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Define a TAF

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Terminal aerodrome forecast

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What is ATOMATOFLAMES

Where can it be found

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It is required equipment for a flight.
FAR AIM
91.205

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How to access the Aircraft in the pave checklist

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Ask these ?
Is it the right aircraft for the flight
Am I familiar with this aircraft
Is the aircraft equipped for the flight
Can the aircraft use the runways for this trip
Can the aircraft carry the planned load
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Describe what a flashing green light signal means

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In the air a flashing green light signal means
Return to landing

On the ground a flashing green light signal means
Cleared for taxi

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How to access the external pressures in the pave checklist

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Is someone waiting for the arrival.
Fear of disappointment
A desire to impress
Desire to satisfy a personal goal

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Airspace dimensions of a Class Delta

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4 statute miles up to 2500’ Agl

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What are some gyroscopic instruments in a plane

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Attitude indicator
Heading indicator
Turn coordination indicator

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What’s the phonetic alphabet

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Say them fucker

Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu

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Describe what a steady green light signal means

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In the air A steady green light signal means
Cleared to land

On the ground a steady green light signal means
Cleared for take off

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Will the engine still run if the alternator fails

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Yes. The magnetos run independently of the electrical system

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When temperature and dew point are close together 5deg. What type of weather is likely.

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Visible moisture in the form of clouds. Dew. Or fog

Ideal conditions for carburetor icing.

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What happens when a first class medical expires

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Think of it like the privileges are on a timer. You have 12 calendar months if under 40. Of 1st class privileges. When that time is up and you haven’t renewed you still have a first class medical. But you will have 3rd class privileges for another 48 calendar mo

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Tell me about the engine

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LHAND

Lycoming
Horizontally apposed cylinders
Air cooled
Naturally aspirated ie. not turbo charged
Direct drive

180 hp

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Who issues a medical

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An AME

Aviation medical examiners

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Describe how the airspeed indicator works

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The pitot tube connects to a diaphragm. The static port connects to the chamber and fills the area around the diaphragm with atmospheric air. That diaphragm is connected to linkages. And as the diaphragm fills with outside air (the more full the faster the airspeed) it turns the dial indicator on the outside of the gauge.

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What is the tango airmet

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The Tango airmet describes
Moderate turbulence
Sustained surface winds of 30knots or greater
Low level wind sheer

Think tango turbulence ,strong winds, llws

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What are the 3 different types of airmets?

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They are Sierra,tango,Zulu

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What is the Zulu airmet

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The Zulu airmet describes
Moderate icing
And provides freeZing level highs

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Why do surface winds generally flow across the isobars at an angle

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Surface friction

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What are the 3 types of AD’s

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One time

Emergency

Reoccurring

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How can you access the enViroment in the P.A.V.E checklist

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N.W.K.R.A.F.T

Notams
Weather
Known ATC delays
Runway lengths
Alternatives. /can it be accomplished another way
Fuel
Takeoff and landing distances
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What causes winds aloft to flow Parallel to the isobars

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The Coriolis force

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What is he primary factor that determines the type and vertical extend of clouds

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The stability of the atmosphere

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Airspace dimensions of a Class Charlie

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Pre-standard of
5 statute miles inner ring up to 4000’ agl
10 statute miles outer ring 1200’ up to 4000’ Agl

