Chapter 1.3 - Exam Review Flashcards
Should you fly if you have a heavy cold and your sinuses are blocked and/or you cannot clear your ears?
No.
Are Student Pilots authorised to carry out a daily inspection?
No.
When must a daily inspection be carried out?
Before first flight of the day.
When must a pre-flight inspection be carried out and by whom?
Before every flight by the Pilot about to fly the Aircraft.
An important part of a pre-start check is to ensure that the Aircraft is parked in a suitable position before starting. Why shouldn’t the tail be directed at another Aircraft in close proximity?
Slipstream caused by propeller may cause damage to the other Aircraft.
Why is it better and safer not to start an Aircraft’s engine when the Aircraft is parked on excessively stony ground?
Loose stones and gravel may damage the propeller.
What is the main reason for parking an Aircraft into-wind for Engine starting?
To assist Engine cooling.
After completing the Engine shut-down check, name one other post-flight action which should be taken by a Pilot?
- Leave Cockpit clean, lock the door and return key.
- Secure Aircraft.
- Complete flight details in Logbook.
Is it safe to refuel an Aircraft when the Engine is still running?
No.
How can you establish that the correct grade of fuel is being used when refuelling an Aircraft?
By checking the colour corresponds to that of the Flight Manual.
Why should the fuel quantity in the tank(s) be visually checked before flight?
Fuel quantity gauges can be faulty.
When should the fuel tanks be checked for the presence of water and other contaminants (2)?
- Before the first flight of the day.
- After refuelling.
Should a Pilot’s license and medical certificate be carried on all flights?
Yes.
What is the length of time that a Student Pilot can be ill or injured before a designated medical examiner must certify that he/she is fit to fly again?
30 Days.
True or False. On returning from the training area to land at your ‘Non-Towered’ Aerodrome, the recommended joining procedure is to join on either Upwind, Crosswind or Downwind?
True.
