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What are the 3 conditions for bad takeoff performance? - (answers)-High Temperature
-High Humidity
-High Altitude
How do you read a density altitude chart? - (answers)-Temperature, straight up to corresponding
diagonal line, and then straight across
How to interpolate a takeoff distance chart? - (answers)take the extremes, and divide by two
What is the difference between the range and the endurance of an aircraft? - (answers)-range is
the distance that the aircraft can fly,
-endurance is the amount of time that the aircraft can remain in the air.
What is the definition of Center of Gravity - (answers)where all of the aircraft's weight is
considered to be concentrated
What is included in basic empty weight? - (answers)-Oil
-Coolant
-Unusable fuel
What formula determine weight and balence? - (answers)Arm X lbs = Moment
How to find total arm - (answers)Total moment / total weight
How much does gas weigh per gallon? - (answers)6 lbs per gallon
How to interpolate max takeoff weight - (answers)(Total weight - Max Gross Weight)/6
How to find moment on weight and balance chart - (answers)-find weight of each object
separately
-go across to diagonal line
-go straight down
-add moments up
What is the Time, Speed, and distance used for on your E6B? - (answers)Groundspeed and fuel
consumption
How to find density altitude on E6B - (answers)-Find pressure altitude and temperature
,-Match them on the +- 50 thing w/ temp on outside
read density altitude
When you are flying an aircraft into a left-quartering headwind, what is the effect on
groundspeed and wind correction angle if the wind velocity increases? - (answers)Groundspeed
decreases, and wind correction increases.
How to convert CS to TS on E6B - (answers)-Line up temp and pressure altitude
-Read TAS on outside, CAS on inside
How to use a plotter - (answers)-Line up where you are with where you want to go
-Find a longitudinal line
-Keeping the angle of the plotter, move it until the middle intersects with a line of longitude
How to calculate fuel remaining - (answers)-Place arrow on fuel burn per hour
-Find fuel on back scale
-Read fuel remaining on moving scale
How to find compass heading - (answers)-Find course using plotter
-Do wind problem to find wind correction angle
-Add wind correction angle to course
-Use purple dashed lines to determine magnetic heading
-Add/subtract deviation in compass
How to find magnetic variation - (answers)Look at purple dashed lines and add or subtract it
from true heading
Using the partially completed navigation log, determine the time required to fly the distance
from the bridge to the destination - (answers)1 hour, 10 minutes
How do you convert TH to MH? - (answers)TH +- Var = MH
For a night cross-country flight, you are required by the FARs to carry enough fuel, considering
wind and forecast weather, to complete the flight to - (answers)45 minutes past what you need to
land
How long are flight plans good for before taking off? - (answers)1 hr
When do they look for you if you don't close your flight plan? - (answers)30 min after landing
what part of your eye allows you to see color - (answers)Cones
,While allowing your eyes to adapt to darkness for a night flight, you should - (answers)avoid
bright white lights at least thirty minutes before flight
The best way to view dim objects at night is to - (answers)use off-center viewing and avoid
staring at the object for too long
When flying a VFR approach at night there is a natural tendency to use a - (answers)Lower than
normal approach
Assume you feel a tumbling or spinning sensation during climbout after a night departure. In this
situation, you should - (answers)rely on the flight instruments and believe what they tell you
The best way to overcome the effects of hypoxia is to - (answers)use supplemental oxygen
One of the things that can cause hyperventilation is - (answers)stress
What type of hazardous attitude is represented by the statement, "It won't happen to me," and
what is the appropriate antidote? - (answers)Invulnerability, and "It could happen to me."
The "I'm Safe" Checklist provides a - (answers)self-assessment of your safety as a pilot
To maximize your communication effectiveness, you should - (answers)repeat them back
The key concepts of effective workload management are - (answers)Use proper planning
What combination of conditions is most detrimental to takeoff and climb performance? -
(answers)High temperature, high humidity, and high altitude
According to the accompanying chart, pressure altitude of 5,000 feet with a temperature of +40C
will result in a density altitude of approximately - (answers)8,900 feet
According to the accompanying takeoff distance chart and the following conditions, what is the
total distance necessary to clear a 50-foot obstacle? - (answers)1,732 feet
Using the listed conditions and the accompanying landing distance chart, determine the distance
required to land over a 50-foot barrier - (answers)1,470 feet
Use the accompanying maximum rate-of-climb chart and the listed conditions to determine the
rate of climb - (answers)765 f.p.m.
