Piper Arrow

Question 1

Vx

Answer 1

85 MPH (gear down) 
96 Mph (gear up)

Question 2

Vy

Answer 2

100 Mph (gear up)

Question 3

Before Landing Checklist

Answer 3

1. Seat backs - erect
2. Fasten belts/harness
3. Fuel - on proper tank
4. Fuel pump - ON
5. Mixture - set
6. Propeller - set
7. Gear - DOWN (15O MPH MAX)
8. Flaps - set (125 MPH)
9. Air conditioner - OFF

Question 4

Increase Power

Answer 4

1. Increase RPM (propeller forward)

2. Increase manifold pressure (throttle forward)

Question 5

Decrease Power

Answer 5

1. Decrease manifold pressure (throttle aft)

2. Decrease RPM (propeller aft)

Question 6

Fuel Tank Cycling

Answer 6

1 hour on first tank
2 hours on second tank
1 hour on first tank
Should leave 1/2 hour on each tank
40 gallons useable @ 8 GPH = 5 hours

Question 7

Takeoff Checklist

Answer 7

1. Fuel - on proper tank
2. Electric fuel pump -ON
3. Mixture - SET
4. Prop - SET
5. Flaps - SET
6. Trim tab - SET

Question 8

Pre-flight Checklist

Answer 8

1. Seat backs - erect
2. Fasten belts/harness
3. Empty seats - seat belts snugly fastened
4. Controls - free & correct
5. Engine gauges - checked
6. Flight Instruments - Set
7. Air Conditioning - OFF
8. Door - Latched

Question 9

Takeoff Rotation

Answer 9

Allow the airplane to accelerate to 60 to 70 MPH. Then ease back on the wheel enough to let the airplane fly from the ground.

Question 10

Engine Start - Cold

Answer 10

1. Set parking brakes - ON
2. Select the desired fuel tank
3. Propeller control - FULL FORWARD
4. Open the throttle approximately 1/2”
5. Turn the master switch ON.
6. Turn the electric fuel pump ON.
7. Mixture control to FULL RICH until an indication on the fuel flow meter is noted. (Engine is primed.)
8. Move the mixture control to IDLE CUT-OFF.
9. Engage the starter by rotating magneto switch
   clockwise and pressing in.

When the engine fires
A. Advance mixture control to FULL RICH
B. Throttle to the desired setting

If the engine does not fire within five to ten
seconds, disengage starter and re-prime.

Question 11

Engine Start - Hot

Answer 11

1. Set parking brakes - ON
2. Select the desired fuel tank
3. Propeller control - FULL FORWARD
4. Open the throttle approximately 1/2”
5. Turn the master switch ON.
6. Turn the electric fuel pump ON.
7. Do not prime by advancing mixture control.
8. Move the mixture control to IDLE CUT-OFF.
9. Engage the starter by rotating magneto switch
   clockwise and pressing in.

When the engine fires
A. Advance mixture control to FULL RICH
B. Throttle to the desired setting

If the engine does not fire within five to ten
seconds, disengage starter and re-prime.

Question 12

Call Sign

Answer 12

Piper 56790

Cherokee?

Question 13

What inspections are required for an aircraft to be considered airworthy and legal to fly?

Answer 13

1. current annual
2. 100-hour inspection if used to carry passengers or operated for hire, and all applicable ADs must have been complied with.
3. ELT (12 months)

For IFR Operations in controlled airspace

1. static system (24 months)
2. altimeter (24 months)
3. transponder mode C (24 months)
4. VOR (30 days)