Checkride Questions Flashcards
What is Va?
Approximately 95kts
What is Vy?
74 kts
What is Vno?
129kts
What is Vne?
163kts
What do you do if you suspect CO poisoning?
Immediately open windows to allow air to circulate and turn off all cabin heat. Check CO sensor. If it is black you know that CO is present in the cabin.
What is hypoxia?
Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen in the blood stream. As altitude increases hypoxia can become more of an issue.
Tell me about the fuel system in your airplane?
This aircraft uses 100LL Grade Aviation fuel. The fuel system is gravity fed from two fuel tanks, one from inside each wing. The airplane holds 56 gallons of gas, but only 53 gallons are usable (26.5 gallons in each tank). 5 drain valves in each wing and 3 under the belly to check for contamination.
What are the rules surrounding alcohol usage and flying?
8 hours bottle to throttle. Pilots are required to have .04 or less BAC. Pilots are not allowed to take intoxicated passengers unless there is a medical emergency.
What are the 3 primary flight controls and which is most important?
Ailerons, elevators and rudder. Rudder is most important.
How do you recover an aircraft if an AD is exceeded?
Get a ferry permit from the local Flight Service District Office (FSDO).
What are the definition, requirements & weather minimums for Class A airspace?
Class A airspace is anything above 18,000 feet. Pilots must be IFR rated and have filed an IFR flight plan to fly in Class A airspace.
What is the definition & requirements for Class B airspace?
Class B airspace covers the areas surrounding major airports, such as O’Hare. International Airport. The airspace resembles an upside down wedding cake to accommodate IFR traffic coming into and leaving the airport. The airspace goes from the surface to 10,000 feet. ATC approval is required to enter Class B airspace.
What are the VFR weather minimums for Class B airspace?
Below 10, 000 feet:
Visibility-3 statute miles
Clouds- Clear of Clouds
What are the VFR weather minimums for Class C, D, & E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?
Visibility- 3 statute miles
Clouds: 500 feet below
1000 feet above
2000 feet horizontal
What are the VFR weather requirements for Class G airspace at 1200 feet AGL or higher?
Day/Night:
Visibility- 1 statute mile (day). 3 statutes miles (night)
Clouds-Day & Night:
500 feet below
1000 feet above
2000 feet horizontalWhat are the VFR weather minimums for Class G airspace below 1200 feet AGL?
Visibility:
Day- 1 statute mile
Night- 3 statute miles
Clouds:
Day- Clear of clouds
Night- 500 feet below
1000 feet above
2000 feet horizontalWhat can the FAA ask you to present for inspection?
Pilot certificate, medical certificate, driver’s license, logbook, AROW documents (airworthiness certificate, registration, operating limitations & weight/balance data). If owner- maintenance logbooks.
What is LAHSO?
Land And Hold Short Operations. Airports utilizing two crossing runways may ask incoming aircraft to land on a certain runway and hold short of the crossing runway to avoid traffic coming into that runway. Student pilots can not accept a LAHSO ATC request. Also pilots can deny it if there is a safety consideration.
What is LAHSO?
Land And Hold Short Operations. Airports utilizing two crossing runways may ask incoming aircraft to land on a certain runway and hold short of the crossing runway to avoid traffic coming into that runway. Student pilots can not accept a LAHSO ATC request. Also pilots can deny it if there is a safety consideration.
What is IMSAFE?
I- Illness M-Medication S-Stress A-Alcohol F-Fatigue E-Eating
What is the Mode C veil/ring?
30 nautical miles from Class B airspace a Mode C transponder is required in all aircraft.
How is a soft field takeoff performed?
Flaps 10 degrees
Full aft elevator while taxing and during takeoff roll
After nose wheel rises, reduce elevator slightly
After airborne, level off in ground effect, accelerate and climb
How is a soft field landing performed?
Normal approach
Normal landing except for touch of power just before touchdown
Keep weight off nose wheel during rollout
No braking in rollout
How is a short field takeoff performed?
