10 Fascinating Aviation Facts That Will Blow Your Mind (B2)

Questions

1. What is the largest building in the world, and why was it built?
   a) An airport terminal to accommodate new passengers
   b) An Airbus factory for the A380 project
   c) The Boeing Everett Factory for the Boeing 747 project
   d) A military base for aviation experiments
2. How long is the shortest scheduled passenger flight in the world?
   a) 5 minutes
   b) 2 minutes
   c) 10 minutes
   d) 15 minutes
3. What is speed tape, and why is it used on airplanes?
   a) A type of adhesive for fixing cracks in the cockpit
   b) A heavy-duty aluminum tape used for temporary fixes on non-critical parts
   c) A reflective tape for marking emergency exits
   d) A tape used to reduce wind resistance during flights
4. When do most airplane crashes occur?
   a) During takeoff and landing
   b) During turbulence in the middle of the flight
   c) After the airplane reaches cruising altitude
   d) During maintenance on the ground
5. Why are airplanes usually painted white?
   a) To make them look more modern
   b) To reflect sunlight and reduce cabin heating
   c) To save money on paint
   d) To make them easier to clean
6. Why is there no row 13 on some airplanes?
   a) Because airplanes are too small for 13 rows
   b) Because the number 13 is considered unlucky
   c) Because passengers requested fewer rows
   d) Because engineers forgot to include it
7. What is the main reason airplane tap water is not safe to drink?
   a) It is not treated with bleach
   b) It contains high levels of harmful chemicals
   c) The water tanks are breeding grounds for bacteria
   d) The water is taken directly from the airplane’s fuel tanks
8. What made the unlimited first-class ticket bought in 1987 such a great deal?
   a) It allowed the passenger to fly over 10,000 flights at no extra cost
   b) It provided free meals at every airport
   c) It included free hotel stays and other perks
   d) It was valid for only short-haul flights
9. What is currently the longest passenger flight in the world, and how long does it take?
   a) A Qantas flight from Sydney to London, lasting 19 hours
   b) A Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore to New York, lasting 18 hours and 40 minutes
   c) A flight from Dubai to Los Angeles, lasting 16 hours
   d) An Emirates flight from London to Sydney, lasting 20 hours
10. Why do pilots sometimes sleep during flights?
    a) Because they have co-pilots to take over the flight
    b) To manage excessive fatigue caused by long working hours
    c) To maintain a healthy work-life balance
    d) Because their schedules allow time for naps on the ground

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