Aviation Terminology Quiz

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What does A.T.C. stand for in aviation?

Auxiliary Traffic Command
Air Traffic Control (correct)
Aviation Training Center
Air Transport Committee

Thrust is the upward force that opposes weight.

False (B)

What does the abbreviation PAX stand for?

Passenger

The force that acts downward on the aircraft due to gravity is called __________.

Weight Signup and view all the answers

Match the aviation abbreviations with their descriptions:

E.A.S.A = European Aviation Safety Agency C.I.V = Centre d'Information de Vol MOPSC = Maximum Operational Passenger Seating Configuration S.A.R. = Search and Rescue Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation represents the Child Restraint Device?

C.R.D (D) Signup and view all the answers

Drag is the force that propels the aircraft forward.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Gendarmerie des Transports Aériens (GTA)?

Air transport police Signup and view all the answers

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Air Traffic Control

The service that manages and directs air traffic to prevent collisions and ensure safe flight

Auxiliary Power Unit

A small engine providing electrical power and/or air conditioning on the ground or in flight