FII Flashcards
If a pitot tube is clogged, which instrument would be affected?
Airspeed Indicator
You are planning an IFR flight and need to verify the VOR equipment was checked within the preceding __ days
30 days
When making an airborne VOR check, what is the maximum allowable tolerance between the two indicators of a dual VOR system (units independent of each other except the antenna) ?
4 degrees between the two indicated bearings of a VOR
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from an EASTERLY HEADING in the northern hemisphere?
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate turn to the LEFT from a SOUTH HEADING in the northern hemisphere?
The compass will indicate a turn to the LEFT, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring
(UNOS)
What should be the indication on the mag compass as you roll into a turn to the RIGHT from a NORTHERLY HEADING?
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left
The RATE of turn at any airspeed is dependent upon:
the HORIZONTAL lift component (directly related to angle of bank)
In a skidding turn to the right, what is the relationship between the component of lift, centrifugal force, and load factor?
Centrifugal force is greater than horizontal lift, and the load factor is increased
Describe the 3 pointers on a steam gauge altimeter?
Long fat pointer = 100s
Short fat pointer = 1,000s
Long thin pointer = 10,000s
The Pressure Altitude at a given location is indicated on the altimeter after the altimeter is set to:
29.92” Hg
When airspeed is decreased in a turn, what must be done to maintain level flight?
Decrease the angle of bank and/or increase the angle of attack
When checking the sensitivity of a VOR receiver, the number of degrees in course change as the OBS is rotated to move the CDI from center to the last dot on either side should be between:
10 - 12 degrees
If in level flight you must use an alternate source of static pressure, what should the pilot expect to see? (VSI specifically)
The vertical speed will momentarily show a climb
When using VOT to make a VOR receiver check, the CDI should be centered and the OBS should indicate that the a/c is on the:
360 radial
How should the pilot make a VOR receiver check when the a/c is located on the designated checkpoint on the airport surface?
Set the OBS on the designated radial. The CDI must center within plus or minus 4 deg of that radial with a FROM indication
What is the maximum tolerance for the COR indication when the CDI is centered and the a/c is directly over the airborne checkpoint?
Plus or minus 6 deg of the designated radial
If both the ram air input and drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what airspeed indication can be expected if large power changes are made?
ASI indications will remain constant in level flight, even during power changes
What should be indicated on the mag compass when turning LEFT from a SOUTHERLY HEADING?
Compass will indicate a large change to an easterly heading ahead of the a/c’s heading
If airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain a constant RATE of turn?
Increase angle of BANK
Instruments for pitch are (3)
Attitude, airspeed and VSI
On a northerly heading of 350 you make a left turn to 230, what indication should you observe on the magnetic compass?
The compass will show a small lag to the right!
UNOS
Your altimeter is set to 30.42 and you are currently flying at 6,500’ MSL. The current reported altimeter setting is 29.82. How does your actual altitude compare now?
LOWER than indicated
high to low look out below
A pilot enters the condition of flight in the logbook as simulated instrument conditions. What other qualifying info must be entered?
Location, type of each instrument approach, and name of safety pilot
What portion of dual instruction time may a certified instrument instructor log as instrument flight time?
All time during which the instructor acts as instrument instructor in actual instrument wx conditions
To meet minimum instrument experience requirements, within the last 6 cal months you need:
- 6 IAPs
- Holding
- Intercepting and tracking courses
- IN the appropriate CATEGORY of a/c
After your IFR experience lapses, how much time do you have before you must pass an IPC to act as PIC
6 months
A pilots currency expires on July 1 of this year. What is the latest date the pilot can meet IFR requirements without having to take an instrument proficiency check
Dec 31st of this year
Before beginning any IFR flight the PIC must become familiar with all available info concerning the flight, including:
Runway Lengths at airports of intended use, and the a/c’s takeoff and landing data
To sever as safety pilot, you must hold at least a private certificate and:
appropriate CAT and CLASS rating for the a/c to be flown
Except for takeoff/landing or ATC designated, what is the MINIMUM altitude for IFR flights? (mountainous and non)
2000’ above the highest obstacle over designated mountainous terrain, 1000’ above the highest obstacle over terrain elsewhere
What data must be recorded in the a/c log or other appropriate log by a pilot making a VOR operational check for IFR ops?
Date
Place/location
Bearing Error
Signature!
What minimum wx conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport that has a PRECISION approach, with standard alternate minimums
600’ ceilings
2sm vis
When making an approach at your alternate, what landing minimums apply?
The minimums published for the procedure selected
dont care about alternate minimums anymore
In mountainous area, no person may operate IFR below 2000’ above the highest obstacle and WITHIN a horizontal distance of:
4NM from the course flown
Excluding airspace at or below 2,500’ AGL, a coded transponder equipped with Mode C capability is required in ALL controlled airspace, and above ____
10,000’ MSL
If an UNpressurized a/c is operated below 12,500’ MSL but not more than 14,000’ for a period of 2 hours and 20 minutes, how long during that time is the minimum flight crew required to use supplemental O2?
1 hour and 50 minutes
An aircraft operated under IFR is required to have:
Gyroscopic attitude and heading indicators
Your a/c’s static pressure system and altimeter are inspected on March 9th of this year. When must the system be reinspected and approved for use in controlled airspace under IFR?
March 31, 2 years hence
When is a pilot on an IFR flight plan responsible for see and avoid?
When weather conditions premit
What is the rule for Mountainous area IFR off-airway minimum altitude
2000’ above the highest obstacle within 4 NM of the course
Where are VFR on Top ops prohibited? (what airspace)
Class A
What are the vertical limits of a transition area that is designated in conjunction with an airport having a prescribed IAP?
