Aircraft Operations and Terminology Quiz

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What is the CRJ 900?

A cargo aircraft

A regional jet with 76 passengers (correct)

A helicopter

An air taxi

What does CSA stand for?

Customer Service Agent

What is deadheading?

Transportation of a crewmember from one point to another

A direct flight makes intermediate stops.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a domicile in aviation?

The city where flight attendants are based Signup and view all the answers

What does duty time encompass?

From report for duty to release from duty Signup and view all the answers

What type of aircraft is the ERJ 175?

Embraer Regional Jet Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a ferry flight?

To move aircraft without passengers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a First Officer?

Pilot second-in-command Signup and view all the answers

What is flight time?

Elapsed time from departure to arrival Signup and view all the answers

What does 'forward' refer to in aviation?

The front portion of the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What does a ground instructor do?

Teaches training courses for flight attendants Signup and view all the answers

What is a hangar?

A building for aircraft maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is a headwind?

Wind blowing against the course of an aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What does inflight operations refer to?

Team managing flight attendants and in-flight aspects Signup and view all the answers

What is interline transportation?

Transportation involving multiple airlines Signup and view all the answers

What is an intermediate stop?

Scheduled stop between origination and termination of flight Signup and view all the answers

What is a jumpseat?

Collapsible seat for flight attendants or observers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a lead instructor?

Conducts IOE training and administers line checks Signup and view all the answers

What is a leg in aviation?

Portion of the flight between two cities Signup and view all the answers

What is a line holder?

Flight attendant entitled to hold a schedule Signup and view all the answers

What does 'actual block to block' refer to?

Time from when an aircraft moves until it rests Signup and view all the answers

What does AFT stand for?

Rear portion of the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is an aircraft?

A device intended for flight in the air Signup and view all the answers

What is airspeed?

Speed at which the aircraft travels through air Signup and view all the answers

What does air traffic control (ATC) do?

Promotes safe and orderly flow of aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is altitude?

Height of an aircraft above sea level Signup and view all the answers

What is an autopilot?

Electronic device for aircraft control Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to bank an airplane?

To turn or tip the airplane to change direction Signup and view all the answers

What is a bid in aviation?

Schedule built by the company for employees Signup and view all the answers

What is a bulkhead?

Wall that divides the cabin interior Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aircraft Types

CRJ 900: Bombardier Canadian Regional Jet configured for 76 passengers, with 12 first class, 12 Delta Comfort+, and 52 Main Cabin seats.
ERJ 175: Embraer Regional Jet seating 76 passengers, featuring 12 first class seats and 64 Main Cabin/Economy seats.

Flight Operations Terminology

Deadheading: Refers to transporting a crewmember to cover a flight or return to base.
Direct Flight: A flight with the most direct route while possibly making intermediate stops.
Ferry Flight: A repositioning flight for aircraft without passengers.
Flight Time: The elapsed time recorded from departure to arrival for payment purposes.

Personnel Roles

Customer Service Agent (CSA): Employees assisting customers across various roles, including gate and ground operations.
First Officer: The pilot assisting the Captain, responsible for manipulating aircraft controls during takeoff and landing.
Flight Attendant (FA): Staff members responsible for safety and customer service within the aircraft cabin.
Ground Instructor: Flight attendant responsible for training and performing in-flight operational checks.

Flight Management Terms

Domicile: City designated for the base of flight attendants.
Duty Time: The total time from duty reporting until release after work.
Line Holder: A flight attendant with a schedule that complies with company stipulations.

Flight Parameters

Altitude: Measured height of an aircraft above sea level, expressed in feet.
Airspeed: Speed of the aircraft relative to the air, which can differ from ground speed.
Head Wind: Wind blowing directly against an aircraft's course, affecting speed and efficiency.

Aircraft Components and Operations

Jumpseat: A collapsible seat for flight attendants or observers in the flight deck.
Bulkhead: A wall that partitions the aircraft's cabin.
Hangar: A facility for aircraft maintenance and housing administrative offices and training areas.
Intermediate Stop: A scheduled stop during a flight between origination and termination.

Miscellaneous Terms

InFlight Operations: Team overseeing hiring, training, and management of flight attendants and flight-related aspects.
Interline: Refers to transportation segments involving multiple airlines or operators.

Flight Dynamics

Bank: The action of tipping the aircraft left or right to change direction.
Actual Block to Block: Time from the aircraft's departure from ramp blocks to its rest at termination blocks.

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Test your knowledge on various aircraft types, flight operations terminology, and personnel roles within the aviation industry. This quiz covers specific aircraft models such as the CRJ 900 and ERJ 175, and important terms used in flight operations. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and professionals!