Aviation History Quiz

Airline History

• The first scheduled airline flight took place on January 1, 1914, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
• The first pilot's certificate was issued on April 6, 1927.

Regulatory Bodies

• FAA stands for the Federal Aviation Administration, which oversees aviation regulations.
• NTSB refers to the National Transportation Safety Board, responsible for investigating transportation accidents.
• CFR denotes the Code of Federal Regulations, a comprehensive codification of federal regulations.
• FSDO means Flight Standards District Office, focusing on ensuring compliance with aviation regulations.
• ASI refers to Aviation Safety Inspector, who enforces safety standards in civil aviation operations.

Aviation Manuals and Notifications

• AIM stands for Aeronautical Information Manual, providing vital information on flight and ATC procedures.
• AC signifies Advisory Circular, guiding proper practices in aviation.
• POH denotes Pilot Operating Handbook, detailing operational procedures for specific aircraft.
• NOTAM means Notice to Airmen, addressing time-sensitive aeronautical information crucial for flight safety.

Types and Examples of NOTAMs

• Different types of NOTAMs include:
  • NOTAM (D) for general navigational facilities.
  • FDC NOTAM which covers regulatory changes to procedures or airspace.
  • Pointer NOTAM that guides users to another NOTAM.
  • Military NOTAM which pertains to military operations.
• NOTAMs are issued for events like air shows, VIP flights, and closed runways.

NOTAM Formats

• The time format in a NOTAM follows a specific structure indicating year, month, day, hour, and minute:

Aircraft Classification

• Aircraft is categorized broadly into airplanes, rotorcraft, gliders, and lighter-than-air.
• Classes specify groups within categories such as single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
• Aircraft type refers to specific models, e.g., Boeing 737-700.

Pilot Certification

• To become a sport pilot, an individual must have 20 hours of flight time, be at least 16 years old, understand English, and possess a valid driver’s license as proof of medical eligibility.
• Limitations for sport pilots include restrictions from flying in certain airspace without training and conducting flights at night.
• Requirements for becoming a recreational pilot involve being at least 17, passing a knowledge test, and completing 30 total flight hours.
• Recreational pilots have restrictions on cross-country flights and passenger capacity.
• Private pilot requirements include 40 total flight hours, with specific hour divisions for solo and instruction.

Advanced Pilot Qualifications

• An Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) must have 1500 hours of flight time, be at least 23 years old, and be proficient in English.
• IACRA stands for Integrated Airmen Certification and/or Rating Application, utilized for FAA certification processes.

Student Pilot Requirements

• A student pilot must be a minimum of 16 years old and proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English.

Practical Testing Essentials

• At practical tests, applicants need to present FAA Form 8710-1, an Airman Knowledge Test Report, medical certification, and logbook verification.
• Required materials for flight plans include registration and airworthiness certificates, approved flight manuals, maintenance records, and more.