Intro to Aviation Mid Term

Front

What is the purpose of a burner on hot air balloons?

Back

To heat the air in the balloon causing it to rise

Front

After World War II, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) returned home and _______.

Back

Worked as airline pilots, Continued flying in the military as test pilots, Discovered they had many job opportunities, Found it difficult to remain in aviation as a career

Front

True or False? The success of the Tuskegee Airmen led to the overall integration of African-Americans into the U.S. military forces.

Back

True

Front

True or False? The first jet engines were built to enable civilians to fly across the ocean.

Back

False

Front

What are some significant benefits gained from space exploration?

Back

Expanded technology and peaceful collaboration with other nations

Front

True or False? Private companies are involved in the New Space Race.

Back

True

Front

In the early 1900s, what did the US Postal Service develop to ensure better navigation during the day and night for pilots flying the mail? A beacon system to identify routes, Lighted runways to help the pilots land, The party system to find missing postal aircraft, Radio communication to talk to and guide pilots

Back

Lighted runways to help the pilots land

Front

How is general aviation’s primary mission described?

Back

Carrying passengers and cargo for hire on both scheduled and unscheduled routes

Front

A disadvantage of using composite materials in the development of aircraft is ___________.

Back

Composite materials can be difficult to repair.

Front

As the wings on an airplane travel through air, the air movement over the top of the wing ____.

Back

creates a lower air pressure on top than on the bottom allowing for lift