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570af1386b8089140040f627 | Which feature of the new ships will replace the old steam catapults? | Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe current US fleet of Nimitz-class carriers will be followed into service (and in some cases replaced) by the ten-ship Gerald R. Ford class. It is expected that the ships will be more automated in an effort to reduce the amount of funding required to staff, maintain and operate its supercarri... |
570af1386b8089140040f628 | When is the USS Enterprise scheduled to be decommissioned? | 2016 | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe current US fleet of Nimitz-class carriers will be followed into service (and in some cases replaced) by the ten-ship Gerald R. Ford class. It is expected that the ships will be more automated in an effort to reduce the amount of funding required to staff, maintain and operate its supercarri... |
570af1386b8089140040f629 | How much does the Gerald R. Ford-class carrier weigh? | 100,000 ton | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe current US fleet of Nimitz-class carriers will be followed into service (and in some cases replaced) by the ten-ship Gerald R. Ford class. It is expected that the ships will be more automated in an effort to reduce the amount of funding required to staff, maintain and operate its supercarri... |
570af1386b8089140040f62a | How much does the America-class amphibious assault ship weigh? | 45,000 ton | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe current US fleet of Nimitz-class carriers will be followed into service (and in some cases replaced) by the ten-ship Gerald R. Ford class. It is expected that the ships will be more automated in an effort to reduce the amount of funding required to staff, maintain and operate its supercarri... |
570afdc16b8089140040f68a | What type of aircraft have no need to decelerate? | VTOL-capable or helicopters | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nIf the aircraft are VTOL-capable or helicopters, they do not need to decelerate and hence there is no such need. The arrested-recovery system has used an angled deck since the 1950s because, in case the aircraft does not catch the arresting wire, the short deck allows easier take off by reducin... |
570afdc16b8089140040f68b | What does the angled deck separate the recovery operation area from? | the launch area | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nIf the aircraft are VTOL-capable or helicopters, they do not need to decelerate and hence there is no such need. The arrested-recovery system has used an angled deck since the 1950s because, in case the aircraft does not catch the arresting wire, the short deck allows easier take off by reducin... |
570afdc16b8089140040f68c | What does V/STOL refer to? | aircraft capable of vertical or short take-off and landing | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nIf the aircraft are VTOL-capable or helicopters, they do not need to decelerate and hence there is no such need. The arrested-recovery system has used an angled deck since the 1950s because, in case the aircraft does not catch the arresting wire, the short deck allows easier take off by reducin... |
570afdc16b8089140040f68d | What capability do helicopters use to move over the flight deck and land vertically? | hover | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nIf the aircraft are VTOL-capable or helicopters, they do not need to decelerate and hence there is no such need. The arrested-recovery system has used an angled deck since the 1950s because, in case the aircraft does not catch the arresting wire, the short deck allows easier take off by reducin... |
570afdc16b8089140040f68e | What don't helicopters need because of having hover capablility? | arresting gear | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nIf the aircraft are VTOL-capable or helicopters, they do not need to decelerate and hence there is no such need. The arrested-recovery system has used an angled deck since the 1950s because, in case the aircraft does not catch the arresting wire, the short deck allows easier take off by reducin... |
570afee9ec8fbc190045b7b0 | What feature was pioneered on the HMS Hermes in 1923? | an island | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe superstructure of a carrier (such as the bridge, flight control tower) are concentrated in a relatively small area called an island, a feature pioneered on the HMS Hermes in 1923. While the island is usually built on the starboard side of the fight deck, the Japanese aircraft carriers Akagi... |
570afee9ec8fbc190045b7b1 | What is concentrated in the small area called an island? | The superstructure of a carrier | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe superstructure of a carrier (such as the bridge, flight control tower) are concentrated in a relatively small area called an island, a feature pioneered on the HMS Hermes in 1923. While the island is usually built on the starboard side of the fight deck, the Japanese aircraft carriers Akagi... |
570afee9ec8fbc190045b7b2 | Other than Japanese carriers, which side of the flight deck are islands typically built on? | starboard | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe superstructure of a carrier (such as the bridge, flight control tower) are concentrated in a relatively small area called an island, a feature pioneered on the HMS Hermes in 1923. While the island is usually built on the starboard side of the fight deck, the Japanese aircraft carriers Akagi... |
