Instrument Displays and Cross-Check Flashcards

1
Q

The function of the EADI is to ____.

A

act as the source for primary attitude information

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2
Q

Why is it important to manage the EFIS displays?

A

To optimize flight information

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3
Q

The standby airspeed indicator is operated by the ______.

A

secondary pitot/static system

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4
Q

True or false: Once all electrical power to the standby attitude indicator is lost, it will continue to operate indefinitely.

A

False

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5
Q

True or false: If the standby turn and bank indicator loses electrical power, the turn needle will continue to operate.

A

False

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6
Q

How long will the standby attitude indicator continue to provide reliable attitude information if it loses electrical power?

A

9 minutes

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7
Q

True or false: The standby instruments operate independently of the primary flight instruments.

A

True

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8
Q

The relationship between attitude and power in instrument flying should result in ______.

A

desired aircraft performance

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9
Q

Which performance instruments lag?

A

Altimeter and VSI

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10
Q

True or false: The hub and spoke method is the only cross-check method used and is not modified for any maneuver in instrument flight.

A

False

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11
Q

The recommended way to achieve smooth and precise aircraft control in flight is to trim in this order ______.

A

rudder, elevator, ailerons

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12
Q

The approximate power setting in level flight at 150 KIAS at 15,000 feet with clean configuration is ______%.

A

35

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13
Q

To maintain level flight on final approach at 110 KIAS with gear and flaps set at T.O., set approximately _____% power.

A

35

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14
Q

The EFIS system is composed of ______.

A

two displays and a control panel

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15
Q

Without power, the standby attitude indicator will provide up to 9 minutes of attitude information and may have as much as ______ of error.

A

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16
Q

The standby altimeter operates off the ______.

A

secondary pitot/static system

17
Q

The concept of flying an aircraft in instrument conditions centers on controlling ______.

A

attitude and power

18
Q

The two control instruments are ______.

A

EADI and primary engine data display

19
Q

What cross-check method is the base for all instrument cross-checks?

A

Hub and spoke method

20
Q

When setting the local altimeter, it should be within ______ of the field elevation.

A

75 feet

21
Q

The approximate power setting at 110 KIAS for a non-precision final approach with gear and flaps set at T.O. and 1000 fpm descent is ______%.

A

16