Flight Operations Flashcards
(Refer to figure 48.) What is the difference between area A and area E on the airport depicted?
‘A’ may be used for taxi and takeoff; ‘E’ may be used only as an overrun.
The symbol at “B” indicates a displaced threshold. The portion of the runway preceding this symbol marked “A” can be used for taxi & takeoff but not for landing. The portion of the runway at “E” with chevrons indicates an overrun area only.
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(Refer to figure 64.) Which marking indicates a vehicle lane?
C.
Vehicle Roadway Markings are a white solid line to delineate each edge of the roadway and a dashed line to separate lanes within the edges of the roadway. Can also be zipper markings to delineate the edges of the roadway.
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(Refer to figure 50.) The traffic patterns indicated in the segmented circle have been arranged to avoid flights over an area to the
southeast of the airport.
The segmented circle indicates that the traffic patterns are designed to keep the air traffic to the north and to the west of the area. There would be no traffic over the southeast section.
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When executing an emergency approach to land in a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed will
nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and landing spot.
It becomes more difficult to judge your touchdown point if there is a constant variation in glide speed.
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(Refer to figure 50.) Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?
Left-hand traffic on Runway 36.
The large end of the wind cone shows the direction from which the wind is blowing, approximately from the northwest. This favors either runway 36 or 27. Runway 36 has a left-hand traffic pattern as indicated by the segmented circle.
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When should pilots decline a land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?
When it will compromise safety.
Pilots are expected to decline a LAHSO clearance if they determine it will compromise safety.
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An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360°:
“TRAFFIC 10 O’CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND…”
Where should the pilot look for this traffic?
Northwest.
When traffic is radar identified, the controller will tell the pilot the location of the traffic in terms of the 12 hour clock. For an aircraft on a 360° heading, the 10 o’clock position is to his left front quarter, or northwest.
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Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as
hyperventilation.
Hyperventilation occurs when the pilot abnormally increases the volume of air breathed in and out of the lungs. Any stressful situation can be a cause of hyperventilation.
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(Refer to Figure 49) Runways 18 and 36 have displaced thresholds. What do the three arrows represent between the beginning of the runway and displaced threshold?
The area with the arrows cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.
The portion of runway behind a displaced threshold is available for takeoffs in either direction and landings from the opposite direction.
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Lengthy Explanation:
A ten feet wide white threshold bar is located across the width of the runway at the displaced threshold. White arrows are located along the centerline in the area between the beginning of the runway and displaced threshold. White arrow heads are located across the width of the runway just prior to the threshold bar
The ‘No Entry’ sign identifies
paved area where aircraft entry is prohibited.
A no entry sign prohibits an aircraft from entering an area.
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If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to
rely upon the aircraft instrument indications.
The best way to overcome spatial disorientation during flight in restricted visibility is to rely on the aircraft’s instruments.
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A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits
two quick, white flashes between green flashes.
Military airport beacons flash alternately white and green, but are differentiated from civil beacons by dualpeaked (two quick) white flashes between the green flashes.
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The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately
080° and 260° magnetic.
Runway numbers and letters are determined from the approach direction and the numbers are the whole number nearest one-tenth the magnetic azimuth of the centerline.
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How can a military airport be identified at night?
Dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between green flashes.
Military airport beacons flash alternately white and green, but are differentiated from civil beacons by dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between the green flashes.
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A pilot and two passengers landed on a 2,100 foot east-west gravel strip with an elevation of 1,800 feet. The temperature is warmer than expected and after computing the density altitude it is determined the takeoff distance over a 50 foot obstacle is 1,980 feet. The airplane is 75 pounds under gross weight. What would be the best choice?
Wait until the temperature decreases, and recalculate the takeoff performance.
The available runway is 2,100’. Due to the increase in temperature, the distance to clear a 50’ obstacle is 1,980’, a margin of only 120’. For safety, it would be better to wait until the temperature decreases and then determine takeoff distance.
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Left traffic for runway 25.
If not otherwise stated, traffic patterns are left turns. The winds are favoring runway 25 since they are out of 240.
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(Refer to figure 47.) VASI lights as shown by illustration C indicate that the airplane is
above the glide slope.
On a 2-bar VASI, white over white, as shown in illustration C, indicates that the aircraft is above the glide slope.
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Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?
Pilot in command.
The pilot-in-command has the final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short clearance.
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When making a night approach to land, you should use:
The same approach as during daytime.
At night there is a natural tendency to fly a lower than-normal approach. A wide runway can produce the illusion of being too low with a tendency to fly a higher-than normal approach. Determine to fly the approach the same as you would during the day.
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Wingtip vortices are created only when an aircraft is
developing lift.
Wingtip vortices are produced when a wing generates lift, creating a differential in pressure between the top and bottom of the wing. This pressure differential results in swirling air masses trailing downstream from the wing tips.
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When squawking the VFR code (1200) on your transponder, what is the minimum mode the transponder must be in?
Mode A.
The basic transponder is classified as Mode A. If you have Mode C it is best to use it because it substantially increases the capability of surveillance systems to see your aircraft.
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How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?
Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.
The preflight inspection should be a thorough and systematic means by which the pilot determines that the airplane is ready for safe flight.
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Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as
altitude increases.
As altitude increases, the oxygen pressure decreases. Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen that the blood can carry. The effect of these conditions is cumulative and will reduce the amount of oxygen to the pilot’s brain.
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What can you expect in the line of services from a Flight Service Station (FSS)?
Assistance during an emergency.
Flight Service Stations (FSSs) are air traffic facilities which provide, among other things, pilot briefings, flight plan processing, en route flight advisories, search and rescue services, and assistance to lost aircraft and aircraft in emergency situations.
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