General

Question 1

Standard weights of liquids

Answer 1

Water 8.3 lbs/gal
100LL 6 lbs/gal
Jet A 6.8 lbs/gal
Oil 1.9 lbs/quart

Question 2

Viscous Hydroplaning

Answer 2

Happens with thin film of fluid occurs at lower speeds than dynamic, but requires a smooth surface like painted or rubber coated runway.

Question 3

Dynamic Hydroplaning

Answer 3

Most common, occurs when there is water on surface. (at least 1/10 in)
Hydroplaning speed (Vp) is a function of tire pressure = 8.6 times the square root of the tire pressure PSI

Question 4

Reverted Rubber Hydroplaning

Answer 4

Heavy braking that results in prolonged locked wheel skid
causes rubber to turn to a liquified state

Question 5

It is common to see extremely reliable automated systems in modern flight decks today. This can be an issue with the human factor because…

Answer 5

humans are characteristically poor monitors of automated systems

Question 6

Aviate, Navigate…

Answer 6

Communicate

Question 7

After experiencing an engine failure at night, one of the primary considerations should be…

Answer 7

planning the emergency approach and landing in an unlighted portion of the area

Question 8

A pilot’s most immediate and vital concern in the event of a complete engine failure after becoming airborne on takeoff is…

Answer 8

maintaining safe airspeed

Question 9

Airplane A is overtaking airplane B. Which airplane has the right of way?

Answer 9

Airplane B, the pilot should expect to be passed on the right

Question 10

What are some of the hazardous attitudes dealt with in aeronautical decision making (ADM)

Answer 10

Antiauthority
Impulsivity
Invulnerability
Macho
Resignation