Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Private Ground School > Gliem Flashcards > Flashcards

Gliem Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign?

A. Denotes entrance to runway from a taxi way
B. Denotes intersecting runways
C. Denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway.

A

B. Denotes intersecting runways

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which V-Speed represents maximum landing gear extended speed?

A. Vfe
B. Vle
C. Vlo

A

B. Vle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?

A. Vlo
B. Vne
C. Va

A

C. Va

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which operation would be described as preventive maintenance

A. Repair of portions of skin sheets by making additional seams
B. Replenishing hydraulic fluid
C. Repair of landing gear brace struts

A

B. Replenishing hydraulic fluid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How should contact be established with a Flight Watch station, and what service would be expected?

A. Call Flight Watch on 122.0 for information regarding actual weather and thunderstorm activity along proposed route.
B. Call flight assistance on 122.6 for advisory service pertaining to severe weather.
C. Call Flight Watch on 122.2 for routine weather, current reports on hazardous weather, and altimeter settings.

A

A. Call Flight Watch on 122.0 for information regarding actual weather and thunderstorm activity along proposed route.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

(Refer to area C) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tail wheel airplane with a left quartering tailwind?

A. Left aileron down, elevator down
B. Left aileron up, elevator neutral
C. Left aileron down, elevator neutral

A

A. Left aileron down, elevator down

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

(Refer to area B.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane into a right quartering headwind?

A. Right aileron up, elevator down
B. Right aileron down, elevator neutral
C. Right aileron up, elevator up.

A

C. Right aileron up, elevator up.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller

A. The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller controls regulates engine RPM
B. The throttle controls engine ROM as registered on tachometer and the mixture control regulates the power output.
C. The throttle controls power output as registered on on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates a constant blade angle

A

A. The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller controls regulates engine RPM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

With respect of the certification or Airmen, which is a category of aircraft?

A. Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea
B. Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air
C. Gyroplane, helicopter, airship, free balloon.

A

B. Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is

A. At least 3 miles and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.
B. At least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds
C. Less than 1 miles and the ceiling is less than 10,000 feet.

A

B. At least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which incident requires an immediate notification to the nearest NTSV field office?

A. Flight control system malfunction or failure
B. Landing gear damage, due to a hard landing
C. A forced landing due to engine failure

A

A. Flight control system malfunction or failure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the wind speed at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least

A. 10 knots
B. 15 knots
C. 25 knots

A

C. 25 knots.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What clouds have the greatest turbulence?

A. Towering cumulus
B. Nimbostratus
C. Cumulonimbus

A

C. Cumulonimbus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling?

A. 1,295 feet AGL
B. 6,586 feet AGL
C. 505 feet AGL

A

C. 505 feet AGL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below cloud requirement for VFR flight st night is

A. 500 feet
B. 1,000 feet
C. 1,500 feet

A

A. 500 feet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive (AD)

A. Yes, if allowed by the AD
B. Yes, ADs are only voluntary
C. Yes, under VFR conditions only.

A

A. Yes, if allowed by the AD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?

A. The airplane must be under radar surveillance at all times while in Class D airspace
B. The airplane must be equipped for IFR with an altitude reporting transponder
C. The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped

A

C. The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped

18
Q

The minimum flight visibility required for VFR flight above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace is

A. 5 miles
B. 3 miles
C. 1 mile

A

A. 5 miles.

19
Q

What action is require when two aircraft of the same category converge but not head-on?

A. The aircraft on the left shall give way
B. The faster aircraft shall give way
C. Each aircraft shall give way to the right

A

A. The aircraft on the left shall give way

20
Q

The pilot in command is required to hold a type of rating in which aircraft?

A. Aircraft involved in ferry flights, training flights, or test flights
B. Aircraft aging a gross weight of more than 12,500 pounds
C. Aircraft operated under an authorization issued by the administrators

A

B. Aircraft aging a gross weight of more than 12,500 pounds

21
Q

The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are

A. 500-foot ceiling and 1 mile visibility
B. Clear of clouds and 2 miles visibility
C. 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility

A

C. 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility

22
Q

With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft?

