Nightly Question Flashcards
How long is a convective SIGMET, SIGMET, and airmet valid for?
Convective SIGMET- 2 hours
SIGMET - 4 hours
Airmet- 6 hours
What are the phases of a spin?
Entry
Incipient
Fully developed
Recovery
What is the definition of a PIC?
The PIC has the final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight
What is the range of a VASI?
3-5 during the day
Up to 20 at night
What is the range of a PAPI?
5 miles during the day
Up to 20 at night
Tri color VASI range?
1/2-1 mile in the day
Up to 5 miles at night
Pulsating VASI range?
4 miles during the day
Up to 10 miles at night
TRI color vasi colors?
Above glide path- amber
Slightly high on glide path- green
Slightly below glide path- amber
Below glide path- red
Alignment of elements system?
Low cost system using 3 pieces of plywood. Usually black and white or orange
Indications:
Above -
On - - -
Below -_-
Pulsating VASI for glide slope indications
Pulsating white - above
Steady white- on glide path
Alternating red and white- on glide path
Steady red- slightly below glide path
Pulsating red- below glide path
For a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, what do you need to do?
Weather reports and forecasts
Fuel requirements
Alternatives available
Traffic delays
For any flight:
Runway lengths
Take off and landing distance
What must a pilot brief their passengers on before flying?
How to fasten and unfasten seat belts
When two airplanes are approaching head on what should the aircraft do?
They should both alter their course to the right
What does the squak code 7777 mean?
Military interceptor operations
What does the squak code 1255 mean?
Enroute or within designated fire fighting areas
