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What is the CRJ 900?
What is the CRJ 900?
What does CSA stand for?
What does CSA stand for?
Customer Service Agent
What is deadheading?
What is deadheading?
Transportation of a crewmember from one point to another
A direct flight makes intermediate stops.
A direct flight makes intermediate stops.
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What is a domicile in aviation?
What is a domicile in aviation?
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What does duty time encompass?
What does duty time encompass?
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What type of aircraft is the ERJ 175?
What type of aircraft is the ERJ 175?
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What is the purpose of a ferry flight?
What is the purpose of a ferry flight?
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What is the role of a First Officer?
What is the role of a First Officer?
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What is flight time?
What is flight time?
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What does 'forward' refer to in aviation?
What does 'forward' refer to in aviation?
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What does a ground instructor do?
What does a ground instructor do?
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What is a hangar?
What is a hangar?
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What is a headwind?
What is a headwind?
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What does inflight operations refer to?
What does inflight operations refer to?
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What is interline transportation?
What is interline transportation?
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What is an intermediate stop?
What is an intermediate stop?
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What is a jumpseat?
What is a jumpseat?
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What is the role of a lead instructor?
What is the role of a lead instructor?
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What is a leg in aviation?
What is a leg in aviation?
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What is a line holder?
What is a line holder?
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What does 'actual block to block' refer to?
What does 'actual block to block' refer to?
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What does AFT stand for?
What does AFT stand for?
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What is an aircraft?
What is an aircraft?
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What is airspeed?
What is airspeed?
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What does air traffic control (ATC) do?
What does air traffic control (ATC) do?
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What is altitude?
What is altitude?
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What is an autopilot?
What is an autopilot?
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What does it mean to bank an airplane?
What does it mean to bank an airplane?
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What is a bid in aviation?
What is a bid in aviation?
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What is a bulkhead?
What is a bulkhead?
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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!