AIM Chapter 7 Safety of Flight Flashcards
What are some errors altimeters are subject to?
Instrument error
Position error
Nonstandard atmospheric pressure
Nonstandard temperatures
AIM 7-2-1
What will the altimeter show if it is set to a pressure lower than the actual pressure?
The true altitude will be higher
What will the altimeter show if it is set to a pressure higher than the actual pressure?
The true altitude will be lower
When should the accuracy of the altimeter be questioned?
When it is set to the current altimeter setting and the indicated altitude differs by more than plus or minus 75 feet
AIM 7-2-3(a)(3)
Set the altimeter to a current reported altimeter setting from a station along the route and within ____ NM of the aircraft
100 NM
AIM 7-2-3(c)(1)(a)(1)
What should be done if there is no reported altimeter?
Set the altimeter to the elevation of the departure airport
AIM 7-2-3(c)(1)(a)(3)
When will a NOTAM be issued in reference to pressure?
When the barometric pressure exceeds 31.00” Hg
AIM 7-2-3(c)(1)(b)
Is flight prohibited if the altimeter setting is over 31.00” Hg?
No, but restrictions are placed on flight:
Set the altimeter to 31.00” Hg
No additional restrictions apply to VFR aircraft. Caution must be exercised
Airports that are unable to accuratly measure pressure above 31.00” Hg will be restricted to VFR flight only
AIM 7-2-3(c)(1)(b)
At what altitude is the altimeter set to 29.92” Hg?
18,000ft MSL
AIM 7-2-3(c)(2)
What is the standard temperature lapse rate?
2 degrees Celsius per 1,000 feet
(3.6 degrees Fahrenheit per 1,000 feet)
AIM 7-3-1(a)
If the temperature is colder than standard, what will the altimeter show?
The aircraft’s true altitude will be lower than the indicated altitude
AIM 7-3-1(a)
If the temperature is warmer than standard, what will the altimeter show?
The aircraft’s true altitude will be higher than the indicated altitude
AIM 7-3-1(a)
What is wake turbulence?
A function of an aircraft producing lift, resulting in the formation of two counter-rotating voritices trailing behind the aircraft
AIM 7-4-1(a)
How does a vortex generate?
The pressure differential between the high pressure underneath the wing and the low pressure on top of the wing causes the airlow to roll up at the rear of the wing resulting in a swirling air mass trailing downstream of the wing tips
AIM 7-4-2(a)
Where is a wake vortex the strongest?
Within a few feet of the vortex core
AIM 7-4-2(a)
Do winglets affect wake turbulence generation?
No
AIM 7-4-2(b)
What aircraft configuration generates the greatest vortex strength?
Heavy, Clean, and Slow
AIM 7-4-3(a)
How does a wake vortex circulate?
Outward, upward, and around the wing tips
AIM 7-4-4(a)(2)
How fast do wake vorticies sink?
Several hundered feet per minute
AIM 7-4-4(a)(3)
How should a pilot follow behind an aircraft that is generating wake vorities?
Fly at or above the preceding aircraft’s flight path
AIM 7-4-4(a)(3)
When close to the ground, how fast do wake voritices tend to move laterally?
2 or 3 knots
AIM 7-4-4(a)(4)
Who is ultimately responsible for maintaining appropriate separation from wake turbulence?
The pilot
AIM 7-4-4(a)(5)
What condition will cause wake vorticies to remain over the runway for the longest time?
Light quartering tailwinds
AIM 7-4-4(b)
When operating behind an aircraft producing wake turbulence, where should the pilot avoid flying?
Below and behind, especially at low altitudes
AIM 7-4-5(b)
How should a pilot adjust their flight path when landing behind a large aircraft on the same runway?
Stay at or above the larger aircraft’s final flight path and land beyond its touchdown point
AIM 7-4-6(a)(1)
How should a pilot adjust their flight path when landing behind a large aircraft on a parallel runway closer than 2,500ft?
Consider possible drift of the vorities to the other runway
Stay at or above the larger aircraft’s final approach flight path
AIM 7-4-6(a)(2)
How should a pilot adjust their flight path when landing behind a larger aircraft on a crossing runway?
Cross above the larger aircraft’s flight path
AIM 7-4-6(a)(3)
How should a pilot adjust their flight path when landing behind a departing larger aircraft on the same runway?
Land wll prior to the larger aircraft’s point of rotation
AIM 7-4-6(a)(4)
How should a pilot adjust their flight path when landing behind a departing larger aircraft on a crossing runway?
If the larger aircraft rotated past the intersection, land prior to the intersection
If the larger aircraft rotated before the intersection, avoid flight below the larger aircraft’s flight path
AIM 7-4-6(a)(5)
How should a pilot adjust their takeoff when departing behind a larger aircraft?
Rotate prior to the larger aircraft’s point of rotation and climb above the larger aircraft’s climb path. Avoid heading that will cross below and behind the larger aircraft
AIM 7-4-6(a)(6)
How should a pilot adjust their takeoff when departing behind a larger aircraft on an intersecting runway?
Be alert of the larger aircraft operations and avoid headings that will cross below the larger aircraft’s flight path
AIM 7-4-6(a)(7)
If a large aircraft is executing a low approach, missed approach, or touch-an-go, how long should a pilot wait before executing a takeoff or landing?
2 minutes
AIM 7-4-6(a)(8)