570afee9ec8fbc190045b7b3 | What was the biggest drawback to the flush deck configuration? | management of the exhaust from the power plant | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe superstructure of a carrier (such as the bridge, flight control tower) are concentrated in a relatively small area called an island, a feature pioneered on the HMS Hermes in 1923. While the island is usually built on the starboard side of the fight deck, the Japanese aircraft carriers Akagi... |
570afee9ec8fbc190045b7b4 | What was a major issue in the USS Langley? | Fumes coming across the deck | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe superstructure of a carrier (such as the bridge, flight control tower) are concentrated in a relatively small area called an island, a feature pioneered on the HMS Hermes in 1923. While the island is usually built on the starboard side of the fight deck, the Japanese aircraft carriers Akagi... |
570affb86b8089140040f694 | What is the name of the 42,000 tonne nuclear-powered carrier commissioned in 2001? | Charles de Gaulle | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 CATOBAR carrier: Charles de Gaulle is a 42,000 tonne nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, commissioned in 2001 and is the flagship of the French Navy (Marine Nationale). The ship carries a complement of Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard, Dassault Rafale M and E‑2C Hawkeye aircraft, EC725 Caracal a... |
570affb86b8089140040f695 | What is the Charles de Gaulle the flagship of? | the French Navy | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 CATOBAR carrier: Charles de Gaulle is a 42,000 tonne nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, commissioned in 2001 and is the flagship of the French Navy (Marine Nationale). The ship carries a complement of Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard, Dassault Rafale M and E‑2C Hawkeye aircraft, EC725 Caracal a... |
570affb86b8089140040f696 | What type of missiles does the Charles de Gaulle carry? | Aster | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 CATOBAR carrier: Charles de Gaulle is a 42,000 tonne nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, commissioned in 2001 and is the flagship of the French Navy (Marine Nationale). The ship carries a complement of Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard, Dassault Rafale M and E‑2C Hawkeye aircraft, EC725 Caracal a... |
570affb86b8089140040f697 | What is another name for the French Navy? | Marine Nationale | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 CATOBAR carrier: Charles de Gaulle is a 42,000 tonne nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, commissioned in 2001 and is the flagship of the French Navy (Marine Nationale). The ship carries a complement of Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard, Dassault Rafale M and E‑2C Hawkeye aircraft, EC725 Caracal a... |
570affb86b8089140040f698 | What type of carrier is the Charles de Gaulle? | CATOBAR | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 CATOBAR carrier: Charles de Gaulle is a 42,000 tonne nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, commissioned in 2001 and is the flagship of the French Navy (Marine Nationale). The ship carries a complement of Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard, Dassault Rafale M and E‑2C Hawkeye aircraft, EC725 Caracal a... |
570b03536b8089140040f6da | How many supercarriers did the U.S. fleet have following the deactivation of the USS Enterprise? | 10 | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nWith the deactivation of USS Enterprise in December 2012, the U.S. fleet comprises 10 supercarriers. The House Armed Services Seapower subcommittee on 24 July 2007, recommended seven or maybe eight new carriers (one every four years). However, the debate has deepened over budgeting for the $12–... |
570b03536b8089140040f6db | How many new carriers per year did the House Armed Services Seapower subcommittee recommend in 7/24/07? | one every four years | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nWith the deactivation of USS Enterprise in December 2012, the U.S. fleet comprises 10 supercarriers. The House Armed Services Seapower subcommittee on 24 July 2007, recommended seven or maybe eight new carriers (one every four years). However, the debate has deepened over budgeting for the $12–... |
570b03536b8089140040f6dc | What class does the USS America belong to? | America-class amphibious assault ships | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nWith the deactivation of USS Enterprise in December 2012, the U.S. fleet comprises 10 supercarriers. The House Armed Services Seapower subcommittee on 24 July 2007, recommended seven or maybe eight new carriers (one every four years). However, the debate has deepened over budgeting for the $12–... |
570b03536b8089140040f6dd | What is the USS America capable of destroying squadrons of? | F-35Bs | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nWith the deactivation of USS Enterprise in December 2012, the U.S. fleet comprises 10 supercarriers. The House Armed Services Seapower subcommittee on 24 July 2007, recommended seven or maybe eight new carriers (one every four years). However, the debate has deepened over budgeting for the $12–... |