What is the difference between the range and the endurance of an aircraft? - (answers)With a
given amount of fuel, range is the distance that the aircraft can fly, and endurance is the amount
of time that the aircraft can remain in the air.
, Center of gravity is defined as the theoretical point - (answers)where all of the aircraft's weight is
considered to be concentrated
One of the items included in an aircraft's basic empty weight is - (answers)unusable fuel
What is the CG location after the airplane is loaded with full fuel? - (answers)42.66 inches
How much fuel can be carried in the aircraft without exceeding a maximum takeoff weight of
2,700 pounds? - (answers)19.6 gallons
Using the loading specifications from the previous problem, the total moment is -
(answers)113,8976.4 pound-inches
Assume an aircraft has a total weight of 2,950 pounds and a total moment of 210,700 pound-
inches. If the CG range is from 82.1 to 86.7 inches, what action, if any, should you take before
you fly the aircraft? - (answers)Move some load aft in the aircraft
Based on the following conditions, what is the total moment/1000 pound-inches? - (answers)96.8
According to the center of gravity moment envelope, the aircraft's CG is - (answers)within
normal category limits but outside utility category limits
The time-speed-distance function of your flight computer can be used to solve for -
(answers)groundspeed and fuel consumption
If your aircraft's fuel consumption rate is 5.6 g.p.h., how much fuel will it use on a flight of 230
n.m. with an average groundspeed of 93 knots? - (answers)13.8 gallons
Determine the density altitude using the listed conditions - (answers)4097 feet
When you are flying an aircraft into a left-quartering headwind, what is the effect on
groundspeed and wind correction angle if the wind velocity increases? - (answers)Groundspeed
decreases, and wind correction increases.
If you plan to save 30 minutes fuel for reserve, how far can you fly based on the listed
conditions? - (answers)655 miles
Compute the true heading and groundspeed for a cross-country flight based on the listed
conditions - (answers)185 degrees and 106 knots
Determine the true airspeed for the trip - (answers)113 knots
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What are the 3 conditions for bad takeoff performance? - (answers)-High Temperature
-High Humidity
-High Altitude
How do you read a density altitude chart? - (answers)-Temperature, straight up to corresponding
diagonal line, and then straight across
How to interpolate a takeoff distance chart? - (answers)take the extremes, and divide by two
What is the difference between the range and the endurance of an aircraft? - (answers)-range is
the distance that the aircraft can fly,
-endurance is the amount of time that the aircraft can remain in the air.
What is the definition of Center of Gravity - (answers)where all of the aircraft's weight is
considered to be concentrated
What is included in basic empty weight? - (answers)-Oil
-Coolant
-Unusable fuel
What formula determine weight and balence? - (answers)Arm X lbs = Moment
How to find total arm - (answers)Total moment / total weight
How much does gas weigh per gallon? - (answers)6 lbs per gallon
How to interpolate max takeoff weight - (answers)(Total weight - Max Gross Weight)/6
How to find moment on weight and balance chart - (answers)-find weight of each object
separately
-go across to diagonal line
-go straight down
-add moments up
What is the Time, Speed, and distance used for on your E6B? - (answers)Groundspeed and fuel
consumption
How to find density altitude on E6B - (answers)-Find pressure altitude and temperature
,-Match them on the +- 50 thing w/ temp on outside
read density altitude
When you are flying an aircraft into a left-quartering headwind, what is the effect on
groundspeed and wind correction angle if the wind velocity increases? - (answers)Groundspeed
decreases, and wind correction increases.
