Flight Operations

Question 0

While 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:

Answer 0

Nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgement of gliding distance and landing spot.

A pilot executing an emergency landing approach should first establish the proper glide speed and maintain it to remove variables in the decent rate, glide distance, and sight picture that come with changing the glide speed.

Question 1

Who has the final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

Answer 1

Pilot in command

As a pilot, you have the final decision to accept or decline if you feel safety will be compromised

Question 2

If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition switch becomes disconnected, the engine could:

Answer 2

It could accidentally start if the propeller is moved with fuel in the cylinder

Question 3

The yellow demarcation bar marking indicates:

Answer 3

A runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway

Question 4

The aeronautical information manual (AIM) specifically encourages pilots to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet day or night, and especially when operating:

Answer 4

In conditions of reduced visibility

Question 5

A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by:

Answer 5

Slowing the breathing rate, breathing in and out of a paper bag held over the nose and mouth, or by talking aloud

Question 6

A lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as:

Answer 6

special disorientation

Question 7

Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?

Answer 7

Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area

Question 8

During the run-up at a high elevation airport, a pilot notes a slight engine roughness that is not affected by the magneto check, but grows worse during the carburetor heat check. Under these circumstances, what would be the most logical initial action?

Answer 8

Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture

Question 9

While cruising at 9,500 MSL, the fuel/air mixture is properly adjusted. What will occur if a decent of 4,500 MSL is made without readjusting the mixture?

Answer 9

The fuel/air mixture may become excessively lean