Take to the Skies

Explore these terms from the world of aviation

1. combi – A: able to carry both passengers and cargo. B: series of connecting flights. C: cleaning crew.

2. Hobbs meter – A: device that can measure how long an aircraft is in use. B: distance to the ground. C: sideways drift.

3. biplane – A: aircraft with jet engine. B: two sets of wings. C: no first-class seating.

4. taxi – A: get a last-minute seat. B: tax imposed on goods crossing borders. C: move along the ground.

5. avionics – A: electronic equipment fitted in an aircraft. B: air ambulances. C: plane stunts done for sport or entertainment.

6. bird control – A: steering a light aircraft. B: keeping birds away from the airport. C: checking passports.

7. instrument flight rules –

A: regulations for maintaining cockpit instruments. B: relying on instruments instead of visual references. C: crossing an ocean.

8. ditch – A: accidentally leak

sewage. B: make a forced landing on water. C: misplace luggage.

9. overbook – A: accept too many reservations. B: fly too fast. C: review a pilot logbook.

10. ceiling – A: overhead controls for air vents and lighting. B: business-class area.

C: maximum altitude of an aircraft.

11. buzz-saw noise – A: sound of a helicopter rotor. B: radio static. C: a supersonic fan.

12. wind shear – A: wind pressure on the tail. B: wind-related wear and tear. C: sudden change in wind speed and direction.

13. aeromodelling – A: designing flight-attendant uniforms. B: building and flying model aircraft. C: using a flight simulator.

14. stall – A: airline employee’s locker. B: loss of lift and consequent fall. C: interrupted take-off.

15. deplane – A: travel by car instead. B: face a fear of flying. C: leave an aircraft.