Aviation Trivia and Quizzes

 Airport Eponymophilia 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 28 15 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.

 The History of Flight 10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, romeomikegolf, Jul 25 11 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.

 Air Sickness Bags 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, pu2-ke-qi-ri, Aug 27 05 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.

 Magnificent Women in their Flying Machines 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Jan 16 19 In this quiz, we will take a look at the history of women in aviation from its beginning up to the modern era.

 Faster than the Speed of Sound 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, mcdubb, Jan 14 07 A quiz on the breaking of the sound barrier, one of the greatest feats in aviation history.

 I'm Glad Moose Don't Fly 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Aussiedrongo, Jan 13 13 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?

 Fabulous Flying Machines 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jul 12 20 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.

 The ABC's of Aviation 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, May 05 10 This quiz will test your knowledge of the many letters and acronyms used in the aviation industry. Can you identify all of these?

 What a Wonderful Bird 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Jan 12 13 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!

 Why is My Flight Delayed? 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Mar 01 17 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.

 US Airport Acronyms 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, deputygary, Apr 19 07 Are you familiar with some of the acronyms involved the world of airport? Take this quiz to find out.

 The X (Plane) Files! 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, umtutsut, Jan 05 01 A quiz on U.S. experimental and prototype aircraft, from the 1940s to today. Watch that Machmeter!

 A Wing and a Prayer 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99, Jul 10 13 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!

 Born Again Aircraft 10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, bhmbaglock, Apr 19 09 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.

 Ghostwriters In the Sky 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, darksplash, Nov 13 09 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.

 U.S. Airport Acronyms II 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, deputygary, May 26 07 Back again, huh? Let's see how much more you know about US airport acronyms.

 Private Pilot License 101 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, DMBfaninSD, Jun 04 03 Anyone who has completed pilot's ground school, or who has an interest in flying should know most of these questions. Good luck!

 The Sky is Calling 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, skydude13579, Aug 17 14 Have you ever wanted to become a pilot? Play this quiz to learn some of the fundamentals of aviation.

 Most Extreme Airports 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, 3Xy147Bm, Jan 06 11 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.

 Would You Make a Good Pilot? 10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, avions, Dec 31 04 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?

 Where Are You Flying To? 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Jul 10 15 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?

 Inside the Overhead Storage Compartment 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, mceis, Aug 26 10 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.

 Zeppelins 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, Charlesw321, Jul 23 12 What do you know about the story of these fascinating and successful German aircraft?

 Aviation Firsts 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, ABW, Jan 22 04 This quiz is about aviation history and the its early years, so have fun.

 Up, Up and Awaaay 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Dec 03 12 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

 Name That Aircraft 20 questions
Average, 20 Qns, gshatz, Apr 05 01 Simple quiz if you know your aircraft. I will give you the aircraft and you tell me who made it.

 World Airport Names 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, arg214, Feb 08 12 Can you name the city after I give you the name of its airport? I will use airport names such as Heathrow or JFK.

 Those Magnificent Hombres in Their Flying Machines 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, Kuu, Jul 21 04 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).

 So, Just How Did You Get That Callsign? 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, May 10 10 This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the various callsigns used by some of the airlines around the world.