Block 1

Question 1

What is the revision are cycle for chart supplements?

Answer 1

56 Days

Question 2

How frequently are NOTAMs published?

Answer 2

28 Days

Question 3

What are Advisory Circulars

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are Airworththiness Directives?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

What are Service Bulletins

Answer 5

Compliance is not typically mandatory, however, is highly recommended

Question 6

Useful Load

Answer 6

Total useable fuel, passengers, and cargo

Question 7

Zero Fuel weight

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Standard weight for gasoline

Answer 8

6lbs per gallon

Question 9

Datum

Answer 9

Reference base for location of components.

Question 10

Arm

Answer 10

Distance from the datum measured along the longitudinal axis.

Question 11

Moment calculation

Answer 11

Weight x Arm

Question 12

Center of gravity Calculation

Answer 12

Sum of all moments/gross weight

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Permanently closed Runway

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Hold Short lines

Answer 15

Solid Side- Taxiway
Dashed line- Runway

Question 16

Mandatory instruction signs

Answer 16

Red signs with white lettering

Question 17

Location, Direction, and Destination Signs

Answer 17

Black background with yellow letters

Question 18

Runway distance remaining Signs

Answer 18

Black background with white letters

Question 19

VASI- Visual Approach Slope Indicator

Answer 19

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

Question 20

PAPI- Precision Approach Path Indicator

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Civilian Land Airport Beacon

Answer 21

Green and White

Question 22

Military Airport Beacon

Answer 22

Green and 2 White

Question 23

Helicopter

Answer 23

Green, Yellow, and White

Question 24

Which direction is traffic patter

Answer 24

Standard- Left
Non-Standard- Right

Question 25

Pilot Controlled lighting

Answer 25

Click mic 7 times within 5 seconds to turn airport lighting

Question 26

Controlled Airport

Answer 26

Have at least a part-time operating control tower.

Question 27

Taxiway Edge lighting

Answer 27

Omnidirectional Blue

Question 28

Taxiway Centerline lighting

Answer 28

Unidirectional green

Question 29

Runway Edge lighting System

Answer 29

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

Question 30

In-Runway lighting

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Flight Service Station (FSS)

Answer 31

Primary source for obtaining flight briefings and inflight weather information.

Question 32

Abbreviated FSS

Answer 32

Used to supplement already obtained info

Question 33

Outlook FSS

Answer 33

Used when departure is 6 hours or more in the future

Question 34

Inflight FSS

Answer 34

Enroute weather Available on 122.6 MHz

Question 35

IM SAFE checklist

Answer 35

Illness Medication Stress Alcohol Fatigue Eating/Emotions/External Pressure

Question 36

Air Density can be affected in 3 ways

Answer 36

Change in pressure Change is temperature Change in humidity

Question 37

Aeronautical Information Manual

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Airman Certification Standards

Answer 38

-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.

Question 39

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

Answer 39

-Pilot Certification - Medical Certification - Valid government ID

Question 40

How long does a temporary certification last?

Answer 40

120 Days or until permanent arrives

Question 41

When does a student certificate expire

Answer 41

24 or 60 calendar months

Question 42

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

Answer 42

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

Question 43

What is a high performance plane

Answer 43

Aircraft that has more than 200 Horse power per engine

Question 44

What is a complex aircraft

Answer 44

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

Question 45

What is considered a high altitude plane

Answer 45

A plane that can go over 25,000ft

Question 46

Pilot in command: to carry passengers (Day)

Answer 46

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

Question 47

Pilot in Command: to carry a passenger (night)

Answer 47

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

Question 48

Alcohol consumption (Blood content and time)

Answer 48

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