airport acronyms.
Average, 15 Qns, deputygary, Apr 18 20
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deputygary
Apr 18 20
1242 plays
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  Faster than the Speed of Sound   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the breaking of the sound barrier, one of the greatest feats in aviation history.
Average, 10 Qns, mcdubb, Feb 06 20
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mcdubb gold member
Feb 06 20
1491 plays
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  Name That Aircraft    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Simple quiz if you know your aircraft. I will give you the aircraft and you tell me who made it.
Average, 20 Qns, gshatz, Jan 26 23
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gshatz
Jan 26 23
4148 plays
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  A Wing and a Prayer   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A rare intergalactic peace gives Time Lord (Lady) Dr How the chance to indulge her passion for making documentaries. Amazed by early pioneers of powered flight, whose efforts were accomplished on 'A Wing and a Prayer', let's find out what she discovered!
Average, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99, Jul 19 13
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293 plays
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  Ghostwriters In the Sky    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
When the Australian rock group The Ghostwriters planned a world tour, they placed the travel arrangement in the capable(?) hands of Kyle's Kompleat Konnections. Let's see how they got on.
Average, 15 Qns, darksplash, Nov 13 09
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419 plays
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  The Sky is Calling    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you ever wanted to become a pilot? Play this quiz to learn some of the fundamentals of aviation.
Average, 10 Qns, skydude13579, Jan 05 23
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skydude13579
Jan 05 23
367 plays
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  Where Are You Flying To?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You will be familiar with some major airports that are not named for the city they serve such as Heathrow, O'Hare, JFK and Charles de Gaulle. Can you identify some of the less well known ones, though?
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Jul 12 15
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EnglishJedi gold member
365 plays
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  Up, Up and Awaaay    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz isn't about the man of steel, it's about planes of steel, and other materials. This is a look at some of the firsts in aviation history. If you'll spin the propeller on this old biplane, I'll set the ignition switch to 1-2 and we'll get started
Tough, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Dec 04 12
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276 plays
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  The X (Plane) Files!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on U.S. experimental and prototype aircraft, from the 1940s to today. Watch that Machmeter!
Tough, 10 Qns, umtutsut, Jul 27 05
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1635 plays
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  Zeppelins    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do you know about the story of these fascinating and successful German aircraft?
Tough, 10 Qns, Charlesw321, Jun 16 13
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Charlesw321
296 plays
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  Most Extreme Airports    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Inspired by the TV show "Most Extreme Airports", as seen on the History Channel, try this quiz about 10 of the world's most unusual airports.
Average, 10 Qns, 3Xy147Bm, Jan 06 11
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  So, Just How Did You Get That Callsign?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the various callsigns used by some of the airlines around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Oct 27 21
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RedHook13 gold member
Oct 27 21
610 plays
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  Basic Flying    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on some of the more basic parts of aviation regarding light planes.
Average, 10 Qns, gday_99, Jan 02 23
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gday_99
Jan 02 23
1236 plays
31.
  Inside the Overhead Storage Compartment    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Those of us flying in economy class are all too familiar with the joys of carry-on luggage and the dreaded overhead storage compartment. Buckle up and put some thought into a subject that has probably never crossed your mind.
Average, 10 Qns, mceis, Oct 21 15
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mceis gold member
453 plays
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  Born Again Aircraft    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Aircraft are often modified; usually the changes are small but at times the changes are enough to result in a truly different aircraft type. See if you can answer a few questions about these flying oddities.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bhmbaglock, Apr 20 09
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  World Airport Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you name the city after I give you the name of its airport? I will use airport names such as Heathrow or JFK.
Tough, 10 Qns, arg214, Feb 08 12
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686 plays
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  Soaring and Gliding    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Man carrying gliders have been around for over 100 years; test your knowledge on these machines and the sport surrounding them!
Average, 10 Qns, a881742000, Aug 03 16
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392 plays
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  All Aeronautical    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know modern commercial aircraft and aviation? This quiz should be a snap for frequent flyers and frequent aviators.
Average, 10 Qns, alanyo, Jul 13 22
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alanyo
Jul 13 22
1255 plays
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  Aircraft Engines    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello! This quiz is about how many engines different aircraft have. Some will be commercial, some will be military. Good luck, and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, ZeroG, Oct 24 20
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ZeroG
Oct 24 20
910 plays
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  Those Magnificent Hombres in Their Flying Machines    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Latin Americans contributed a great deal to early aviation but nowadays their achievements are barely known. I hope this quiz will change that (if only a little bit).
Tough, 10 Qns, Kuu, Nov 01 23
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Kuu
Nov 01 23
356 plays
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  History of Flight    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is about the history of flight. it involves 'lighter than air' aircraft and 'heavier than air' aircraft.
Tough, 15 Qns, sweetnothing, Jun 19 22
Tough
sweetnothing
Jun 19 22
1021 plays
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  WW2 Aircraft [History] (73 quizzes)


Aviation Trivia Questions

1. This was the plane that Douglas Bader crashed which resulted in the loss of both his legs. Which aircraft is named after a canine symbol of Englishness?

