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1
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Prior to performing a visual inspection of the airplane, you should check the airplane logbooks and records for what inspection?

A

Check aircraft logbooks and records to ensure appropriate airworthiness directives have been complied with, maintenance requirements met, aircraft inspections performed

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What documents are required on board the airplane?

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Aircraft worthiness
Registration
Radio
Operating limitations
Weight and balance

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3
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How can you tell when water is present in a fuel sample?

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it is heavier than fuel, settles at the bottom

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T/F
Nicks on a propeller can cause excessive stress and should be checked by a certified mechanic

A

True

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5
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Which are items to check on the wing during the preflight inspection?

A. A fuel sample from the fuel tank drain and the fuel vents and pitot tube for blockage
B. The fuel quantity and the elevator/stabilator for security, damage, and freedom of movement
C. A fuel sample from the fuel strainer or gas color and the aileron for security, damage and freedom of movement

A

A

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T/F
Before you start the engine, a thorough look around the propeller eliminates the need for opening a window or door and shouting “clear”

A

False

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Which is a step in the starting procedure for a fuel-injected engine?

A. Set the mixture to RICH prior to engaging the starter
B. Open the throttle to approximately 1/8 to 1/2 inch after the engine starts
C. Turn the ignition switch and then advance the mixture control to RICH as the engine fires

A

C

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8
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What are the two actions that you can take to help make it easier to start an engine in very cold weather?

A

using an external preheater and/or an external power source to start the engine

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9
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After you start the engine in cold weather, the oil pressure should register properly within how many seconds?

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60 seconds

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10
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After starting the engine, what action should you take in the event the oil pressure does not register within the green arc in the recommended time?

A

Immediately shut down the engine to prevent possible damage

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11
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T/F
Taxi speed is primarily controlled by using the breaks

A

F

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12
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Does the effectiveness of the aileron, rudder, and stabilator controls increase to decrease as the airplanes speed decreases?

A

Decrease

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13
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What action is helpful in reducing the radius of a turn while taxiing?

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Apply the brakes in the direction f the turn

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14
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List at least two actions you should take when positioning the airplane to perform the before takeoff check?

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Position the airplane so the propeller blast is not directed toward anything hazardous to the aircraft or others

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T/F
If the altimeter setting is not available during the before takeoff check, you can adjust the altimeter to agree with field elevation

A

True

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16
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Which is a step in the before takeoff check?

A. Position the elevator trim to the full up position to reduce the back pressure necessary for takeoff
B. Turn on the fuel pump and set the mixture to RICH until a stable fuel flow is indicated on the fuel flow indicator (usually 3 to 5 seconds)
C. Ensure the RPM drop with the magneto switch on the RIGHT and LEFT position does not exceed the maximum drop specified in the AFM/POH

A

C

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17
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Name at least two engine/system notifications that you must verify are in the green sector/arc

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Verify that indications register in the green
etc. oil temp, fuel flow, electrical charge

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18
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Unless you are assigned a discrete transponder code, what code should you use for VFR flight?

A

1200

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19
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Which is an action that might be included in an after landing checklist?

A. Turn off the fuel pump; insta;; the control lock
B. Retract the flaps; turn off all electrical equipment
C. Retract the flaps; contact ground control for taxi clearance

A

C

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20
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Name at least 3 actions that are included in the engine shutdown procedure

A

Set the parking break
Set the power to idle
Turn off electrical equipment
Turn of avionics power switch
Set mixture to lean

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21
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T/F
You should install the control lock before engine shutdown

A

False

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22
Q

If you move an airplane by pushing on the leading edge of a wing, where should you apply pressure?

A

At the rib locations

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23
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Name at least two discrepancies that you should look for during a post flight inspection

A

check for oil and fuel steaks on cowling, fuel stains under the wings, damage to landing gear and tires, flat spots, leaking hydraulic fluid

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24
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During straight-and-level flight, what primary visual reference do you use for maintaining altitude and hearing?

A

The natural horizon to the front and sides

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25
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What is a safety-related advantage of focusing outside the flight deck?

A

focus on outside

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26
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T/F
To maintain straight-and-level flight, you normally need to make a continuous series of small adjustments in pitch and bank

A

false

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27
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What is the primary reason for adjusting the trim?

A. To correct heading
B. To change pitch attitude
C. To relieve control pressures

A

c

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28
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How can you determine the magnitude of a deviation from your desired heading and altitude?

A

cross check flight instruments

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29
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Which climb speed provides the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance?

A

Vx

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30
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Which climb speed provides the most gain in altitude in the least amount of time?

