AVIA 360 Quiz 1,2,3,4

AVIA 360 Quiz 1,2,3,4

AVIA 360 Quiz 1 Determining the Need

Covers the Learn material from Module 1: Week 1 — Module 2: Week 2.

1. At the time of this book being written, how many business aircraft (turbojet and turboprop) were being flown worldwide?
2. Corporate aircraft operations are distinct from employee-flown operations because of
3. The “narrow” perspective of corporate stakeholders focus primarily on
4. Commercial air transport is separated by the FAA into
5. Key-person insurance policies often use salary multipliers of what value to help better value the time of an employee?
6. Approximately how much of airline service supports business travelers?
7. What are the three divisions of on-demand air transportation?
8. Which method of on-demand transportation involves leasing an aircraft to another operator for equal time on their aircraft?
9. Annual Aircraft Operating Costs Determine the in Total Costs if you increased utilization 50 above the anticipated level of 320 flight hours.
10. All methods of on-demand air transportation should be viewed as
11. Which is an example of a fixed cost?
12. Annual Aircraft Operating Costs Determine the approximate Total Cost per Hour with the following data for a utilization level of 320 flight hours.
13. Annual Aircraft Operating Costs Determine the approximate Total Variable Cost with the following data for a utilization level of 320 flight hours.
14. It is important for the flight department manager to be aware that company culture
15. What happens to the total cost per hour as utilization increases?
16. (Refer to the Class Project Excel file: City-Pair Analysis Tab) Select the new HondaJet HA-420 from the drop down and place it in the input field. What is the estimated utilization (hours) to complete all company travel (including the expansion into Oklahoma)?
17. (Refer to the Class Project Excel file: City-Pair Analysis Tab) How much drive time to the home/departure airport is saved if the company decides to utilize an on-demand solution?
18. Use a minimum of two paragraphs to explain some of the differences one might consider when deciding between the purchase or lease of an aircraft.

AVIA 360 Quiz 2 Running the Business

1. At the time of this book being written, how many business aircraft (turbojet and turboprop) were being flown worldwide?
2. The purpose of business aviation is to provide safe, efficient, and convenient air transportation to support the mission and goals of
3. Which aircraft is credited as the first corporate jet?
4. Commercial air transport is separated by the FAA into
5. Which is an example of a fixed cost?
6. Often individuals select a method of on-demand travel based on
7. With regard to flight records, what does the IRS require to be included for each leg of a trip?
8. What is the purpose of IS-BAO?
9. Who is responsible for ensuring that the aircraft maintenance and inspections are complied with?
10. Which is a deciding factor when it comes to the decision to either purchase of lease the aircraft?
11. How can the flight department save money in the area of maintenance?
12. Which is a definition to tax depreciation?
13. Flight departments should view their activities primarily as
14. The budget is an extension of which business process?
15. What method of trip approval offers aircraft users the most control over aircaft scheduling?
16. (Refer to the Class Project Excel file) Using the Quick Compare tab enter the following aircraft:1. new Pilatus PC24 2. new Citation CJ4 3. new Phenom 300. Which airframe has the lowest trip time for a 300nm trip? What is the lowest time?
17. (Refer to the Class Project Excel file) Using the Selection Matrix tab enter the following:
    Weight Factor:
    Purchase Price: ……………. 4 Age: …………………………….. 3 Value Factor/10,000: ……. 3 CabinVolume: …………….. 2 Wing Loading: ……………… 2 Payload w Max Fuel: ……. 2 Range w Max Payload: … 2 DOC for 300nm trip: ……. 3 Maint. $/hour: …………….. 3 Aircraft:
    new Pilatus PC24 2. new Citation CJ4 3. new Phenom 300 Which airframe has the scored the highest? What is the score?
18. Use a minimum of two paragraphs to explain the purpose and scope of the Aircraft Use Policy.

AVIA 360 Quiz 3 Operations

1. Which is an example of a tangible benefit of corporate aviation?
2. What year was the first corporate jet introduced?
3. Annual Aircraft Operating Costs Determine the approximate Total Variable Cost with the following data for a utilization level of 320 flight hours. Variable Cost ….$1,533 Fixed Cost ………$330,000
4. Which is an example of a variable cost?
5. Which specific flight department document helps to outline how the aircraft is used and who can use it?
6. In addition to being “functional,” the text mentions that the organizational structure should be
7. What is one cause of the flight department to be lulled into a false sense of security?
8. Which management skill is mentioned as the most important skill for managers?
9. What two factors should be known by flight department managers and reporting seniors in order to be a better advocate of the flight department?
10. What are the three essential management tasks?
11. Which is an element of execution?
12. What is at the core of IS-BAO?
13. What is the general rule of thumb for the number of pilots per corporate aircraft?
14. The FOMs primary function is to
15. Users of IS-BAO have mentioned Cost Containment as a reason for implementation. What does Cost Containment refer to? (Refer to the Class Project Excel file) Using the Cost of Operation tab enter the following aircraft (use the default loan term variables [20%, 20Yr, 7.00%, 12]): New Pilatus PC12 2. new King Air 350i 3. new Phenom 300 4. 2012 Hawker 900XP What is the estimated hours of utilization needed for the King Air 350i to be a cheaper alternative than charter?
16. Refer to the Class Project Excel file) Using the Cost of Operation tab enter the following aircraft (use the default loan term variables [20%, 20Yr, 7.00%, 12]): 1. new Pilatus PC12 2. new King Air 350i 3. new Phenom 300 4. 2012 Hawker 900XP What is the estimated yearly cost, based on the data from the city-pair analysis, for the new Pilatus PC12? This is based on how many hours of utilization?
17. Use a minimum of two paragraphs to explain some of the key points developed in chapter 6 on international operations.

AVIA 360 Quiz 4 Safety

1. Which method of on-demand transportation involves leasing an aircraft to another operator for equal time on their aircraft?
2. Commercial air transport is separated by the FAA into
3. Which is an example of a tangible benefit of corporate aviation?
4. As a rule of thumb, what is the utilization range for considering charter as an option for meeting an on-demand need?
5. It is important for the flight department manager to be aware that company culture
6. Annual Aircraft Operating Costs Determine the approximate Total Variable Cost with the following data for a utilization level of 320 flight hours. Variable Cost ….$1,533 Fixed Cost ………$330,000
7. Which is an example of a variable cost?
8. Which is an example of a fixed cost?
9. What formula is used to help value a flight for personal use?
10. Which method of on-demand transportation provides a good value to operators needing 100 to 150 annual hours?
11. What is the purpose of IS-BAO?
12. In addition to being “functional,” the text mentions that the organizational structure should be
13. What method of trip approval offers aircraft users the most control over aircaft scheduling?
14. Flight departments should view their activities primarily as
15. What is the NBAA CAM program?
16. What are the three essential management tasks?
17. What must a manager do to have key managerial skills become a part of their repertoire?
18. Which is an element of execution?
19. Which is a part of P3S?
20. What is one broad category in which automation-related incidents occur?
21. Users of IS-BAO have mentioned Cost Containment as a reason for implementation. What does Cost Containment refer to?
22. Which system of maintenance tracking is reported to be particularly impressive when it comes time to sell the aircraft?
23. What is available to maintenance technicians to reduce the complexities of maintenance tracking?
24. Which is a benefit of just culture?
25. Which is one aspect of an informed culture?