How to convert CS to TS on E6B - (answers)-Line up temp and pressure altitude
-Read TAS on outside, CAS on inside
How to use a plotter - (answers)-Line up where you are with where you want to go
-Find a longitudinal line
-Keeping the angle of the plotter, move it until the middle intersects with a line of longitude
How to calculate fuel remaining - (answers)-Place arrow on fuel burn per hour
-Find fuel on back scale
-Read fuel remaining on moving scale
How to find compass heading - (answers)-Find course using plotter
-Do wind problem to find wind correction angle
-Add wind correction angle to course
-Use purple dashed lines to determine magnetic heading
-Add/subtract deviation in compass
How to find magnetic variation - (answers)Look at purple dashed lines and add or subtract it
from true heading
Using the partially completed navigation log, determine the time required to fly the distance
from the bridge to the destination - (answers)1 hour, 10 minutes
How do you convert TH to MH? - (answers)TH +- Var = MH
For a night cross-country flight, you are required by the FARs to carry enough fuel, considering
wind and forecast weather, to complete the flight to - (answers)45 minutes past what you need to
land
How long are flight plans good for before taking off? - (answers)1 hr
When do they look for you if you don't close your flight plan? - (answers)30 min after landing
what part of your eye allows you to see color - (answers)Cones
,While allowing your eyes to adapt to darkness for a night flight, you should - (answers)avoid
bright white lights at least thirty minutes before flight
The best way to view dim objects at night is to - (answers)use off-center viewing and avoid
staring at the object for too long
When flying a VFR approach at night there is a natural tendency to use a - (answers)Lower than
normal approach
Assume you feel a tumbling or spinning sensation during climbout after a night departure. In this
situation, you should - (answers)rely on the flight instruments and believe what they tell you
The best way to overcome the effects of hypoxia is to - (answers)use supplemental oxygen
One of the things that can cause hyperventilation is - (answers)stress
What type of hazardous attitude is represented by the statement, "It won't happen to me," and
what is the appropriate antidote? - (answers)Invulnerability, and "It could happen to me."
The "I'm Safe" Checklist provides a - (answers)self-assessment of your safety as a pilot
To maximize your communication effectiveness, you should - (answers)repeat them back
The key concepts of effective workload management are - (answers)Use proper planning
What combination of conditions is most detrimental to takeoff and climb performance? -
(answers)High temperature, high humidity, and high altitude
According to the accompanying chart, pressure altitude of 5,000 feet with a temperature of +40C
will result in a density altitude of approximately - (answers)8,900 feet
According to the accompanying takeoff distance chart and the following conditions, what is the
total distance necessary to clear a 50-foot obstacle? - (answers)1,732 feet
Using the listed conditions and the accompanying landing distance chart, determine the distance
required to land over a 50-foot barrier - (answers)1,470 feet
Use the accompanying maximum rate-of-climb chart and the listed conditions to determine the
rate of climb - (answers)765 f.p.m.
What is the difference between the range and the endurance of an aircraft? - (answers)With a
given amount of fuel, range is the distance that the aircraft can fly, and endurance is the amount
of time that the aircraft can remain in the air.
, Center of gravity is defined as the theoretical point - (answers)where all of the aircraft's weight is
considered to be concentrated
One of the items included in an aircraft's basic empty weight is - (answers)unusable fuel
What is the CG location after the airplane is loaded with full fuel? - (answers)42.66 inches
How much fuel can be carried in the aircraft without exceeding a maximum takeoff weight of
2,700 pounds? - (answers)19.6 gallons
Using the loading specifications from the previous problem, the total moment is -
(answers)113,8976.4 pound-inches
Assume an aircraft has a total weight of 2,950 pounds and a total moment of 210,700 pound-
inches. If the CG range is from 82.1 to 86.7 inches, what action, if any, should you take before
you fly the aircraft? - (answers)Move some load aft in the aircraft
Based on the following conditions, what is the total moment/1000 pound-inches? - (answers)96.8
According to the center of gravity moment envelope, the aircraft's CG is - (answers)within
normal category limits but outside utility category limits
The time-speed-distance function of your flight computer can be used to solve for -
(answers)groundspeed and fuel consumption
If your aircraft's fuel consumption rate is 5.6 g.p.h., how much fuel will it use on a flight of 230
n.m. with an average groundspeed of 93 knots? - (answers)13.8 gallons
Determine the density altitude using the listed conditions - (answers)4097 feet
When you are flying an aircraft into a left-quartering headwind, what is the effect on
groundspeed and wind correction angle if the wind velocity increases? - (answers)Groundspeed
decreases, and wind correction increases.
If you plan to save 30 minutes fuel for reserve, how far can you fly based on the listed
conditions? - (answers)655 miles
Compute the true heading and groundspeed for a cross-country flight based on the listed
conditions - (answers)185 degrees and 106 knots
Determine the true airspeed for the trip - (answers)113 knots
