IRA Exam Questions with Complete
Answers
The primary reason the pitch attitude must be increased , to maintain a constant altitude during a
coordinated turn, is because the - Answer-A) Vertical component of lift has decreased as the result of
the bank
B) Thrust is acting in a different direction, causing a reduction in airspeed and loss of lift
C) Use of pedals has increased the drag
If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside
the airplane, which of the following variations in instrument indications should the pilot expect -
Answer-A) The altimeter will read higher than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will
momentarily show a climb
B) The altimeter will read lower than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will
momentarily show a climb then a descent
C)The altimeter will read lower than normal, airspeed lower than normal, and the VSI will momentarily
show a descent
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-A) The compass will indicate the
approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
,B) The compass will remain on a westerly heading for a short time, then gradually catch up to the actual
heading of the aircraft
C) The compass will initially show a turn in the opposite direction, then turn to a northerly indication but
lagging behind the actual heading of the aircraft
If a 180 degree steep turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight and level flight by
visual references, the attitude indicator - Answer-A) Should immediately show straight and level flight
B) May show a slight climb and turn
C) WIll show a slight skid and climb to the right
Errors in both pitch and bank indication on an attitude indicator are usually at a maximum as the aircraft
rolls out of a - Answer-A) 180 degree turn
B) 270 degree turn
C) 360 degree turn
During normal operation of a vacuum driven attitude indicator, what attitude indication should you see
when rolling out from a 180 degree skidding turn to straight and level coordinated flight - Answer-A) a
nose high indication relative to level flight
B) A straight and level coordinated flight indication
C) The miniature aircraft shows a turn in the direction opposite the skid
When landing on a wet, smooth runway your airplane begins to hydroplane, you should - Answer-A)
Raise the nose to increase aerodynamic drag
B) Apply full power, takeoff, and fly to the alternate
C) Apply hard braking to gain traction
What information does the Mach meter present - Answer-A) The ratio of aircraft true airspeed to the
speed of sound
B) The ratio of aircraft equivalent airspeed, corrected for installation error, to the speed of sound
, C) The ratio of aircraft indicated airspeed to the speed of sound
If both the ram air input and the drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what airspeed indication can
be expected if large power changes are made - Answer-A) remain constant in level flight even during
power changes
B) decrease during a climb and increase during a descent
C) fluctuate in level flight during power changes
What changes in control displacement should be made so that "1" would result in a coordinated
standard rate turn - Answer-A) decrease right rudder and increase angle of bank
B) increase right rudder and increase rate of turn
C) Increase right rudder and decrease rate of turn
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left
from an east heading in the northern hemisphere - Answer-A)The compass will remain on east for a
short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft
B) The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
C)The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right
If on a northerly heading of 350 you make a left turn to 280, what indication should you observe on the
magnetic compass - Answer-A) The magnetic compass will indicate a turn at the correct rate
B) The magnetic compass will indicate a turn at a slower rate than actual
C) The magnetic compass will indicate a turn at a faster rate than actual
If on a northerly heading of 350 you make a left turn to 230, what indication should you observe on the
magnetic compass - Answer-A)The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is
actually occurring
B) The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
C) The compass will show a small lag to the right
Answers
The primary reason the pitch attitude must be increased , to maintain a constant altitude during a
coordinated turn, is because the - Answer-A) Vertical component of lift has decreased as the result of
the bank
B) Thrust is acting in a different direction, causing a reduction in airspeed and loss of lift
C) Use of pedals has increased the drag
If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside
the airplane, which of the following variations in instrument indications should the pilot expect -
Answer-A) The altimeter will read higher than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will
momentarily show a climb
B) The altimeter will read lower than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will
momentarily show a climb then a descent
C)The altimeter will read lower than normal, airspeed lower than normal, and the VSI will momentarily
show a descent
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-A) The compass will indicate the
approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
,B) The compass will remain on a westerly heading for a short time, then gradually catch up to the actual
heading of the aircraft
C) The compass will initially show a turn in the opposite direction, then turn to a northerly indication but
lagging behind the actual heading of the aircraft
If a 180 degree steep turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight and level flight by
visual references, the attitude indicator - Answer-A) Should immediately show straight and level flight
B) May show a slight climb and turn
C) WIll show a slight skid and climb to the right
Errors in both pitch and bank indication on an attitude indicator are usually at a maximum as the aircraft
rolls out of a - Answer-A) 180 degree turn
B) 270 degree turn
C) 360 degree turn
During normal operation of a vacuum driven attitude indicator, what attitude indication should you see
when rolling out from a 180 degree skidding turn to straight and level coordinated flight - Answer-A) a
nose high indication relative to level flight
B) A straight and level coordinated flight indication
C) The miniature aircraft shows a turn in the direction opposite the skid
When landing on a wet, smooth runway your airplane begins to hydroplane, you should - Answer-A)
Raise the nose to increase aerodynamic drag
B) Apply full power, takeoff, and fly to the alternate
C) Apply hard braking to gain traction
What information does the Mach meter present - Answer-A) The ratio of aircraft true airspeed to the
speed of sound
B) The ratio of aircraft equivalent airspeed, corrected for installation error, to the speed of sound
, C) The ratio of aircraft indicated airspeed to the speed of sound
If both the ram air input and the drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what airspeed indication can
be expected if large power changes are made - Answer-A) remain constant in level flight even during
power changes
B) decrease during a climb and increase during a descent
C) fluctuate in level flight during power changes
What changes in control displacement should be made so that "1" would result in a coordinated
standard rate turn - Answer-A) decrease right rudder and increase angle of bank
B) increase right rudder and increase rate of turn
C) Increase right rudder and decrease rate of turn
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left
from an east heading in the northern hemisphere - Answer-A)The compass will remain on east for a
short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft
B) The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
C)The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right
If on a northerly heading of 350 you make a left turn to 280, what indication should you observe on the
magnetic compass - Answer-A) The magnetic compass will indicate a turn at the correct rate
B) The magnetic compass will indicate a turn at a slower rate than actual
C) The magnetic compass will indicate a turn at a faster rate than actual
If on a northerly heading of 350 you make a left turn to 230, what indication should you observe on the
magnetic compass - Answer-A)The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is
actually occurring
B) The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
C) The compass will show a small lag to the right