From Quiz
Fly by Night, Fly by Day, Aircraft Animals

Answer: Bristol Bulldog

The Bristol Bulldog is a single-seat biplane dating back to the 1920s. It was used extensively by the Royal Air Force in the period between the two world wars and was retired in 1937, replaced by the Gloster Gauntlet. Douglas, a RAF pilot, was doing a spot of aerobatics, strictly unauthorised, when he crashed, losing both his legs. The Bulldog was a fast plane, but had stability issues at low speeds. When he recovered from this near death experience he retook his flight tests, which he passed, but was medically retired. When WWII broke out a few years later, he returned to the RAF and became one of the biggest names in pilot history for his heroism and extraordinary story. The other choices are unfortunately fictitious.

2. The four forces needed to make an airplane fly are thrust, drag, weight, and lift. Aiding in the creation of lift, what part of a plane takes the shape of an airfoil?

From Quiz The Sky is Calling

Answer: wing

Lift is the force that raises an airplane off the ground. An airfoil creates less air pressure above the wing, causing the pressure beneath it to elevate the plane. As a plane gains speed, its lift approaches the minimum amount of gravity (weight) that is holding it down. Once its speed surpasses that threshold, it's able to fly.

3. Although it is most commonly known as bird strike, any incident of our feathered friends impacting with an aeroplane can also be referred to by the appropriate acronym BASH. For what does BASH stand for?

From Quiz I'm Glad Moose Don't Fly

Answer: Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard

The term bird strike is more commonly, but not only, applied to occurrences of birds colliding with any form of aircraft. It can also be used for collisions between birds and any other modes of transport such as cars and trains, as well as for other man-made structures such as buildings and towers. Although there has been tens of thousands of reported instances of bird strike since man first took to the sky, figures from a 2003 report by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) put the known number of fatal accidents involving civil aircraft at forty-two and the death toll from these accidents at 231 people. These figures have increased since then with one of the contributing factors being an increase in bird populations of species that are commonly involved in such accidents.

4. Graf (Count) Ferdinand von Zeppelin was the founder of the Zeppelin Airship Company. What was his profession?

From Quiz Zeppelins

Answer: Army officer

Graf Zeppelin was born in 1838 into a noble North German family. From an early age he lived in a family castle near Constance in the south. When he was 17 he entered a military academy and later was commissioned into the army. In 1863 he took leave to act as a volunteer in the Union side in the American Civil War and had his first experience in an observation balloon, which left him with a lifelong interest in lighter-than-air flight. At the age of 52 he resigned from the army and thereafter devoted his time to dirigible (steerable) balloons and airships. Although he did pilot his earlier airships himself, he was not a professional pilot, nor did he make a deep study of physics or aeronautics.

5. Which city is served by Schiphol Airport?

From Quiz World Airport Names

Answer: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This airport is very close to town, and one new runway is so far from the main terminal that it is nicknamed the "Belgium Runway". The name translates into English as "Ship Grave", as the land was reclaimed after being a frequent flood plain.

6. Man has dreamt of flying for thousands of years,(think of Icarus). It didn't happen, though, until the latter part of the 18th Century. Who is credited with the first 'lighter than air' flight?

From Quiz The History of Flight

Answer: Montgolfier brothers

In September 1783 the first living land creatures left planet Earth, in a balloon designed by the Montgolfier brothers. They were a sheep, a duck and a cockerel. Not long after, François Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes made a flight lasting 25 minutes and covering 9Km. Manned flight had happened for the very first time.

7. What is a major obstruction on the runway at San Diego's Lindbergh Field?

From Quiz Most Extreme Airports

Answer: A Parking Garage

The parking garage is 100 feet high and stands 200 yards from the end of the runway. This means that pilots cannot land on the first 1,810 feet of the runway. The TV show "Most Extreme Airports" lists this as the 10th most extreme airport.

8. Which callsign belongs to British Airways (as of 2010)?

From Quiz So, Just How Did You Get That Callsign?

Answer: Speedbird

The callsign "Speedbird" was adopted by British Airways after the merger of BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) and BEA (British European Airways). The callsign was originally used by BOAC as a reference to its original logo, which depicted a swept-back winged bird travelling at high velocity. It became the official callsign of British Airways in 1974.

