Aircraft Definitions and Types

Which type of aircraft is designed for special purposes such as spraying crops or water bombing?

What is the primary function of the fuselage in an aircraft?

Which construction type primarily uses skin to support loads rather than a framework of struts?

Which of the following categories includes military aircraft that can operate in civilian aviation under limited purposes?

What distinguishes acrobatic aircraft from others in terms of operation?

What type of aircraft is classified as heavier than air and engine-driven?

Which category of aircraft can withstand heavier stress than normal aircraft?

Which of the following aircraft classifications has the fewest operational limitations?

What is a defining characteristic of a rotorcraft?

Which type of construction involves visible struts and wire bracing for wings?

Which of the following categories includes aircraft specifically for limited uses in civilian aviation?

What distinguishes a glider from other types of aircraft?

What is classified as experimental aircraft?

Aircraft Definitions and Types

Aircraft is any weight-carrying device supported by air.
Airplane is an engine-driven, fixed-wing aircraft, heavier than air, supported by aerodynamic lift.
- Classes:
  - Single engine land
  - Multi-engine Land
  - Single engine sea
  - Multi-engine sea
Rotorcraft includes helicopters and gyroplanes
Other aircraft types include gliders, lighter-than-air craft (airships and hot air balloons) and powered lift aircraft.
Aircraft Categories for Certification:
- Normal: Common to most small airplanes, including trainers.
- Utility: Similar to normal, but built for heavier stress.
- Acrobatic: Fewest operational limitations.
- Commuter: Carry passengers, limited to 19 seats and 19,000 lbs or less.
- Transport: For airlines.
- Restricted: For special purposes (spray planes, water bombers).
- Limited: Military aircraft authorized for limited use in civilian aviation.
- Provisional: Newly designed aircraft that have not met all certification requirements.
- Experimental: Amateur-built, racing, research & development, or new design testing aircraft.

Major Airplane Components

Fuselage: Houses the cabin/cockpit, seats, controls, cargo space, and attachment points for other major components.
- Construction Types:
  - Truss: Visible struts and wire-braced wings.
  - Monocoque: Skin supports most imposed loads.

This quiz covers the definitions and categories of various aircraft types, including airplanes, rotorcraft, and other classifications. Test your knowledge on the characteristics and certification categories for different types of aircraft. Whether you're a student of aviation or just curious, this quiz is a great resource.