Magnetic Compass / Partial Panel Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

During recoveries from unusual attitudes, level flight is attained the instant

A

the altimeter and airspeed needles stop prior to reversing their direction of movement.

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2
Q

If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 135°?

A

1 minute and 30 seconds

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3
Q

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from an easterly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

A

The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.

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4
Q

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

A

The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.

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5
Q

On what headings will the magnetic compass read most accurately during a level 360° turn, with a bank of approximately 15°?

A

90 and 270

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6
Q

What causes the northerly turning error in a magnetic compass?

A

The magnetic dip characteristic.

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7
Q

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

A

The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.

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8
Q

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a westerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

A

The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.

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9
Q

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a northerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

A

The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.

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10
Q

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

A

The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.

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11
Q

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a north heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

A

The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.

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12
Q

If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360°?

A

4 minutes

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13
Q

While recovering from an unusual flight attitude without the aid of the attitude indicator, approximate level pitch attitude is reached when the

A

Airspeed and altimeter stop their movement and the VSI reverses its trend.

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14
Q

Which is the correct sequence for recovery from a spiraling, nose-low, increasing airspeed, unusual flight attitude?

A

Reduce power, correct the bank attitude, and raise the nose to a level attitude.

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15
Q

The gyroscopic heading indicator is inoperative. What is the primary bank instrument in unaccelerated straight-and-level flight?

A

Magnetic compass.

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16
Q

What is the purpose of the kerosene within the housing of the magnetic compass?

A

To allow the disc to spin freely. Also, kerosine doesn’t freeze unless in extremely low temps.

17
Q

What is the purpose of the diaphragm within the housing of the magnetic compass?

A

It allows the fluid to expand and contract with changes in temp and pressure.

18
Q

What is located within the magnetic compass that aligns with magnetic north?

A

Compass Needle

19
Q

Describe magnetic variation. How does a pilot compensate for it?

A

the difference between magnetic and true north. + West, - East variation

20
Q

Describe magnetic deviation. How does a pilot compensate for it?

A

Interference from other instruments in the aircraft. Fix it by checking the compass deviation card and changing your heading appropriately

21
Q

How do you preflight the magnetic compass?

A

check compass card and ensure compass is moving freely and matching heading indicator

22
Q

What is a agonic line?

A

Line that connects all points on earth where the magnetic variation is 0

23
Q

Explain northerly turning error

A

If turning from a north heading the compass will “lag” in the turn.

24
Q

On what headings are Acceleration/Deceleration errors most apparent?

A

Easterly and Westerly

25
Q

What is the formula for determining standard bank angle without the turn coordinator?

A

Divide your airspeed by 10 and add one-half the result

26
Q

In a timed standard rate turn, how long does it take to turn 180 degrees?

A

1 minute

27
Q

Explain how a pilot would recognize the failure of the attitude indicator during instrument flight.

A

G5 will show a red X

28
Q

If part or all of the pitot-static instruments exhibited abnormal operation in flight, what could a pilot do about this?

A

Use alternate static air

29
Q

Explain how a pilot would compensate for the loss of the Attitude Indicator AND the Directional Gyro in Partial Panel flight? (Both have failed at the same time)

A

use other turn and pitch coordinators

30
Q

Describe how to recover from a nose low high bank angle turn unusual attitude to the left?

A

pull power, pitch up, level wings