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Convenience is one of the considerations that tourists prioritize when selecting a mode of transport.
Convenience is one of the considerations that tourists prioritize when selecting a mode of transport.
True
Military aviation is primarily used for commercial passenger flights.
Military aviation is primarily used for commercial passenger flights.
False
The Montgolfier brothers are credited with creating the first successful heavier-than-air flight.
The Montgolfier brothers are credited with creating the first successful heavier-than-air flight.
False
Cost of transport services is a key factor influencing tourists' transportation choices.
Cost of transport services is a key factor influencing tourists' transportation choices.
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Safety and security are often less important to tourists than convenience.
Safety and security are often less important to tourists than convenience.
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Heavier-than-air development aircraft represent one of the two main categories in the history of aviation.
Heavier-than-air development aircraft represent one of the two main categories in the history of aviation.
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The first flight in Philippine airspace was conducted by C.F. Marquez in a hot air balloon.
The first flight in Philippine airspace was conducted by C.F. Marquez in a hot air balloon.
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Tourists are usually indifferent to the status and prestige of the transport services they use.
Tourists are usually indifferent to the status and prestige of the transport services they use.
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The Wright brothers made their first successful flight in the 1800s.
The Wright brothers made their first successful flight in the 1800s.
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Aviation is derived from the Latin word meaning bird.
Aviation is derived from the Latin word meaning bird.
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Tourists often choose transportation based on the routes available and layovers.
Tourists often choose transportation based on the routes available and layovers.
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Henri Giffard built the first successful airship in 1900.
Henri Giffard built the first successful airship in 1900.
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The Zeppelin was known for its rigid metal framework and hydrogen gas usage.
The Zeppelin was known for its rigid metal framework and hydrogen gas usage.
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General aviation includes scheduled air services.
General aviation includes scheduled air services.
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The Hindenburg was one of the most famous Zeppelins that carried passengers across the Pacific.
The Hindenburg was one of the most famous Zeppelins that carried passengers across the Pacific.
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Wilbur and Orville Wright are also known as the Wright brothers.
Wilbur and Orville Wright are also known as the Wright brothers.
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Philippine-based shipbuilders have been exporting ships since 1994.
Philippine-based shipbuilders have been exporting ships since 1994.
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Aviation in the Philippines began in 1914.
Aviation in the Philippines began in 1914.
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The first successful flight in Kittyhawk occurred in 1911.
The first successful flight in Kittyhawk occurred in 1911.
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There are 10 categories of aircraft based on their size and maneuverability.
There are 10 categories of aircraft based on their size and maneuverability.
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Commuter airplanes can carry a maximum of 19 passengers and weigh no more than 19,000 pounds.
Commuter airplanes can carry a maximum of 19 passengers and weigh no more than 19,000 pounds.
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Experimental airplanes must be fully proven in flight.
Experimental airplanes must be fully proven in flight.
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The publication Airline Guide includes six types of aircraft.
The publication Airline Guide includes six types of aircraft.
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A point-to-point network refers to an airline operating simple routes.
A point-to-point network refers to an airline operating simple routes.
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Leonard Da Vinci sketched flying machines called ornithopters.
Leonard Da Vinci sketched flying machines called ornithopters.
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The first airline established in the Philippines was Philippine Airways Service, Inc.
The first airline established in the Philippines was Philippine Airways Service, Inc.
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Otto Lilienthal was known for his work in developing ships.
Otto Lilienthal was known for his work in developing ships.
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John Stringfellow collaborated with William Henson to design the Aerial Steam Carriage.
John Stringfellow collaborated with William Henson to design the Aerial Steam Carriage.
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Samuel Langley was known for designing manned aircraft exclusively.
Samuel Langley was known for designing manned aircraft exclusively.
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The jet age is said to have started with Pan Am flight 111.
The jet age is said to have started with Pan Am flight 111.
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Cora Wong was the first Filipino passenger to fly over Luneta Park.
Cora Wong was the first Filipino passenger to fly over Luneta Park.
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The Philippine Air Service was established in July 1920.
The Philippine Air Service was established in July 1920.
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Light Sport Aircraft have to meet specific weight and passenger requirements.
