intro to flight midterm review Flashcards
what does an ELT transmit on?
121.5 and 243.0 MHz
When at more than 1,200ft AGL but less than 10,000ft MSL, what is the day VFR visibility
1 mile
which light signal from the control tower clears a pilot to taxi?
a steady green light
What does a steady green light from the tower mean while in the sky?
you are cleared to land
what is the minimum visibility for a pilot to receive an LAHSO clearance?
3 statute mile
what does an outbound destination sign mean?
direction to take-off runways
how can a military airport be identified at night?
two white lights between a green light
what do arrows on the end of runways indicate?
the runway can only be used for taxiing and takeoff
what wind condition requires max caution when avoiding wake turbulence on landing?
light, quartering tailwind
what is the purpose of the rudder?
control yaw
what determines longitudinal stability?
the location of the CG with respect to the center of lift
what increases the effectiveness of each control surface?
speed because there’s more airflow over them
In what condition are torque effects more pronounced
low airspeed, high power, high angle of attack
When is floating caused by ground effect most realized during an approach to land?
at less than the length of the wingspan above the surface
what does the use of carb heat do to engine performance?
decrease it