A. Normal, utility, acrobatic, limited
B. Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon
C. Transport, restricted, provisional

A

B. Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon

23
Q

With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft?

A. Airplane, rotorcraft, glider
B. Landplane, seaplane
C. Normal, utility, acrobatic

A

C. Normal, utility, acrobatic

24
Q

ForVFR flight operations above 10,000 feet NSK and more than 1,200 feet AHL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required is

A. 2,000 feet
B. 1 mile
C. 1,000 feet

A

B. 1 mile

25
Q

During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGK, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is

A. 1,500 feet
B. 1,000 feet
C. 500 feet

A

B. 1,000 feet

26
Q

Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff

A. Va
B. Vy
C. Vx

A

C. Vx

27
Q

What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for BFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours?

A. 1 mile visibility, 500 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal clearance from clouds
B. 3 miles visibility and clear of clouds
C. 1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.

A

C. 1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.

28
Q

What is the minimum weather condition required for airplanes operating under special VFR in Class D airspace?

A. 1 miles flight visibility and 1,000 foot ceiling
B. 1 mile flight visibility
C. 3 miles flight visibility and 1,000-foot ceiling

A

B. 1 mile visibility

29
Q

What are the basic VFR weather minima required to takeoff from the Onawa, IS (K36) airport during the day(

A. 1 statue mile, clear of clouds
B. 3 statue miles visibility, 500 feet below the clouds, 1,000 feet above the clouds, and 2,000 feet horizontally from the clouds Mac. 0 statute miles, clear of clouds

A

A. 1 statue mile, clear of clouds

30
Q

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere?

A. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.
B. An altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 1,000 feet
C. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface and no closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure

A

A. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.

31
Q

What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?

A. 1 mile
B. 4 miles
C. 3 miles

A

C. 3 miles

32
Q

Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibility requirement for VFR flight above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours is

A. 5 miles
B. 1 mile
C. 3 miles.

A

B. 1 mile

33
Q

During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is

A. 1,000 feet
B. 500 feet
C. 1,500 feet

A

A. 1,000 feet

34
Q

During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,290!feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is

A. 1,000 feet
B. 500 feet
C 1,500 feet

A

A. 1,000 feet

35
Q

During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight is

A. 1,000 feet
B. 2,000 feet
C. 1,500 feet

A

2,000 feet

36
Q

Which aircraft had the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?

A. Gyroplane
B. Airship
C. Aircraft towing other aircraft

A

C. Aircraft towing other aircraft

37
Q

Unless each occupant is provided with supplemental oxygen, no person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S registry above a maximum Sabin pressure altitude of

A. 15,000 feet MSL
B. 14,000 feet MSL
C. 12,500 feet MSL

A

A. 15,000 feet MSL

38
Q

Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from

A. 1,200 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet MSL
B. 700 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet MSL
C. The surface, up to and including 18,000 feet MSL

A

A. 1,200 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet MSL

39
Q

No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the

A. Flight visibility at the airport is at least 1 mile
B. Ground visibility at the airport is at least 1 mile
C ground visibility at the airport is at least 3 miles

A

C ground visibility at the airport is at least 3 miles

40
Q

Competition of an annual condition inspection and the return of the aircraft to service should always be indicated by

A. The delicensing date on the Registration Certificate
B. An inspection sticker placed on the instrument panel that list the annual inspection completion date
C. An appropriate notation in the aircraft maintenance records

A

C. An appropriate notation in the aircraft maintenance records

41
Q

Which records or documents shall the owner or operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance with an applicable airworthiness directive?

A. Airworthiness and Registration Certificates
B. Aircraft maintenance records
C. Airworthiness Certificate and Pilots Operating Handbook

A

B. Aircraft maintenance records

Private Ground School (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions