FLIGHT PLANNING

What is one of the critical aspects of flight planning that involves ensuring the aircraft can safely reach its destination?

• Fuel calculation

• Choice of Flight Crew

• Selection of route

• Choice of onboard equipement

What type of routes should aircraft follow in controlled airspace?

• Routes that constantly change

• Routes without restrictions

• Longer routes to increase flight cost

• Predefined routes known as 'airways'

What is the total weight of passengers, their luggage, and any cargo on an aircraft?

• Ramp weight

• Landing weight

• Payload

• Takeoff weight

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What unit of measurement is commonly used for speed during commercial aviation travel?

• Kilometers per hour (km/h)

• Miles per hour (mph)

• Knots (kn)

• Meters per second (m/s)

What is the weight of an aircraft in the terminal building when it is ready for departure?

• Weight of brake release

• Landing weight

• Takeoff weight

• Ramp weight

What type of fuel should aircraft carry beyond the minimum required to fly from origin to destination?

• Taxi fuel

• Emergency fuel

• Reserve fuel

• Takeoff fuel

What type of security rules must aircraft flying long distances over oceans or deserts comply with?

• NOTAM rules

• VFR rules

• IFR rules

• ETOPS rules

What is the weight of an aircraft when landing at the destination?

• Landing weight

• Takeoff weight

• Ramp weight

• Brake release weight

What unit of measurement is commonly used for distance in commercial aviation?

• Kilometers (km)

• Miles (mi)

• Meters (m)

• Feet (ft)

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What is the sum of the empty operating weight and payload of an aircraft?

• Ramp weight

• Landing weight

• Zero fuel weight

• Takeoff weight