700’ AGL or more to the base of the overlying controlled airspace
What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in conjunction with an airport which has an approved IAP?
700’ AGL
MOAs are established to:
separate military activities from IFR traffic
“CRUISE SIX THOUSAND” means:
- Operate anywhere between the Minimum IFR altitude up to and including 6000’ without notifying ATC
(Climbs may be made to 6000, descents made from 6000, at the pilot’s discretion)
What clearance items are always given in an abbreviated IFR departure clearance?
- Destination plus specific altitude and fix
1. Destination Airport
2. Altitude
3. DP Name/Number/Transition if appropriate
What flight rule(s) apply to a pilot operating VFR on Top
VFR and IFR
Recommended procedure for transitioning from VFR to IFR on a composite flight plan? (who should you contact)
Prior to transitioning, contact nearest FSS and:
- Close VFR portion
- Request ATC clearance
When should you notify ATC of a variation in airpseed?
When avg TAS is 10 knots or 5 percent off what you filed
You are departing a non-towered airport with an IFR clearance containing a void time. You must:
advise ATC as soon as possible, but no later than 30 mins, of intentions if not off by the void time
When not in radar contact, you should always report:
Departing the FAF inbound
Unless otherwise specified on the chart, the minimum en route altitude along a jet route is:
18,000’ MSL
You enter a hold (at a fix that is not the same as the approach fix) with an EFC time of 1530. At 1520 you experience a complete 2-way radio failure. Which procedure should you follow to execute the approach to a landing?
Depart the holding fix at the EFC time, and complete the approach
Preferred IFR routes beginning with a fix, indicate that departing a/c will normally be routed to the fix by:
an instrument departure procedure (DP) or radar vectors
To operate an a/c under IFR, a flight plan must have been filed and an ATC clearance received prior to:
entering controlled airspace that includes Class A
A pilot intends to act as PIC on an instrument flight on July 10 of this year. That pilot must have preformed and logged __(broad)__ between ____ and the date of the flight.
- the required instrument currency
- January 10th this year
What are the supplemental O2 requirements of an UNpressurized a/c at 15,000’
The crew must use O2 for the entire time above 14,000
Immediate changes in flight data which affect IAPs, aeronautical charts, and flight restrictions prior to normal publication are disseminated by:
FDC NOTAMs
PA is the altitude read on the altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to indicate height above the:
Standard datum plane
Where do you find the MCA (minimum crossing altitudes) on an IFR low sectional?
Under the box of info for that given crossing point
If you adjust the altimeter from 30.11 to 29.96” what will the new indicated altitude read in comparison to the old indication?
The new indicated altitude will be 150’ lower
Every .01” = 10’ change of altitude
So 30.11 - 29.96 = .15
.15 x 1000’ = 150’ lower (high to low)
A runway hold position sign denotes an entrance TO a ____ FROM a ____
Entrance TO a Runway FROM a Taxiway
Any sign with white lettering and a red background is a:
Mandatory instruction sign
What condition is guaranteed for all of the following altitude limits: MAA, MCA, MRA, MOCA and MEA? (non-mountainous)
1000’ obstacle clearance
Your a turbojet holding above 14,000’ MSL. What is the max permitted airspeed?
265 KIAS
MHA - 6,000’: 200kias
6,001’ - 14,000’: 230kias
14,001’+: 265kias
What 1. obstacle clearance and 2. nav signal coverage are you ASSURED with the Minimums Sector Altitude depicted on the IAP charts?
You are guaranteed 1,000’ clearance within a 25NM radius of the nav facility, but NOT assured acceptable signal coverage!
En route at FL 270 the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter of 30.57 during descent. If field elevation is 650’ and the altimeter is functioning properly, what is the approx indication upon landing?
Sea Level
- the altimeter is still 29.92
30.57 - 29.92 = .65 x 100o’ = 650’
650 - 650 = 0 (SL)
You go from 29.92 to 30.26 without resetting. FE is 134’ so what will it indicate after you land on the field?
206’
ATC says “resume own navigation.” This phrase means you should:
Resume operations as filed or cleared
Define MEA
- Min Enroute Altitude
- The LOWEST PUBLISHED ALTITUDE which meets obstacle clearance requirements, and assures acceptable navigational signal coverage
If no MCA is specified, what is that lowest altitude for crossing a radio fix, beyond which a higher minimum applies?
The MEA at which the fix is approached
Acceptable nav signal coverage at the MOCA is assured for a distance of __ NM from the VOR
22 NM
COP on the IFR en route chart stands for:
Change over Point (the point where you switch navigation fixes)
All FEs and TDZEs on approach charts are given in the measurement of feet ___?
MSL
While maintaining a constant standard rate turn, an abrupt head movement may cause what illusion?
Coriolis Effect
Why is pilot fatigue hazardous?
It can impair pilot JUDGEMENT
Autopilot during cruise in icing conditions should be:
periodically disengaged and manually flown
FD/AP disconnect can occur due to:
mode changes during transition or capture
At a towered airport, you should state your position on the airport when:
departing from a runway INTERSECTION
An airliner is taking off runway 29, and you are taking off runway 4. Wind is 300 at 5 knots. What effect would you expect from the airliner vortices?
The UPWIND vortex would tend to remain over the runway (due to the upwind vortex’s natural movement AWAY from runway 29 is countered by the crosswind).
- Parallel to the runway, the move downwind (southeast)
You descend from FL290 to an where the local altimeter is 30.26” and end up going missed on an approach because the altimeter is reading:
~300’ BELOW true altitude
29.92 –> 30.26
Increasing “ will increase indicated altitude
Leaving it at 29.92 will leave it indicating LOWER than what is true