Introduction to Aviation
Where does an aircraft go when it wants to take off?
1st- taxiway
2nd- runway
What is the anti collision beacon? Where is it located? Why would it turn on?
An anti collision beacon is a red flashing light located on the top and bottom of the fuselage. It is switched on when the engines are about to start, are running or the aircraft is being moved.
What is it called where a plane is sitting at the gate?
The Ramp/ Tarmac
What can passengers disembark from?
Aerobridge or stairs. If the aircraft is parked away from the terminal, this is known as standoff.
What are the two security areas of a terminal?
Landside- public access area
Airside- Aircraft and support vehicles
(all workers must wear security identification badges)
What is pitch and how does an aircraft pitch?
Pitch allows the aircraft to climb or descend (move up and down). It is controlled by the elevators which are located on the horizontal stabilisers. It is also assisted by the flaps and slats on the wings.
What are the 4 main compartments on an aircraft?
- Flight deck
- Forward cargo
- Aft cargo
- Passenger cabin
What is yaw? How does an aircraft yaw?
Yaw steers the aircrafts nose left and right. It is controlled by the rudder which is located on the vertical stabiliser.
What is roll and how does an aircraft roll?
Roll allows the aircraft to bank left and right. It is controlled by the ailerons which are located on the wings and is also supported by the spoilers which are also on the wings.
What is the foward and AFT of an aircraft?
Forward is the front section of the aircraft and AFT is the back section of the aircraft
What is the difference between outboard and inboard?
Outboard is the structure furtherest away from the centre line of the aircraft.
Inboard is the structure closest to the centre line.
What are the 5 main aspects that make up an aircraft?
Fuselage
Wings
Engines
Landing gear
Horizontal and vertical stabilisers
What are the axes of flight or control services
Pitch, Roll and Yaw
What are Qantas Fleet of planes?
Boeing
Airbus
What do Australian registered aircraft begin with? And where is it written?
VH- followed by 3 letters. Written underneath both wings
How do you determine left and right onboard the aircraft?
Determined by the captanis persepcitive as they sit in their flight deck seat facing forward.
Where is the landing gear located?
The wheels and struts are stowedd in the fuselage during flight and connected to the nose and main body of the aircraft. (Some aircraft landing gear is attached to the wings).
What is the DANGER radius in front of an engine?
8m