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Specifications on the aircraft you fly - correct answer✔✔Cessna 172L (1971): ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Engine: Lycoming 0-320-E2D 150HP @2700RPM ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Fuel system: Gravity fed 42 gallons/38 usable, fuel tanks-fuel selector valve-fuel
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strainer/primer-carburetor- engine ||\\//|\




-Electrical system: 14 volt system with 60 amp engine driven alternator, 12 volt battery ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-GPS: Garmin GNC300 WAAS capable GPS
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-Flaps: Slotted 10 20 30 40 ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Max service ceiling 14,000
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-vso 42 vs 50 Vr = 55, Vx = 62, Vy = 74, Vfe 110, Vno = 129, Vne = 163
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Diamond DA-40NG (2022): ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Engine: Austro diesel E4B 167HP @ 2300RPM ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Propeller: Hartzel 3 blade composite ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Electrical system: 28v system, 70 amp engine driven alternator, 24v battery/ 24v backup ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




battery, ECU a/b each have a 12v battery ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Flaps: plain takeoff(20) landing (42) ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Fuel system 39 gallon 38.5 usable, right tank (aux)-fuel transfer pump-left tank- ECU fuel
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pump-fuel filter-engine ||\\//|\




-Max service ceiling 16,400'
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PA 28-141 (1973)
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-Engine: Lycoming 0-320-E2A 150HP@2700RPM ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Electrical system: 14 volt system, 60 amp engine driven alternator, 12v battery ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Flaps: Plain flaps at 10, slotted at 25 and 40
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,-Fuel System: 50 gallon 48 usable, fuel tanks-fuel selector valve-fuel strainer/primer-
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carburetor- fuel pump electric or engine driven- engine ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




-Max service ceiling- 11,000/14,000 (warrior) ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Surface friction causes winds to .......(in relation to isobars, do they cross them or flow
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parallel to them?) and what effect does surface friction have on Coriolis force? - correct
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answer✔✔As frictional force slows the windspeed, Coriolis force decreases. However, ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




friction does not affect pressure gradient force. Pressure gradient and Coriolis forces are no
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longer in balance. The stronger pressure gradient force turns the wind at an angle across
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the isobars ||\\//|\




What is Definition of V1 - correct answer✔✔Decision Speed (Go...No Go)
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on a balance runway it is the last chance for you to decide not to go if you have and
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emergency and still stop on the runway according to the air data ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




What is V2 speed? - correct answer✔✔Take off safety speed. Best rate of climb with one
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engine inoperative. To be reached by the second segment of the climb (usually 35', but
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some sources say it is when the gear is up and locked). This is maintained until reaching
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400', the beginning of the third segment, where the airplane accelerates to Vfs
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What factors affect Vmc? - correct answer✔✔Factors under which Vmc is certified under
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the following conditions; "MULTIOP".
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Max TO power on operative engine ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Unfavorable Loading (CG aft), Maximum TO weight (3800 lbs) ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Landing Gear Retracted - Keel effect ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Takeoff Configuration (flaps, cowl flaps, and trim) ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Bank INTO good engine not more than 5 degrees ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Out of ground effect ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Prop windmilling on bad engine ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\

, What factors affect Vmcg? - correct answer✔✔VMCG mainly depends on: Engine(s) thrust
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Pressure altitude. ||\\//|\




What are the legal limits for alcohol and being a crew-member (FAA limits) - correct
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answer✔✔8 hrs bottle to throttle also BAC less than .04% ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




What are the flight time limits for flag carrier for 2 person crew? - correct answer✔✔8
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hours flying in the previous 24 hours. 30 hours of REST in the previous 168 hours (7days).
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100 hours flying in the previous 672 hours (28 days) and 1000 hours in the previous 365
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days (year). ||\\//|\




What are the fuel requirements for IFR? - correct answer✔✔91.167 — Fuel requirements
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for flight in IFR conditions. (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft in IFR conditions
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unless it carries enough fuel (considering weather reports and forecasts and weather
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conditions) to— (1) Complete the flight to the first airport of intended landing; (2) Except ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, fly from that airport to the alternate airport;
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and (3) Fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
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What are the minimum cloud and visibility requirements of Class C airspace? - correct
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answer✔✔3sm vis 1000 above / 500 below / 2000 horizontal ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Maximum airspeed below 10,000? - correct answer✔✔250KTS ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




What is the hold time for various altitudes? I was asked 7,000 and 15,000. Also holding
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speed restrictions. - correct answer✔✔Surface-6,000' - 200 kias 6,001'-14,000 - 230 kias
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14,001'-Above - 265 kias ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




What is the 'size' of a hold at 7,000ft? - correct answer✔✔▷ At or below 14,000' MSL - 1
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