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What precedent did the Air Mail Act of 1925 set?
What precedent did the Air Mail Act of 1925 set?
- Government subsidies for certain airport projects
- The public should not be burdened with paying for air service (correct)
- The open use of airports by all entities
- Airports should be operated by the federal government
Which Act created the FAA?
Which Act created the FAA?
- The Airport and Airway Improvement Act
- The Federal Aid to Airports Act
- The Federal Aviation Act (correct)
- The Air Development Aid Program
What signified the effective beginning of privatized space flight?
What signified the effective beginning of privatized space flight?
- The final flight of the US Space shuttle (correct)
- The winning of the X Prize
- The passage of the Space Commerce Act in 1984
- The first flight of Burt Rutan's SpaceShip One
What is the minimum number of enplanements your airport must receive, to qualify for commercial service status?
What is the minimum number of enplanements your airport must receive, to qualify for commercial service status?
What is the correct classification for an airport that is designated by the FAA to relieve General Aviation aircraft traffic from a commercial service airport?
What is the correct classification for an airport that is designated by the FAA to relieve General Aviation aircraft traffic from a commercial service airport?
What type of airport is entirely owned by the Department of Defense but leases space to a civilian entity to conduct civil flight operations?
What type of airport is entirely owned by the Department of Defense but leases space to a civilian entity to conduct civil flight operations?
Which flight operation addresses charter operations?
Which flight operation addresses charter operations?
What type of aircraft chart shows obstacles, terrain height, federal airways below 18,000-feet, the location of airports, control towers, navigational aids and communication frequencies?
What type of aircraft chart shows obstacles, terrain height, federal airways below 18,000-feet, the location of airports, control towers, navigational aids and communication frequencies?
Which type of approach (to a runway) provides lateral navigational information only?
Which type of approach (to a runway) provides lateral navigational information only?
What is the FAA term for the entity that is responsible for governance of the airport?
What is the FAA term for the entity that is responsible for governance of the airport?
The FAA _________.
The FAA _________.
Which type of airport organizational structure is not eligible for federal funding?
Which type of airport organizational structure is not eligible for federal funding?
What is the minimum amount of time the federal government must keep a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking out for public notice?
What is the minimum amount of time the federal government must keep a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking out for public notice?
What is the typical reauthorization cycle for the FAA?
What is the typical reauthorization cycle for the FAA?
Which of the following documents is a directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs?
Which of the following documents is a directive to FAA personnel on specific subjects and programs?
The Federal government has found the use of ____________ to be the most effective means for extending federal government policy to local governmental units.
The Federal government has found the use of ____________ to be the most effective means for extending federal government policy to local governmental units.
How long is the airport obligated to grant assurances if the airport accepts federal money for a development project?
How long is the airport obligated to grant assurances if the airport accepts federal money for a development project?
Which grant assurances tells the FAA if your airport is “trying,” to be self-sustainable?
Which grant assurances tells the FAA if your airport is “trying,” to be self-sustainable?
Which of the following is considered incompatible land use around an airport?
Which of the following is considered incompatible land use around an airport?
Airport users and tenants are required to adhere to which of the following?
Airport users and tenants are required to adhere to which of the following?
Study Notes
Air Mail Act of 1925
- Established a federal commitment to airmail services, influencing future aviation regulations.
FAA Creation
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was created by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.
Privatized Space Flight
- The effective beginning of privatized space flight was marked by the Commercial Space Launch Act of 1984.
Airport Enplanement for Commercial Service
- A minimum of 2,500 enplanements is required for an airport to qualify for commercial service status.
Airport Classification to Relieve General Aviation
- A General Aviation airport is designated by the FAA to relieve traffic from a commercial service airport.
Department of Defense Owned Airport
- A military airport that leases space for civilian flight operations is classified as a joint-use airport.
Charter Operations
- Part 135 flight operations address charter services within aviation regulations.
Aircraft Chart Types
- The FAA Aeronautical Chart features obstacles, terrain height, federal airways under 18,000 feet, airports, control towers, navigational aids, and communication frequencies.
Lateral Navigational Information
- A lateral navigation approach, such as a visual approach, provides lateral navigational information only.
Airport Governance
- The FAA refers to the governing body responsible for the oversight of an airport.
Ineligible Airport Organizational Structure
- A privately owned airport structure is typically not eligible for federal funding.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Duration
- The federal government must keep a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking out for public notice for at least 30 days.
FAA Reauthorization Cycle
- The typical reauthorization cycle for the FAA is every 5 years.
FAA Directive Document
- FAA Orders are directives to personnel on specific subjects and programs.
Extending Federal Policy
- The most effective means for extending federal government policy to local government units has been through grants.
Airport Grant Assurance Obligations
- An airport is obligated to grant assurances for 20 years if it accepts federal money for development projects.
Self-Sustainability Grant Assurance
- Grant assurance #24 indicates whether an airport is "trying" to be self-sustainable.
Incompatible Land Use
- The construction of residential housing is considered incompatible land use around an airport.
Adherence by Airport Users and Tenants
- Airport users and tenants are required to adhere to all relevant federal and local regulations regarding aviation operations.
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