570b03536b8089140040f6de | Which other carrier joins the USS America in active service? | USS Tripoli | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nWith the deactivation of USS Enterprise in December 2012, the U.S. fleet comprises 10 supercarriers. The House Armed Services Seapower subcommittee on 24 July 2007, recommended seven or maybe eight new carriers (one every four years). However, the debate has deepened over budgeting for the $12–... |
570b04bf6b8089140040f6e4 | Why have aircraft carriers increased in size since World War II? | to accommodate a steady increase in aircraft size | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nSince World War II, aircraft carrier designs have increased in size to accommodate a steady increase in aircraft size. The large, modern Nimitz class of US carriers has a displacement nearly four times that of the World War II–era USS Enterprise, yet its complement of aircraft is roughly the sa... |
570b04bf6b8089140040f6e5 | How much more displacement does the modern Nimitz class have compared to the older USS Enterprise? | nearly four times | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nSince World War II, aircraft carrier designs have increased in size to accommodate a steady increase in aircraft size. The large, modern Nimitz class of US carriers has a displacement nearly four times that of the World War II–era USS Enterprise, yet its complement of aircraft is roughly the sa... |
570b04bf6b8089140040f6e6 | Why do nations risk significant political impacts if a carrier is lost or even used in conflict? | Today's aircraft carriers are so expensive | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nSince World War II, aircraft carrier designs have increased in size to accommodate a steady increase in aircraft size. The large, modern Nimitz class of US carriers has a displacement nearly four times that of the World War II–era USS Enterprise, yet its complement of aircraft is roughly the sa... |
570b04bf6b8089140040f6e7 | Which era does the USS Enterprise belong to? | World War II | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nSince World War II, aircraft carrier designs have increased in size to accommodate a steady increase in aircraft size. The large, modern Nimitz class of US carriers has a displacement nearly four times that of the World War II–era USS Enterprise, yet its complement of aircraft is roughly the sa... |
570b063eec8fbc190045b7e2 | What does LSO stand for? | landing signal officer | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nConventional (\"tailhook\") aircraft rely upon a landing signal officer (LSO, radio call sign paddles) to monitor the aircraft's approach, visually gauge glideslope, attitude, and airspeed, and transmit that data to the pilot. Before the angled deck emerged in the 1950s, LSOs used colored paddl... |
570b063eec8fbc190045b7e3 | Who does a conventional aircraft rely upon to moniter the aircraft's approach and transmit the data to the pilot? | a landing signal officer | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nConventional (\"tailhook\") aircraft rely upon a landing signal officer (LSO, radio call sign paddles) to monitor the aircraft's approach, visually gauge glideslope, attitude, and airspeed, and transmit that data to the pilot. Before the angled deck emerged in the 1950s, LSOs used colored paddl... |
570b063eec8fbc190045b7e4 | What did LSO's use to signal corrections to the pilot prior to the angled deck designs introduced in the 1950's? | colored paddles | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nConventional (\"tailhook\") aircraft rely upon a landing signal officer (LSO, radio call sign paddles) to monitor the aircraft's approach, visually gauge glideslope, attitude, and airspeed, and transmit that data to the pilot. Before the angled deck emerged in the 1950s, LSOs used colored paddl... |
570b063eec8fbc190045b7e5 | Which visual landing aids have provided information on proper glide slope since the late 1950's? | Optical Landing System | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nConventional (\"tailhook\") aircraft rely upon a landing signal officer (LSO, radio call sign paddles) to monitor the aircraft's approach, visually gauge glideslope, attitude, and airspeed, and transmit that data to the pilot. Before the angled deck emerged in the 1950s, LSOs used colored paddl... |
570b063eec8fbc190045b7e6 | What are LSO's still being used to do? | transmit voice calls to approaching pilots by radio | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nConventional (\"tailhook\") aircraft rely upon a landing signal officer (LSO, radio call sign paddles) to monitor the aircraft's approach, visually gauge glideslope, attitude, and airspeed, and transmit that data to the pilot. Before the angled deck emerged in the 1950s, LSOs used colored paddl... |
570b0780ec8fbc190045b7ec | What is a more fuel efficient way for STOVL aircraft to take off rather than vertically? | using the ramp and a running start | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nAlthough STOVL aircraft are capable of taking off vertically from a spot on the deck, using the ramp and a running start is far more fuel efficient and permits a heavier launch weight. As catapults are unnecessary, carriers with this arrangement reduce weight, complexity, and space needed for c... |
570b0780ec8fbc190045b7ed | What kind of aircraft are capable of taking off vertically? | STOVL | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nAlthough STOVL aircraft are capable of taking off vertically from a spot on the deck, using the ramp and a running start is far more fuel efficient and permits a heavier launch weight. As catapults are unnecessary, carriers with this arrangement reduce weight, complexity, and space needed for c... |
