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What is the origin of the word 'aviation'?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following individuals developed a model aircraft featuring four pairs of glider wings?
What is the difference between commercial aviation and general aviation?
What is the difference between commercial aviation and general aviation?
What does military aviation involve?
What does military aviation involve?
What type of aircraft are hot air balloons and airships categorized as?
What type of aircraft are hot air balloons and airships categorized as?
Who performed the first flight in the Philippine airspace on a hot air balloon?
Who performed the first flight in the Philippine airspace on a hot air balloon?
Which of the following is NOT a category of aircraft based on size and maneuverability?
Which of the following is NOT a category of aircraft based on size and maneuverability?
What is the weight limit for acrobatic aircraft according to the text?
What is the weight limit for acrobatic aircraft according to the text?
What is the purpose of restricted aircraft according to the text?
What is the purpose of restricted aircraft according to the text?
What are the two main categories of airport activities mentioned in the text?
What are the two main categories of airport activities mentioned in the text?
