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Would You Make a Good Pilot? Trivia Quiz

Perhaps you are a top gun on a flight simulator, piloting Spitfires or Cessnas like a pro. The question is, how would you be on the real thing?

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

Author
avions

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,557

Updated
Feb 27 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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2933

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Question 1 of 10

1. You decide to take an introductory flight. What is the best thing to do to impress the instructor? Hint

Pay attention and ask questions if you do not understand something

When you are given control, try out some of the more daring manouevres you can do on the computer

Stress how skilful you are on your computer's flight simulator

Ask if you can fly low over your friend's house

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Question 2 of 10

2. You have had an introductory flight and loved it. Which of these would be the best action to take next? Hint

Go for your aviation medical examination

Ask for your texts and start preparing for your examinations

Take advantage of a bargain and buy a small aeroplane

Purchase a headset and navigation computer

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Question 3 of 10

3. You have booked your first lesson. When should you arrive at the airport? Hint

You should arrive at least five minutes before the flight time

Check with the instructor, as you will probably have a briefing before you go flying

Arriving a few minutes late is OK, as it's quite likely the previous student will be late finishing

You should arrive dead on time

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Question 4 of 10

4. When you are in a fast lift and it descends rapidly, how does it affect you? Hint

You enjoy the sensation of zero G forces

You experience a sensation of panic and grab the person next to you

You feel disoriented and sick

You remind yourself to take the stairs in future as it's better for your heatlh

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Question 5 of 10

5. The instructor asks you to "preflight" the aircraft. You have noticed that the student before you has already given it a thorough check. What should you do? Hint

Walk around the aircraft and give it a brief check

Just check important items such as the fuel and oil

Carry out another full check

Ask the previous student if the aircraft is OK

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Question 6 of 10

6. To be a pilot, which of these would describe your map-reading ability? Hint

Can't even fold maps, let alone read them

You can recognise the features and find your location readily

Can understand some aspects but maps are not that important now that GPS systems are available

You have difficulty with symbols and have never understood co-ordinates

7. Imagine that you are a qualified pilot and are flying some friends to another town. Up ahead you see some large thunder clouds which extend for miles across your path. You know your friends are keen to arrive as soon as possible. What should you do? Hint

Fly under the clouds as there is room to do that

Return to the airport and wait for better weather

Gain height and fly through the clouds

Ask your friends for their opinion

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you are interested in flying, you will probably already know something about aircraft. What are the four forces acting on an aircraft in flight? Hint

lift, bank, gravity and centrifugal

lift, inertia, weight and drag

lift, inertia, gravity and centrifugal

lift, thrust, weight and drag

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Question 9 of 10

9. If you were flying solo and misjudged a landing, making heavy contact with the ground but not appearing to cause any damage, what would you do? Hint

Do nothing as there was no damage

Tell your instructor about the incident.

Write a letter to the aviation authority, explaining what happened

Mention the incident in your logbook

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Question 10 of 10

10. You finally have a certificate allowing you to operate an aircraft, and you are taking your friend for a pleasure flight. What would be the best option? Hint

Go on a long-distance cross country flight

Show your friend how exciting it is to do stalls

Fly for a short time around the local area

Buzz a mutual friend's house

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. You decide to take an introductory flight. What is the best thing to do to impress the instructor?

Answer: Pay attention and ask questions if you do not understand something

Flight instructors are really hot on safety. For some reason they value their own skins and really appreciate a student pilot who listens attentively and follows instructions.
The introductory flight is mainly to give you a taste of flying and to help you decide whether or not to continue.

2. You have had an introductory flight and loved it. Which of these would be the best action to take next?

Answer: Go for your aviation medical examination

Although student pilots can start training without a medical, you will need to pass one before you are permitted to fly solo. Therefore, it is best to see if you are medically fit to fly before you start spending money on lessons!

3. You have booked your first lesson. When should you arrive at the airport?

Answer: Check with the instructor, as you will probably have a briefing before you go flying

Pilots have a saying, "If you have time to spare, go by air." Often the aircraft you have booked may be delayed but it is important to be ready in plenty of time. If you do have to wait, talk to other pilots or read some of the literature that will probably be available. As you progress you will be expected to "preflight" the aircraft and refuel it, if necessary.

4. When you are in a fast lift and it descends rapidly, how does it affect you?

Answer: You enjoy the sensation of zero G forces

There are some manoeuvres which can produce G forces. You probably will get used to these but if you are very prone to motion sickness, flying may not be for you. For some reason, it doesn't feel as bad when you are in control.

5. The instructor asks you to "preflight" the aircraft. You have noticed that the student before you has already given it a thorough check. What should you do?

Answer: Carry out another full check

It is very important that pilots develop a number of routines. Checking the airworthiness of an aircraft is a crucial routine. If you are the pilot in control, you should always follow the check list. Even a small defect could have big consequences. It's best to do what the instructor requests.

6. To be a pilot, which of these would describe your map-reading ability?

Answer: You can recognise the features and find your location readily

Map reading skills are very important. GPS and other navigation aids are great but you must be able to locate where you are and how to get to where you want to go, without relying on systems which could fail. Aviation maps have very important data on them, such as height limitations and radio frequencies.

Answer: Return to the airport and wait for better weather

Cumulo nimbus clouds are to be avoided. They can generate fierce wind currents within and underneath. If a pilot cannot see a way around them, it is best to play safe and go back. It can be difficult to disappoint passengers but it is best to live to fly again. The pilot is solely responsible for the aircraft and passengers.

8. If you are interested in flying, you will probably already know something about aircraft. What are the four forces acting on an aircraft in flight?

Answer: lift, thrust, weight and drag

These forces interact. Simply put, the engine provides thrust and the airflow across the wing generates lift. The aircraft's shape creates drag. Thrust and lift have to exceed weight and drag for the aircraft to climb.

9. If you were flying solo and misjudged a landing, making heavy contact with the ground but not appearing to cause any damage, what would you do?

Answer: Tell your instructor about the incident.

Reporting even minor incidents is important as there may have been damage which you did not notice. The next person to fly the aircraft would appreciate such an action. Your instructor would probably praise your honesty and would be able to help you to avoid repetitions.

10. You finally have a certificate allowing you to operate an aircraft, and you are taking your friend for a pleasure flight. What would be the best option?

Answer: Fly for a short time around the local area

No good pilot would risk making a passenger feel uncomfortable. While your flying may be safe, your friend may not appreciate unusual manouevres like stalls and cleaning up the cockpit is not much fun either. Also, buzzing anywhere is dangerous and illegal. A short flight around an area you know well is best.

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