570b0780ec8fbc190045b7ee | What landing aircraft have removed the need for arresting cables? | vertical | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nAlthough STOVL aircraft are capable of taking off vertically from a spot on the deck, using the ramp and a running start is far more fuel efficient and permits a heavier launch weight. As catapults are unnecessary, carriers with this arrangement reduce weight, complexity, and space needed for c... |
570b0780ec8fbc190045b7ef | What do Russian carriers include for launching lightly loaded conventional fighters? | a ski-jump ramp | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nAlthough STOVL aircraft are capable of taking off vertically from a spot on the deck, using the ramp and a running start is far more fuel efficient and permits a heavier launch weight. As catapults are unnecessary, carriers with this arrangement reduce weight, complexity, and space needed for c... |
570b0780ec8fbc190045b7f0 | What do Russian carriers still use to recover? | traditional carrier arresting cables and a tailhook on their aircraft | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nAlthough STOVL aircraft are capable of taking off vertically from a spot on the deck, using the ramp and a running start is far more fuel efficient and permits a heavier launch weight. As catapults are unnecessary, carriers with this arrangement reduce weight, complexity, and space needed for c... |
570b0878ec8fbc190045b7f6 | What class carrier is the Sao Paulo? | Clemenceau | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nOne CATOBAR carrier: São Paulo is a Clemenceau-class aircraft carrier currently in service with the Brazilian Navy. São Paulo was first commissioned in 1963 by the French Navy as Foch and was transferred in 2000 to Brazil, where she became the new flagship of the Brazilian Navy. During the peri... |
570b0878ec8fbc190045b7f7 | Who is the Sao Paulo currently in service for? | the Brazilian Navy | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nOne CATOBAR carrier: São Paulo is a Clemenceau-class aircraft carrier currently in service with the Brazilian Navy. São Paulo was first commissioned in 1963 by the French Navy as Foch and was transferred in 2000 to Brazil, where she became the new flagship of the Brazilian Navy. During the peri... |
570b0878ec8fbc190045b7f8 | Who was the Sao Paulo first commissioned by in 1963? | the French Navy | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nOne CATOBAR carrier: São Paulo is a Clemenceau-class aircraft carrier currently in service with the Brazilian Navy. São Paulo was first commissioned in 1963 by the French Navy as Foch and was transferred in 2000 to Brazil, where she became the new flagship of the Brazilian Navy. During the peri... |
570b0878ec8fbc190045b7f9 | What did Sao Paulo undergo during the period from 2005-2010? | extensive modernization | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nOne CATOBAR carrier: São Paulo is a Clemenceau-class aircraft carrier currently in service with the Brazilian Navy. São Paulo was first commissioned in 1963 by the French Navy as Foch and was transferred in 2000 to Brazil, where she became the new flagship of the Brazilian Navy. During the peri... |
570b0878ec8fbc190045b7fa | What setback happened to Sao Paula in 2012? | another major fire | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nOne CATOBAR carrier: São Paulo is a Clemenceau-class aircraft carrier currently in service with the Brazilian Navy. São Paulo was first commissioned in 1963 by the French Navy as Foch and was transferred in 2000 to Brazil, where she became the new flagship of the Brazilian Navy. During the peri... |
570b09a96b8089140040f700 | What type of carrier is Admiral Flota Sovetskovo Soyuza Kuznetsov? | STOBAR | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 STOBAR carrier: Admiral Flota Sovetskovo Soyuza Kuznetsov: 55,000 tonne Admiral Kuznetsov-class STOBAR aircraft carrier. Launched in 1985 as Tbilisi, renamed and operational from 1995. Without catapults she can launch and recover lightly fueled naval fighters for air defense or anti-ship miss... |
570b09a96b8089140040f701 | When was Admiral Flota Sovetskovo Soyuza Kuznetsov first launched? | in 1985 | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 STOBAR carrier: Admiral Flota Sovetskovo Soyuza Kuznetsov: 55,000 tonne Admiral Kuznetsov-class STOBAR aircraft carrier. Launched in 1985 as Tbilisi, renamed and operational from 1995. Without catapults she can launch and recover lightly fueled naval fighters for air defense or anti-ship miss... |
570b09a96b8089140040f702 | What was Admiral Flota Sovetskovo Soyuza Kuznetsov renamed? | Tbilisi | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 STOBAR carrier: Admiral Flota Sovetskovo Soyuza Kuznetsov: 55,000 tonne Admiral Kuznetsov-class STOBAR aircraft carrier. Launched in 1985 as Tbilisi, renamed and operational from 1995. Without catapults she can launch and recover lightly fueled naval fighters for air defense or anti-ship miss... |
570b09a96b8089140040f703 | What is unique about Tbilisi? | carrying a heavy cruiser's complement of defensive weapons and large P-700 Granit offensive missiles | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 STOBAR carrier: Admiral Flota Sovetskovo Soyuza Kuznetsov: 55,000 tonne Admiral Kuznetsov-class STOBAR aircraft carrier. Launched in 1985 as Tbilisi, renamed and operational from 1995. Without catapults she can launch and recover lightly fueled naval fighters for air defense or anti-ship miss... |
