Lesson notes

Question 0

What are elements of Soft Field landing?

Answer 0

1. Slow flight configuration.
2. 65 kts on approach
3. At runway threshold reduce power to 1200 RPM rather than idle and fly onto ground.
4. Keep moving and keep nose wheel off ground as much as possible. Do not use brakes.

Question 1

What are elements of short field landing?

Answer 1

1. Slow flight configuration
2. 65 kts approach
3. Aim to shorter point on runway
4. Upon touchdown, smoothly apply brakes.

Question 2

What are elements of short field take off?

Answer 2

1. Use full length of runway. 10 degree flaps.
2. Hold brakes will bringing up full power.
3. Check instruments–oil pressure, amps, oil temp.
4. Release brakes & allow airplane to fly when it wants.

Question 3

What are the elements of soft field take off?

Answer 3

1. 10 degree flaps.
2. Keep moving
3. Apply power and pull back yoke to lift nose wheel.
4. Upon liftoff pitch to stay in ground effect until you have accelerated to 55 kts (or greater) then pitch for Vx speed to take off fully.

Question 4

How do you set the VOR?

Answer 4

1. Set VOR frequency with lge & small knobs.
2. Set by hitting small button above knobs.
3. Hit NAV 1 button on right side of PDF to listen for Morse code ID of VOR name.
4. Use Course knob (shared w Alt) to adjust course by changing radial from VOR.

Question 5

What are memorized emergency procedures if engine fails in flight?

Answer 5

1. Establish glide speed (68 kts)
2. Check fuel aspects (mixture, fuel shutoff valve, fuel tank both, fuel pump on)
3. Check magnetos.
4. Decide on area to land (consider wind direction, power lines or obstructions)
5. Communicate–mayday, location, intentions, and set radio frequency to 7500.
6. If time allows, look at check list.
7. Brief passengers. Seat belts, open doors.

Question 6

IFR- What are Lost Communication Requirements in IFR conditions regarding the Route (Altitude different question)?

[See ASA Test Prep for Instrument (red book) at p. 5-40]

Answer 6

Lost Comm—should the comm failure occur in IFR conditions, pilot should proceed to destination as to the ROUTE:
A. Route assigned in last ATC clearance.
B. If being vectored, by direct route to fix, route or airway specified in vector.
C. “Expect…”If no route has been assigned, by route pilot told to expect.
D. If none of above, then by route filed in flight plan.

Question 7

Lost Comm-In IFR conditions, if Comm failure, pilot should proceed to destination as to ALTITUDE how (as to Route in different question)?

[See ASA Test Prep for Instrument (red book) at p. 5-40.]

Answer 7

Lost Comm—Altitude—at the highest of the following altitudes for the flight segment being flown:
A. Altitude assigned in last clearance received.
B. “Expected altitude”—the altitude ATC advised may be expected.
C. the minimum enroute altitude (MEA).

Question 8

Lost Comm—VFR. What are lost comm requirements for VFR flight if pilot is unable to contact ATC on a newly assigned frequency?

[See ASA Test Prep for Instrument (red book) at p. 5-40]

Answer 8

If unable to contact ATC on a newly assigned frequency, the pilot should go back to the previous frequency. If contact is lost on that frequency also, pilot should attempt to establish contact with nearest FSS. If becomes apparent that two-way comm has been lost, pilot should change transponder code to 7600. If comm are lost in VFR conditions, the pilot should remain VFR and land as soon as practicable.