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12. Operations Flashcards

1
Q

ATC is unusually quiet and one of your VHF transmit lights is on. You suspect ?

A

Your VHF transmitter is keyed and you have a stuck microphone.

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2
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Glider wingman “Stop Operation’ signal ?

A

Crossing hands over head

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3
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Glider “Cut Throat” signal

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Release tow rope or stop engine now

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4
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Pre flight action, all flights away from the vicinity of an airport shall include

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alternate course of action if flight cannot be completed as planned

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5
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Adherence to check lists is the sign of a

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disciplined and competent pilot

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6
Q

Where must weak link(s) be installed

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One of glider and one on tow plane

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7
Q

When approaching a holding position sign for a ILS runway approach area you must

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Hold when specifically instructed to by ATC. Note this is not crossing or getting on a runway. It is talking about the approach area for ILS flight

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8
Q

Corrective action if thermalling at min sink speed in turbulent air and the left wing drops while turning left

A

Lower the nose before applying opposite rudder

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9
Q

What is the best indication of a thermal?

A

SMOOTH cumulus clouds with concave bases.

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10
Q

Precaution when soaring in a dust devil

A

avoid the eye of the vortex

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11
Q

Black background with yellow numbers

A

On a runway

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12
Q

Scanning technique for traffic to the left and right in straight and level flight

A

Focus on different segments for short periods
1 second for every 10 degrees.

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13
Q

What does a dot mean between two numbers on a runway outbound destination sign

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Separates multiple destinations having a common taxiway.
A line between the numbers indicates two different routes to take to get to one of two runways

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14
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Tunnel vision and cyanosis are signs of

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Hypoxia
Cyanosis = blue lips and fingertips

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15
Q

Red sign with white 4 - 22 on it

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On taxiway hold sign about to enter an intersection of runway 4 - 22.
22 minus 4 = 18 so it’s one runway. not at 4 end or 22 end

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16
Q

These glider signals are
thumbs up, open palm, closed fist, circling thumb

A

Aero tow Pre launch signals

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17
Q

Advantage of using a CG hook for winch launch rather than a nose hook

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A greater percent of the tow line can be used to reach altitude

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18
Q

Recommended procedure for entering a dust devil while soaring

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Enter at or above 500’ and circle the edge opposite direction of rotation

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19
Q

Red background with white numbers 15 - 33

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mandatory instruction sign

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20
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Departing behind a heavy plane, plane should

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Above and upwind of the departing plane.
Upwind means a quartering headwind that will push the vortex away from flight path
take-off prior to other planes take off point

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21
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All inbound traffic to an unmanned tower should monitor traffic how far from airport

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10 miles
Announce on CTAF 10 miles out, downwind, base, approach, clear of runway

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22
Q

Glider max winch tow speed = 73 Surface wind (direct headwind) = 11
Wind gradient = 6
When glider reaches 200’ AGL the winch speed should be?

A

73 - 11 - 6 = 56
56 - 5 (safety factor) - 5 (airspeed increase during climb) = 46

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23
Q

How aircraft preflight inspection be done for first flight of day?

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Thorough and systematic per manufacturer’s recommendation

24
Q

Expect ? with a downwind landing?

A

Overshoot touchdown point, faster ground speed, longer roll

25
Q

Which condition would cause the altimeter to read lower than actual?
- lower than std air temp
- atm pressure lower than std
- air temp warmer than std

A

air temp warmer than std

26
Q

Strength of tow line

A

80 - 200% of gross glider weight

27
Q

What minimum upward current must a glider encounter to maintain altitude

A

Sink rate

28
Q

Greatest vortex is generated when an airplane is

A

Heavy clean and slow

29
Q

When approaching a runway with a VASI (visual approach slope indicator) the pilot shall ?

A

maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope.
Ideal = 2 red & 2 white
all red too low - all white too high

30
Q

To use VHF/DF facilities for assistance in locating a plane’s position, the plane should have

A

VHF transmitter and receiver

31
Q

Flight through a Restricted area should not be done unless the pilot has

A

received prior authorization from the controlling agency

32
Q

Tow plane rocks wings =

A

Release immediately

33
Q

Signal to tow plane to turn right

A

Veer off to the left to pull tow plane tail

34
Q

What to do if too low on a cross county flight

A

Suitable area selected at 2000 AGL
Specific field selected at 1500 AGL

35
Q

When ATC issues info related to 12:00 direction, he is referring to heading, ground track, mag heading

A

Ground track

36
Q

ATC instructions “taxi to runway 16”. Where are you required to stop?

A

Proceed per the assigned taxiway and hold before crossing any other runways prior to entering runway 16

37
Q

APPROACH Speed for safe off field landing

A

50% higher than stall speed plus half estimated wind gust.

38
Q

Turn landing lights on when below 10,000 MSL and within X miles of any airport

A

10 miles of any airport not necessarily landing airport.
Day or night and also in low visibility

39
Q

To cope with spatial disorientation , the pilot should rely on

A

proficient use of instruments

40
Q

Glider signal to tow to reduce speed

A

Fishtail
No slow down

41
Q

What transponder code should pilot avoid using

A

7500 highjack
7600 communication issue
7700 emergency

42
Q

Most midair collisions occur during what type of weather

A

clear days in vicinity of navigational aids

43
Q

What to do if rope breaks below 200 AGL

A

Land straight ahead or make slight turns to reach suitable landing area

44
Q

What is assured if the pilot maintains proper glide slope

A

Safe obstruction clearance of obstacles in approach area

45
Q

Plane is on final to runway 9. Where is plane in relation to the airport?

A

west

46
Q

Glider signal that he is unable to release

A

move down to the lower left and rock wings

47
Q

One method of finding thermals

A

look for converging streamers of dust or smoke

48
Q

What is wing runner hold position signal

A

Arms straight out to the side

49
Q

Take up slack

A

one arm moving from shoulder height to shoulder

50
Q

How can a pilot locate bubble thermals?

A

Look for birds soaring in areas of intermittent heating

51
Q

Entries into traffic pattern while descending create hazards and

A

should be avoided

52
Q

Signal from tow plane that he cannot release

A

Fishtail of tow plane

53
Q

Instrument approach zone marking

A

Black ladder on yellow. White “ILS” on red background

54
Q

Most favorable thermals on cross country flights

A

Along thermal streets

55
Q

Yellow demarcation line indicates?

A

A runway with a displaced threshold

56
Q

When approaching a holding position sign for a runway APPROACH area you must

A

Hold when specifically instructed by ATC.
Approach area, not runway

57
Q

If a large jet crosses your path 1 mile ahead what action should you take

A

Fly above his altitude to avoid wake turbulence

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