Aviation Quiz-14

Aviation quiz 14 (general knowledge) Because I don't want a repeat of Aviation Quiz 13, (not one guess in seven months http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emotic...n_rolleyes.gif) this quiz will be multiple choice; meaning, you have a chance of getting the correct answer just by closing your eyes and pointing. (Please note only posted answers will be given credit)
So lets have some fun, and remember don't Google

Disclaimer--No one was hurt during the writing of this quiz, although one person got very upset.
As previously stated, a detailed explanation of scoring is available by sending Mrs Field's chocolate chip cookies (with walnuts) to me at LAX. Inquiries will be answered within 6 to 8 weeks and are not valid in California, Iceland and certain Canadain provinces.

1. Identify the airline
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A---PSA
B---Southwest
C---Hughes Air West
D---Frontier[/list]


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Well, that's easy. But I'll give someone else a chance.

I'd have to say Southwest.

Between Randy's reply and the fact that I'm reading the book, "Nuts," and I think I've seen it in there.


Tim

A photo easily found on Google Images. http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emotic...on_biggrin.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Randy:
A photo easily found on Google Images. http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emotic...on_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Heads are about to roll in the research department.

2--What business was William Boeing in before aircraft?
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A--apples
B--shipping
c--timber
d--coffee[/list]


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Er, William Boeing was a lumber merchant before he started building airplanes.

3---How many DC-1s were build?
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A--1
B--35
C--50
D--96[/list]

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Well, as it's name would suggest the answer is 'A'.

On a related note my mother-in-law was a sky goddess for Philippine in the 50's. She flew on a DC-3 her entire career. When she got married she transferred to the ticket counter. She was first based in Manilla, then Rome and finally Honolulu where she went to the ticket counter. Before she was 30 she had been around the world several times visiting all the exotic and glamorous cities of the world.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Randy:

On a related note my mother-in-law was a sky goddess for Philippine in the 50's.
Before she was 30 she had been around the world several times visiting all the exotic and glamorous cities of the world. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yea, F/As in the 50's had to be young and single. The rules certainly have changed since then, on a recent flight a F/A showed me photos of her grandkids. http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

BTW, are you sure you want to go with "A"?
Anybody else have a guess?

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4---What was the first airline to operate a scheduled round the world service?
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A--TWA
B--AA
C--BA
D--Pan Am[/list]

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I think it would be between C and D as A and B are too domestic and my guess would be Pandemonium Scareways as BA didn't exist in the early days and BOAC ( Better on a Camel ) / BEA ( Back every afternoon ) were more rivals than partners and although they had the network they didn't have the business forethought.

Logical, but is your answer correct? http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Bonus points--(ALL)
If 3 gate agents can eat 3 steaks in 3 days, how many steaks can 6 gate agents eat in 6 days?
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A--3
B--6
C--9
D--12[/list]

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5---The following passage is describing what event?
"Twenty minutes after 10 o'clock suddenly and softly there slipped out of the darkness a gray-white airplane as 25,000 pairs of eyes strained toward it." "...lines of soldiers, ranks of policemen and stout steel fences went down before a mad rush as irresistible as the tides of ocean."
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A--The Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk.
B--Charles Lindbergh landing in France.
C--Chuck Yeager landing after breaking the sound barrier.
D--The Beatles in 1964 arriving at JFK.[/list]

Be careful now.

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My guess would be B) however I believe the 25000 were Parisiennes under the mis-understanding that he was carrying a supply of CocaCola and the ranks of Policemen were in fact French Customs officials there to ensure that if he was he would declare it at customs!! http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emotic...on_biggrin.gif

Paul you have a unique view of history. http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

6---What does the acronym STOL stand for?
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A--Standard take-off load
B--Safe transportation is our livelihood
C--Swift turbulence over land
D--Short take-off and landing[/list]

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Don't tell me I've stumped the board....anyone? http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

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Okay, since no one else is biting I'll answer. It's 'D'.

All right contestants, it's time for the final quiz question.
This question is worth double points, so it's still anybody's game.

7--Who said it? Identify the speaker.

"Pilots take no special joy in walking. Pilots like flying."
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A--Neil Armstrong
B--John Travolta
C--Chuck Yeager
D--Answer given by pilot friend when asked why he doesn't jog.[/list]

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A for Armstrong.

I'd also like to lodge a protest at Q4. The Graf Zeppelin was flying around the world in 1929. Just because it wasn't a "flight" and just because it wasn't an airline as such, shouldn't exclude it from being the first.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by AL - SYD:

Just because it wasn't a "flight" and just because it wasn't an airline as such, shouldn't exclude it from being the first.
http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Seems reasonable to exclude it to me http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gifhttp://img272.imageshack.us/img272/175/judge3kx.gif Protest Denied!

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Al, Al, Al, you forgot to send the cookies! Never, never, never question her without sending the cookies! http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emotic...n_rolleyes.gif

Quiz 14 Answers
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1---B
2---C
3---A
4---D
5---B
6---D
7---A[/list]

Final scores
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Paul-- 50
Al-- 40
Tim-- 20
Scoop-- 20
Randy-- Disqualified for rule violation--Google Images. "A photo easily found on Google Images."

Randy please note any future violation will be met with a punishment commensurate with the degree of the offense. http://bestsmileys.com/hitting/10.gif [/list]

Paul-50 points Barnstormer--You're a little crazy and somewhat unpredictable, no doubt a result of your many years of power breathing jet fumes. You love traveling to exotic places and are a sharp and tenacious bargainer. You have a discerning eye and are quick to notice small flaws; which are fine traits when bargaining for tapestries in Peru, but major liabilities when your spouse is asking how they look. http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Hope you had fun

Aviation Quiz-14 is closed!

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I see you didn't get the cookies I sent. I need to have a word with you in private. http://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif