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Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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What observation sparked interest in human flight?

A

Birds

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2
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Who created the Ornithopter?

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Leonardo Da Vinci was the first to draw the sketch on paper but never actually built it as realised it’d never work

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3
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Who was the father of aerial navigation?

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Sir George Caley

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4
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Did George Caley discover principles of aviation by flying the first full-size man carrying plane (heavier than air vehicle)?

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Yes

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5
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What were the Montgolfier brothers famous for?

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1st Hot Air Balloon.

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6
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Are the Wright brothers famous for building the first successful motor-operated airplane?

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Yes

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7
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What was the model called and how long were the 4 flights that they took in it?

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Wright flyer and 98 seconds

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8
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Which act was the start of federal aviation regulations in the U.S.?

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Air commerce act, which fell under the supervision of flight

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9
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What was the airline deregulation act of 1979 and why was it important?

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It was enforced to disable the government’s influence on airlines

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10
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What is the code of federal regulation (CFRS)?

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Regulations set by the executive departments and agencies of the government. FAA regulations is listed under title 14

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11
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What is the primary purpose of the FAA?

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To make and enforce regulations, and to oversee

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12
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What does the NTSB do?

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Investigates all civil aviation accidents and mitigates

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13
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What does the DHS do?

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Oversees security on ground, as well as in the air

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14
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What resource is known as the pilot’s “bible”?

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The federal aviation regulations / aeronautical information manual

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15
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What does NOTAMS stand for?

A

Notice to air missions

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16
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Are NOTAMS time-critical aeronautical information essential for the safety of the flight?

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Yes

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17
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What is the difference between an airplane and a glider?

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An airplane is engine driven, whereas a glider is primarily not

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18
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Define a weight-shift-control?

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A powered aircraft with a framed pivoting wing and fuselage

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19
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State the 5 types of FAA pilot certifications?

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Sport, recreation, private pilot, commercial pilot, and airline transport pilot

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20
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Which of the certifications are meant for solely fun?

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Sport, recreation, and private pilot

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21
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Which are the two certifications at which people can start to fly for income?

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Commercial, and airline transport pilot

22
Q

What does a medical mean?

A

Allows student pilots to fly alone from their instructor

23
Q

When is the knowledge test for pilots taken?

A

After the ground and before first practical

24
Q

Is a practical test (check ride) given by an FAA designated pilot examiner and do failed check rides stay on your records?

A

Yes

25
Q

What was the name of the first device to be under the control of radio waves?

A

Tele-automatics

26
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Who developed the first practical gyro control system?

A

Elmer Sperry. He did this to improve the sense of autopilot

27
Q

What were most UAV’s used for post WW1?

A

Target drones

28
Q

Which German made UAV used a pulse power plant which led to great advancements in turbine technology

A

V-1 German “Buzz” Rocket

29
Q

What conflict sparked the race to develop close-battle unmanned aircraft?

A

BEKAA Valley Conflict in 1982. This was between Israel and Syria

30
Q

What was the catalyst for a boom in UAS research and development for remote combat in the U.S.?

A

Global war of terrorism on the September the 11th 2001

31
Q

Who is the founding father of UAVs?

A

Abraham Karem

32
Q

Did Abraham Karem create a worse off version of a UAV (the Albatros) and then create a more capable drone (Amber (now predator))?

A

Yes

33
Q

What is ADM?

A

Systematic approach pilots go through to determine what the best line of action would be

34
Q

What percentage of all flight disasters are human error?

A

80%

35
Q

What are 2 of the 5 hazardous attitudes and their antidotes?

A

Machoism: taking chances is foolish. Resignation: I’m not helpless. I can make a difference

36
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What does automation bias mean?

A

As technology advances and we become more reliant and confident in using tech our skills start to decrease

37
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What does IMSAFE stand for?

A

Illness, medication, stress, alcohol, fatigue, and emotion

38
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What does PAVE stand for?

A

Pilot, aircraft, environment, external pressures

39
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What is a pilot’s goal in terms of risk management?

A

Manage risk and not create it

40
Q

How many mandatory medical disqualifiers are there in Title 14 CFR part 67?

A

15

41
Q

Name the 5 health and psychological factors?

A

Hypoxia (most common for pilots), spatial disorientation, optical illusions, vestibular illusions, motion sickness

42
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What is the main tell, tell symptom of hypoxia?

A

Cyanosis (blue fingernails and lips)

43
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What is the difference between hypoxia and hyperventilation?

A

Hypoxia: lack of oxygen. Hyperventilation: lack of carbon dioxide

44
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What are the three systems in your body that determine orientation and movement in space?

A

Vestibular system: organs in inner ear. Somatosensory system: nerves. Visual systems: eyes.

45
Q

Do vestibular illusions involve semicircular canals and is there a physical reason for these illusions?

A

Yes

46
Q

Are optical illusions perceived pictures that differ from the objective reality?

A

Yes

47
Q

State two vestibular illusions?

A

The Leans and Coriolis

48
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Is The Leans most common during flight and when it rushed to return to normal?

A

Yes

49
Q

Is the Coriolis most dangerous as a sudden movement of the head causing fluid movement and illusion of turning on the axis

A

Yes

50
Q

How is motion sickness caused?

A

By brain receiving conflicting messages about the state of the body

51
Q

What are the antidotes of anti-authority, impulsivity, and invulnerability?

A

Follow the rules. They are usually right.
Not so fast. Think first.
It could happen to me.

52
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