Aviation Terminology Quiz

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What role does the Captain play in the cockpit crew?

  • The Captain has no command authority.
  • The Captain is a part of the cabin crew.
  • The Captain is responsible for the flight until completion or handover. (correct)
  • The Captain only assists the First Officer.

What is the purpose of a Cabin Logbook?

  • To document flight delays.
  • To log malfunctions in the aircraft. (correct)
  • To track fuel consumption.
  • To record passenger complaints.

What is a Cancelled Flight?

  • A flight scheduled for arrival only.
  • A flight that has been rescheduled.
  • A flight that is delayed but will eventually depart.
  • A flight that will definitely not depart or arrive as scheduled. (correct)

Which of the following best describes Cargo Terminal?

<p>A place where cargo is kept. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Descent' refer to in aviation?

<p>Flying from a higher to a lower altitude in preparation for landing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Competency Card signify for cabin crew members?

<p>It shows they have passed emergency procedure exams. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Conditions of Carriage'?

<p>Applicable regulations surrounding passenger and item transport by air. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Control Tower at an airport?

<p>To manage air traffic in the airport's vicinity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Climb

An aircraft's climb or ascent to a higher altitude.

Cockpit/Flight Deck/Flight Crew Compartment

The area in an aircraft where the pilots operate the flight.

Crew Complement

The official number of cabin crew needed for a specific aircraft type.

Decompression

An emergency situation that happens when cabin pressure is lost at high altitude.

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Carrier

The airline that operates a flight.

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Check-in Counter

The place where passengers go to check in, get their boarding passes, and have their documents checked.

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Descent

The process of an aircraft decreasing its altitude, preparing for landing.

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Custom Area

The area where passengers declare their belongings and pay duties.

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Study Notes

Aviation Terminology

  • Climb: An alternative word for ascent
  • Coffee Maker/Brewer: A galley equipment for brewing coffee/tea
  • Control Tower: An establishment for controlling air traffic near airports
  • Cruise: To fly at a sustained altitude and relatively constant speed
  • Cabin Logbook: A record book for recording malfunctions in the aircraft
  • Crew: Company personnel with actual flight jobs
  • Cabin Crew: Flight attendants, stewards, or stewardesses
  • Cockpit, Flight Deck, or Flight Crew Compartment: The section where the Captain, First Officer, or Flight Engineers operate the flight
  • Captain: The most senior member of the cockpit crew
  • Cancelled Flight: A flight that won't depart or arrive as scheduled
  • Cargo Terminal: A place where cargo is stored
  • Carriage: Transportation of people or goods by air, including incidental services
  • Competency Card: An official document showing cabin crew's qualification
  • Crew Baggage: Standard equipment for flight deck and cabin crew
  • Carrier: The airline (e.g., Philippine Airlines)
  • Crew Complement: Official number of cabin crew in a specific aircraft type
  • Crew List: Names of crew members on a flight
  • Conditions of Carriage: Applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and restrictions on air travel
  • Check-in Counter: Location where passenger documents are checked and boarding passes issued
  • Custom Area: Area where passengers declare baggage contents and value
  • Decompression: A sudden emergency when aircraft cabin loses pressure at high altitude
  • Descend: When an aircraft flies from a higher to a lower altitude to prepare for landing

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