Pilot Quiz - Miscellaneous Part 2

1. The "J" in Piper J-3 Cub stands for:

a. Normal progression of letters as model designs advanced
b. Walter Jamouneau, new designer when W.T. Piper bought the Taylor Aircraft Company
c. The model number of the engine

2. During World War II, Piper Cub L-4 aircraft were officially named:

a. Light Observation Vehicles
b. Multi-Purpose Air Machines
c. Grasshoppers

3. A VFR pilot may request and be given a clearance to enter, leave, or operate within most Class D and Class E surface areas and some Class B and Class C surface areas in Special VFR conditions if:

a. Not operating at primary airport within the area
b. Traffic permitting and flight will not delay IFR traffic
c. In daylight hours only

4. The first African-American stewardess was hired by a U.S. airline:

a. In 1967 by Eastern Airlines
b. In 1954 by Pan American Airlines
c. In 1974 by United Airlines

5. In 1989, feminist groups protested against the Pentagon for:
a. Lifting the ban on pin-ups to decorate the fuselage of US Air Force
aircraft

b. Banning females from flying fighter aircraft
c. Requiring a male to captain military transport aircraft

6. Runway holding position markers on taxiways consist of two solid and two dashed yellow lines spaced six inches apart. When approaching the runway:

a. The dashed lines are before the solid lines
b. The solid lines are before the dashed lines
c. It makes no difference

7. Federal aviation matters originally came under the Department of Commerce. What event prompted the formation of the Federal Aviation Agency, later called Federal Aviation Administration?

a. President Kennedy backing development of the U.S. Supersonic
Transport
b. Collision of two airliners over the Grand Canyon
c. Growth of civil aviation after World War II

8. When in an unpressurized aircraft between 10,000 feet through 12,000 feet, each pilot must use oxygen continuously if flight is:

a. One hour
b. Fifteen minutes
c. Thirty minutes

9. The world's first international aviation meeting attracted about half-million persons in:

a. Dayton, Ohio in 1907
b. New Reims, France in 1909
c. Farnborough, England in 1910

10. The first strategic bombing run was made by:

a. Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker in 1918
b. Lt. Max Immelman in 1917
c. Squadron Commander Featherstone Briggs in 1914

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