Question 1: In today’s image, an ultralight plane can be seen flying over the desert in which country?
A Namibia
B Botswana
C Kenya
Namibia, in southwestern Africa, is a land of dramatic landscapes, from the towering dunes of the Namib Desert to the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park. The Namib, the world’s oldest desert, features the Sossusvlei salt pan’s iconic red dunes and the Skeleton Coast. Namibia is also home to the Himba people and unique desert-adapted wildlife, such as the endangered black rhino.
Correct Answer: Namibia
Question 2: Which of the following is an FAA requirement for an ultralight in the US?
A It has only one seat
B It can be flown commercially
C It has an airworthiness certificate
According to the FAA, ultralights are classified as single-seat vehicles used solely for recreational flying. Airworthiness certificates are not allowed for ultralights in the US. Federal aviation regulations stipulate that to meet the definition of ‘ultralight,’ strict weight and speed limits must be adhered to. Powered ultralights cannot weigh more than 254 pounds empty or exceed 55 knots (63 mph) at full power.
Correct Answer: It has only one seat
Question 3: Part of the Namib Desert has a menacing nickname. What is it?
A Skeleton Coast
B Even Bigger Sur
C Look Out Cove
Along Namibia’s northern coastline, the Atlantic currents create dense fog that shrouds the desert as many as 180 days a year. Shipwrecks are common here, earning this dangerous spot the name ‘Skeleton Coast.’
Correct Answer: Skeleton Coast