A

Vy

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31
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T/F
As the pitch attitude is increased and the airspeed decreases, left-turning tendencies become less pronounced

A

false

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32
Q

Would you expect a need for a decrease or increase of right rudder pressure as the airplane accelerates during level takeoff?

A

decrease

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33
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What percentage of your vertical speed should you normally use to determine the lead for leveloff?

A

10%

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34
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T/F
You can control your rate of descent with pitch altitude

A

true

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35
Q

Does a cruise descent result in a higher or lower groundspeed than a typical descent used for approach to landing?

A

higher

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36
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During a 500 ft/min descent, you have been instructed to level off at 4,000 feet. At what altitude should you begin leveloff?

A

4050 ft

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37
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T/F
You can increase your descent rate by lowering the flaps

A

true

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38
Q

Would increasing the power during a constant airspeed, power-on descent require you to raise or lower the Mose to maintain airspeed?

A

raise the nose

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39
Q

What are the three classes of turn and how many degrees of bank are associated with each?

A

shallow- less than 20%
medium- 20 to 45%
steep- 45%+

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40
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T/F
During a level turn, you maintain the same amount of aileron deflection throughout the turn

A

false

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41
Q

What determines the roll rate?

A

how long you deflect the ailerons

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42
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You are in a climbing turn to the right, using a 30° angle of bank, and you have been directed to rollout on a heading of 090°. On what heading should you begin your rollout?

A

075

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43
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How can you compensate for the increased rate of decent you experience in a descending turn, as opposed to a straight descent?

A

add power

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44
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How can you counteract the left-turning tendency caused by engine torque on takeoff?

A

apply right rudder

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45
Q

Why should you keep your hand on the throttle throughout the takeoff?

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46
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What can occur if you attempt to lift off with an excessively nose-high attitude?

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47
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After a normal takeoff at an uncontrolled airport, what are the recommended procedures for leaving the local area?

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48
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What action should you take if the engine is not developing sufficient power for takeoff?

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49
Q

How can you determine the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for your airplane?

A

POH

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50
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T/F
To counteract the effects of a crosswind from the left during takeoff, you should move the control wheel to the right, placing the left aileron in the down position

A

False

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51
Q

As the airplane accelerates during the takeoff roll, will you normally need to increase or decrease aileron deflection used to compensate for a crosswind?

A

Decrease

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52
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How can you determine if you are using the proper amount of crosswind correction?

A
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53
Q

After takeoff, what action can you take to track straight out on an imaginary extension of the runway centerline?

A
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54
Q

What are the five named legs of the traffic pattern?

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downwind, base, final, departure, crosswind

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55
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T/F
Both left-hand and right-hand traffic patterns are normally used when simultaneous
operations are conducted on parallel runways

A

true

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56
Q

To aid in collision avoidance, you should turn on your airplane’s landing light within how
many miles of the airport?

A

10 miles

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57
Q

In the absence of a UNICOM operator or operating control tower, how can you determine the landing runway and the associated pattern direction?

A
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58
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Your airplane is Piper 9163K and you are practicing touch-and-go landings to Runway 26 at Boulder Airport (uncontrolled). Provide an example of the proper radio call after completing the turn to final.

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59
Q

T/F
Landing with full flaps extended results in a faster touchdown speed and ground
roll.

A

False

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60
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At what position on the downwind leg should you normally begin your descent for landing?

A
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61
Q

What corrective actions can you take if the airplane is high when you reach the key position?

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62
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While on final approach, if the airplane’s descent angle is too shallow and the airspeed is too
slow, what action should you take?

A
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63
Q

The landing phase of flight can be divided into what three elements?

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64
Q

While maintaining directional control with the rudder pedals, why should your heels be on
the floor as the airplane touches down?

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65
Q

During landing, floating can be caused by what?

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66
Q

What is the primary purpose of the forward slip?

A
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67
Q

T/F
While performing a forward slip, the airplane’s longitudinal axis is aligned with
the runway

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68
Q

How do you set the power and position the controls to establish a forward slip?

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69
Q

Name at least 3 reasons to perform a go-around

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70
Q

What is the first step you should take when initiating a go-around?

A
71
Q

Which is true regarding performing a go-around?

A.When you apply full power, you normally have to apply back pressure to climb
B.You must apply right rudder pressure to counteract torque and P-factor when adding power
C. When initiating a go-around close to the ground, you should increase the pitch and retract the flaps as quickly as possible to climb out of ground effect

A
72
Q

What are the two basic methods used for crosswind approach and landings?

A
73
Q

If you experience a tailwind on base leg, what action(s) can you take to avoid overshooting the runway when turning onto final approach?