9. In the aviation industry, what is IATA?

From Quiz The ABC's of Aviation

Answer: International Air Transport Association

IATA is an international organization that helps regulate the airline industry around the world. They assign identifiers to airlines and airports to help simplify airline operations. They also help regulate inter-airline traffic rules and regulate a fair and balanced fare structure.

10. Start with a perfectly normal jet fighter but put the wings on backward making it unstable. It's OK though as the computer system keeps it controlled and the instability makes it extremely maneuverable.

From Quiz Born Again Aircraft

Answer: X-29

Most of the fuselage of this aircraft came from re-manufactured F-5 airframes with some bits from the F-16 as well. I had the pleasure of meeting the first test pilot for this aircraft shortly before his death in 1986.

11. What does an airport person in the US mean when they say FAA?

From Quiz US Airport Acronyms

Answer: Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration used to be called the Federal Aviation Agency. Before that it was the CAA--Civil Aviation Authority.

12. Which mathematician's principle of fluid dynamics is the most widely taught explanation of how planes fly?

From Quiz Basic Flying

Answer: Daniel Bernoulli

The Bernoulli Principle is the most widely taught, but not fully accepted as a totally correct explanation. The Bernoulli Principle says that air travelling over the top curved surface of the wing is forced to travel faster(and thus lower in pressure) to reach the back of the wing at the same time as the air travelling under the wing. The resulting difference in pressure causes the lift. Scientists also argue that Newtons third law (for every action there is an equal, and opposite, reaction ) plays a major role in creation of lift.

13. The first person to undertake a scientific study of flight, he used hang gliders and was eventually killed because he didn't understand stability.

From Quiz Soaring and Gliding

Answer: Otto Lilienthal

Lilienthal generated lots of information about the science of flight, and his work helped later inventors. Octave Chanute was a railroad engineer who compiled information about aviation in the late 19th century. Chanute also was a mentor to the Wright Brothers during their experiments. Wolf Hirth was the co-founder of the famous sailplane manufacturer Schempp-Hirth.

14. How many engines does the Boeing 747 have?

From Quiz Aircraft Engines

Answer: 4

At the time of its introduction, the 747 'Jumbo Jet' was the largest passenger aircraft. It even has an upper deck!

15. On December 17th 1903, history was made: the Wright brothers made the first successful powered flight. How many flights did the Wright brothers make on that day?

From Quiz Those Magificent Men in their Flying Machines

Answer: 4

The plane was named "Flyer". It was their own design, including the engine, and had taken years to perfect. The 4th flight was 852 feet long and lasted 59 seconds--which might not seem very log, but was a triumph at the time!

16. Who designed the Hurricane?

From Quiz History of Flight

Answer: Sir Sydney Camm

The Hurricane was designed by Sir Sydney Camm. It was made with a metal frame and covered with fabric, so it was easy to repair.

17. The early model Boeing 747 aircrafts featured a design that is no longer found in other commercial aircraft. What is it?

From Quiz All Aeronautical

Answer: Spiral staircase

The spiral staircase was considered a safety hazard in emergencies so no other plane adopted the design. Instead they have turned to straight stair designs and retractable stairs.

18. Which company manufactured the F-16 Fighting Falcon?

From Quiz Name That Aircraft

Answer: General Dynamics

The F-16 was one of only two fighters capable of pulling 9+ g's.

19. What company built the X-1 aircraft that Chuck Yeager flew through the 'sound barrier' on October 14, 1947?

From Quiz The X (Plane) Files!

Answer: Bell

Bell was a premier X-plane builder in the late 40s - early 50s. Besides the three X-1 aircraft, Its other products included the X-1A-B-D series, the X-1E (a modified X-1), the X-2 and the X-5.

20. The US-produced Curtiss P-40 Warhawk also became known as the Tomahawk by the British Commonwealth and Soviet air forces until the name changed with later models to which moniker?

From Quiz Fly by Night, Fly by Day, Aircraft Animals

Answer: Kittyhawk

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was a single-engine, single-seater fighter plane from 1938. 13,738 of them were built and used extensively by the Allied Powers. The name changed to Kittyhawk for the models P-40D onwards. The plane had limitations in its ability to perform at high altitudes but was used to great affect as air superiority fighters. Post war analysis showed that despite being seen, after the effect, as a mediocre aircraft, over 200 Allied fighter pilots became 'Flying Aces' flying this craft. A flying ace is a pilot credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft.

21. In 1976, the Lockheed SR-71 broke the world record for fastest and highest flying air-breathing manned aircraft. What colorful nickname did it have?

