ASES - Oral Exam Questions Flashcards
Idle Taxi Pre-Maneuver Checklist?
C-A-R-S Carb Heat (on or off), Area (clear surface and sky), Rudders (water rudders up or down), and Stick (elevator input).
Define the term “aircraft type” as it pertains to the certification of airmen.?
An aircraft type is a specific make and model of aircraft (e.g., Cessna 172/B737)
Define the term “rating” as it pertains to the certification of airmen.?
A rating is a statement that, as a part of a pilot certificate, sets forth special conditions, privileges, or limitations.
In the case of a seaplane rating, the rating extends the certificate holder’s operating privileges to include seaplane operations.
Describe the requirements to add an “airplane - sea” class rating to an existing pilot certificate with an “airplane - land” aircraft class rating at the same grade as the existing certificate (e.g., commercial).?
You must receive flight and ground instruction
an instructor endorsement
you must pass a practical test administered by an FAA inspector or designated evaluator.
No FAA knowledge (written) test is required.
Define the term “pilot in command.”?
The pilot in command is the person who has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight; has been designated as the pilot in command before or during the flight; and holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating (if required) for the conduct of the flight.
At what point in a practical test does the applicant assume pilot in command responsibilities??
The applicant is assumed to be the pilot in command throughout the practical test. The instructor’s endorsement included in the applicant’s logbook attests to the applicant’s capability to perform the duties required of a pilot in command. The practical test is designed to test that endorsement by allowing the applicant to perform a variety of required tasks while acting as pilot in command. The evaluator serves in the role of an observer during the practical test.
What does the term VY mean??
VY is used to indicate the Best Rate-of-Climb Speed.
Required inspections that are required for seaplanes.?
AV1ATES
An annual inspection
A 100-hr. inspection
An ATC transponder inspection
An emergency locator transmitter (ELT) inspection
All applicable one-time and recurring airworthiness directives (ADs)
What documents are required to be carried aboard a seaplane??
ARROW
Airworthiness certificate
Registration
Radio station license (not required for domestic flights)
Operating limitations
Weight and balance information and equipment list
Why should seaplane pilots be especially concerned about 14 CFR Part 91.13, Careless and Reckless Operations??
- Because seaplanes operate in areas that are not designed or maintained with aircraft operations in mind, normal seaplane operations may be misconstrued by non-pilots to be careless or reckless.
- Consequently, seaplane pilots should always yield the right-of-way to other vessels and conduct themselves on the water as if they were a guest in someone else’s home.
Which FAR pertains to right-of-way rules on the water??
14 CFR Part 91, Section 91.115 established right-of-way rules for water operations.
If you are converging on an angle with another vessel on the water, who has the right-of-way??
The vessel to the right has the right-of-way. The other vessel should alter course to keep well clear.
When approaching another vessel on the water, head-on, what is the appropriate course of action??
Both vessels should alter their course to the right to remain clear of each other when passing.
If overtaking a slower vessel on the surface from behind, how should you proceed??
The slower vessel has the right-of-way. It would be my responsibility to alter my course to pass by, allowing plenty of clearance between the two of us. It is also my responsibility not to cut in front of the other vessel in such a way as to impede its progress or create a safety hazard.
Are all vessels on the water equal in terms of right-of-way rules??
No, powered vessels must give way to unpowered vessels. And while seaplanes are vessels, seaplane pilots should give way when in close proximity to watercraft because many boaters may not be aware of right-of-way rules or the practices and safety considerations unique to aircraft.
How does 14 CFR Part 91.119, Minimum Safe Altitudes, pertain to seaplane pilots during normal operations??
During takeoff and landing, the seaplane pilot should be alert to avoid flying low directly over waterfront homes, docks, or people on or in the water.
Outside of congested areas, aircraft may not operate within 500 feet of any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
How can you be sure a body of water is legal to land on??
The Water Landing Directory published by the Seaplane Pilot’s Association lists local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to bodies of water in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.
The Water Landing Directory is the most inclusive printed reference book available to verify the legality of operating from a given body of water.
Name the two main types of floats.?
Straight floats are designed for use on the water exclusively.
Amphibious floats are designed for use on the water or on the land by the inclusion of a set of retractable wheels built into the floats.
What does the number included in the name of a float set indicate??
The weight of fresh water the float set can displace, in pounds.
What percentage of the seaplane’s weight must a set of floats support??
A set of floats must support at least 180% of the seaplane’s weight.
This allows the floats to support the full weight of the seaplane without becoming submerged. It also allows for the seaplane to remain buoyant even if a float compartment becomes flooded.
How does salt water differ from fresh water in terms of seaplane operations??
Salt water is more dense and more corrosive. A seaplane will be slightly more buoyant in salt water than it is in fresh water. But it will need to be rinsed of salt deposits on a regular basis and will require careful inspection for signs of corrosion throughout its operational life.
What is the top surface of the float called??
The deck
What component is often added to floats to improve longitudinal stability??
A retractable water rudder.
Why should the water rudders be in the up position for step taxiing??
Whenever the seaplane is operated at high speeds, the water rudders should be retracted to prevent them from bouncing up and impacting the aft end of the floats, potentially damaging the rudder, the float, or both.