A
74
Q

If you encounter a crosswind from the right on final approach and landing, how should you position the controls to compensate for wind drift?

A. Move the control wheel/stick to the left and apply left rudder pressure
R. Move the control wheel/stick to the left and apply right rudder pressure
C.Move the control wheel/stick to the right and apply left rudder pressure

A
75
Q

While making a crosswind correction on final approach, what action should you take if you do not have sufficient rudder travel available?

A
76
Q

As the airplane decelerates during the roll-out, will you need to increase or decrease aileron deflection to counteract a steady crosswind?

A
77
Q

What actions should you take it you experience a partial power loss?

A
78
Q

What actions should you take if the alternator fails?

A
79
Q

What are three factors to consider when performing a no-flap approach and landing?

A
80
Q

What actions should you take to manage smoke or fire in the cabin?

A
81
Q

What should you do if a door opens in flight?

A
82
Q

What is the purpose ot an emergency descent?

A
83
Q

You are performing an emergency descent with full flaps in smooth conditions. What is the airspeed limitation for the descent?

A. VA
B. VNE
C. VFE

A
84
Q

What are two reasons to pertorm an emergency descent in a turn?

A
85
Q

In turbulent air, at what airspeed would you perform an emergency descent if the airplane had
no flaps or landing gear extended?

A
86
Q

During a 1000 ft/min descent, you plan to at 3,000 feet MSL. At what altitude should you begin your leveloff?

A
87
Q

What is the first action you shauld take when an engine failure occurs?

A
88
Q

T/F
You should perform the engine failure
checklist as a do-ist

A
89
Q

Name at least two factors that you need to consider when selecting an appropriate field for an emergency landing

A
90
Q

When making an emergency landing, it is recommended that you circle away from the field and perform a long straight-in approach to the landing area

A
91
Q

What code should you set in your transponder to indicate an emergency?

A
92
Q

Why should you wait to extend the flaps until you are confident of making the landing field?

A
93
Q

What are the three steps to follow if an engine failure occurs immediately after takeoff before you have reached a safe maneuvering altitude and sufficient runway is not available?

A
94
Q

Why does an attempt to turn back to the runway in the event of an engine failure after takeoff greatly increase your risk of an accident?

A
95
Q

What speed should you maintain during slow flight?

A
96
Q

What is the minimum AGL altitude at which you should plan to recover from slow flight?

A
97
Q

What is the first step for performing slow flight?

A.Lower the flaps in increments and trim to relieve control pressures
B.Reduce power, and gradually apply back pressure on the control stick to maintain altitude
C.Increase power to maintain altitude and apply right back pressure rudder to counteract the left-turning
tendency

A
98
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T/F
When you add power to maintain altitude at a slow airspeed, you will need to increase right rudder pressure

A
99
Q

When recovering from slow flight, what technique should you use to retract the flaps?

A
100
Q

In what airplane configuration do you normally perform power-off stalls?

A
101
Q

When does a typical mechanical stall warning activate?

A
102
Q

Define impending stall and full stall?

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103
Q

How do you recover from a power-off stall?

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104
Q

What bank angle should you use during a turning stall?

A
105
Q

In which phase(s) of flight would a power-on stall most likely occur?

A
106
Q

In what airplane contiguration do you normally pertorm power-on stalls?

A
107
Q

What is the first step to perform a power-on stall?

A. Reduce power to idle and extend flaps in increments to establish a normal glide
B. Reduce power and slow
the airplane to takeoff speed using back pressure on the control
stick to maintain altitude.
C.Set takeoff power (or the recommended climb power setting) and apply back pressure to maintain altitude

A
108
Q

How do you induce a power-on stall?

A
109
Q

As you approach a power-on stall in a right turn, will the angle of bank tend to increase or decrease?

A
110
Q

An applicant for a private pilot certificate is required to demonstrate flight in cross-control stalls and spins

A
111
Q

What is a cause of a secondary stall?

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112
Q

What is an accelerated stall?

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113
Q

What is an example of a situation in the traffic pattern during which a cross-control stall could occur?

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114
Q

What is an example of an action that could lead to an elevator trim stall?

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115
Q

What is the first step for spin recovery recommended by the FAA?

A
116
Q

What angle of bank is normally used for steep turns?

A
117
Q

Is overbanking tendency more apparent in a right or left turn?

A
118
Q

How should you correct for a loss of altitude during a steep turn?

A
119
Q

How much should you lead your roll-out from a steep turn?

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120
Q

T/F
In comparison to the roll-in, you need more rudder and aileron pressure during the roll-out from a steep turn

A
121
Q

What other maneuver with similar dimensions does the rectangular course prepare you to fly?