From Quiz The Sky is Calling

Answer: Blackbird

The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" was able to reach speeds in excess of 2,100 mph and elevations over 85,000 ft. These are records which have held for almost 40 years now (2014). Its high amount of titanium (85%) meant that it could withstand high temperatures using the lightest possible weight. In 1999, the plane was retired due to high operational costs. "Silver Dollar" was coined for the North American F-100 Super Sabre: the first U.S. Air Fighter to reach supersonic speed. The Convair B-58 Hustler "Delta Queen" was the first jet bomber to reach Mach 2 flight. A red robin is, well, just a bird.

22. Bird strike is not confined to any one particular area of airspace, it can happen on the ground as well as in the skies, and anywhere in between. Studies have shown that the majority of bird strikes occur when the aeroplane is doing what?

From Quiz I'm Glad Moose Don't Fly

Answer: Approaching for landing

Once again using figures from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, a fourteen year study between 1990 and 2003 found that out of a total of 39,459 known instances of bird strike to civilian aircraft, 15,065 (38%) occurred during the aeroplane's landing approach. This was almost double the second most common time of during the take-off run at 7,810 (20%). The entire landing phase of the aircraft (the descent, approach and landing roll) accounted for 22,989 (58%) of all bird strikes. The overall view of the statistics showed that aeroplanes could indeed be subjected to bird strike anywhere and at anytime, but the greatest risk was at an altitude of less than one kilometre, and either at, or within very close proximity to the airport.

23. In which year did the first Zeppelin take to the air?

From Quiz Zeppelins

Answer: 1900

Zeppelin's first airship, numbered LZ1, was built in a floating hangar on the Bodensee (Lake Constance) and made her first flight in July 1900. The floating platform was adopted so that the effect of changing wind directions would be minimised. She flew for 17 minutes and travelled a distance of just over three and a half miles carrying five people at a maximum height of 1,300 feet, before crash-landing on the lake. After repairs, she made two more flights that year, but Zeppelin failed to convince his financial backers and the craft was subsequently dismantled and scrapped. The LZ1 was 428 feet long with a diameter of 30 feet, and was powered by two Daimler 15 horsepower internal combustion engines.

24. A standard hot air balloon is dependent on wind to produce motion. What development was added to make them steerable and become useful machines for the military?

From Quiz The History of Flight

Answer: Engine

Over 100 years after the first manned flight small engines were fitted. These allowed the balloon to move independently of the wind. Airships had been developed. They found many uses, including reconnaissance for the military and as luxury passenger carriers.

25. Funchal Airport can be found on the island of Madeira. Of which country is Madeira a part?

From Quiz Most Extreme Airports

Answer: Portugal

Funchal Airport has a runway extending over the ocean. The show "Most Extreme Airports" lists it as the 9th most extreme airport.

26. In aviation, what is an ILS?

From Quiz The ABC's of Aviation

Answer: Instrument Landing System

An Instrument Landing System is an automated tool to help airplanes land during low visibility or high volume conditions. When an airport has ILS equipped runways (if the airplane is capable) the aircraft's autopilot will lock on to a pre-programmed glide slope for the runway.

27. Overhead storage compartments are dangerous! Approximately how many flight attendants and passengers are injured each year by items falling from overhead storage compartments?

From Quiz Inside the Overhead Storage Compartment

Answer: 8,000

According to a 1996 study completed by the Association of Flight Attendants, 4,500 passengers and 3,600 fight attendants are injured annually by items falling from overhead storage compartments.

28. This strange aircraft pioneered the nose hump made famous by the 747 almost a decade earlier. Only 21 examples were produced and they were actually modifications of a standard 4 engine Douglas transport.

From Quiz Born Again Aircraft

Answer: ATL-98 Carvair

These were built to be used as car ferries. Raising the cockpit over the main fuselage allowed cars to be driven on and off the aircraft easily.

29. Where would you go to find the FIS?

From Quiz U.S. Airport Acronyms II

Answer: Federal Inspection Station

The FIS is an area where international arriving passengers are cleared through Customs, Immigration and Agriculture. By its nature the FIS must be physically separated from the domestic part of a terminal by walls. Passengers arriving on international flights are not allowed into the public portion of the terminal until they and their luggage have been cleared.

30. Who was the first man to fly in level flight faster than the speed of sound?

From Quiz Faster than the Speed of Sound

Answer: Chuck Yeager

Many people had claimed to have broken the sound barrier prior to Yeager, but only while diving, where an aircraft naturally picks up speed. Level flight was important to fly faster than Mach 1 because the aircraft was controlled, where many thought supersonic flight was uncontrollable.

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