Block 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the revision are cycle for chart supplements?

A

56 Days

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2
Q

How frequently are NOTAMs published?

A

28 Days

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3
Q

What are Advisory Circulars

A

Inform aviation public in a systematic way or non-regulatory material

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4
Q

What are Airworththiness Directives?

A

Directives Issued by the FAA that is mandatory to follow to maintain air worthiness.
Can be found in aircraft log book and are sent to owner of the aircraft.

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5
Q

What are Service Bulletins

A

Compliance is not typically mandatory, however, is highly recommended

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6
Q

Useful Load

A

Total useable fuel, passengers, and cargo

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7
Q

Zero Fuel weight

A

Everything but fuel
-used to calculate how much fuel the aircraft can carry.

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8
Q

Standard weight for gasoline

A

6lbs per gallon

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9
Q

Datum

A

Reference base for location of components.

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10
Q

Arm

A

Distance from the datum measured along the longitudinal axis.

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11
Q

Moment calculation

A

Weight x Arm

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12
Q

Center of gravity Calculation

A

Sum of all moments/gross weight

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13
Q

Results of overloading an aircraft
Stall speed->
Climb rate->
Cruise speed->
Fuel consumption->
Range & endurance->
Stability->

A

Stall speed-> increase
Takeoff and landing distance-> increase
Climb rate-> Reduced
Cruise speed-> reduced
Fuel consumption-> greater
Range and Endurance-> Reduced
Stability-> increased

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14
Q

Permanently closed Runway

A

Yellow X’s are placed at each approach end or runway and at 1,000ft intervals.

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15
Q

Hold Short lines

A

Solid Side- Taxiway
Dashed line- Runway

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16
Q

Mandatory instruction signs

A

Red signs with white lettering

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17
Q

Location, Direction, and Destination Signs

A

Black background with yellow letters

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18
Q

Runway distance remaining Signs

A

Black background with white letters

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19
Q

VASI- Visual Approach Slope Indicator

A

Provides obstacle clearance within 4NM of the runway within 10° of the centerline.

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20
Q

PAPI- Precision Approach Path Indicator

A

4 White- High
3 White- slightly high
2 White- On
1 White- Slightly low
4 red- low

21
Q

Civilian Land Airport Beacon

A

Green and White

22
Q

Military Airport Beacon

A

Green and 2 White

23
Q

Helicopter

A

Green, Yellow, and White

24
Q

Which direction is traffic patter

A

Standard- Left
Non-Standard- Right

25
Q

Pilot Controlled lighting

A

Click mic 7 times within 5 seconds to turn airport lighting

26
Q

Controlled Airport

A

Have at least a part-time operating control tower.

27
Q

Taxiway Edge lighting

A

Omnidirectional Blue

28
Q

Taxiway Centerline lighting

A

Unidirectional green

29
Q

Runway Edge lighting System

A

-White along sides
-Green at threshold boundary
-Red at departure end

30
Q

In-Runway lighting

A

-white until last 3,000ft
-alternate red and white at 2,000ft
- last 1,000 ft is all red

31
Q

Flight Service Station (FSS)

A

Primary source for obtaining flight briefings and inflight weather information.

32
Q

Abbreviated FSS

A

Used to supplement already obtained info

33
Q

Outlook FSS

A

Used when departure is 6 hours or more in the future

34
Q

Inflight FSS

A

Enroute weather
Available on 122.6 MHz

35
Q

IM SAFE checklist

A

Illness
Medication
Stress
Alcohol
Fatigue
Eating/Emotions/External Pressure

36
Q

Air Density can be affected in 3 ways

A

Change in pressure
Change is temperature
Change in humidity

37
Q

Aeronautical Information Manual

A

Not regulatory, reflects examples of operating techniques and procedures which may be requirements in other federal publications or regulations

38
Q

Airman Certification Standards

A

-Practical test standards used by the FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners.
- expected to use this book when preparing applicants for practical tests.
-should be familiar to standards during training.

39
Q

Items that you must have on you in order to fly (3)

A

-Pilot Certification
- Medical Certification
- Valid government ID

40
Q

How long does a temporary certification last?

A

120 Days or until permanent arrives

41
Q

When does a student certificate expire

A

24 or 60 calendar months

42
Q

When does a First, Second, and Third class Medical expire (under 40)

A

First- 12 months
Second- 12 months
Third- 60 calendar months

43
Q

What is a high performance plane

A

Aircraft that has more than 200 Horse power per engine

44
Q

What is a complex aircraft

A

Aircraft that has retractable gear, adjustable pitch prop, and flap.

45
Q

What is considered a high altitude plane

A

A plane that can go over 25,000ft

46
Q

Pilot in command: to carry passengers (Day)

A

Must have had a solo in the past 90 days
Day time: 3 takeoff and 3 landings

47
Q

Pilot in Command: to carry a passenger (night)

A

3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop
- from one hour after sunset or one hour before sunrise

48
Q

Alcohol consumption (Blood content and time)

A

Must be under .04 and at least 8 hours
Must show sober symptoms