570b09a96b8089140040f704 | What will be removed from Tbilisi in order to enlarge her below decks aviation facilities? | The P-700 systems | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\n1 STOBAR carrier: Admiral Flota Sovetskovo Soyuza Kuznetsov: 55,000 tonne Admiral Kuznetsov-class STOBAR aircraft carrier. Launched in 1985 as Tbilisi, renamed and operational from 1995. Without catapults she can launch and recover lightly fueled naval fighters for air defense or anti-ship miss... |
570b0ac3ec8fbc190045b800 | Which class of aircraft carriers is being constructed to replace the Invincible-class carriers? | Queen Elizabeth | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe Royal Navy is constructing two new larger STOVL aircraft carriers, the Queen Elizabeth class, to replace the three now retired Invincible-class carriers. The ships are HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. They will be able to operate up to 40 aircraft on peace time operations with a... |
570b0ac3ec8fbc190045b801 | What will the displacement be for the HMS Queen Elizabeth? | 70,600 tonnes | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe Royal Navy is constructing two new larger STOVL aircraft carriers, the Queen Elizabeth class, to replace the three now retired Invincible-class carriers. The ships are HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. They will be able to operate up to 40 aircraft on peace time operations with a... |
570b0ac3ec8fbc190045b802 | When is HMS Queen Elizabeth projected to commission? | in 2017 | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe Royal Navy is constructing two new larger STOVL aircraft carriers, the Queen Elizabeth class, to replace the three now retired Invincible-class carriers. The ships are HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. They will be able to operate up to 40 aircraft on peace time operations with a... |
570b0ac3ec8fbc190045b803 | When is Prince of Wales projected to commission? | in about 2020 | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe Royal Navy is constructing two new larger STOVL aircraft carriers, the Queen Elizabeth class, to replace the three now retired Invincible-class carriers. The ships are HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. They will be able to operate up to 40 aircraft on peace time operations with a... |
570b0ac3ec8fbc190045b804 | Who is building HMS Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales? | Royal Navy | [
"Aircraft_carrier\n\nThe Royal Navy is constructing two new larger STOVL aircraft carriers, the Queen Elizabeth class, to replace the three now retired Invincible-class carriers. The ships are HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. They will be able to operate up to 40 aircraft on peace time operations with a... |
570aa91f4103511400d598ca | When did two whisleblowers allege that Boutris attempted to ground Southwest Airlines? | 2007 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 2007, two FAA whistleblowers, inspectors Charalambe \"Bobby\" Boutris and Douglas E. Peters, alleged that Boutris said he attempted to ground Southwest after finding cracks in the fuselage, but was prevented by supervisors he said were friendly with the airline. This was valid... |
570aa91f4103511400d598cb | How many planes did the FAA managers allow to fly in 2006 and 2007 that were overdue for safety inspections? | 46 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 2007, two FAA whistleblowers, inspectors Charalambe \"Bobby\" Boutris and Douglas E. Peters, alleged that Boutris said he attempted to ground Southwest after finding cracks in the fuselage, but was prevented by supervisors he said were friendly with the airline. This was valid... |
570aa91f4103511400d598cc | How much did the FAA propose to fine Southwest for failing to inspect older planes? | $10.2 million | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 2007, two FAA whistleblowers, inspectors Charalambe \"Bobby\" Boutris and Douglas E. Peters, alleged that Boutris said he attempted to ground Southwest after finding cracks in the fuselage, but was prevented by supervisors he said were friendly with the airline. This was valid... |
570aa91f4103511400d598cd | What former chairman of the committee said it's investigation uncovered a pattern of regulatory abuse? | Jim Oberstar | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 2007, two FAA whistleblowers, inspectors Charalambe \"Bobby\" Boutris and Douglas E. Peters, alleged that Boutris said he attempted to ground Southwest after finding cracks in the fuselage, but was prevented by supervisors he said were friendly with the airline. This was valid... |
570aa91f4103511400d598ce | How many planes were allowed to be operated commercially although not in compliance with FAA safety regulations? | 117 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 2007, two FAA whistleblowers, inspectors Charalambe \"Bobby\" Boutris and Douglas E. Peters, alleged that Boutris said he attempted to ground Southwest after finding cracks in the fuselage, but was prevented by supervisors he said were friendly with the airline. This was valid... |
