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When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which
caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance? - ANSWER Within 48 hours if
requested by ATC.
What is absolute altitude? - ANSWER The vertical distance of the aircraft above the
surface.
Under what circumstances might an airport beacon be in operation during the day at an
airport with an ATC tower? - ANSWER When ground visibility is less than 3 miles and/or
the ceiling is less than 1000'
Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field
office? - ANSWER An in-flight fire
In which class of airspace is aerobatic flight prohibited? - ANSWER Class E airspace
below 1,500 feet AGL (no person may operate an aircraft in acrobatic flight below an
altitude of 1500' AGL)
Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if... - ANSWER Visual cues are taken
away, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
You are on the ground and see a steady red light signal from the tower. What does it
indicate? - ANSWER to stop
Drag is produced by - ANSWER Moving the airplane through the air.
,To fly in Class E airspace below 1,200 feet AGL, the horizontal distance from clouds is... -
ANSWER 2,000 feet (class E-less than 10,000' MSL - 500' below, 1000' above, 2000'
horizontal)
As you are climbing to your cruise altitude, you realize you forgot to lean the mixture
control. What happens to fuel/air mixture entering the engine? - ANSWER The fuel-air
mixture becomes richer because the density of air decreases while the amount of fuel
remains constant.
When executing an emergency approach to land in a single engine airplane, it is
important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed... -
ANSWER nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and landing
spot.
In order to check your progress when using dead reckoning with no radio
instrumentation, make corrections by: - ANSWER using pilotage and keep track of your
checkpoints (except for flights over water, dead reckoning is usually used when pilotage
for cross-country flying. The heading and GS, as calculated, is constantly monitored and
corrected by pilotage as observed from checkpoints)
Cold air generally contains: - ANSWER less water vapor than warm air
The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be
reduced by - ANSWER Having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the
sensory organs.
The responsibility for ensuring that maintenance personnel make the appropriate
entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for
return to service lies with the: - ANSWER Owner or operator (the PIC is responsible for
determine whether the aircraft is in condition for safe flight)
,If instructed by ground control to taxi to Runway 9, the pilot may proceed - ANSWER To
the next intersecting runway where further clearance is required (pilots are required to
hold short of all runways intersecting their route. Specific clearance is required to enter
or cross all runways)
A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours
in advance of the proposed departure time is - ANSWER an outlook briefing (no briefing
called a forecast or prognostic)
What should happen if your airplane experienced a complete electrical failure during
flight? - ANSWER The airplane will lose all electrical equipment (when the alternator
fails, the entire electrical load is placed on the battery. If the battery also fails, the
airplane will lose all electrical equipment, including position lights, instrument lights,
and radio equipment)
Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers for a flight is the responsibility of - ANSWER Pilot in
Command
An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds
of 50 knots or more, is referred to as - ANSWER A lenticular cloud
The suffix "nimbus," used in naming clouds, means... - ANSWER rain cloud (prefix for
rain is nimbo)
A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the
windspeed at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least - ANSWER 25 knots (for
wind shear to form in a temperature inversion, the wind must be approximately 25
knots or better)
What is one of the advantages of an alternator over a generator in an airplane engine? -
ANSWER The electrical output of an alternator is more constant throughout a wide
, range of engine speeds (alternators have several advantages over generators. Produce
sufficient current to operate the entire electrical system, even at slower engine speeds,
by producing AC, which is converted to DC. The electrical output of an alternator is more
constant throughout a wide range of engine speeds).
Should it become necessary to hand prop an airplane engine, it is extremely important
that a competent pilot... - ANSWER Be at the controls in the cockpit
When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written
report of that deviation to the Administrator? - ANSWER upon request
Possible mountain wave turbulence could be anticipated when winds of 40 knots or
greater blow - ANSWER across a mountain range, and the air is stable (when stable air
crosses a mountain barrier, mountain waves may occur. This creates a turbulent air
mass which takes a wave like pattern. This wave pattern may extend 100 miles or more
downwind from the mountain)
Wingtip vortices are created only when an aircraft is - ANSWER developing lift
What is the purpose of a runway hold position marking on a taxiway? - ANSWER It
identifies where aircraft hold short of the runway.
Why are reciprocating engines preferred over other types for small aircraft? - ANSWER
They are less expensive to operate and they are simple in design.
Maneuvering speed is - ANSWER Not marked on the airspeed indicator.
When approaching to land on a runway served by visual approach slope indicator (VASI),
the pilot shall - ANSWER maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope
Solutions 100% Verified | Updated Questions
When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which
caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance? - ANSWER Within 48 hours if
requested by ATC.
