Reading Comprehension ATA 12

What is the article about?

• Airlines and safety rules

• Different types of facial hair

• How to become a pilot

• The history of aviation

Do all airlines allow pilots to have beards?

• Yes, they do.

• No, some do not.

• Only on the weekend.

• Only on long flights

According to the FAA, why do some airlines not allow pilots to grow beards?

• To follow fashion trends

• To enhance pilots' appearance

• To attract more passengers

• To ensure oxygen masks fit properly

Why do some corporate jobs have rules about facial hair?

• To make employees look older

• To avoid discrimination

• To maintain a professional appearance

• To promote facial hair products

According to the FAA spokesperson, is there a written rule against beards for pilots?

• Yes, there is.

• No, there isn´t.

What safety concern do airlines have regarding oxygen masks and beards?

• Beards could make pilots look less experienced.

• Beards might cause allergic reactions.

• Beards could prevent oxygen masks from fitting properly.

• Beards could be distracting to passengers.

What was the title of the study conducted by the FAA in 1987?

• The Importance of Grooming in Aviation

• The Influence of Beards on Pilot Efficiency

• The History of Airline Policies

• The Future of Aviation Safety

How do airlines ensure oxygen masks fit properly on pilots?

• By having pilots undergo regular medical check-ups.

• By requiring pilots to have minimal or no beards.

• By using special equipment to adjust the masks.

• By providing training on how to wear oxygen masks.