570aa92c4103511400d598d4 | When did the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal happen? | July 22, 2008 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn July 22, 2008, in the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal, a bill was unanimously approved in the House to tighten regulations concerning airplane maintenance procedures, including the establishment of a whistleblower office and a two-year \"cooling off\" pe... |
570aa92c4103511400d598d5 | who approved a mesaure to tigheten regulations concerning airplane maintenance prodecures? | House | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn July 22, 2008, in the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal, a bill was unanimously approved in the House to tighten regulations concerning airplane maintenance procedures, including the establishment of a whistleblower office and a two-year \"cooling off\" pe... |
570aa92c4103511400d598d6 | What does the word 'customer' properly apply to? | the flying public | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn July 22, 2008, in the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal, a bill was unanimously approved in the House to tighten regulations concerning airplane maintenance procedures, including the establishment of a whistleblower office and a two-year \"cooling off\" pe... |
570aa92c4103511400d598d7 | how long was the "cooling off" period that the FAA inspectors or supervisers of inspectors must wait before they can work for those they regulate? | two-year | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn July 22, 2008, in the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal, a bill was unanimously approved in the House to tighten regulations concerning airplane maintenance procedures, including the establishment of a whistleblower office and a two-year \"cooling off\" pe... |
570aa92f6d058f1900183030 | What epidemic did the FAA have to handle in the 1960s? | hijacking | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homel... |
570aa92f6d058f1900183031 | Who now takes responsibility for aviation security? | Department of Homeland Security | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homel... |
570aa92f6d058f1900183032 | When did the FAA become more involved with the environmental aspects of aviation? | 1968 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homel... |
570aa92f6d058f1900183033 | When was legislation passed that gave the agency management of a new airport aide program? | 1970 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homel... |
570aa92f6d058f1900183034 | What is the altitude which the FAA regulates over? | 500 feet | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homel... |
570aa9564103511400d598dc | When did the CAA begin to exptend it's ATC responsibilities? | World War II | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn the eve of America's entry into World War II, CAA began to extend its ATC responsibilities to takeoff and landing operations at airports. This expanded role eventually became permanent after the war. The application of radar to ATC helped controllers in their drive to keep abr... |
570aa9564103511400d598dd | What helped ATC controllers in their drive ot keep ahead of the postwar boom in commercial air transportation? | radar | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn the eve of America's entry into World War II, CAA began to extend its ATC responsibilities to takeoff and landing operations at airports. This expanded role eventually became permanent after the war. The application of radar to ATC helped controllers in their drive to keep abr... |
570aa9564103511400d598de | When did Congress give the CAA the task of administering the federal-air airport program? | 1946 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn the eve of America's entry into World War II, CAA began to extend its ATC responsibilities to takeoff and landing operations at airports. This expanded role eventually became permanent after the war. The application of radar to ATC helped controllers in their drive to keep abr... |
570aa9564103511400d598df | What did the federal-aid airport program aim to help develop? | civil airports | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn the eve of America's entry into World War II, CAA began to extend its ATC responsibilities to takeoff and landing operations at airports. This expanded role eventually became permanent after the war. The application of radar to ATC helped controllers in their drive to keep abr... |
570aa95a6d058f190018303a | When did the agency acheive a semi-automated air traffic control system? | mid-1970s | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nBy the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB... |
570aa95a6d058f190018303b | When was the Airline Deregulation act? | 1978 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nBy the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB... |
570aa95a6d058f190018303c | When did the nationwide strike by air traffic controlers union happen? | 1981 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nBy the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB... |
570aa95a6d058f190018303d | when did the FAA shift to a more step-by-step approach to providing air traffic controllers with more advanced equipment? | 1994 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nBy the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB... |
570aa95a6d058f190018303e | What helped operate radar in the new air-traffic control system? | computer technology | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nBy the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB... |
