IRA Written Exam Prep Questions and
Answers
You are planing an IFR flight and need to verify the VOR equipment operational check was accomplished
within the preceding... - Answer-30 Days
What is the maximum allowable tolerance between the two indicators of a dual VOR system when
making an VOR check... - Answer-4 degrees between the two indicated bearings of the VORs when
tunes to the same ground VOR facility
If while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside of
the airplane, which of the following variations in instrument indication should a pilot expect... - Answer-
The altimeter will read higher than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will momentarily
show a climb
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the right
from an easterly heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will indicate the
approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the right
from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will indicate a turn to the
right, as at a faster rate than is actually occurring
, What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the right
from a westerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will indicate the
approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
As you roll into a standard-rate turn from a northerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic
compass will... - Answer-Initially indicate a a turn to the left
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left
from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will indicate the approximate
correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left
from a north heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will initially indicate a turn
to the right
What is the relationship between centrifugal force and horizontal lift component in a coordinated turn?
- Answer-Horizontal lift and centrifugal force are equal
What force causes an airplane to turn? - Answer-Horizontal lift component
Which instrument indicates the quality of a turn? - Answer-Ball of the turn coordinator
During a constant bank level turn, what effect would an increase in airspeed have on the rate and radius
of turn? - Answer-Rate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would increase
Conditions that determine the pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are... - Answer-air speed,
air density, wing design, and angle of attack
Answers
You are planing an IFR flight and need to verify the VOR equipment operational check was accomplished
within the preceding... - Answer-30 Days
What is the maximum allowable tolerance between the two indicators of a dual VOR system when
making an VOR check... - Answer-4 degrees between the two indicated bearings of the VORs when
tunes to the same ground VOR facility
If while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside of
the airplane, which of the following variations in instrument indication should a pilot expect... - Answer-
The altimeter will read higher than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will momentarily
show a climb
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the right
from an easterly heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will indicate the
approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the right
from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will indicate a turn to the
right, as at a faster rate than is actually occurring
, What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the right
from a westerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will indicate the
approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
As you roll into a standard-rate turn from a northerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic
compass will... - Answer-Initially indicate a a turn to the left
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left
from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will indicate the approximate
correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left
from a north heading in the Northern Hemisphere... - Answer-The compass will initially indicate a turn
to the right
What is the relationship between centrifugal force and horizontal lift component in a coordinated turn?
- Answer-Horizontal lift and centrifugal force are equal
What force causes an airplane to turn? - Answer-Horizontal lift component
Which instrument indicates the quality of a turn? - Answer-Ball of the turn coordinator
During a constant bank level turn, what effect would an increase in airspeed have on the rate and radius
of turn? - Answer-Rate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would increase
Conditions that determine the pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are... - Answer-air speed,
air density, wing design, and angle of attack
