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0
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What is Vy?

A

Best rate of climb speed

Get to an altitude in the shortest amount of time

In 7VP = 85 MPH

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What is Vx?

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Best Angle of Climb

Allows you to climb in the shortest amount of ground distance

7VP = 75 MPH

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What is Vso?

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Stall speed in a landing configuration (flaps down, landing gear, etc)

7VP = 58 MPH

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What is Vs?

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Stall speed in a clean configuration

7VP = 65 MPH

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What is Vr?

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Vr is Rotation Speed on takeoff

7VP = 60 MPH

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What is Va?

A

Va is Maneuvering Speed,

The maximum speed you can fly while still doing forceful maneuvers

7VP = 124 MPH

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What is Vno?

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Vno is the Maximum Normal Operating speed, otherwise know as the “Caution Zone”

7VP = 140 MPH

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What is Vne?

A

the Vne is the “Never Exceed Speed”

past this speed you risk the structural integrity of the aircraft

7VP = 176 MPH

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What is Vfe?

A

Vfe is the Maximum Speed you can fly with Flaps Extended

It is also the end of the white line

7VP = 125 MPH

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What is Vglide?

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Vglide is the best glide speed (engines off)

7VP = 85 MPH

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What is the recommended approach speed (with full flaps) in N777VP?

A

85 MPH

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What is the recommended approach speed (no flaps) in N777VP?

A

90 MPH

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12
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What is the Maximum crosswind component of N777VP?

A

17 KTS

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What is the total, normal and minimum quantity of oil of N777VP?

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8 qts is the capacity

6 quarts is the normal operating qty.

5 qts is the minimum safe quantity

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What is the Electrical System Voltage of N777VP?

A

14v

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15
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What is the battery voltage of N777VP?

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12v

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What is the max alternator output, as well as the normal output of N777VP?

A

The maximum is 60A, but on the ammeter it usually is around 10 - 15 v

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Q

How would you determine an alternator failure?

A

There are two main ways:

The ammeter would = 0

The annunciator light would go on (due to it tripping on the lowered voltage in the aircraft)

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Describe procedure and actions for dealing with an alternator failure

A

Recycle the Master Switch

Check the Breakers

Turn off unnecessary electrical equipment

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What time period should be allowed for high alternator load to decrease to normal?

A

2 minutes

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20
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What is the approximate fuel consumption per hour at cruise power in N777VP?

A

10 gallons / hour

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21
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What is the maximum take-off weight if N777VP?

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2325 lbs.

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What is the empty weight of N777VP?

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1440 lbs.

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What is the useful load of N777VP?

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886 lbs.

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24
Q

What is the center of gravity?

A

The point around all aircraft motion occurs

25
Q

What is the danger of loading beyond the center of gravity limits?

A

The plane can go out of control

26
Q

Why do you not use the parking brake when parked and shut down?

A

The brakes are a hydraulic system, and if the brake is pressurized and there is a leak, it can seep fluid until it’s empty and the bakes cease to work

27
Q

For KSMO airport:

What are the frequencies for:

ATIS
Tower
Ground

And the pattern altitude?

A

ATIS = 119.15

Ground = 121.9

Tower = 120.1

Pattern Altitude is 1400 MSL

28
Q

For KVNY airport:

What are the frequencies for:

ATIS
Tower
Ground
VOR

And the pattern altitude?

A

ATIS = 118.45

Tower = 119.30

Ground = 121.7

VOR = 113.1

Pattern Altitude is 1800’

29
Q

For KBUR airport:

What are the frequencies for:

ATIS
Tower
Ground
VOR

And the pattern altitude?

A

ATIS 134.5
Tower 118.7
Ground 123.9

Pattern altitude 1800’

30
Q

What is the minimum reported ceiling and visibility allowable to fly the traffic pattern at KSMO?

A

The ceiling needs to be above 1700’ reported AGL

The visibility allowance is 3 SM

31
Q

How do you determine that CLASS D airspace exists in the airport?