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122
Q

What factors should you consider when selecting an area to perform a rectangular course?

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123
Q

What is the maximum bank angle you should use when performing a rectangular course?

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124
Q

When should you begin your turn from the downwind leg to the crosswind leg?

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125
Q

Which turn should have the shallowest angle of bank when flying a rectangular course?

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126
Q

During S-turns, how should the ground reference line be oriented with regard to the wind direction?

A
127
Q

T/F
To begin an S-turn, you should roll into a relatively shallow bank as you cross the ground reference line

A
128
Q

When you turn from a downwind heading to an upwind heading, how will your groundspeed change?

A
129
Q

Why should you change your angle of bank when turning from a tailwind to a headwind?

A
130
Q

When should the airplane’s wings be level during an S-turn?

A
131
Q

Why is the intersection of roads or fence lines a desirable reference point?

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132
Q

Relative to the wind direction, which direction should you enter a turn around a point?

A
133
Q

What is the maximum angle of bank normally used when flying turns around a point?

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134
Q

When flying turns around a point, where does the steepest bank angle occur?

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135
Q

When flying turns around a point, where does the shallowest bank angle occur?

A
136
Q

Name two situations which require the use of a short-field takeoff and climb

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137
Q

During short-field practice sessions, it is assumed that you must clear an obstacle which how many feet in height?

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138
Q

T/F
You should use the best rate-of-climb speed to clear obstacles at the departure end at the runway

A
139
Q

Why should you hold the brakes until the airplane achieves full power prior to beginning the takeoff roll?

A
140
Q

Why should you avoid raising the nose prior to the recommended liftoff speed?

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141
Q

In what situations would performing a short-field approach and landing be necessary?

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142
Q

Is the descent angle for a short-field approach steeper, shallower, or the same as that flown for a normal approach to a landing?

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143
Q

What is the purpose of extending full flaps when performing a short-field approach?

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144
Q

T/F
When performing a short-field landing, you should reduce power to idle in the
flare and allow the airplane to touch down in a full-stall condition

A
145
Q

What can occur it you maintain an excessive amount of airspeed during the short-field approach and landing?

A
146
Q

What is the objective of a soft-field takeoff?

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147
Q

What action should you take on a soft surface while taxing onto the runway?

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148
Q

T/F
You should hold the brakes until the airplane achieves full power prior to beginning the takeoff roll

A
149
Q

What can occur if you do not release some back pressure while accelerating during the takeoff roll?

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150
Q

What action should you take after liftoff before starting a climb?

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151
Q

What is the objective of a soft-field landing?

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152
Q

Why is extending flaps normally recommended for a soft-field approach and landing?

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153
Q

When performing a soft-field landing, why should you hold the airplane one to two feet above the runway as long as possible?

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154
Q

T/F
During a soft-field landing, you should lower the nosewheel to the surface as
quickly as possible after touchdown

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155
Q

What is the correct procedure for the roll-out after a soft-field landing?

A. Maintain power at idle and apply heavy braking.
B.Hold forward pressure on the control wheel/stick and avoid braking.
C.Maintain back pressure on the control wheel/stick and increase power slightly, if necessary.

A
156
Q

What instrument replaces the natural horizon during instrument flight?

A
157
Q

What is the radial cross-check?

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158
Q

What is the four-step process for maintaining and changing attitudes when practicing attitude instrument flying?

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159
Q

T/F
A tight grip on the control wheel/stick ensures smooth and precise attitude control

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160
Q

During a constant airspeed climb, what action should you take to counteract the effect of P-factor?

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161
Q

Typically, at what altitude would you begin your level-off if your target altitude is 2,000 feet, and your rate of descent is 500 feet per minute?

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162
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What is the approximate angle of bank that will result in a standard-rate turn for an airspeed of 100 knots?

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163
Q

What instrument should be referenced to confirm and maintain a standard-rate turn?

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164
Q

What are the three steps to recover from a nose-high unusual attitude?

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165
Q

When recovering from a nose-low unusual attitude, why should you level the wings before applying back pressure on the control wheel/stick?

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166
Q

Name at least two actions you should take when planning a night flight

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167
Q

Why is it important to taxi slower at night than during the day?

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168
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T/F
During takeoff, adjust the flight deck lights to full brightness to enable you easily read the instruments.

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169
Q

Name at two actions you should take when performing a traffic pattern and landing at night

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170
Q

What are two indications that at you might be entering IMC at night?

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171
Q

What action should you take if you inadvertently fly into IMC at night?

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