Flight Instruments Flashcards
During normal coordinated turns, what error due to precession should you observe when rolling out to straight and level flight from a 180 steep turn to the right?
The miniature aircraft would show a slight turn indication to the left
If a half standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 135 degree?
1 minute 30 seconds
Rate of turn can be increased and radius of turn decreased by
decreasing airspeed and increasing the bank
What would be the indication on the VSI during entry into a 500 FPM actual descent from level flight if the static ports were iced over?
The VSI pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent
What is the correct sequence in which to use the three skills used in instrument flying?
Cross check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control
While recovering from an unusual flight attitude without the aid of the attitude indicator, approximate level pitch attitude is reached when the
airspeed and altimeter stop their movement and the VSI reverses its trend
What pretakeoff check should be made of a vacuum driven heading indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?
After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetic heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns
If you are not able to obtain the current altimeter setting prior to takeoff, you should set this instrument to
field elevation
Which condition during taxi is an indication that an attitude indicator is unreliable?
The horizon bar tilts more than 5 degree while making taxi turns
During flight, if the pitot tube becomes clogged with ice, which of the following instruments would be affected?
The airspeed indicator only
If a 180 degree steep turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight and level flight by visual references, the attitude indicator
may show a slight climb and turn
To check the accuracy of a magnetic compass, you should
compare the compass heading against a known heading such as a runway
Enroute at FL 290, your altimeter is set correctly, but you fail to reset it to the local altimeter setting of 30.26 Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 134 feet and your altimeter is functioning properly, what will it indicate after landing?
206 feet below MSL
The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?
Airspeed indicator
During a constant bank level turn, what effect would an increase in airspeed have on the rate and radius of turn?
Rate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would increase
What is the relationship between centrifugal force and the horizontal lift component in a coordinated turn?
Horizontal lift and centrifugal force are equal
Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to indicate height above
the standard datum plane
The method for controlling an aircraft by attitude and power without visual reference to the horizon is referred to as
control and performance
You check the flight instruments while taxiing and find that the vertical speed indicator (VSI) indicates a descent of 100 feet per minute. In this case, you
may takeoff under IFR and use 100 feet descent as the zero indication
What is the third fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
aircraft control
While you are flying at FL 250, you hear ATC give an altimeter setting of 28.92 Hg in your area. At what pressure altitude are you flying?
25,000 feet
The displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn will
increase as angle of bank increases
If a half standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360?
4 minutes
If the outside air temperature increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant indicated altitude, the true airspeed will
increase and true altitude will increase
Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?
at standard temperature
What does the minimature aircraft of the turn coordinator directly display?
rate of roll and rate of turn
During 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
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a westerly heading in the northern hemisphere?
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
One characteristic that a properly functioning gyro depends upon for operation is the
resistance to deflection of the spinning wheel or disc
How does a pilot normally obtain the current altimeter setting during an IFR flight in Class E airspace below 18,000 feet?
ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than actually flown (true altitude)?
air temperature warmer than standard
While cruising at 190 knots, you wish to establish a climb at 160 knots. When entering the climb (full panel), it would be proper to make the initial pitch change by increasing back elevator pressure until the
attitude indicator shows the approximate pitch attitude appropriate for the 160 knot climb
While enroute at 16,000 feet MSL, what would be an acceptable source for an altimeter setting?
The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 NM of the aircraft
If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the right from a heading of 090 to a heading 0f 270?
1 minute
What indications should you observe on the turn and slip indicator during taxi?
The ball moves freely opposite the turn, and the needle deflects in the direction of the turn
At an altitude of 6,500 feet MSL, the current altimeter setting is 30.42 Hg. The pressure altitude would be approximately
6000 feet
On what headings will the magnetic compass read most accurately during a level 360 turn, with a bank of approximately 15 degree?
90 and 270
When an aircraft is accelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate a
climb
How can you obtain the pressure altitude on flights below 18,000 feet?
set your altimeter to 29.92 Hg
During normal operation of a vacuum driven attitude indicator, what attitude indication should you see when rolling out from a 180 skidding turn to straight and level coordinated flight?
The miniature aircraft shows a turn in the direction opposite the skid
What pretakeoff check should be made of the attitude indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?
The horizon bar should erect and become stable within 5 minutes
While cruising at 160 knots, you wish to establish a climb at 130 knots. When entering the climb (full panel), it is proper to make the initial pitch change by increasing back elevator pressure until the
attitude indicator shows the approximate pitch attitude appropriate for the 130 knot climb