A

on the chart, dashed blue lines

or the GPS unit will let you know

32
Q

What are the operational requirements for exiting and entering or flying within CLASS D?

A

Two-way communication with the tower

33
Q

What are the basic weather minimums in CLASS D airspace?

A

3 SM

500’ below the clouds

1000’ above the clouds

2000’ next to the clouds (on the horizontal plane)

34
Q

When overtaking another aircraft, which aircraft has the right of way?

A

The aircraft being overtaken

35
Q

When overtaking another aircraft, on which side to you pass it on?

A

On their right side

36
Q

When two aircraft of the same category are converging at approximately the same altitude (except head on) which aircraft has the right of way?

A

The one on the Right

37
Q

Under the rules of FAR Part 91, when you are approaching another aircraft head on, what action are:

You to take?

The other aircraft to take?

A

You turn right

The other aircraft turns right

38
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

On the surface FLASHING GREEN

A

Cleared for taxi

39
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

On the surface STEADY GREEN

A

Cleared for takeoff

40
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

On the surface STEADY RED

A

STOP

41
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

On the surface FLASHING RED

A

Taxi clear of runway in use

42
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

On the surface FLASHING WHITE

A

Return to starting point of airport

43
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

On the surface ALTERNATING RED AND GREEN

A

Exercise extreme caution

44
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

In flight the tower is FLASHING GREEN

A

Return for landing

to be followed by steady green at proper time

45
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

In flight the tower is STEADY GREEN

A

Cleared to land

46
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

In flight the tower is STEADY RED

A

Give way to the other aircraft and continue circling

47
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

In flight the tower is FLASHING RED

A

Airport unsafe - do not land

48
Q

ATC LIGHT SIGNALS

In flight the tower is ALTERNATING RED AND GREEN

A

Exercise extreme caution

49
Q

When may a student pilot operating an aircraft under SPECIAL VFR?

A

NEVER

50
Q

Under what condition may a student pilot operate an aircraft within the LAX Class B airspace?

A

With endorsement from the CFI

51
Q

How would you determine whether or not you are flying in the LAX Class B airspace?

A

the GPS will tell you

the chart will tell you

the tower or freq you are on will tell you

52
Q

You are just beginning a flare for landing with full flaps extended, at which time the Control Tower directs you to GO-AROUND; describe in detail your sequential steps to accomplish a complete GO-AROUND

A

Throttle to full

Reduce FLAPS by one

Pitch up for climb

Wait for positive rate of climb

Check Safe Speed

Reduce FLAPS to 0

53
Q

What is the first indication of carburetor icing?

A

Reduced engine power

54
Q

Detail the procedure for landing in a cross-wind

A

“crab” the airplane into the wind, by turning the airplane with rudder towards the wind.

In the flare, straighten out the plane with the rudder

55
Q

What procedures would you employ if you were to lose radio contact with SMO Tower while in the traffic pattern?

A

SQUAWK 7600

and then look for the lightgun signal

56
Q

What procedures you would employ if you were to lose radio contact PRIOR to entering the SMO Airport Traffic Area?

A

SQUAWK 7600

Go to 500’ above pattern altitude and then fly over the airport and then circle back over it

then enter the downwind normally at the 45 deg. angle and watch for Tower Light Gun

57
Q

What action would you take if, after take off from SMO, the airport became CLOSED due to an obstruction on the runway or weather?

A

Go to Van Nuys (VNY) airport, since it is the closest airport to SMO

58
Q

You are on a 2 NM final-approach when the Tower clears a large aircraft for takeoff ahead of your landing; what precautionary measure(s) would you take and why?

A

You would land BEFORE the point of rotation of the large aircraft, to avoid WAKE TURBULENCE

If you cannot, GO-AROUND

59
Q

What are your considerations when diverting as a student solo to another airport?

A

Err on the side of safety, and announce that you are a STUDENT PILOT

60
Q

What would you do if you got lost during a solo flight?

A

First consult the chart or GPS

then, let whoever you are on the radio with know “STUDENT PILOT, I’m lost!”

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