FREE AVIATION AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT AIRLINE

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FREE AVIATION AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT AIRLINE

TERMINOLOGY. EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: UP-LINE

Answer:

A station or stations from which an aircraft has arrived

Question 2: CARRIER

Answer:

An airline that transports customers/cargo over government certificated and authorized routes.

Question 3: HAZ MAT

Answer:

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- See Dangerous Goods

Question 4: GATE SERVICE

Answer:

Snacks and beverages provided for customers in the gate area when there is an irregular operation.

Question 5: PLACARDS

Answer:

Any information sign onboard an aircraft, such as the information signs in the lav that states the penalty for smoking in an aircraft lavatory, and the No Smoking/Fasten Seatbelts signs located above the customers seats.

Question 6: AIRCRAFT SWAP

Answer:

A change from the scheduled aircraft for a given flight to another aircraft

Question 7: NS

Answer:

NO SHOW customer

Question 8: FERRY FLIGHT

Answer:

A flight set up to operate without revenue customers. Usually to reposition an aircraft.

Question 9: ATA

Answer:

Actual Time of Arrival

Question 10: GSC

Answer:

GROUND SECURITY COORDINATOR

Question 11: SCREENED BAGGAGE

Answer:

Baggage that has undergone a security inspection at an airport security checkpoint

Question 12: STANDBY PASSENGER

Answer:

A customer who does not hold a confirmed seat/reservation on a given flight, but elects to standby in hopes of being accommodated should a no-show situation occur

Question 13: OUT TIME

Answer:

The time at which an aircraft/flight begins moving/taxiing under its own power for the purpose of departing the airport.

Question 14: DISPATCH

Answer:

Also known as SOC (SYSTEM OPERATIONS CONTROL). This department is charged with the responsibility of dispatching flights, determining the suitability of operational facilities and the safe operation of each flight.

Question 15: AC

Answer:

AISLE CHAIR- Device used to transport immobile customers on or off an aircraft.

Question 16: ZULU TIME

Answer:

Local civil time at Greenwich, England used throughout the world in navigation. Also called Greenwich Mean Time or GMT

Question 17: BOARDING PASS

Answer:

A validated document issued to a customer that permits boarding of the aircraft at boarding time.

Question 18: ETA

Answer:

ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL- The time that an aircraft/flight is estimated to arrive at a specific station.

Question 19: CLEARANCE

Answer:

Permission must be received from ATC before an aircraft can taxi, takeoff and/or land at an airport

Question 20: OFF-TIME

Answer:

Refers to the time an aircraft becomes airborne.

Question 21: EQUIPMENT

Answer:

Refers to the aircraft type (MD82, MD83, D87)

Question 22: SKYCAP

Answer:

A person stationed at airport curbside or in the baggage claim area to provide assistance to customers in the handling and checking of baggage

Question 23: D.O.T

Answer:

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION- The government agency that governs economic concerns of the transportation industry.

Question 24: IATA

Answer:

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION-The trade association of air carriers involved in international air commerce.

Question 25: THROUGH FLIGHT

Answer:

A flight with at least one scheduled intermediate stop enroute to its final destination.

Question 26: REPO FLIGHT

Answer:

A flight which is repositioning an aircraft to another city to pick up a flight. There are usually no customers on these flights, only crewmembers. Also known as "Ferry Flight".

Question 27: FINAL APPROACH

Answer:

Flight path of an aircraft when lined up with the runway for landing.