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Name three devices that can be used to contain fire

Fire Extinguisher, fire blanket, Fire Containment Bag

Name three aircraft models with conventional landing gear

Piper Cub, Messerschmitt 109, AN-2

Name three aircraft models with tricycle landing gear

Cessna 152, Boeing 737, Cessna Dragonfly

What are different types of fires in aviation? (name 3)

Engine fire, cargo bay fire, lithium batteries fires etc.

What are aircraft's secondary flight control surfaces?

spoilers, flaps, slats

What does a rotary-wing aircraft consist of (name at least 3 major units)?

fuselage, landing gear, main rotor assembly, tail rotor assembly

What are the most common indicators of fires?

smoke, heat, flames

Why are wet-cell batteries considered a dangerous good?

If stored wrongly, they can pose a fire hazard because they contain corrosive substance.

How much time does the plane have to land from the first indication of fire to land the aircraft safely before it becomes uncontrollable?

17 minutes

Name the main causes of aircraft fires.

engine issues, fuel-related incidents, electrical fires

What is the most dangerous type of fire that can happen on an aircraft (and why)?

a hidden fire (for example fire in the luggage hold) - it’s hard to spot and act against

What is the primary advantage of heavier-than-air powered aircraft over lighter-than-air aircraft?

higher speed, better manoeuvrability, and greater control

What type of aircraft relies on buoyancy instead of dynamic lift for flight?

Lighter-than-air aircraft like balloons and airships.

Which types of propulsion systems are commonly used in powered aircraft?

piston engines, turboprop engines, jet engines

Name two examples of lighter-than-air aircraft.

balloons and airships (blimps)

How are aircraft classified based on their mass?

Into ultralight, light, medium, and heavy aircraft.

In tricycle landing gear, where is the centre of gravity located in relation to the main wheels?

The centre of gravity is forward of the main wheels.

Explain the advantage of using wheel fairings (wheel pants) on aircraft with fixed landing gear.

They reduce aerodynamic drag, improving speed and efficiency.

What components are usually included in the landing gear system besides wheels? Name at least 3.

shock absorbers, brakes, retracting mechanisms, controls, warning devices, fairings, and structural members

How does tandem landing gear benefit military bombers like the U-2?

It allows flexible wing designs since the gear is located only under the fuselage.

Why does the tricycle landing gear improve forward visibility during taxiing compared to conventional gear?

Because the aircraft fuselage remains level, providing a clear view ahead from the cockpit.

What is a ground loop and which type of landing gear is particularly prone to it?

A ground loop is an unplanned, sharp turn while taxiing, taking off, or landing, common in tail wheel (conventional) gear aircraft.

What is the purpose of retractable landing gear?

To reduce parasite drag and improve aircraft performance.

Name three different types of landing gear configurations mentioned in aviation.

tail wheel gear (conventional gear), tandem landing gear, tricycle landing gear

What is a “follow me car” and what is its function?

A brightly marked car at the airport that guides aircraft on the ground, especially when pilots are unfamiliar with the airport layout or visibility is poor.

What challenges can pilots face connected with airport location? Name 5 of them.

mountains preventing going around; curved approaches; constant crosswinds; sun glaring into eyes; trees producing rotors etc.

What is an airside on an airport?

The airside of an airport is the secure area where aircraft operate — including runways, taxiways, aprons, and the gates.

What is ICAO airport code and what is IATA code? Give one example each

ICAO code is 4 letters long, mostly for operational reasons and IATA is 3 letters long, and is used mostly for commercial purposes. examples: EPPO/POZ

What color are taxiway edge color lights?

blue

What are the aircraft control surfaces in aircrafts? (name at least 3)

ailerons, elevator, rudder, spoilers, flaps, slats

What does the airframe of a fixed-wing aircraft consists of? (name at least 4)

fuselage, wings, stabilizers, flight controls surfaces, landing gear

Name the structural stresses that affect aircraft.

tension, compression, shear, bending, torsion

What was the cause for the Boeing 737-MAX-8 aircrafts to get grounded in 2019?

It was the malfunction of the MCAS system that caused fatal accidents.