DASH 1 Sec 7: Adverse Weather Operations

Question 1

TOLD must be recomputed if temperature varies by more than _____ C, pressure altitude changes by more than ____ feet or gross weight changes by more than ______ pounds.

Answer 1

5;500;500

Question 2

Severe windshear produces vertical speed changes greater than _____ feet per minute.

Answer 2

500

Question 3

After completion of a 30-flap landing at an airfield with slush you should. (with flaps)

Answer 3

retract flaps to 10 and retract to zero if runway is clear, before proceeding onto slush covered taxiways

Question 4

An external power unit is required for engine start at ambient temperatures below _____

Answer 4

5 F

Question 5

List some indicators of windshear.

Answer 5

thunderstorms/frontal passage/large temperature inversions/PIREPS,LLWAS/virga

Question 6

If you must penetrate a thunderstorm, continue to trim during airspeed variations to avoid undue stress on the aircraft.

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

The potential for a lightning strike increases when the aircraft is flown.

Answer 7

near the freezing level

Question 8

Do not ground the aircraft prior to making an initial aircraft inspection following a suspected lightning strike.

Answer 8

FALSE

Question 9

Windshear is considered sever when it produces airspeed changes greater than _____KIAS.

Answer 9

15

Question 10

Microburst downdrafts have been measured exceeding 7000 feet per minute.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

For takeoffs during windshear conditions, use the ______ runway and _____ degree flaps.

Answer 11

longest;10

Question 12

If performance data allows, increase your rotation speed up to _____ knots for takeoffs during windshear conditions.

Answer 12

10

Question 13

If acceptable takeoff performance can only be achieved by selecting _____ degree flaps ACM ___combination, takeoff in windshear conditions is not recommended.

Answer 13

0;off

Question 14

Reference groundspeed is the expected groundspeed _______.

Answer 14

on final at approach speed in a no-shear condition

Question 15

Reference groundspeed is computed by subtracting the surface headwind component from _____.

Answer 15

approach TAS

Question 16

If you are attempting an approach in windshear conditions, compute reference groundspeed and compare to actual groundspeed no later than ______, and use _____flaps.

Answer 16

FAF; 10

Question 17

The autopilot should never be used during an approach in windshear conditions.

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

An approach during windshear conditions should be stabilized no later than _____ feet AGL or the plot will abort the approach.

Answer 18

1000

Question 19

If you must taxi through snow or slush, do not use the parking brake after you have stopped the aircraft.

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

If you must taxi through ice or snow for takeoff, flaps should be _____ until ______ to avoid ice accumulation.

Answer 20

retracted; approaching the runway

Question 21

Accumulations of 1/2 inch of ice on aircraft surfaces can add _____ pounds or more to aircraft gross weight.

Answer 21

500

Question 22

If actual icing is encountered during flight, no greater than ___ degrees flaps may be utilized for landing unless the icing conditions were encountered for less than ____ minutes and the RAT was warmer than ____; OR a RAT of ____ or warmer is observed du

Answer 22

10;10;-8;10

Question 23

After landing on a snow or slush covered runway, do not retract the flaps beyond ____ degrees to prevent ice accumulation or damage.

Answer 23

10

Question 24

Do not operate _____ at the same time as electric heat while using external power.

Answer 24

defog blower or windshield heat

Question 25

Ice may form on the compressor blades and guide vanes when in visible moisture at an OAT/SAT of ____ C or colder.

Answer 25

5

Question 26

You are cycling the speed brakes as you taxi to the runway during very cold weather when you notice the speed brakes do not fully retract. You should continue with the sortie since that is okay.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

During engine starts in hot weather, expect slower engine acceleration to idle than on a normal day.

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

If approach speed is 116 KIAS, the corresponding TAS will be highest when the temperature is higher or lower.

Answer 28

higher

Question 29

_______ hydroplaning occurs when a wedge of water builds up pressure between the tires and pavement.

Answer 29

dynamic

Question 30

The weather radar system will detect and depict volcanic dust.

Answer 30

FALSE

Question 31

Hydroplaning is a gradual process and partial hydroplaning will occur first.

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

The two major factors in determining when total hydroplaning occurs are ______.

Answer 32

tire pressure and groundspeed

Question 33

______ hydroplaning occurs on surfaces with a smooth texture.

Answer 33

viscous

Question 34

_____- hydroplaning is caused by a skid and where the tire rides on a boundary layer of steam

Answer 34

reverted rubber

Question 35

______ is the most frequently encountered type of hydroplaning.

Answer 35

dynamic

Question 36

The minimum total hydroplaning speed in the T-1 is approximately _____ KIAS.

Answer 36

100

Question 37

If the tire pressure for your aircraft is 120 PSI, the minimum total hydroplaning speed for your aircraft is approximately.

Answer 37

99 (square root of 120 =11 multiplied by 9 = 99

Question 38

Target penetration airspeed for turbulence or thunderstorms is ___ KIAS or ___ MACH, whichever is lower, will provide adequate attitude control without excessive structural loads.

Answer 38

200; 0.58

Question 39

To reduce vision deteriorating from lighting, the white flight deck lights should be set to maximum prior to penetration.

Answer 39

TRUE

Question 40

If in turbulence/thunderstorms, you should chase your airspeed and altitude.

Answer 40

FALSE

Question 41

Windshear is considered severe when it produces airspeed changes greater than _____KIAS.

Answer 41

15

Question 42

Reference groundspeed is computed by subtracting the ______ from _____.

Answer 42

surface headwind component, approach TAS

Question 43

Recommended windshear recovery is to ______

Answer 43

Immediately apply full power (don’t hesitate to “firewall” the throttles) and rotate towards 15 degs, increasing AOA to the stick shaker.

Question 44

An approach during windshear conditions should be stabilized no later than _____ feet AGL or the pilot will abort the approach.

Answer 44

1000

Question 45

With the exception of ____, do not use aircraft anti/deice systems to deice the aircraft prior to flight.

Answer 45

window heat

Question 46

____ taxi speeds are recommended and help prevent the main wheel tires from throwing slush on the flaps.

Answer 46

slower

Question 47

If actual icing is encountered during flight, no greater than ___ degrees flaps may be utilized for landing unless the icing conditions were encountered for less than ____ minutes and the RAT was warmer than ____; OR a RAT of ____ or warmer is observed during descent, approach, or landing

Answer 47

10, 10, -8, 10 (Celsius)

Question 48

Engine inlet heat should not be operated while on the ground at temps above __ degs C OAT/SAT except for ____.

Answer 48

10, preflight

Question 49

T/F Do not operate engine anti-ice on the ground except for preflight test.

Answer 49

FALSE

Question 50

During hot weather, TAS are ___ at the same indicated airspeeds.

Answer 50

higher

Question 51

Total hydroplaning is a gradual process and partial hydroplaning will occur first.

Answer 51

TRUE

Question 52

Depending on rwy and tire conditions, hydroplaning can occur in depths less than ___ inch of slush and water

Answer 52

0.1