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Part 4 - Safety Of Flight Flashcards

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1
Q

Which way is the plane flying with two red lights?

A

Crossing from right to left

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If you are taxing a tricycle gear aircraft and a headwind from your left, how should you position your controls?

A

Up aileron on left-wing and neutral elevator

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What should you do differently when taxing a tail wheel aircraft and a headwind as opposed to a tricycle gear aircraft?

A

Hold the elevator control AFT

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4
Q

VFR pilot use approach lighting systems for what purpose

A

To increase situational awareness

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5
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To activate pilot controlled, lighting on the maximum intensity. How many times must you keep the mic within five seconds?

A

Seven times

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6
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Which leg of a standard traffic pattern is parallel to the runway

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The downwind leg

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7
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What causes wake turbulence

A

When an aircraft generates lift air rotates over the winging tips from the high-pressure areas below the wings to the low pressure areas above them this flow results and rapidly rotating whirlpools of air called wingtip vortices or wake turbulence

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Select the true statement regarding actions you should take to conduct LAHSO

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During flight have the published ALD and runway slope information readily available and ensure that you can safely land and stop within the ALD with the existing conditions upon arrival

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9
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Which of the following accurately describes lines of longitude

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They are perpendicular to the equator and are often called meridians

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How are lines of longitude identified?

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Lines of longitude are identified by degrees for 179 equally space lines of longitude to the east and 179 equally space lines of longitude to the west of the prime meridian

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11
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In terms of a minute, what are 30 seconds of latitude or longitude equal to

A

1/2 of a minute

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What type of flight plan is filed to enter or exit anADIZ

A

IFR

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13
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Which airspeed indicator shows that you are within the speed limitation for flights below 10,000 feet MSL

A

270 knots

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14
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You may not operate an airplane at night under special VFR unless

A

You are instrument rated

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What does a special VFR clearance permit you to do

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Operate within most class CD and E surface areas and some class B surface areas if the weather is below the VFR minimums

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16
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When do you need ATC permission to fly through class B airspace

A

Always

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17
Q

What is the purpose of a VFR fly away?

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To help pilots fly in the vicinity of classy airspace without having to obtain clearance from ATC

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18
Q

Select a true statement about class B airspace

A

It resembles an upside down wedding cake with the smallest radius of airspace closest to the surface

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19
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What is the minimum horizontal distance you must maintain from clouds when flying VFR in class D airspace

A

2000 feet horizontal

20
Q

Select a true statement regarding other airspace areas

A

A national security area designates an area where pilot are requested to avoid flight for increased security of ground facilities

21
Q

Which operating procedures apply when you operate in class E airspace

A

You do not have to meet any certification requirements when flying VFR in class airspace

22
Q

If you are at the position shown by the airplane symbol, what aGL height does class G airspace extend to from the surface

A

1200 feet AGL

23
Q

What chart depicts Victor airway with a distance of more than 210 miles between VOR radio station stations

A

B

24
Q

What are the BFR flight visibility and cloud clearance minimums when you are operating at 7500 feet MSL in class E airspace

A

Three statue miles 500 feet below clouds 1000 feet above clouds 2000 feet horizontal from clouds

25
Q

What equipment is required to operate in class C airspace

A

Two-way radio transponder with mode capability and aDSB out equipment

26
Q

Where does class E airspace begin for the aircraft showing on this chart?

A

Surface level

27
Q

What are the VFR minimums required for you to enter classy airspace when flying VFR

A

Three statue miles 500 feet below 1000 feet above 2000 feet horizontal

28
Q

Select the true statement regarding military operations area

A

Although VFR aircraft are not prevented from flying in an MOA you should avoid flying and military operation areas whenever possible

29
Q

To what distance does class a airspace extend beyond the US Coast?

A

12 nautical miles

30
Q

What is the ceiling for this class B airspace

A

7000 feet MSL

31
Q

Which altimeter indicates the correct setting for operating in class a airspace

A

B 29.92 in

32
Q

You are operating above 1200 feet AGO by below 10,000 feet MSL what is the minimum distance from clouds that you must maintain while flying in class G airspace

A

You must operate at least 500 feet below cloud 1000 feet above clouds and feet horizontally from clouds

33
Q

You are 30 NM do south of Denver what altitude range to defines the class B airspace

A

9000 to 12,000 feet MSL

34
Q

What type of special use airspace extends three nautical miles outward off the coast of the United States

A

Warning area

35
Q

Which special use airspace does not begin at surface level

A

W-59 A

36
Q

What are the VF our minimum required for you to enter class C airspace when flying VFR

A

Three statue miles 500 feet below 1000 feet above 2000 feet horizontal

37
Q

Which chart expert shows an aircraft flying in class E airspace that begins at 1200 feet AG

A

A

38
Q

Which requirements for operating under VF are near and within the Washington DC SFRA

A

Between 60 and M and 30 and M from the Washington DC VORFAA special awareness training, maximum speed of 230 knots

39
Q

Which airspeed indicator shows that you are within the special limitation for flights below 10,000 feet MSL

A

Letter a 230 kn

40
Q

Select the true statement regarding other airspace areas

A

A military training route identified as IR 504 indicates that IFR operations above 1500 feet AGL and excess of 250 kn occur alongside this route

41
Q

Select the true statement regarding TFR’s

A

Disaster hazard, TFR’s are established to protect persons or property on the surface or in the air from a hazard associated with an incident on the surface and provide a safe environment for disaster, relief aircraft operation.

42
Q

If you are at the position shown by the airplane symbol, what altitude does class G airspace extend to from the surface?

A

14,0 029 feet MSL

43
Q

What is your maximum speed if you’re flying through a VR cord or within class B airspace

A

200 knots

44
Q

Under what plan might special security instructions be issued during defense emergency

A

Scatana

45
Q

When can you fly in a prohibited area?

A

When cleared by the controlling agency?

46
Q

What is the ceiling of class a airspace?

A

Fl600

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