Chapter 7 - Adverse Weather

Question 1

What is the max Turbulent Air Penetration Speed (V_g) of the T-6

Answer 1

195 KIAS

Question 2

What is the recommended turbulent air penetration airspeed?

Answer 2

180 KIAS

Question 3

During severe turbulence, what takes priority? Altitude or Attitude?

Answer 3

Attitude

Question 4

What is the definition of windshear?

Answer 4

A dramatic change of wind speed and or direction over a short distance along the flight path.

Question 5

What is the definition of severe wind shear?

Answer 5

Windshear that produces airspeed changes greater than 15 knots or vertical speed changes greater than 500 FPM

Question 6

If you are flying an approach in known windshear, what should you do to your final approach speed?

Answer 6

Fly your approach speed up to 10 knots faster

Question 7

What preventions does the fuel system have against ice?

Answer 7

Fuel system has external fairings designed to prevent accumulation of ice on fuel tank vent ports

Question 8

After ice accumulation. what are the maneuver restrictions

Answer 8

No more than 30 degrees AOB and 0-2 G’s, and up to stall warning system activation

Question 9

With ice accumulation, what must you do to your approach speed?

Answer 9

You must add 10 knots

Question 10

What is the maximum temperature of the transparency on the aircraft?

Answer 10

150

Question 11

When is hydroplaning typically possible?

Answer 11

When there is standing water or slush

Question 12

What depth of standing water can hydroplaning occur in?

Answer 12

0.1 inches

Question 13

Below what temperature is preheating the engine recommended?

Answer 13

-29 C

Question 14

Below what temp is use of external power recommended too prevent a large battery discharge?

Answer 14

-18 F