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What is one of the differences between Business Aircraft use and Corporate Aircraft use?
In business aircraft, it is used for individual business transportation, being personally flown, while in corporate aircraft it is used by the employees and piloted by a professional pilot.
Many airline and military pilots learn to fly in what type of aircraft?
Single engine.
The first scheduled commercial airline in the world was what?
St. Petersburg—Tampa Airboat Line.
Air Carrier Certification is the responsibility of what agency?
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The first classification of air carriers became known as _____ and formed the nucleus of the air carrier industry.
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This organization represents over 4,000 companies that operate close to 5,500 business aircraft.
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General aviation aircraft may include everything from a single-engine Cessna 172 to a Boeing 737.
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Airlines have been able to turn profits in recent years not by increasing average fares but in large part by increasing the 'what' of each aircraft?
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General Aviation is the largest segment of aviation based on all of the following except:
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An important part of the CAB's philosophy prior to the enactment of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 was the entry of air carriers into new routes.
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Major airlines generate operation revenues of more than $1 billion annually.
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National carriers are scheduled airlines with annual operating revenues between:
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The basis of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 was a report by the what that said air fares might have been 22% to 25% cheaper?
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A company that provides general aviation services to pilot and aircraft owners like fuel, hangar rental, maintenance, and more is called a what?
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Passenger load factors are determined by which formula:
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Over two-thirds of the Fortune 500 companies operate business aircraft.
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What did the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 do?
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Which group does the organization GAMA best represent?
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Of the different shares of airlines' total operation expenses, which one is the most unpredictable or variable while the others remain relatively consistent?
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General Aviation does not include pilot training.
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What type of aviation is the most diverse of general aviation categories?
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How old must an individual be to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate?
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This organization identifies nearly 3,400 existing and proposed airports that are significant to national air transportation and thus eligible to receive federal grants under the airport improvement program.
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An unmanned aircraft system is defined by statute as an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of what?
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Which organization would not be classified as a small FBO?
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There are a number of civil and commercial UAS applications. What type of operation(s) would be an appropriate example of using a small unmanned aircraft?
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According to the NATA State of the Industry report, there are 3,537 public-use airports with a 3000 foot or greater paved runway, featuring 3,384 what?
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What is a company called that provides general aviation services to pilot and aircraft owners like fuel, hangar rental, maintenance, and more?
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Airports are generally operated by government entities. Eppley Airfield's ownership is classified as what?
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The FAA issues Remote Pilot Certificates to individuals who have passed an aeronautical knowledge test or completed online training under what regulatory part?
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Commercial Service Airports that have more than 10,000 passengers boarding each year are defined as what kind of airport?
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These are publicly owned airports that have at least 2,500 passenger boardings each calendar year and receive scheduled passenger service. These are classified as what kind of airports?
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Commercial Service airports are certified by the FAA under FAR Part?
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What is AIP and what does it encompass?
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A Major FBO has annual gross revenue exceeding what $ amount?
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Eppley Airfield is classified by the FAA as what type of airport?
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An example of an airline safety measure as it relates to the operation of a commercial service flight is what?
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Which classification of airports is a matter of deep concern to the general aviation industry and the FAA?
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National airlines have operating revenues of roughly what amount?
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Cost estimates in the NPIAS are obtained primarily from 2 sources, what are they?
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A small unmanned aircraft that has 4 rotors is what type of aircraft?
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This is widely used by the public as the general or common name of unmanned aircraft?
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In what year did the Federal Aviation Administration begin publishing the NPIAS?
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Which of the following airports was not listed in the Airport Capacity Constraints and Congestion through 2020 Fact Report?
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In 2016, what airport was classified as the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic with having over 104,000,000 passengers?
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Study Notes
Business and Corporate Aircraft
- Business aircraft are personally operated for individual business transport; corporate aircraft are used for employees and piloted by professionals.
