Unit 2

Question 1

What is the “the walk?”

Answer 1

When a pilot gets dressed and works their way to the flight deck

Question 2

unmanned aerial vehicles and satellites have made traditional surveillance piloting nearly obsolete.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features.

Answer 3

reconnaissance

Question 4

What is a physical requirement for becoming a military pilot?

Answer 4

standing height between 5’4” and 6’5”

Question 5

someone who plans and directs the course of aircraft, ensuring it follows the correct route to its destination.

Answer 5

navigator

Question 6

What is a tanker pilot responsible for doing?

Answer 6

refueling jets in midair

Question 7

military pilot flies aircraft that carry troops, equipment, and supplies for military missions.

Answer 7

transport pilot

Question 8

The primary responsibility of an air traffic controller

Answer 8

managing landings and takeoffs to avoid collisions

Question 9

A briefing is a meeting about a mission before the mission actually occurs.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Who is responsible for guiding aircraft on the deck of an aircraft carrier, particularly after they have landed?

Answer 10

landing signal crew

Question 11

What is the purpose of the book each pilot receives when checking out a plane? (“logbook” or “maintenance log”)

Answer 11

It records the maintenance history for the plane.

Question 12

What are bogies?

Answer 12

unknown blips on a radar screen that may indicate enemy aircraft

Question 13

fuselage

Answer 13

The main body of the aircraft where the panels are located.

Question 14

What is a debriefing?

Answer 14

the analysis and discussion of the learning points of a completed mission