Aircraft Safety Systems Quiz

What technology replaced mechanical controls with electronic interfaces for more precise aircraft control?

• Manual Controls Era

• Advanced Protection Systems

• Introduction of Fly-by-Wire

• Enhanced Performance and Safety

Which technological development significantly improved flight safety and situational awareness?

• Pod-Mounted Engines

• Jet Engines

• Radar Technology

• Wing Sweep

Who independently developed early jet engine concepts in the 1930s?

• Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain

• General Electric and Westinghouse

• Boeing B-47

• B757

What system continuously monitors engine performance to detect abnormalities before critical issues arise?

• Pod-Mounted Engines

• Real-Time Monitoring

• Reduced In-Flight Shut Downs

• Next-Generation Turbofans

Which design innovation of the Boeing B-47 reduced drag at high speeds?

• Swept Wing Design

• Clean Aerodynamics

• High-Aspect Ratio

• Pod-Mounted Engines

What system prevents wheel lock-up on slippery runways to improve braking efficiency?

• Thrust Reversers

• Antiskid System

• Autobrakes

• Speed Brakes

What environmental challenge in aviation can cause engine damage and reduced visibility?

• Ice and Precipitation

• Volcanic Ash

• Turbulence

• Wind Shear

What type of cockpit features integrated systems, touchscreen interfaces, and advanced automation?

• Traditional Analog Cockpits

• Introduction of Digital Displays

• Advanced Warning Systems

• Modern Glass Cockpits

What does Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) help analyze and optimize in aircraft design?

• Performance Prediction

• Early Problem Detection

• Engine/Airframe Integration

• Wing Design Optimization

What provides physical validation of computational predictions in aircraft design?

• Scaled Model Testing

• Aeroelastic Testing

• Extensive Design Iterations

• Complementary to CFD