Flight 93 Glossary

What is an Airfone?

• A device for making phone calls located on the seatbacks in the last nine rows of the plane.

• A type of in-flight entertainment system that plays movies.

• A safety device used to communicate with air traffic control.

• A personal electronic device for passengers to use during flights.

What is the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA)?

• A government agency responsible for the safety of civil aviation.

• An organization that regulates international air travel.

• A private company managing airport operations.

• A military branch overseeing air defense.

What is the role of a Co-Pilot/First Officer?

• The Co-Pilot acts as the second in command under the Captain.

• The Co-Pilot is responsible for navigation only.

• The Co-Pilot manages passenger services during the flight.

• The Co-Pilot is in charge of aircraft maintenance.

What was the World Trade Center?

• A large commercial complex in lower Manhattan, including the Twin Towers, destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attack.

• A famous museum located in New York City.

• A major financial institution in the United States.

• A historical landmark in Washington D.C.

Who are first responders?

• Individuals who respond to emergency situations and are trained for such events.

• People who provide medical assistance only in hospitals.

• Individuals who manage traffic during emergencies.

• Volunteers who help in community events.

What is the Boeing 757?

• A commercial aircraft manufactured by Boeing with a capacity of 182 passengers.

• A military fighter jet used in various conflicts.

• A cargo plane designed for transporting goods.

• A private jet used by celebrities.

What is the significance of the Hemlock Grove in the Flight 93 story?

• It is the location where the flight was originally scheduled to land.

• It lies just south of the impact site, where trees were burned and debris was recovered.

• It was a memorial site established after the crash.

• It is the name of the airline that operated Flight 93.

What happened to United Airlines Flight 175 on September 11, 2001?

• It was safely landed at a nearby airport.

• It was hijacked by five terrorists and deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center Complex at 9:03 am, killing all onboard.

• It experienced a mechanical failure and made an emergency landing.

• It was rerouted to a different city due to bad weather.

Who founded al Qaeda and what is it?

• A worldwide humanitarian organization founded by Osama bin Laden.

• A terrorist network founded in the late 1980s by Osama bin Laden.

• A political party established in the early 2000s by various leaders.

• A military alliance formed to combat terrorism in the Middle East.

What does 'Mayday' mean in aviation?

• A distress signal used by pilots when encountering an emergency, usually repeated three times over the radio.

• A type of aircraft maintenance check.

• A communication protocol for air traffic control.

• A weather warning signal for pilots.