Airport Operations

Question 0

How can you counteract the left-turning tendency caused by engine torque on takeoff?

Answer 0

Apply right rudder

Question 1

What action should you take if the engine is not developing sufficient power for takeoff?

Answer 1

Immediately abort the takeoff.

Question 2

Why should you keep your hand on the throttle throughout the takeoff?

Answer 2

To ensure the throttle does not slide back during takeoff. And allows you to close the throttle quickly if you decide to abort the takeoff.

Question 3

What can occur if you attempt to lift off with an excessively nose-high attitude?

Answer 3

Airplane may lift and then drop to the runway again as well as generate stall conditions.

Question 4

After a normal takeoff at an uncontrolled airport, what are the recommended procedures for leaving the local area?

Answer 4

Fly straight out or make a 45 degree turn in the direction of the traffic pattern.

Question 5

How can you determine the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for your airplane?

Answer 5

With a crosswind component chart or with a flight computer.

Question 6

True/False. To counteract the effects of a crosswind from the left during takeoff, you should turn the yoke to the right, placing the left aileron in the down position.

Answer 6

False. Fully turn the yoke in the direction of the wind, placing the upwind aileron in the up position.

Question 7

As the airplane accelerates during the takeoff roll, will you normally need to increase or decrease the aileron deflection used to compensate for a crosswind.

Answer 7

Decrease. Gradually decrease to counteract the rolling tendency and apply right rudder pressure to compensate for engine torque.

Question 8

How can you determine if you are using the proper amount of crosswind correction?

Answer 8

The airplane tracks straight down the runway and you feel no side load on the landing gear.

Question 9

After takeoff, what action can you take to track straight out on an imaginary extension of the runway centerline?

Answer 9

By entering a crab. Make a coordinated turn into the wind.

Question 10

What are the five named legs of the traffic pattern?

Answer 10

Departure
Crosswind
Downwind
Base
Final

Question 11

True/False. Both left-hand and right-hand traffic patterns are normally used when simultaneous operations are conducted on parallel runways.

Answer 11

True. Operations would be extensively longer if not employed.

Question 12

To aid in collision avoidance, you should turn on your airplane’s landing light within how many miles of the airport?

Answer 12

Ten miles

Question 13

In the absence of an FSS, UNICOM operator, or operating control tower, you should overfly the airport least how many feet above the traffic pattern altitude?

Answer 13

At least 500 feet

Question 14

Your airplane is Piper 9163K and you are practicing touch-and-go landings to Runway 26 at Front Range Airport (uncontrolled). Provide an example of the proper radio call after completing the turn to final.

Answer 14

“Front Range traffic. Piper niner-one-six-three-Kilo on final for Runway two-six.”

Question 15

True/False. Landing with full flaps extended results in a faster touchdown speed and ground roll.

Answer 15

False. You will have a slower touchdown speed and shorter ground roll.

Question 16

At what position on the downwind should you normally begin your descent for landing?

Answer 16

Abeam of the runway numbers. May also have to extend the downwind for other landing traffic.

Question 17

What corrective actions can you take if the airplane is high when you reach the key position?

Answer 17

Pull power

Add flaps

Question 18

While on final approach, if the airplane’s descent angle is too steep and the airspeed is too high, what action should you take.

Answer 18

Reduce power

Gradually pitch up

Question 19

While on final approach, if the airplane’s descent angle is too steep and the airspeed is correct, what action should you take.

Answer 19

Reduce power

Maintain pitch attitude

Question 20

While on final approach, if the airplane’s descent angle is too steep and the airspeed is too low, what action should you take.

Answer 20

Reduce power

Pitch down

Question 21

While on final approach, if the airplane’s descent angle is too shallow and the airspeed is correct, what action should you take.

Answer 21

Add power

Maintain pitch attitude

Question 22

While on final approach, if the airplane’s descent angle is too shallow and the airspeed is too low, what action should you take.

Answer 22

Add power

Pitch down

Question 23

The landing phase of the flight can be divided into what three elements?

Answer 23

Flare
Touchdown
Rollout

Question 24

While maintaining directional control with the rudder pedals, why should your heels be on the floor as the airplane touches down?

Answer 24

So that the brakes aren’t applied to early or abruptly.

Question 25

During landing, floating can be caused by what error?

Answer 25

Pulling back on the yoke too early.

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of the forward slip?

Answer 26

Forward slip - used to steepen the airplane’s descent angle to dissipate altitude without increasing airspeed.

Question 27

How do you perform a forward slip?

Answer 27

Power at idle
Slightly lower one wing
Apply opposite rudder pressure
Pitch up slightly to retain airspeed.

Question 28

True/False. While executing a forward slip, the airplane’s longitudinal axis is aligned with the runway.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What is the first step you should take when initiating a go-around?

Answer 29

Apply full power. Turn off the carburetor heat. Gradually raise the flaps
Keep a steady climb.

Question 30

What are the two basic methods used for crosswind landings?

Answer 30

Crab method

Sideslip method

Question 31

If you experience a tailwind on base leg, what action(s) can you take to avoid overshooting the runway when turning onto final approach?

Answer 31

Turning earlier from base to final and using up to 30 degrees of bank.

Question 32

If you encounter a crosswind from right on final approach and landing, how should you position the controls to compensate for wind drift?
A. Turn the yoke to the left and apply left rudder pressure.
B. Turn the yoke to the left and apply right rudder pressure.
C. Turn the yoke to the right and apply left rudder pressure.

Answer 32

B. Turn the yoke to the left and apply right rudder pressure.
Yoke counteracts roll tendency
Rudder keeps airplane lined up along the centerline.

Question 33

While making a crosswind correction on final approach, what actions should you take if you do not have sufficient rudder travel available?

Answer 33

Go around and try a runway with more favorable wind conditions.

Question 34

As the airplane decelerates during the roll-out, will you need to increase or decrease the aileron deflection to counteract a steady crosswind?

Answer 34

Increase. As the plane slows down the crosswind will have more of an affect.