Pilot Training
- Many airline and military pilots learn to fly using single-engine aircraft.
Commercial Aviation History
- The first scheduled commercial airline was St. Petersburg—Tampa Airboat Line.
Regulatory Bodies
- Air Carrier Certification is governed by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).
Air Carrier Classifications
- Domestic trunk carriers were the first classification of air carriers, forming the industry's foundation.
Aviation Organization
- An organization representing over 4,000 companies operating nearly 5,500 business aircraft is key to the aviation sector.
General Aviation
- General aviation encompasses a range of aircraft from single-engine Cessna 172 to larger models like Boeing 737.
Airline Profitability
- Recent airline profitability is attributed to increasing the yield from each aircraft rather than raising average fares.
General Aviation Scope
- General aviation covers various operations including pilot training and diverse aircraft types; however, it does not exclude training.
Airline Deregulation Act
- The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 was based on a Government Accountability Office report suggesting potential fare reductions of 22% to 25%.
General Aviation Services
- An FBO (Fixed Base Operator) provides essential services such as fuel, hangar rental, and maintenance for pilots and aircraft owners.
Load Factors and Revenues
- Passenger load factors are critical in assessing airline efficiency and revenue generation.
Fortune 500 and Business Aircraft
- Contrary to popular belief, over two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies do not operate business aircraft.
General Aviation Revitalization Act
- The General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 aimed to reduce product liability costs for manufacturers.
GAMA Representation
- GAMA (General Aviation Manufacturers Association) represents 56 fixed-wing general aviation manufacturers globally.
Airline Operating Expenses
- Among airline operation expenses, fuel costs are the most variable, contrasting with more stable expenses.
Diverse Aviation Categories
- Special aviation is recognized as the most diverse category within general aviation.
Remote Pilot Certification
- Individuals must be at least 16 years old to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate.
Significant Airports
- The AIP (Airport Improvement Program) determines significant airports eligible for federal grants. It identifies nearly 3,400 airports.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- An unmanned aircraft system is defined as lacking direct human intervention during operation.
FBO Classifications
- Signature Flight Support is classified as a major FBO, not a small one.
Civil UAS Applications
- Cinematography is a pertinent example of small unmanned aircraft applications in civil operations.
Public-Use Airports
- As of a 2016 report, there are 3,537 public-use airports with paved runways of at least 3,000 feet.
Airport Ownership
- Eppley Airfield is publicly owned and utilized for public purposes.
Remote Pilot Regulatory Part
- The FAA regulates the issuance of Remote Pilot Certificates under specific federal regulations.
Types of Airports
- Primary commercial service airports have over 10,000 passenger boardings annually.
Commercial Service Categorization
- Airports with at least 2,500 passenger boardings classified as commercial service airports receive scheduled passenger service.
FAA Certification
- Commercial service airports are certified by the FAA under FAR Part 139.
Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
- AIP encompasses airport enhancements related to safety, capacity, security, and environmental concerns.
Major FBO Revenue
- A Major FBO is identified by annual gross revenues exceeding $25 million.
Eppley Airfield Classification
- The FAA classifies Eppley Airfield as a general aviation airport.
Airline Safety Measures
- Safety measures in commercial service flights are crucial for operational integrity.
Classification Concerns
- The general aviation industry and the FAA are particularly concerned with public use and privately owned airports.
National Airline Revenue
- National carriers generate operating revenues ranging from $100 million to $1 billion annually.
NPIAS Cost Estimates
- Cost estimates in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) are derived mainly from two sources.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Type
- A small unmanned aircraft with four rotors is categorized as a quadcopter.
Public Terminology
- The term "drone" is widely used by the public to refer to unmanned aircraft.
NPIAS Publication Year
- The FAA began publishing the NPIAS in 1984.
Global Airport Traffic
- Atlanta International Airport was recorded as the world’s busiest airport by passenger traffic in 2016, with over 104 million passengers.
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