Practical Knowledge Flashcards
What is optimal cruising speed for a Cesna 152?
2200 RPMs
Do you push or pull the mixture to lean it?
Pull
What are the different degrees of Wing Flap
0, 10, 20, 30
How do you make small adjustments to the mixture?
Turn clockwise to increase mixture. Turn counterclockwise to lean the mixture.
How do you increase mixture?
Turn clockwise or push.
How do you increase the throttle?
Push it
How do you decrease the throttle?
Pull it
From right to left, what are the names of the lights?
Landing Light Taxi Light Beacon Light Nav Light Dome Light Pitot Heat
How do you turn a light on?
Push the top of the light switch down.
What are the inspections to confirm have been completed before each flight?
Annual Inspection -within the last year.
Hundred Hour Inspection-within the last 100 hours of flight time.
Transponder Inspection-within the last 2 years.
What is the difference between Hobbs time and Tach Time?
Hobbs Time is how long the electric current has been running (so how long the Master Switch has been engaged).
Tach Time is how long the engine is running.
What does Lights, Cameras, Action Mean?
It’s a saying used during takeoff and means turn on the Landing Light, Make sure the Transponder is set, and increase the throttle.
When the fuel shutoff valve is on, does it point straight up or is it flush with the floor?
It’s flush with the floor.
If you want to adjust the trim so that the nose of the plain pushes down, do you push the wheel forward or backwards?
Forward.
If you want to adjust the trim so that the nose of the plain pushes up, do you push the wheel forward or backwards?
Backwards
What are the three antenna names?
Nav
Com
ELT
What does ELT stand for?
Emergency Locator Transmitter. It’s located behind the cabin on the tail section as the tail section is the most likely part of the plane to survive a crash. It starts transmitting if a plane comes to an abrupt halt.
What are the four runway names at providence?
5
16
23
34
How high should you be when you start a Slow Flight or Power off Stall maneuver?
3000 feet
When maneuvering, how do you increase altitude?
Add power
When maneuvering, how do you decrease altitude?
Decrease Power
When maneuvering, how do you increase airspeed?
Decrease Pitch
When maneuvering, how do you decrease airspeed?
Increase pitch
How do you get out of a power on stall?
Lower nose
How much speed do you need to get your airplane off the ground?
55 knots
What is an electrical switch for the purposes of the preflight checklist?
Master switch
Lights
Radio
Transponder
Which light is always on when we fly?
The Beacon
Where and what color is the landing light?
It’s solid white and it’s on the nose of the plane below the propeller.
Where are the position nav lights?
There is one on each wing and one on the tail
What color is the position nav light on the left wing?
Solid Red
What color is the position nav light on the right wing?
Solid Green
What color is the position nav light on the tail of the plane?
Solid White
Where and what color is the beacon light?
It’s the flashing red light on the tail of the plane.
Where is the transponder antennae located?
Underneath the fuselage. It looks like a fin.
Where is the ELT antennae located?
It’s the short black antennae behind the wings on the top of the plane.
Where is the nav\com antennae located?
It’s the tall white antennae over top of the cabin.
Is it the throttle or the mixture that you never pull when in flight?
The mixture
What does TAF stand for?
Terminal Aerodome Forcast
What do you use a TAF for?
To predict the weather for the next X amount of time–usually 24 hours but sometimes as much as 36. Whatever amount of time the forecast says it’s good for.
What is the radio frequency for ATIS?
124.20
Why do you call ATIS?
To get the weather
What does ATIS stand for?
Automatic Terminal Information Service
What is the radio frequency for Providence Approach?
127.90
What is the radio frequency for Clearance Delivery?
126.65
What is the radio frequency for Providence Ground?
121.90
What is the radio frequency for Providence Tower?
120.70
What is the radio frequency for Departure?
Whatever frequency the tower advises you of during clearance
What is climb speed in a Cessna 152?
75 knots
If your plane has a tail number of 67995 and you want to go to an altitude of 3500 feet and you want to go to the Newport Practice area and you’ve got weather of LIMA, indicate the script you and the controller will follow.
YOU- Providence Clearance, Cessna 67995 is a Cessna 152 requesting VFR Departure at 3500 feet to the Newport Practice Area with LIMA.
Controller- [Will give you Attitude Clearance (ex. 2000ft), Departure Frequency (ex. 123.67), and Squawk Code (ex. 5301)]
YOU- Copy Clearance. Maintain at or below 2000ft until advised, departure frequency 123.67 Squawk 5301.
What does TPA stand for?
Traffic Pattern Altitude
What is the script for communicating with Ground assuming your tail number is 67995 and you are on the NE Ramp?
YOU: Providence Ground Cessna 67995 at North East ramp ready to taxi, run up complete.
Controller: 67995 you are cleared for runway 23 via Alpha.
YOU: Copy that. Runway 23 Via Alpha 995
When do you call Clearance?
Before you even get on the runways.
When do you call Ground?
After you complete your runup.
When do you switch your frequency to tower?
After you have spoken to Ground and as you’re approaching the runway.
Assuming a tail number of 67995 and a takeoff runway of 23 give the script for speaking with Tower.
YOU: Providence Tower, Cessna 67995 holding short of runway 23, ready for takeoff.
Controller: 67995 You are cleared for takeoff, runway 23.
YOU: Cleared for takeoff Runway 23 995.
What do you do directly after speaking with the Tower?
Lights, Camera, Action
When do you contact Departure?
When advised by the tower.
What is the script for contacting departure assuming a present altitude of 1500 feet and a cleared altitude of 3500 feet?
Providence Departure, Cessna 67995 climbing through 1500 for 3500.
In Providence, which ramp is the North East ramp?
23
In providence, which ramp is the North West ramp?
16
What is the standard rate of turn?
3 degrees per second
How long does it take to complete a 360 turn at standard rate?
2 minutes
If a door opens in flight, is this serious?
Usually no, but you may need to increase airspeed to keep full control. Just land as soon as is possible and close the door.
When can you continue a flight even with partial power loss?
If you can hold altitude or climb
What is a good rule of thumb for if there is a fire outside of the cabin?
Try to slip away from the fire.
What is an asymetrical flap extention?
When one flap extends while the other remains in place
What is a symptom of an asymetrical flap extention?
A rolling motion
What is another word for asymetrical flap extention
Split flap condition
What should you do if you have an asymetrical flap extention?
Immediately return the flap to the previous position. If it happens during approach or landing, do a go around and then adjust airspeed for landing.
What should you do if you have high oil temperature?
Land as soon as possible.
What should you do if you have loss of oil pressure?
Check the oil temperature. If you had an increase, prepare for power loss and the no restart proceedure. If you didn’t note anincrese, land as soon as possible.
If you have an engine fire in flight, do you want to increase or decrease your airspeed?
Increase as much as possible while turning off the mixture, fuel, throttle, master, and cabin heat and air.
If you have an electrical fire, what do you do?
Turn off all electrical equipment including the master switch and the cabin heat and air but not including the magnetos. Check the cicuit breakers but don’t reset them.
What do you set the squawk to if you need an emergency landing due to no restart?
7700
What is the emergency landing radio frequency?
121.5
What is the emergency landing speed?
60 KIAS
What does KIAS mean?
Knots of Indicated Airspeed
What is the best glide speed if you’re in power loss?
60 KIAS