General Questions Flashcards
What personal documents and endorsements are required to have prior to solo flight ?
Medical Certificate, Student License, Log Book
What are the limitations as a student pilot regarding the carrying of passengers or cargo and flying for compensation or hire ?
Not able to carrier passengers, cargo, or accept compensation.
Who has the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft when flying solo.
You, the pilot in command.
Explain STUDENT limitations regarding visibility, ceilings and flight below, above, and away from the clouds.
- Visibility: 3 SM for day, 5 SM for night
- Surface-to-ground visibility at all times.
- Alt. no greater than 10,000 MSL or 2,000 AGL
PPL VFR limits:
+10K-E = 5@1-1-1
-10K-CDE = 3@1-5-2
-10K-B = 3@Clear
\+1200-G-N = 3@1-5-2 \+1200-G-D = 1@1-5-2
- 1200-G-N = 3@1-5-2
- 1200-G-D = 1@Clear
Discuss what pre-flight action concerning the airport and aircraft performance are requirement by regulations.
(RAWFAT)
- Runway lengths and takeoff/landing distances
- Weather reports and forcasts
- Fuel requirements
- Alternate airports
- Known traffic delays
During the engine run-up, you cause rocks, debris and propeller blast to be directed towards another aircraft or person. Could this be considered reckless or careless operation of an aircraft ? Why or Why Not ?
Yes. It is pilots job to ensure the propeller blast is pointed in a safe direction.
What are the general requirements for the use of seat belts and shoulder harnesses ?
each person must be briefed how to fasten and unfasten. Passengers are required to buckle them for takeoffs and landings but are encouraged to keep them on throughout the flight. Pilot must always wear.
What is the minimum fuel requirement for VFR flight, and at what cruise speed is that amount based ?
- FOR DAY: 30 minutes at normal cruise speed
2. FOR NIGHT: 45 minutes at normal cruise speed
What documents are required to be on board when flying solo.
A.R.O.W. + 3 more
- Air worthiness certificate
- Registration
- Operating handbook
- Weight and balance information
- Endorsed logbook
- Endorsed student pilot certificate/medical
- Gov. issued photo ID.
Discuss right-of-way rules when 1) overtaking 2) approaching head on, and 3) converging from side, another aircraft.
BGAAR - Balloon, Glider, Airship, Airplane, Rotorcraft. Pilots yield to the RIGHT.
- Right-of-way for aircraft being overtaken.
- Right-of-way for aircraft on right when converging.
- When head-on, both give way to the right.
Who has the right-of-way when two aircraft are on final approach to land at the same time ?
Aircraft at the LOWER altitude has right-of-way.
Discuss the rules regarding the consumption of alcohol and operating the aircraft.
BAC below .04% No consumption within 8 hours.
At and around your airport where is an operating mode “C” transponder required.
Mode “C” included altimeter encoder. ATC will see the altitude of the publishing aircraft. Required in Class A, B and C airspaces.
Except when necessary for takeoffs and landings, what are the minimum safe altitudes when flying over congested and other than congested areas?
Congested - 1000’ above highest obstacle within a 2000’ radius.
Not congested - 500’ above surface
List at least three sources for the local altimeter setting at an airport and another alternative if none is available.
- ATIS/ASOS
- METAR’s
- Another airports ATIS/ASOS/METAR
If non are available, you can set the altimeter to the given airport altitude.
When practicing steep turns, stalls and maneuvering during slow flight, the entry altitude must allow a recovery to be completed no lower that how many feet AGL?
No lower than 1500 ft. AGL. Normal at 3000 - 3500 AGL.
When is a go-around appropriate?
Anytime, for what ever reason. If pilot feels uncomfortable about landing procedure.
Discuss the steps in the go-around process.
1) Applying full power
2) Adopting an appropriate climb attitude and airspeed.
Retracting one stage of flaps if necessary.
3) Checking for a positive rate of climb.
Raising the landing gear if the aircraft has retractable gear.
4) Positioning to the deadside of the runway.
5) Retracting the flaps fully when the aircraft achieves a certain safe airspeed and altitude.
6) Climbing to pattern altitude.
7) Advising control tower and/or other traffic by radio about the go-around.
What general steps should you follow after an engine failure in flight?
- Pitch for Vg 99 KIAS (in a SR20)
- Pick a landing site
- Follow checklist for an engine restart if time permits
Fly the airplane.
Immediately apply full carb heat (if carburetor equipped) Check fuel on both or switch fuel tanks
Hit fuel boost or pump, and mixture full rich.
Point it toward a landing site.
Establish best-glide airspeed.
Next, if you’ve got enough altitude, which equals time, confirm the failure.
Follow appropriate restart procedures for your aircraft.
Finally, if the restart fails, then you’ll land the aircraft without power.
During flight, you begin to see a gradual decrease in power. What is a likely cause and what should be done to remedy the situation?
The most likely cause is carb ice and appropriate solution is to apply carb heat until normal RPM is restored. Check mixture as well.
What altitude should you use when operating VFR in level cruising flight at more than 3000 AGL and what determines those altitudes ?
- When heading is 0 - 179: odd thousands + 500
2. When heading is 180 - 359: even thousands + 500
What is the emergency frequency?
121.5 (International Air Distress) 243.0 (Military air distress)
