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Flight Instruments Flashcards

1
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(Refer to Figure 5.) A turn coordinator provides an indication of the

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Movement of the aircrft about the yaw and roll axis

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Which V-speed represents maximum landing gear extended speed?

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V(LE)

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V(SO) is defined as the

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Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration

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4
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During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?

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Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight

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5
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If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?

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  • The altimeter
  • Airspeed indicator
  • Vertical speed indicator
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V(NO) is defined as the

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Maximum structural cruising speed

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What is true altitude?

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The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level

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(Refer to Figure 7.) How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated?

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By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B)

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(Refer to Figure 4.) The maximum speed at which the airplane can be operated in smooth air is

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208 Knots

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Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the

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Magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force

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11
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(Refer to Figure 3.) Which altimeter(s) indicate(s) more than 10,000 feet?

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1 and 2 only

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12
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Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?

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V(X)

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In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if

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An aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading

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(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the maximum flaps-extended speed?

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100 Knots

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Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by

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Certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft

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(Refer to Figure 6.) To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be

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Periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses

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17
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(Refer to Figure 4.) Which marking identifies the never-exceed speed?

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The red radial line

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18
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In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the east if

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A left turn is entered from a north heading

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19
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Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting?

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The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation

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20
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(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the full flap operating range for the airplane?

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55 to 100 Knots

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21
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What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?

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Never-exceed speed

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22
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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?

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The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring

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23
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(Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 1 indicates

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10,500

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24
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At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92, when climbing to cruising flight level?

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18,00 ft MSL

25
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In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when

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The aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading

26
Q

After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time?

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V(Y)

27
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(Refer to Figure 82.) Altimeter 3 is indicating a VFR cruising altitude for which direction?

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080 degrees magnetic

28
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In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate

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Correctly when on a north or south heading

29
Q

If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?

A

The elevation of the departure area

30
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Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude?

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In colder than standard air temperature

31
Q

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is

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Magnetic variation

32
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Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates

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True altitude at field elevation

33
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(Refer to Figure 4.) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in the landing configuration?

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Lower limit of the white arc

34
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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

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Higher than the actual altitude above sea level

35
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(Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 3 indicates

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9,500 ft

36
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Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?

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When at sea level under standard conditions

37
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(Refer to Figure 7.) The proper adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the

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miniature airplane to the horizon bar

38
Q

Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?

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When standard atmospheric conditions exist

39
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Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?

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At standard temperature

40
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(Refer to Figure 4.) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed in a specified configuration?

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Lower limit of the green arc

41
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Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?

A

V(A)

42
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(Refer to Figure 4.) Which color identifies the normal flap operating range?

A

The white arc

43
Q

What is absolute altitude?

A

The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface

44
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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

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Lower than the actual altitude above sea level

45
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(Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 2 indicates

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14,500 Ft

46
Q

Which V-speed represents maximum flap extended speed?

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V(FE)

47
Q

Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged?

A
  • Airspeed
  • Altimeter
  • Vertical speed
48
Q

The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?

A

Airspeed indicator

49
Q

(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the caution range of the airplane?

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165 to 208 knots

50
Q

If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate change in indication?

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Altimeter will indicate 150 ft lower

51
Q

What is density altitude?

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The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature

52
Q

What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators?

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Maneuvering speed

53
Q

If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs?

A

700 ft increase in indicated altitude

54
Q

How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter?

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Pressure levels are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude

55
Q

Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged?

A

Airspeed

56
Q

(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the maximum structural cruising speed?

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165 knots

57
Q

In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the west if

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a right turn is entered from a north heading

58
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What is pressure altitude?

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The altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 29.92

59
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Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude?

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Air temperature warmer than standard

Principles of Flight 1 (5 decks)

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