Test study l2 Flashcards
How many letters in an IATA airport code?
3 letters
How many letters in an ICAO airport code?
4 letters
What is ICAO responsible for?
They control how countries carry out agreements.
What is the IATA code for London Heathrow Airport?
LHR
What does Q stand for in the phonetic alphabet?
Quebec
What are the 5 first words in the phonetic alphabet?
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo
What does V stand for in the phonetic alphabet?
Victor
What is the IATA code for Manchester Airport?
MAN
Write your name in phonetic alphabet terms
Mike Alpha Romeo India Sierra Alpha
What does S stand for in the phonetic alphabet?
Sierra
What does W stand for in the phonetic alphabet?
Whiskey
Why was the phonetic alphabet developed?
To ease communication and avoid misunderstandings through a telephone or radio.
What are the advantages of using the phonetic alphabet?
Eases communication, which avoids misunderstandings, increasing operational safety for passengers and crew members.
What is the international date line (IDL)?
An imaginary line on the earth’s surface that separates it into two hemispheres. The Eastern hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere
What hemispheres does the IDL split the Earth into?
The Western Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere
At what age is a person considered an adult passenger?
16+
What is the passenger code for a deaf person?
DEAF
What is the passenger code for a blind person?
BLND
What is a passenger manifest?
A document that contains a list of all passengers due to be on a flight.
What particular information do you find on a passenger manifest?
A passenger’s name, age, nationality, gender and other important information such as special needs.
What is the passenger code for a disabled person?
DPNA
Why is it important to use a 24-hour clock in aviation?
So all aviation personnel use the same time format, eliminating confusion, e.g., Am and Pm.
If a person travels from the Eastern Hemisphere to the Western Hemisphere, will the timezone decrease or increase?
Timezone will decrease
Name all Passenger types in code form.
ADT- adult
CHLD- child
INFT- infant
What does GHML stand for?
Child’s meal
What are the two meal codes?
VGML- vegetarian meal
GHML- child’s meal
What does a VGML stand for?
Vegetarian meal
Try spelling the word ‘jacket’ with the phonetic alphabet?
Julliett Alpha Charlie Kilo Echo Tango
What does T stand for in the phonetic alphabet?
Tango
What does x stand for in the phonetic alphabet?
X-ray
What does IATA stand for?
International Air Transport Association
What is the significance of IATA codes in ticketing and baggage handling?
IATA codes are used to identify airports, airlines, and cities in the airline industry, facilitating accurate communication and processing of information.
Which IATA code represents Los Angeles International Airport?
LAX
What is the role of IATA in aviation communication?
IATA sets standards and regulations for aviation communication.
What is the purpose of IATA airport codes?
To identify airports worldwide
What is H in the phonetic alphabet?
Hotel
What is G in the phonetic alphabet ?
Golf
What is F in the phonetic alphabet?
Foxtrot
What is V in the phonetic alphabet?
Victor
What does MAAS stand for?
Meet and Assist
Military time for 9:51 AM
0951
Military time for 10:00 PM
2200
Covert 1735 into civilian time
5:35 PM
O - phonetic alphabet
Oscar
What does CAA stand for?
Civil Aviation Authority
What is the Prime Meridian?
An imaginary line that divides the world into eastern and western hemispheres
What is the equator?
An imaginary line that divides the world into two parts
