FAA Written Flashcards
Standby Altimeter needle lengths and readings
Short skinny: 10,000s
Short fat: 1,000s
Long skinny: 100s
“Nimbus” suffix indicates what about a cloud?
RAIN! Precipitation!
Are winds aloft reported in true or magnetic?
TRUE
Daytime collision avoidance scanning should consist of:
10 degree sections with at least 1 second of viewing
Unless authorized, no person may operate an aircraft that has an Experimental Certificate in this area:
Over densely populated areas or in congested airways
What condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a LOWER altitude than true altitude?
When air temperature is warmer than standard temp
The most frequent type of ground or surface based temp inversion is that which is produced by:
Terrestrial radiation on a clear, calm night
Warm air being lifted aloft rapidly in the vicinity of mountainous terrain is described as:
Convective activity
An airplane said to be inherently stable will:
Require less effort to control. (No effect on stalling or spinning)
As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a plane will stall in a particular configuration will:
Remain the same regardless of altitude. Air DENSITY is the main factor in aircraft performance. As air density decreases, plane stalling speed increases.
Preflight action as required for all flight away from the vicinity of an airport shall include:
An alternate COURSE OF ACTION if the flight cannot be completed as planned
Steady red light gun signal:
In Flight: Give way to other aircraft and continue circling.
On Ground: Stop
If durning run up at a high elevation airport you experience engine roughness that is effected during the carburetor check, you should:
Try a leaner mixture setting since air is less dense at higher altitudes
No person may takeoff or land under basic VFR at an airport in class D airspace unless:
Ground visibility is at least 3sm
What kind of wind would be expected underneath a temperature inversion?
Smooth air, because there is usually little vertical movement due to the inversion.
CATEGORIES of aircraft, with respect to the certification of the AIRCRAFT itself, include:
Normal, utility, acrobatic
CATEGORIES of aircraft, with respect to the certification of AIRMEN, include:
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider
CLASSES of aircraft, with respect to the to the certification of the AIRCRAFT itself, include:
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon
What is the advantage of a constant-speed propeller?
(Controllable pitch prop) Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance
Should it become necessary to hand prop an airplane, a competent pilot should:
Be at the controls in the cockpit
FAA advisory circulars are available to all pilots and are obtained by:
Ordering those desired from the Government Printing Office. (Issued with the purpose of informing the public of nonregulatory material of interest)
The four fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft are:
Straight and level flights, turns, climbs and decents
The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is:
Idk
What clouds have the greatest turbulence?
Cumulonibus
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a:
Heat exchange
Heliport beacons can be identified by:
Green, yellow and white rotating beacon
Light gun signal clearing a pilot on the ground to taxi:
Flashing Green (Steady Green = Cleared for takeoff)
Is it legal to fly on the dealers registration after a buyer purchases an airplane?
No
The width of federal airways from either side of the centerline is:
4nm (8nm total width)
What feature is associated with a temperature inversion?
A stable layer of air
If the heading indicator is off, it can be reset by:
PUSHING the cage knob
If unstable air is force up, what kinds of clouds can be expected?
Clouds with considerable vertical development & associated turbulence
Left turning tendency caused by P-Factor is the result of:
Propeller blade descending on the right and producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left
An airplane loaded to the most aft CG will cause:
Less stability at all airspeeds
What characteristics are associated with stable air?
- Stratiform clouds
- Continuous precipitation -Smooth air
- Fair to poor visibility in haze and smoke
Errors on magnetic compasses in the northern hemisphere occur when:
On east and west headings
Centrifugal force acts:
Inward of the turn, opposite of the horizontal component of lift.
What force makes an airplane turn?
The horizontal component of of lift
Applying carb heat will:
Enrich the fuel/air mixture
What characteristics are associated with UNstable air?
- Cumuliform clouds
- Showery percip
- Turbulence
- Good visibility, except in blowing obstructions
Will enriching the fuel mixture aid in cooling an overheating engine?
Yes!
The MATURE stage of a thunderstorm begins with:
The start of percip!
What clouds have the greatest turbulence?
Cumulonimbus (thunderstorm clouds!)
What effect does high density altitude have on propeller efficiency and why?
Decreases efficiency, prop exerts less force at higher density
Lines of latitude are:
East - West
Lat = Flat
Lines of longitude are:
North - South
FAA advisory circulars are issued under which subject number?
Airmen - 60
Airspace - 70
Air Traffic Control - 90
Where can locations for VOR test facilities be found?
A/FD
Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as:
Safety alerts, traffic advisories, and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft
CLASSES of aircraft, with respect to the to the certification of the AIRMEN, include:
Single engine land/sea, multi engine land/sea
How should contact with a flight watch station be established and what services would be expected?
Call flight watch on 122.0 for info regarding actual weather and thunderstorm activity along the route
The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an INCIDENT is required to submit a report to the NTSB:
When requested
How soon after conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division?
60 days
Under what conditions may a pilot fly through a restricted area?
With the controlling agencies authorization
With certain exception, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during:
Taxi, takeoffs, and landings
Which records or documents shall the owner/operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance with an applicable AD?
Aircraft maintenance records
Special VFR through class D requires:
3sm and clear of clouds
In an inflight emergency that requires deviation form ATC clearance, is the PIC required to submit a report to the administrator?
Only if requested
During what time period are position lights required to be displayed and lit?
Sunset to sunrise
What is the definition of a high-performance airplane?
Engine with greater than 200 horse power
In which airspace is aerobatic flying prohibited?
Class E below 1,500’ AGL
Flight crew members are required to keep their safety belts and harnessed fastened during:
Takeoffs & landings
What should the air borne accuracy of a VOR be?
+/- 6 degrees
What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within class B?
2-way radio, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.
For into about glider operations at an airport, you can check the:
A/FD
When may an ELT be tested?
During the first 5 minutes past the hour
What INCIDENT requires an immediate notification to the NTSB?
Flight control system malfunction or failure
Excessively high engine temperatures either in the air or in the ground will:
Cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and damage to engine
Generally speaking, what effect will the use of carb heat do to engine performance?
Decrease engine performance
How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter?
WARMER temps increase pressure levels, and indicated altitude becomes LOWER than true altitude. (Better of the two)
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed below 10,000’ msl?
250 knots
Thermals are dependent upon:
Solar heating!
