General 4 Flashcards
what is the purpose of VFR waypoints?
for computer entry and flight plans. They are not used for ATC communication
How do you know if there is a VFR waypoint?
five letters start with letters VP.
how can you find details about a waypoint?
Airport Facility Directory
VFR flight and unforcasted weather. What would you do?
Look at the chart for FSS or call 800WX Brief
how long does it take for the body to rid itself of 1 oz of alcohol after consumption?
3 hours
pilots should be cautious about flying too soon after drinking because considerable amounts of alcohol can remain in body for over
16 hours
why fatigued pilot a hazard?
A pilot or copilot may not realize they are too tired to fly until serious errors are made
to avoid landing at the wrong airport or on the wrong runway, a pilot should
follow the instrument approach chart for the appropriate runway
the no entry sign means
paved are where aircraft entry is prohibited
What is MTRs?
Military training routes
How can you indentify military training routes?
1) MTRs with no segment above 1500 ft AGL must be identified by four numbers : IR 1206, VR1207
2) MTRs that include one or more segments above 1,500 ft must be identifies IR206 and VR207
taxi for take off but you are instructed hold short of runway 15 approach area. Why?
Runway 15 and runway 33 departures
Penetrating the airspace labeled R-2531
allowed, but may be extremely hazardous.
You are landing on RWY 03. During the ground roll, you notice this sign.
You know that you have
3,000 feet of runway remanning
Class C, speed limit
200
Class D airspace, minimum visibility
3 SM
on the chart, when you see:
L 86
Longest available runway is 8600
Uncontrolled airspace, minimum surface visibility for VFR flight take off
1 SM
A placard inside your aircraft reads, “Use of the air conditioner may cause the compass to read
incorrectly.” The magnetic compass is
experiencing magnetic deviation.
You think you are experiencing hyperventilation. Some symptoms may include
Muscle spasms and impaired vision.
passing through Lemoore MOA C and A.
Exercise extreme caution
With a calm wind approach speed of 70 knots, what speed should be used when gusts are 15 knots, if not specified in the AFM/POH?
procedure is to use one-half of the wind gust factors.
conduct a flight after blood donation. what to expect
hypoxia
You made a mistake and going for P-40
prohibited area. remain clear
you are fatigue, you next step should be:
rethinking your plans and perhaps postponing the light
there is new avionics package that you never uses and the ceiling is 300 ft overcast and 1 SM visibility. What is the best action?
Risks are too high. wait for the conditions to improve
You are south ol the airfield, and ATC tells you to enter a left downwind for runway 24. What
wil your magnetic heading be (no wind) when you are, established on your downwind leg?
060
Which is true when using a portable hand-held GPS for VFR flight.
Position accuracy degrades without notification.
You are on approach to runway 17, and the winds are reported 270 at 15 gust 20. To the west of
the runway there are some buildings. What should you take into consideration?
A low level turbulence might exist due to the build ings close to the runway
You are flying in day VFR and begin having mechanical problems with your aircraft. You should
You should aviate, navigate and_____
request assistance and declare emergency
