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History of Aviation

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What is the origin of the word 'aviation'?

It originated from the Latin word 'avis' meaning flight.

It originated from the English word 'aviate' meaning to fly.

It originated from the Greek word 'aeros' meaning air.

It originated from the French word 'avi' meaning bird. (correct)

Who were the inventors of the first successful airplane?

Leonardo da Vinci and Tito Livio Burattini

The Wright brothers and Gustave Whitehead

Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright (correct)

Samuel Pierpont Langley and Glenn Curtiss

What does the term 'general aviation' refer to?

All civil aviation operations except scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport operations for remuneration or hire. (correct)

All aviation operations involving private pilots.

All commercial aviation operations.

All military aviation operations.

Which of the following individuals developed a model aircraft featuring four pairs of glider wings?

Tito Livio Burattini Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between commercial aviation and general aviation?

Commercial aviation involves flying for business, remuneration or hire, while general aviation does not. Signup and view all the answers

What does military aviation involve?

Using military aircraft and other flying machines. Signup and view all the answers

What type of aircraft are hot air balloons and airships categorized as?

Lighter-than-air aircraft Signup and view all the answers

Who performed the first flight in the Philippine airspace on a hot air balloon?

C.F. Marquez Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a category of aircraft based on size and maneuverability?

Heavier-than-air aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight limit for acrobatic aircraft according to the text?

No more than 12,500 pounds or approximately 5,700 kilograms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of restricted aircraft according to the text?

For agriculture and other services Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of airport activities mentioned in the text?

Landside operations and airside operations Signup and view all the answers