Aircraft Operations

Question 1

While recovering from an unusual flight attitude without the aid of the attitude indicator, approximate level pitch attitude is reached when the

Answer 1

Airspeed and altimeter stop their movement and the VSI reverses its trend

Question 2

Conditions that determine the pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are

Answer 2

airspeed, air density, wing design, and angle of attack

Question 3

What is the correct sequence for recovering from a spiraling, nose low, increasing airspeed flight attitude?

Answer 3

Reduce power, correct the bank attitude, and raise the nose to a level attitude

Question 4

How many degrees is all red on a PAPI? All white?

Answer 4

If you are viewing all red, the aircraft is less than 2.5 degrees; all white means aircraft is more than 3.5 degrees

Question 5

When airspeed is decreased in a turn, what must be done to maintain level flight?

Answer 5

Decrease the angle of the bank and/or increase the pitch attitude

Question 6

What determines how icing is reported on a PIREP?

Answer 6

Rate of accumulation

Question 7

What effect would you expect from an airliner’s vortices?

Answer 7

The upwind vortex would tend to remain over the runway

Question 8

What statement is true regarding icing?

Answer 8

Small patches of ice sparsely distributed along the upper surface of the wing can cause asymmetric rolling moments on takeoff

Question 9

The most susceptible surface of the aircraft for ice accumulation is the

Answer 9

Tailplane

Question 10

What force causes an airplane to turn?

Answer 10

Horizontal lift component

Question 11

What is the best way to check your aircraft for the accumulation of ice?

Answer 11

Use a flashlight and watch for light reflection

Question 12

What altitude is the normal upper limit for Class D airspace?

Answer 12

2,500 feet AGL

Question 13

What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in conjunction with an airway?

Answer 13

1,200 feet AGL

Question 14

Mandatory instruction signs are

Answer 14

Red with a white inscription

Question 15

When an aircraft is accelerated, some attitude indicators may incorrectly precess and indicate a

Answer 15

Climb

Question 16

What should a pilot do if the aircraft’s transponder fails within Class D airspace?

Answer 16

No deviation is required because a transponder is not required in Class D airspace

Question 17

What is the most likely reason for the buffeting or vibrations after extending the flaps during or exiting icing conditions?

Answer 17

Incipient tailplane stall

Question 18

During a constant bank level turn, what effect an increase in airspeed have on the rate and radius of the turn?

Answer 18

Rate of turn would decrease, and the radius of the turn would increase

Question 19

What are the 3 fundamental skills of attitude instrument flying?

Answer 19

1. Cross check
2. Instrument interpretation
3. Aircraft control

Question 20

What is the minimum visibility and distance from the clouds for flight at 10,500 with a VFR on Top clearance during daylight hours (Class E airspace)?

Answer 20

5 SM, 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 1 SM horizontal

Question 21

What is true with regards to icing?

Answer 21

Heavy icing on the leading edge is not as bad as light icing on the upper surface

Question 22

What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in conjunction with an airport that has an approved IAP?

Answer 22

700 feet AGL

Question 23

What are the normal lateral limits for Class D airspace?

Answer 23

4 NM

Question 24

Magnetic Compass Error

Answer 24

When on an east or west heading, no error is apparent while entering a turn to the north or south; however, an increase in airspeed will use the compass to indicate a turn towards the north; while a decrease in speed will indicate a turn towards the south.

If on a northerly heading and a turn is made to the east or west, the initial indication will lag or indicate a turn in the opposite direction. This lag will diminish as progress is made towards the east or west where there is no error

Question 25

What wind condition prolongs the hazards of wake turbulence on a landing runway for the longest period of time?

Answer 25

A light quartering tailwind

Question 26

Oxygen Requirements

Answer 26

Pilots: All flight time at and above 14,001 and anything at 12,501 over 30 minutes
Passengers: 15,001 and above

Question 27

What are 3 ways to prevent ice from causing a hazard?

Answer 27

1. Spray a solution on the aircraft before takeoff
2. A deicing system on the aircraft
3. An anti-icing system on the aircraft

Question 28

What colors are runway holding position signs?

Answer 28

A red background with white lettering

Question 29

What is the recommended climb procedure when a nonradar departure control instructs a pilot to climb to the assigned altitude?

Answer 29

Maintain an optimum climb on the centerline of the airway without intermediate level-offs until 1,000 feet below the assigned altitude, then climb between 500 to 1,500 fpm

Question 30

The “sterile cockpit” rule is good practice because

Answer 30

It greatly reduces distractions during critical phases of flight

Question 31

If a pilot elects to proceed to the selected alternate, the landing minimums used at the airport should be

Answer 31

The minimums specified for the approach procedure selected

Question 32

Wake turbulence is near a maximum behind a jet transport just after takeoff because

Answer 32

Of the high angle of attack and high gross weight

Question 33

When flying through stratiform clouds, the best way to alleviate icing is by

Answer 33

changing altitude to one with above-freezing temps or where the temperature is colder than -10° C

Question 34

When flying a 3° glide slope, a constant tailwind shears to winds being calm. Which conditions should the pilot expect?

Answer 34

Airspeed and pitch attitude increase and there is a tendency to go above the glide slope

Question 35

Test data indicates that ice, snow or frost having a thickness and roughness similar to course sandpaper on the leading edge or upper surface of an airfoil can

Answer 35

Reduce lift by as much as 30% and increase drag by as much as 40%

Question 36

Which runway marking indicates a displaced threshold on an instrument runway?

Answer 36

Arrows leading to the threshold mark

Question 37

What happens to residual ice that remains after deice boots are inflated and have shed ice?

Answer 37

Residual ice increases with a decrease in airspeed or temperature

Question 38

What is the max IAS allowed in a holding pattern?

Answer 38

At or below 6,000 feet: 200 knots
6,001 feet to 14,000 feet: 230 knots
14,001 feet and above: 265 knots

Question 39

What should pilots do if icing is detected while also experiencing a rolling condition?

Answer 39

Set power and angle of attack for a controlled descent

Question 40

Which type of runway lighting consists of a pair of synchronized flashing lights, one on each side of the runway threshold?

Answer 40

Runway End Identifier Lights or a REIL system

Question 41

Tailplane icing can be detected by a

Answer 41

Sudden nose-down uncommanded pitch

Question 42

During normal coordinated turns, what error due to precession should you observe when rolling out to straight and level flight from a 180° steep turn to the right?

Answer 42

The miniature aircraft would show a slight turn indication to the left

Question 43

What is generally the maximum altitude for Class B airspace?

Answer 43

10,000 feet