Flaps 10 degrees
Use all available runway
Set trim/Hold brakes
Apply full power/check engine instruments
Brake release
Rotate at 51kts & Climb at 56kts until obstacle is cleared
How is a short field landing performed?
Downwind Leg- slow speed apply 10 & 20 flaps
Base Leg- 60-65 kts. 30 flaps
Final- 58-60 kts
Aim for second runway stripe
After landing- Flaps up, Max braking, Control wheel full aft
Engine failure during flight?
Airspeed- 68kts Fuel selector- Both Fuel shutoff- Pushed in Mixture- Rich Fuel Pump- On
What does it mean if an airfield beacon is on during the daylight hours?
The weather is below VFR minimums.
What are some resources for weather planning?
METAR TAF Area forecast DUATS Satellite images Local news reports
What are fuel minimums for both day and night?
Day- 30 minutes of additional fuel
Night- 45 minutes of additional fuel
*** personal minimums should be higher than this.
What does Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) cover?
Certification rules for Pilots, Flight Instructors & Ground Instructors.
What does Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations cover?
General Operating and Flight Rules
What does “RP” stand for on airfield blocks?
Right Traffic Patterns.
What are the AROW documents? In other countries what is the extra R for?
Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, Operating Limitations , and Weight & Balance. Extra R is for Radio Certificate.
What does P. A. V. E. stand for and how does it help make flight legal?
P-Pilot (Experience, Responsibility, Cautions)
A-Aircraft (Airworthiness, Maintenance, Inspections)
V-enVironment (Airports, Airspace, ATC & procedures, Weather)
E-External Pressures (Personal mins, Risk Management)
What does the acronym A TOMATO FFLAMES stand for?
VFR Daytime Flight
A-Altimeter, T-Tachometer, O-Oil Pressure Gauge, M-Magnetic Compass, A-Airspeed Indicator, T-Temperature Gauge, O-Oil Temperature, F-Fuel Gauge, F-Floatation Devices (if flying over water), L-Landing Gear, A-Anti-Collision Lights, M-Manifold Pressure Gauge, E-ELT, S-Seat Belts.
What does FLAPS stand for?
VFR Night Flight F-Fuses L-Landing Lights A-Anti-Collision Lights P-Position Lights S-Source of Power
What does Pressure Altitude mean?
Pressure altitude is the height above the standard datum plane, which is 29.92 on the barometer (sea level).
What is density altitude?
Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperatures. It is used for calculating an airplane’s performance.
What causes ice to form on aircraft?
Super cooled liquid drops. The water is too cold to freeze until it hits a surface, like the wing, that is cold. Rime ice forms when it freezes too fast to allow the air to escape. Clear ice forms as it slowing rolls back on the wing surface and has a little more time to freeze.
What is the 5P checklist?
P-Plan
Plane
Pilot
Passengers
ProgramingWhat does A.V.I.A.T.E.S stand for?
A-Airworthiness Directives
V-VOR check (Every 30 days, IFR only)
I-Inspections (100 hour & Annual)
A-Altimeter ( Every 24 calendar months) (IFR only)
T-Transponder (Every 24 calendar months
E-ELT (Every 12 calendar months)
S-Static System (Every 24 calendar months) ( IFR only)
What is the 3P checklist?
Its a form of Aeronautical Decision Making
Perceive
Process
Perform
What does DECIDE stand for?
Its a form of Aeronautical Decision Making
D-DETECT a change needing attention
E-ESTIMATE the need to counter or react to a change
C-CHOOSE the most desirable outcome for the flight
I-IDENTIFY actions to successfully control the change
D-DO something to adapt to the change
E-EVALUATE the effect of the action countering the change
What kind of engine does your airplane have?
Lycoming Model IO-360-L2A. Horizontally opposed 4 cylinder, overhead valve, air cooled, fuel injected with a wet sump lubrication system. 180 horsepower at 2700 RPM.
Describe the electrical system in your airplane.
28-volt, direct current electrical system that is powered by a belt-driven 60-amp alternator & a 24-volt battery.
