Pitot RWY

Question 1

2018
If both the ram air input and drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what airspeed indication can be expected if large power changes are made?

Answer 1

Remain constant in level flight even during power changes.

Blocked: Remain Constant

Question 2

2019
While climbing out of icy conditions, the ram air input and drain hole of the pitot system are blocked. What reaction should you observe?

Answer 2

No change until an actual climb rate is established, then indicated airspeed will increase.

Question 3

2020
What indication should a pilot observe if an airspeed indicator ram air input and drain hole are blocked?

Answer 3

The airspeed indicator will react as an altimeter.

Question 4

3289
Your aircraft is equipped with a venturi system. What three instruments will be affected if the venturi is clogged by ice?

Answer 4

Turn and slip indicator, heading indicator, and attitude indicator.

Venturi Iced: THAI (TC, Heading, AI)

Question 5

2024
Under which conditions is hydroplaning most likely to occur?

Answer 5

During conditions of standing water, slush, high speed, and smooth runway texture.

Question 6

2683
You are landing on a wet, smooth surface runway. As you touch down, the airplane begins to hydroplane. What should you do?

Answer 6

Raise the nose to increase aerodynamic drag to help slow the airplane as fast as possible.

Question 7

3369
Your vacuum pump has failed. Which instruments are impacted?

Answer 7

Turn coordinator, heading indicator, attitude indicator

THAI