Chapter 1.2 - Exam Review

Question 1

True or False. The ‘no step’ area in many Light Training Aircraft’s is the rear edge of the Wing which forms the top of the Flaps?

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

An Aircraft that does note move (relative to a spot on your windscreen) as it gets closer, will most likely be at the same Altitude as you if it appears (below/above/on you horizon)?

Answer 2

On your horizon.

Question 3

Name two sources of ‘blind spots’ in your training Aircraft?

Answer 3

• Wings.
• Cabin Doors.
• Window Frames.
• Windscreen Frames.
• Magnetic Compass.

Question 4

How can a Pilot help others to see his/her Aircraft in hazy, shadowy or glary conditions?

Answer 4

By banking left and right and/or making ‘S’ turns.

Question 5

What is the possibly the most important principle of good airmanship?

Answer 5

Common Sense.

Question 6

List the five major principles of ‘Basic See and Avoid’?

Answer 6

• Maintain VMC.
• Aircraft visible as possible.
• Clear Airspace around you.
• Take early avoiding action if danger of collision.

Question 7

The ‘clock code’ is used to assist Pilots in keeping a lookout for other Aircraft around Aerodromes. If another Aircraft is aligned with but below your left Wing, how would you communication it’s position to your instructor?

Answer 7

9 o’clock Low.

Question 8

Why should you always treat the propeller as though it is ‘live’?

Answer 8

Any movement of Propeller might start the Engine.

Question 9

In deciding whether or not you are fit to fly, the acronym ‘I’M SAFE’ can be used. Name the items that each letter represents?

Answer 9

• I = Illness.
• M = Medication.
• S = Stress.
• A = Alcohol.
• F = Fatigue.
• E = Eating.

Question 10

List the three main factors (other than reduced visibility caused by meteorological factors) that are involved in mid-air collisions?

Answer 10

• High Traffic Density Areas.
• Lack of Concentration.
• Restricted Vision (non-MET factors).

Question 11

True or False. When scanning for other Aircraft, one limitation of the eye is its inability to discriminate very small objects?

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

When scanning for other Aircraft, what is the best way to reduce effects of ‘glare’?

Answer 12

Wear good quality sunglasses.

Question 13

True or False. Radio-alerted see and avoid is more effective than basic see and avoid because the Pilot is directed where to look?

Answer 13

True.

Question 14

True or False. It is not necessary to check for Aircraft overtaking from behind because they have to give way to your Aircraft?

Answer 14

False.

Question 15

Haze, drizzle and glare (do/do not) affect the ability of your eyes to ‘see’ other Aircraft?

Answer 15

Do.