Reading: Pilotless Cargo Plane Quiz

Which company completed the first flight of a cargo plane with no one on board?

• Boeing

• Airbus

• Lockheed Martin

• Reliable Robotics

Where did the pilotless cargo plane flight depart?

• Hollister Airport, Northern California

• LAX Airport, Los Angeles

• O'Hare International Airport, Chicago

• JFK Airport, New York

What type of aircraft was used for the pilotless flight?

• Boeing 747

• Cessna Caravan

• Airbus A380

• Embraer E190

How many Caravans are currently in active service according to AviationValues?

• 700

• 1100

• 500

• 900

What is the main advantage of handling emergencies remotely according to Robert Rose?

• Deploying parachutes

• Activating autopilot

• Informing air traffic control

• Immediate landing

What security measure will be required to operate any aircraft with the remote piloting system?

• Smart card

• Retina scan

• Voice recognition

• Fingerprint scan

Which aircraft is Reliable Robotics testing the remote piloting system on with the US Air Force?

• Boeing 747

• KC-135 Stratotanker

• Embraer E195

• Airbus A320

What is the main positive effect of remotely controlled regional cargo planes according to Robert Rose?

• Reduced fuel consumption

• Lower maintenance costs

• Faster delivery times

• Streamlined operations

What type of accidents is the Reliable Robotics system designed to prevent?

• Bird strikes

• Unintentional collisions with terrain

• Engine failures

• Fuel leaks

What is NOT a difficulty in robotic aircraft according to Jack W. Langelaan?

• Dealing with the unexpected

• Fitting it into the air traffic control system

• Sensor failures

• Avoiding collisions with terrain