What is absolute altitude? - ANSWER The vertical distance of the aircraft above the
surface.
Under what circumstances might an airport beacon be in operation during the day at an
airport with an ATC tower? - ANSWER When ground visibility is less than 3 miles and/or
the ceiling is less than 1000'
Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field
office? - ANSWER An in-flight fire
In which class of airspace is aerobatic flight prohibited? - ANSWER Class E airspace
below 1,500 feet AGL (no person may operate an aircraft in acrobatic flight below an
altitude of 1500' AGL)
Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if... - ANSWER Visual cues are taken
away, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
You are on the ground and see a steady red light signal from the tower. What does it
indicate? - ANSWER to stop
Drag is produced by - ANSWER Moving the airplane through the air.
,To fly in Class E airspace below 1,200 feet AGL, the horizontal distance from clouds is... -
ANSWER 2,000 feet (class E-less than 10,000' MSL - 500' below, 1000' above, 2000'
horizontal)
As you are climbing to your cruise altitude, you realize you forgot to lean the mixture
control. What happens to fuel/air mixture entering the engine? - ANSWER The fuel-air
mixture becomes richer because the density of air decreases while the amount of fuel
remains constant.
When executing an emergency approach to land in a single engine airplane, it is
important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed... -
ANSWER nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and landing
spot.
In order to check your progress when using dead reckoning with no radio
instrumentation, make corrections by: - ANSWER using pilotage and keep track of your
checkpoints (except for flights over water, dead reckoning is usually used when pilotage
for cross-country flying. The heading and GS, as calculated, is constantly monitored and
corrected by pilotage as observed from checkpoints)
Cold air generally contains: - ANSWER less water vapor than warm air
The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be
reduced by - ANSWER Having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the
sensory organs.
The responsibility for ensuring that maintenance personnel make the appropriate
entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for
return to service lies with the: - ANSWER Owner or operator (the PIC is responsible for
determine whether the aircraft is in condition for safe flight)
,If instructed by ground control to taxi to Runway 9, the pilot may proceed - ANSWER To
the next intersecting runway where further clearance is required (pilots are required to
hold short of all runways intersecting their route. Specific clearance is required to enter
or cross all runways)
A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours
in advance of the proposed departure time is - ANSWER an outlook briefing (no briefing
called a forecast or prognostic)
What should happen if your airplane experienced a complete electrical failure during
flight? - ANSWER The airplane will lose all electrical equipment (when the alternator
fails, the entire electrical load is placed on the battery. If the battery also fails, the
airplane will lose all electrical equipment, including position lights, instrument lights,
and radio equipment)
Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers for a flight is the responsibility of - ANSWER Pilot in
Command
An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds
of 50 knots or more, is referred to as - ANSWER A lenticular cloud
The suffix "nimbus," used in naming clouds, means... - ANSWER rain cloud (prefix for
rain is nimbo)
A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the
windspeed at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least - ANSWER 25 knots (for
wind shear to form in a temperature inversion, the wind must be approximately 25
knots or better)
What is one of the advantages of an alternator over a generator in an airplane engine? -
ANSWER The electrical output of an alternator is more constant throughout a wide
, range of engine speeds (alternators have several advantages over generators. Produce
sufficient current to operate the entire electrical system, even at slower engine speeds,
by producing AC, which is converted to DC. The electrical output of an alternator is more
constant throughout a wide range of engine speeds).
Should it become necessary to hand prop an airplane engine, it is extremely important
that a competent pilot... - ANSWER Be at the controls in the cockpit
When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written
report of that deviation to the Administrator? - ANSWER upon request
Possible mountain wave turbulence could be anticipated when winds of 40 knots or
greater blow - ANSWER across a mountain range, and the air is stable (when stable air
crosses a mountain barrier, mountain waves may occur. This creates a turbulent air
mass which takes a wave like pattern. This wave pattern may extend 100 miles or more
downwind from the mountain)
Wingtip vortices are created only when an aircraft is - ANSWER developing lift
What is the purpose of a runway hold position marking on a taxiway? - ANSWER It
identifies where aircraft hold short of the runway.
Why are reciprocating engines preferred over other types for small aircraft? - ANSWER
They are less expensive to operate and they are simple in design.
Maneuvering speed is - ANSWER Not marked on the airspeed indicator.
When approaching to land on a runway served by visual approach slope indicator (VASI),
the pilot shall - ANSWER maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope
