Aviation Terminology and Concepts Quiz

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What does ETA stand for in aviation context?

Estimated Time of Analysis

Estimated Timing of Altitude

Estimated Time of Approach

Estimated Time of Arrival (correct)

For IFR flights, how is ETA defined?

The time an aircraft begins its descent

The time an aircraft will land on the runway

The time an aircraft reaches cruising altitude

The time an aircraft will arrive at a navigation aid or aerodrome (correct)

In the context of VFR flights, what does ETA indicate?

The time an aircraft enters controlled airspace

The estimated time for arrival over the aerodrome (correct)

The expected time of refueling

The estimated time of an aircraft departure

When there is no navigation aid associated with the aerodrome, how is ETA determined?

By estimating arrival based on the aerodrome location Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of ETD in aviation terminology?

Estimated Time of Departure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an aspect considered when calculating ETA for IFR flights?

Total flight distance Signup and view all the answers

What does ETA help pilots determine regarding aircraft performance?

Fuel consumption estimates Signup and view all the answers

In both IFR and VFR contexts, what role does ETA play in air traffic control?

Facilitating traffic separation and management Signup and view all the answers

What type of landing gear has a third wheel mounted at the rear of the airplane?

Conventional landing gear Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the engine in an airplane's power plant?

To provide thrust through a propeller Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cowling or nacelle covering the engine?

To streamline airflow and cool the engine Signup and view all the answers

Which configuration allows an airplane to be controlled using rudder pedals while on the ground?

Both tricycle gear and conventional landing gear Signup and view all the answers

What creates the thrust in a rotating propeller?

The pressure differential between the back and front of the propeller Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for an airplane equipped with a nose wheel to be effectively controlled on the ground?

Steerable nose wheel or tail wheel Signup and view all the answers

How can the engine of an airplane be configured for different propeller orientations?

By utilizing a pusher design with propellers at the rear Signup and view all the answers

What type of landing gear is equipped to land on water?

Float landing gear Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a subdivision of the Indonesia DGCA?

Air Defense Signup and view all the answers

Which regulation does the DGCA compose that is significant for civil aviation?

CASR Signup and view all the answers

What does DAAO specifically focus on?

Airworthiness and Aircraft Operation Signup and view all the answers

Operators are composed of which two main parts?

OM and SEP Signup and view all the answers

What are the ANNEXES associated with?

Civil Aviation Regulations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a focus area of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation?

Airport Marketing Signup and view all the answers

What does CASR stand for?

Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Signup and view all the answers

What function does the navigation subdivision serve within the DGCA?

Guiding Aircraft Routes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the rudder on an airplane?

To control yaw movement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forces must be balanced for steady flight?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

How do ailerons affect an airplane's movement?

They initiate rolling motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of pushing the left rudder pedal in an airplane?

The tail moves to the right Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes secondary control systems in aircraft?

They enhance performance and relieve pilot control forces. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary flight control surface?

Flaps Signup and view all the answers

Which axis is controlled by the elevator of an airplane?

Lateral axis Signup and view all the answers

What happens to rudder effectiveness at high speeds?

It is reduced, requiring smaller deflections. Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase called when the aircraft is pushed back and the engines are starting up?

Push back Signup and view all the answers

At what point does an aircraft begin to decrease its altitude during flight?

Descent Signup and view all the answers

Which phase occurs immediately before the aircraft takes off from the ground?

Running for take off Signup and view all the answers

During which phase is the runway clearly visible to the pilot?

Approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'final approach' phase characterized by?

Landing gear is extended and the aircraft is aligned with the runway. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the 'cruise' phase of flight?

Flight at assigned altitude Signup and view all the answers

What must flight crew do during critical phases of flight?

Limit conversation to safe operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sterile cockpit rule?

To ensure safety during operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of winglets or Sharklets on aircraft?

Reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What does the cabin pressurization system primarily utilize on turbine-powered aircraft?

Bleed air from the engine compressor Signup and view all the answers

At what cabin pressure altitude does a typical pressurization system maintain during flight?

8,000 feet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the outflow valve in a pressurization system?

Increase cabin altitude rapidly Signup and view all the answers

Why do modern aircraft fly at higher altitudes?

To avoid turbulence and bad weather Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of flying at high altitudes on fuel consumption?

Decreases fuel consumption for the same airspeed Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of superchargers in older turbine-powered aircraft?

Pump air into the sealed fuselage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of installing winglets or Sharklets?

Enhance fuel economy and reduce drag Signup and view all the answers

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Table of Contents (Excerpt)

Aviation Terminology
Rules of the Air
Term of Reference including time zones, phonetic alphabet
General Aircraft Description including fuselage, wings, empennage, landing gear, power plant, turbine engines, winglets, weight and balance, pressurized aircraft, altitude physiology, cabin pressurization, decompression, hypoxia, time of useful consciousness, aeromedical factors, flight controls systems, axes of an airplane, and primary flight control (ailerons, elevator, rudder).
Aircraft Maneuvers
Meteorology (structure of the atmosphere, turbulence.)
Airport Operations (types of airports: towered, non-towered)
Exterior Lights (navigation/position lights, anti-collision lights, landing lights, taxi lights)
Phase of Flight
Critical Surfaces
Communication Equipment
List of Airports (domestic and international)

Validity Sheet

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Angkasa Training Center created it for Aviation Knowledge Training.
The document is a constantly growing resource.

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Test your knowledge of important aviation terms, including ETA and ETD, in both IFR and VFR contexts. This quiz also covers aircraft performance and engine functions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of aviation fundamentals. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and students alike!