Light Sport Aircraft have to meet specific weight and passenger requirements.
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Limited Airplanes are exclusively made from civilian designs.
Limited Airplanes are exclusively made from civilian designs.
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Normal Aircraft can have a maximum weight of 12,500 pounds and accommodate up to nine passengers.
Normal Aircraft can have a maximum weight of 12,500 pounds and accommodate up to nine passengers.
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Restricted Aircraft are primarily used for passenger transit.
Restricted Aircraft are primarily used for passenger transit.
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Transport Airplanes weigh more than 10,000 pounds and can hold more than 10 passengers.
Transport Airplanes weigh more than 10,000 pounds and can hold more than 10 passengers.
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Primary Airplanes receive their certification based on compliance with production standards.
Primary Airplanes receive their certification based on compliance with production standards.
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Hub and spoke is a model used to describe an inefficient route network in airlines.
Hub and spoke is a model used to describe an inefficient route network in airlines.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) was established with only 57 member airlines.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) was established with only 57 member airlines.
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Study Notes
Tourist Transportation Considerations
- Tourists prioritize safety and security when choosing transportation.
- Convenience and a hassle-free experience are highly desired by tourists.
- Tourists are often drawn to transportation services that provide an exceptional travel experience.
- Cost is a major factor influencing tourists' transportation choices.
- Status and prestige associated with certain transportation services can influence decisions.
Air Transportation
- The term "aviation" originated from the French word "avion", meaning "bird".
- Aviation encompasses the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier than air aircraft.
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) defines general aviation as all civil aviation operations excluding scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport for remuneration or hire.
- Commercial aviation is a subset of general aviation, focusing on scheduled air services for passengers and cargo.
History of Aviation
- The Wright brothers' first successful flight in 1903 marked the beginning of heavier-than-air aircraft flight.
- Leonardo da Vinci's studies of bird flight and sketches of flying machines influenced aviation development.
- Sir George Cayley successfully flew his glider across a small valley, becoming the first successful airman.
- Otto Lilienthal built and flew numerous gliders, contributing to the development of fixed-wing aircraft.
- Samuel Langley designed and created pilotless heavier-than-air crafts, contributing to aviation progress.
History of Philippine Aviation
- The Philippines has a strong shipbuilding tradition, with ship exports dating back to 1994.
- Aviation arrived in the Philippines in 1911, just eight years after the Wright brothers' first successful flight.
- The first mail service delivered by air in the Philippines took place in 1914.
- On February 27, 1911, James "Bud" C. Mars flew his red devil biplane 10 miles out of Manila, marking a significant milestone in Philippine aviation.
- The first airline in the Philippines, Philippine Airways Service, Inc. (PASI), was established in 1919 by Major Joseph E.H. Stevenot and Alfred J. Croft.
- The first Filipino passenger to experience air travel was an Igorot chieftain flown over Luneta Park (now Rizal Park) by Lee Hammond on February 12, 1912.
- The Aviation Corporation of the Philippines (ACP) was founded in 1929 and later renamed as Philippine Airlines.
Aircraft Categories
- The CFR-14 categorizes aircraft into 10 categories based on size and maneuverability: acrobatic, commuter, experimental, light sport, limited, normal, primary, restricted, transport, and utility.
- Commercial and passenger aircraft types are further categorized by the Airline Guide, with five categories: jet (1), propjet (T), propeller (P), helicopter (H), and amphibian/seaplane (A).
Network Models
- Point-to-Point: Airlines operate simple routes, focusing on direct flights between origin and destination cities.
- Hub-and-Spoke: Network resembling a bicycle wheel, with a hub at the center connected to various spokes (destinations) by flights.
Global Industry Associations and Organizations
- These associations serve as intermediaries and coordinators among member airlines and countries.
- International Air Transport Association (IATA): A group of 290 member airlines organized in 1945, playing a crucial role in air transportation and the tourism industry.
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): A UN specialized agency established in 1944, responsible for administering and governing the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention).
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Explore key considerations for tourists when choosing transportation, focusing on safety, convenience, and costs. Additionally, gain insights into the basics of air transportation, including the definition of aviation and its subdivisions. This quiz will enhance your understanding of how these factors influence travel decisions.
