Flight Instruments Flashcards
(Refer to Figure 5.) A turn coordinator provides an indication of the
Movement of the aircrft about the yaw and roll axis
Which V-speed represents maximum landing gear extended speed?
V(LE)
V(SO) is defined as the
Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?
Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?
- The altimeter
- Airspeed indicator
- Vertical speed indicator
V(NO) is defined as the
Maximum structural cruising speed
What is true altitude?
The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level
(Refer to Figure 7.) How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated?
By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B)
(Refer to Figure 4.) The maximum speed at which the airplane can be operated in smooth air is
208 Knots
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the
Magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force
(Refer to Figure 3.) Which altimeter(s) indicate(s) more than 10,000 feet?
1 and 2 only
Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?
V(X)
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if
An aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading
(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the maximum flaps-extended speed?
100 Knots
Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by
Certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft
(Refer to Figure 6.) To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be
Periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses
(Refer to Figure 4.) Which marking identifies the never-exceed speed?
The red radial line
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the east if
A left turn is entered from a north heading
Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting?
The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation
(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the full flap operating range for the airplane?
55 to 100 Knots
What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?
Never-exceed speed
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring
(Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 1 indicates
10,500
At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92, when climbing to cruising flight level?
18,00 ft MSL
In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when
The aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading
After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time?
V(Y)
(Refer to Figure 82.) Altimeter 3 is indicating a VFR cruising altitude for which direction?
080 degrees magnetic
In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate
Correctly when on a north or south heading
If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?
The elevation of the departure area
Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude?
In colder than standard air temperature
The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is
Magnetic variation
Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates
True altitude at field elevation
(Refer to Figure 4.) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in the landing configuration?
Lower limit of the white arc
If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate
Higher than the actual altitude above sea level
(Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 3 indicates
9,500 ft
Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?
When at sea level under standard conditions
(Refer to Figure 7.) The proper adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the
miniature airplane to the horizon bar
Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?
When standard atmospheric conditions exist
Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?
At standard temperature
(Refer to Figure 4.) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed in a specified configuration?
Lower limit of the green arc
Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?
V(A)
(Refer to Figure 4.) Which color identifies the normal flap operating range?
The white arc
What is absolute altitude?
The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface
If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate
Lower than the actual altitude above sea level
(Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 2 indicates
14,500 Ft
Which V-speed represents maximum flap extended speed?
V(FE)
Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged?
- Airspeed
- Altimeter
- Vertical speed
The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?
Airspeed indicator
(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the caution range of the airplane?
165 to 208 knots
If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate change in indication?
Altimeter will indicate 150 ft lower
What is density altitude?
The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature
What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators?
Maneuvering speed
If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs?
700 ft increase in indicated altitude
How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter?
Pressure levels are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude
Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged?
Airspeed
(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the maximum structural cruising speed?
165 knots
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the west if
a right turn is entered from a north heading
What is pressure altitude?
The altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 29.92
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude?
Air temperature warmer than standard