570aa95e4103511400d598e4 | When was the Air Commerce Act passed? | May 20, 1926 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential withou... |
570aa95e4103511400d598e5 | Who was charged with fostering air commerce? | Secretary of Commerce | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential withou... |
570aa95e4103511400d598e6 | What new branch was created and operates under the Department of Commerce? | Aeronautics Branch | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential withou... |
570aa95e4103511400d598e7 | Who assumed primary responsibility for aviation oversight? | Aeronautics Branch | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential withou... |
570aa95e4103511400d598e8 | Who was responsible for operating and maintaining aids to air navigation? | Secretary of Commerce | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential withou... |
570aa9616d058f1900183044 | When did the Grand-Canyon mid-air collision happen? | 1956 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency.... |
570aa9616d058f1900183045 | when was the Federal Aviation Act passed? | 1958 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency.... |
570aa9616d058f1900183046 | What agency would now act like the CAA? | Federal Aviation Agency | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency.... |
570aa9616d058f1900183047 | Who did the Federal Aviation Act transfer air safety regulation from? | CAB | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency.... |
570aa9616d058f1900183048 | Who was the FAA's first administrator? | Elwood R. Quesada | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency.... |
570aa9644103511400d598ee | When did the FAA decide to expand passengers use of portable elctronic devices during all phases of flight? | October 31, 2013 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will s... |
570aa9644103511400d598ef | What mode must mobile phones be put into? | airplane mode | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will s... |
570aa9644103511400d598f0 | What phases of flight will passengers be able to use electronic devices? | all phases | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will s... |
570aa9644103511400d598f1 | Where must devices be put during actual takeoff and landing? | seat-back pocket | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will s... |
570aa9644103511400d598f2 | Are short-range bluetooth accessories able to be used? | can also be used. | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nOn October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will s... |
570aa9676d058f190018304e | When did the US DOT combine major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport? | 1967 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administrati... |
570aa9676d058f190018304f | What did the Federal Aviation Agency change it's name to? | Federal Aviation Administration | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administrati... |
570aa9676d058f1900183050 | Who would the FAA administrator report to? | Secretary of Transportation | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administrati... |
570aa9676d058f1900183051 | Who approves new programs and budget requests? | DOT | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administrati... |
570aa9676d058f1900183052 | Who is the final person to approve the budget that is submitted? | president | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nIn 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administrati... |
570aa9a06d058f1900183058 | What was the Areonautics Branch renamed to? | Bureau of Air Commerce | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe Aeronautics Branch was renamed the Bureau of Air Commerce in 1934 to reflect its enhanced status within the Department. As commercial flying increased, the Bureau encouraged a group of airlines to establish the first three centers for providing air traffic control (ATC) along... |
570aa9a06d058f1900183059 | When was the Aeronautics Branch renamed? | 1934 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe Aeronautics Branch was renamed the Bureau of Air Commerce in 1934 to reflect its enhanced status within the Department. As commercial flying increased, the Bureau encouraged a group of airlines to establish the first three centers for providing air traffic control (ATC) along... |
570aa9a06d058f190018305a | When did the Buerau take over and begin to expant the ATC system? | 1936 | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe Aeronautics Branch was renamed the Bureau of Air Commerce in 1934 to reflect its enhanced status within the Department. As commercial flying increased, the Bureau encouraged a group of airlines to establish the first three centers for providing air traffic control (ATC) along... |
570aa9a06d058f190018305b | What were the people who used maps, blackboards, and mental calculation to ensure the safe separation of aircraft traveling between cities called? | air traffic controllers | [
"Federal_Aviation_Administration\n\nThe Aeronautics Branch was renamed the Bureau of Air Commerce in 1934 to reflect its enhanced status within the Department. As commercial flying increased, the Bureau encouraged a group of airlines to establish the first three centers for providing air traffic control (ATC) along... |
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