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All Aeronautical Trivia Quiz

How well do you know modern commercial aircraft and aviation? This quiz should be a snap for frequent flyers and frequent aviators.

A multiple-choice quiz by alanyo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
alanyo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,884

Updated
Jul 13 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1271

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Question 1 of 10

1. The early model Boeing 747 aircrafts featured a design that is no longer found in other commercial aircraft. What is it? Hint

Parachutes for all passengers and crew

Small swimming pool

Spiral staircase

Diner type restaurant

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Question 2 of 10

2. The MD-80 is the updated version of which airplane? Hint

DC-9

797

727

DC-8

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Question 3 of 10

3. When a flight is addressed as "heavy", as in "Delta five eight heavy, cleared for landing runway 28 left", what does heavy mean? Hint

Full of passengers

Gross weight of more than 1,000,000 pounds

Gross weight of more than 300,000 pounds

Full of fuel

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first two engine passenger aircraft immediately certificated for Transatlantic/Transpacific flights without the normal 'two-year-in- service' wait is a Boeing. Which? Hint

717

757

737

777

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many cockpit crew are normally assigned to a transoceanic 747 flight? Hint

Four

Six

Two

Eight

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Question 6 of 10

6. Virgin Atlantic Airways at one time carried a piano and pianist on board its Transatlantic flights.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does the term DME mean to aviation? Hint

Distant major easement

Distance monitoring equipment

Distance measuring equipment

Doppler measuring echo

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where is the Embraer aircraft manufactured?

Answer: (Country, One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. The original model of the Boeing 707 was nicknamed what? Hint

Smoky Joe

Seven Outta Sight

Noisy Nellie

Water Wagon

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Question 10 of 10

10. The seating configuration of the 747 is normally nine or ten seats across. What is the normal configuration of the 767? Hint

Six across

Eight across

Five across

Seven across

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The early model Boeing 747 aircrafts featured a design that is no longer found in other commercial aircraft. What is it?

Answer: Spiral staircase

The spiral staircase was considered a safety hazard in emergencies so no other plane adopted the design. Instead they have turned to straight stair designs and retractable stairs.

2. The MD-80 is the updated version of which airplane?

Answer: DC-9

The DC-9 is a workhorse that has been flying for more than 30 years. It is generally used for short haul.

3. When a flight is addressed as "heavy", as in "Delta five eight heavy, cleared for landing runway 28 left", what does heavy mean?

Answer: Gross weight of more than 300,000 pounds

Some of the "heavy" aircraft are: 747, 767, 777, DC10.

4. The first two engine passenger aircraft immediately certificated for Transatlantic/Transpacific flights without the normal 'two-year-in- service' wait is a Boeing. Which?

Answer: 777

The dynamic brake test in the testing phase of this aircraft's development cost more than $1,000,000 per test.

5. How many cockpit crew are normally assigned to a transoceanic 747 flight?

Answer: Four

Usually but not always, one extra pilot to rotate rest periods.

6. Virgin Atlantic Airways at one time carried a piano and pianist on board its Transatlantic flights.

Answer: True

The owner and founder of Virgin Atlantic Records, Richard Branson also dabbled with an on board casino, and many other innovative features.

7. What does the term DME mean to aviation?

Answer: Distance measuring equipment

A device to advise the pilot how far to/from a given location.

8. Where is the Embraer aircraft manufactured?

Answer: Brazil

It has become a very popular aircraft for short haul flights. Used primarily by regional airlines.

9. The original model of the Boeing 707 was nicknamed what?

Answer: Water Wagon

The 707 initially carried a lot of water that assisted the engines with takeoff thrust.

10. The seating configuration of the 747 is normally nine or ten seats across. What is the normal configuration of the 767?

Answer: Seven across

With two aisles, it has the lowest percentage of "middle" seats, i.e. not a window or aisle. One of my favorite airplanes.

Source: Author alanyo

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