INSTRUMENT WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS A
ANSWERS
Indication on magnetic compass when rolling into standard rate turn to the right from an easterly he
hemisphere? - CORRECT ANS✔✔approximate correct heading if turn is smooth.
Indication of compass as you roll into standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in norther
ANS✔✔Turn to the right but faster than normal
If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented ins
following should the pilot expect? - CORRECT ANS✔✔the altimeter will read higher than normal, a
momentarily shows a climb
You check the flight instruments while taxiing and find that the vertical speed indicator (VSI) indicate
minute. In this case, you - CORRECT ANS✔✔may take off under ifr and use 100ft descent as the z
the local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area, primarily to provide - COR
separation of aircraft
while flying at flight level 250, atc says the local altimeter setting is 28.92. What pressure altitude ar
ANS✔✔25,000ft
en route at flight level 290, your altimeter is set correctly but you fail to reset the local altimeter of 30
elevation is 134ft and your altimeter is functioning properly what will it indicate after landing? - COR
When an altimeter is changed from 30.11" Hg to 29.96" Hg, in which direction will the indicated altit
- CORRECT ANS✔✔altimeter will indicate 150ft lower
which condition exists during taxi is an indication that the attitude indicator is unreliable - CORRECT
more than 5 degrees while making turns
If a 180 degree steep turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight and level flight
attitude indicator; - CORRECT ANS✔✔may show a slight climb and turn
, what indication is presented by the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator - CORRECT ANS✔✔in
attitude
The displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn will - CORRECT ANS✔✔increase
What does the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator directly display? - CORRECT ANS✔✔the in
banking and, once stabilized, the rate of turn
in a technologically advanced aircraft, the pilot sees the flight instruments on what? - CORRECT AN
you are flying an aircraft with an electronic flight display and the air data computer fails. What instru
ANS✔✔airspeed indicator
During a skidding turn to the right, what is the relationship between the component of lift and centrif
ANS✔✔centrifugal force is greater than horizontal lift and load factor is increased
when airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain constant altitude? - CORRECT
decrease AoA
If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a hea
300°? - CORRECT ANS✔✔50 seconds
approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the number
a climb to a specific altitude? - CORRECT ANS✔✔10 %
conditions that determine pitch attitude to maintain level flight are - CORRECT ANS✔✔airspeed, de
as a rule of thumb, attitude corrections of less than 100ft should be corrected by using - CORRECT
width on the attitude indicator.
as a rule of thumb, altitude orrections of less than 100ft should be corrected by using a - CORRECT
attitude indicator.
Approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the numbe
climb? - CORRECT ANS✔✔10%
Conditions that determine pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are - CORRECT ANS✔✔air
and angle of attack
As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100ft should be corrected by using - CORRECT
width on the attitude indicator
As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100 ft should be corrected by using a - CORREC
attitude indicator
To level off at an airspeed higher than the descent speed, the addition of power should be made, as
approximately - CORRECT ANS✔✔100-150ft above desire altitude
To level off from a descent maintaining the descending airspeed, the pilot should lead the desired a
CORRECT ANS✔✔50ft
What is the third fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying? - CORRECT ANS✔✔Aircraft contro
What are the three fundamental skills involved in attitude instrument flying? - CORRECT ANS✔✔C
interpretation, and aircraft control
ANSWERS
Indication on magnetic compass when rolling into standard rate turn to the right from an easterly he
hemisphere? - CORRECT ANS✔✔approximate correct heading if turn is smooth.
Indication of compass as you roll into standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in norther
ANS✔✔Turn to the right but faster than normal
If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented ins
following should the pilot expect? - CORRECT ANS✔✔the altimeter will read higher than normal, a
momentarily shows a climb
You check the flight instruments while taxiing and find that the vertical speed indicator (VSI) indicate
minute. In this case, you - CORRECT ANS✔✔may take off under ifr and use 100ft descent as the z
the local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area, primarily to provide - COR
separation of aircraft
while flying at flight level 250, atc says the local altimeter setting is 28.92. What pressure altitude ar
ANS✔✔25,000ft
en route at flight level 290, your altimeter is set correctly but you fail to reset the local altimeter of 30
elevation is 134ft and your altimeter is functioning properly what will it indicate after landing? - COR
When an altimeter is changed from 30.11" Hg to 29.96" Hg, in which direction will the indicated altit
- CORRECT ANS✔✔altimeter will indicate 150ft lower
which condition exists during taxi is an indication that the attitude indicator is unreliable - CORRECT
more than 5 degrees while making turns
If a 180 degree steep turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight and level flight
attitude indicator; - CORRECT ANS✔✔may show a slight climb and turn
, what indication is presented by the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator - CORRECT ANS✔✔in
attitude
The displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn will - CORRECT ANS✔✔increase
What does the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator directly display? - CORRECT ANS✔✔the in
banking and, once stabilized, the rate of turn
in a technologically advanced aircraft, the pilot sees the flight instruments on what? - CORRECT AN
you are flying an aircraft with an electronic flight display and the air data computer fails. What instru
ANS✔✔airspeed indicator
During a skidding turn to the right, what is the relationship between the component of lift and centrif
ANS✔✔centrifugal force is greater than horizontal lift and load factor is increased
when airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain constant altitude? - CORRECT
decrease AoA
If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a hea
300°? - CORRECT ANS✔✔50 seconds
approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the number
a climb to a specific altitude? - CORRECT ANS✔✔10 %
conditions that determine pitch attitude to maintain level flight are - CORRECT ANS✔✔airspeed, de
as a rule of thumb, attitude corrections of less than 100ft should be corrected by using - CORRECT
width on the attitude indicator.
as a rule of thumb, altitude orrections of less than 100ft should be corrected by using a - CORRECT
attitude indicator.
Approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the numbe
climb? - CORRECT ANS✔✔10%
Conditions that determine pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are - CORRECT ANS✔✔air
and angle of attack
As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100ft should be corrected by using - CORRECT
width on the attitude indicator
As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100 ft should be corrected by using a - CORREC
attitude indicator
To level off at an airspeed higher than the descent speed, the addition of power should be made, as
approximately - CORRECT ANS✔✔100-150ft above desire altitude
To level off from a descent maintaining the descending airspeed, the pilot should lead the desired a
CORRECT ANS✔✔50ft
What is the third fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying? - CORRECT ANS✔✔Aircraft contro
What are the three fundamental skills involved in attitude instrument flying? - CORRECT ANS✔✔C
interpretation, and aircraft control
