After World War 2, what technology allowed pilots to confirm position and distance from electronic checkpoints?

Very high frequency omndirectional range (VOR)

How has fly-by-wire technology improved aviation?

It replaced heavy, conventional flight controls with an electronic system

Why should government and private industry work together to explore space?

To find the most efficient and cost-effective way to explore space

A turn-and-bank indicator informs the pilot of ______.

the rate of change in heading of the aircraft

Composite materials for aircraft ________.

need to be able to withstand large fluctuations in temperature and pressure

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1
After World War 2, what technology allowed pilots to confirm position and distance from electronic checkpoints?
Very high frequency omndirectional range (VOR)
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
Fly-by-wire technology (FBW)
Beacons and wind socks
2
How has fly-by-wire technology improved aviation?
It replaced heavy, conventional flight controls with an electronic system
It uses computers which replaced, heavy, conventional flight controls
It replaced heavy, conventional flight controls with lighter cables
It helps aircraft better communicate with ATC and ground crew
3
The most basic kind of navigation tool is _____.
glass cockpit navigation
Computer navigation
Visual navigation
Instrument navigation
4
One of the benefits of reusing rocket components is that it _________.
is cost-effective
requires less fuel
aids research
promotes collaboration
5
An altimeter is an aircraft instrument that dispalys ____.
altitude
tilt
acceleration
speed
6
Why should government and private industry work together to explore space?
To keep one organization from developing all of the new technologies
To allow more perspectives in space exploration research
To find the most efficient and cost-effective way to explore space
To create more job opportunities in space exploration
7
A turn-and-bank indicator informs the pilot of ______.
the orientation of the aircraft relative to the horizon
the rate of change in heading of the aircraft
the rate of change in altitude of the aircraft
the altitude of the aircraft
8
Composite materials for aircraft ________.
provide cheaper options to building aircraft with metal and wood
consist of durable layers of materials that never separate
offer easier options to inspect or repairthan traditional materials
need to be able to withstand large fluctuations in temperature and pressure
9
Which aviation technology translates a pilot's movements into electronic signals that manipulates the flight controls?
Very High Frequency omnidirectional range (VOR)
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
Fly-by-wire technology (FBW)
Stealth technology
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Glass cockpit technology transitioned many different aircraft instruments and dials to ____.
The co-pilot
the ceiling of the cockpit
Digital displays
air traffic control

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