Unit 1 Getting to Know Aircraft Exam

Which of these tasks could be aided by a drone pilot license? Select all that apply.

• Transporting airline passengers

• Real estate surveying

• Police surveillance

• Flying long-haul cargo

• Filmmaking

Which of these best describes an airplane?

• A heavier-than-air aircraft that is driven by engines and has fixed wings

• A heavier-than-air aircraft that relies on lift generated by one or more rotors

• A heavier-than-air aircraft whose flight does not depend on an engine

• A lighter-than-air aircraft that uses gas buoyancy or an airborne heater

A UAS contains which of the following? Select all that apply.

• Sensors

• Human operator

• Unmanned aircraft

• Controller

What is meant by a partially autonomous UAS?

• A pre-programmed system that can learn, react, and conduct missions without additional input

• A system that can fly a pre-programmed flight path

• A system that can be remotely controlled by a pilot

• A system that can fly without a pilot

What types of missions does the Boeing 747 fly? Select all that apply.

• Passenger transport

• Cargo transport

• Stealth fighting

• Firefighting

• Air combat

The MQ-9 Reaper is a drone aircraft designed to perform strike and reconnaissance missions. Which of these features is not needed in this aircraft?

• Attachment points for weapons

• Communication systems

• Seats and parachutes

• Infrared sensors

How can multiple aircraft work together to accomplish the same mission?

• By competing with each other

• By carrying out varied tasks

• By flying at the same speed

• By using the same runway

Which of the following is NOT a way for a tenth grade student to start a career in aviation?

• Join the Aviation Explorers

• Purchase a drone

• Attend a cooking class

• Use a flight simulator

What is a common vocabulary term for aircraft with wings positioned above the fuselage?

• Low wing

• High wing

• Twin-engine

• Single-engine

What type of aircraft can a person legally fly at age 14? Select all that apply.

• Glider

• Balloon

• Turboprop

• Helicopter

• Private Jet