Can also be tailored

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How does the altimeter work in an aircraft
Inside the chamber there is an aneroid wafer. The aneroid wafer is sealed with an internal pressure of 29.92 The wafer is attached to linkages As the fills the remaining space in the chamber with atmospheric air the wafer compresses or expands based on the pressure giving altitude.
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Describe center weather advisories.
The (cwa) is not a flight planning tool. Used for enroute and terminal enviroments Instead it reflects current conditions expected at the time of issuance and or short range forecast
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How can you tell when the alternator fails
Mbatt or Sbatt will show a discharge when the system is running. Also the low volt annunciator should display on the pdf
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What are the V- speeds of the 172
Vso-stall landing configuration-40 kias Vs- stall clean configuration- 48 kias Vr- Rotation speed. - 55 kias Vx- best angle of climb. - 62 kias Vg- best glide speed. - 68 kias Vy- best rate of climb/time - 74 kias Vfe- flaps extended speed. - 10@ 110 kias / 20&30 @ 80kias Va- maneuver speed. - 90kias @1900 lbs. / 105@2550 lbs Vno- max structural cruise. - 129 kias Vne- never exceed speed. - 163 kias
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What does F.S.D.O. stand for
Flight Standard District Office
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If isobars are relatively close together on a surface weather chart or a constant pressure chart what does that mean
When isobars are close together it means that a steep pressure gradient exists which indicates higher wind speeds Shallow pressure gradient isobars spaced far apart. Means wind speeds will typically be less
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What should you check for required equipment
91.213 IN OP equipment lists MEL TCSD KOEL CEL 91.205 ATOMATOFLAMES AD’s PIC authority/ make sure it isn’t hazardous to fly Company policy
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What is the Sierra airmet
The Sierra airmet describes IFR conditions and extensive mountain obscurations Think Sierra. Can’t see
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Do we have anti-icing or de-icing
We have anti-icing
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Describe the electrical system
24v battery 28v system 60 amp alternator
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Describe how the vertical speed indicator works
Compares Diaphragm pressure to a calibrated leak all via the static port The diaphragm is connected to linkages and gears to the readout Compares new pressure to old pressure
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How to stop a spin
P.A.R.E Power idle Ailerons neutral Rudder in opposite direction of spin Elevator forward- to break stall
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What does a pilot need to be current
3 landings in the past 90 days Daytime can be touch and goes Nighttime needs full stops Tail wheel needs full stops Also need to have had a flight review in the past 24 months
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What does dew point mean
Dew point is the temperature to which a sample of air must be cooled to attain the state of saturation
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Describe convective sigmets
Issued for severe weather Severe thunderstorm winds>50knots hail>3/4” and tornadoes Imbedded thunderstorms A line of thunderstorms Thunderstorms that affect 40% or more of a 3000sq/miles area
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What does a solid white light signal mean
In the air Not a signal given in the air On the ground a solid white light signal means Return to starting point on airport
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What can a pilot do to mitigate risk by looking at the perceived hazards
The P.A.V.E. checklist Pilot Aircraft enViroment External pressures
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What type of weather can you expect in a high pressure system
High pressure systems characterized by descending air. Which favors cloud dissipation. And good weather
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What preflight action does a pilot need to take? | Where can it be found?
NWKRAFT FAR AIM Part 91.103
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Describe a TAF
It’s a 24hr forecast Valid for 24 hr from time of issue Given 4 times a day Every 6 hrs
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How long do the 4 different types of in flight weather advisories last
Airmets-valid for 6 hrs. issued on scheduled intervals Sigmets-valid for 4hrs. Unscheduled issuance Convective sigmets- valid for 2hrs. Unscheduled issuance Center weather advisories. Valid for 2hrs. Unscheduled???
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What is a METAR
It is a current Meteorological observation
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What are the characteristics of a high pressure system
High pressure - outward downward and clockwise
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What is gust factor
Is additional airspeed needed and figured on gusty days for airplane control If winds are 180@8 g18 Find the difference of 10 10/2. = 5 add 5kias to approach speed
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How much travel does the nose wheel have
10deg in each direction.
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What does an alternating red/green light signal mean
For in the air and on the ground it means the same thing Exercise extreme caution
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Describe the physics of a spin
In a stall one wing is more stalled than the other. This creates roll and a difference in drag causing the airplane to yaw which creates a spin
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What are the 4 types of in flight weather advisories
Sigmets Convective sigmets Airmets Center weather advisory
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How to access the pilot in the P.A.V.E. checklist
By using I.M.S.A.F.E. ``` Illness Medications Stress Alcohol Fatigue Emotions ```
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What are isobars
A line on a weather chart which connects areas of equal or constant barometric pressure
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What does a flashing red light signal mean
In the air a flashing red light signal means Airport unsafe. Do Not Land On the ground a flashing red light signal means Taxi clear of runway in use
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Describe the flaps of our aircraft
Single slot flaps | Benefit of a lower stall speed
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Describe the medicals
``` 1st class medical. Under 40 good for 12mo Over 40 good for 6mo ``` ``` 2nd class medical. Under 40 good for 12mo Over 40 good for 12mo ``` ``` 3rd class medical. Under 40 good for 60mo Over 40 good for 24mo ```
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What are aircraft mechanics called
A & P Airframe and Power Plant
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What regulation covers IN OP equipment
FAR AIM | 91.213
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Describe a sigmet
Less severe weather than convective Severe icing not associated with thunderstorms Severe or extreme turbulence or clear air turbulence Widespread dust or sand storms reducing surface vis below 3mi Volcanic ash
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Define rigidity in space
Rigidity in space refers to the principle that a gyroscope remains in a fixed position in the plane in which it is spinning.
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Describe an airmet
Advisories of significant weather that describe condition intensities lower than a sigmet Intended for use by all pilots in preflight and enroute phase of flight to enhance safety ``` They contain details about IFR. Extensive mountain obscurations. Turbulence. Strong surface winds Icing Freezing levels ```
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Define precession
Precession is the tilting or turning of a gyro in response to a deflective force. The reaction to this force does not occur at the point at which it was applied; rather, it occurs at a point that is 90° later in the direction of rotation.
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What is a T.C.D.S.
Type Certificate Data Sheet
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What type of weather can you expect in a low pressure system
Low pressure characterized by rising air. | Conductive to cloudiness. Precipitation. And bad weather
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Describe the landing gear
Fixed tricycle style landing gear Back 2 wheels spring cushioned Front wheel has an air and oil shock absorber called an OLEO
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What is our example of anti-icing equipment
Pitot hear | Carb heat if has carburetor
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Describe some of the dangers of a thunderstorm
``` High winds Precipitation Lightning Hail Turbulence Wind sheer ```
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Describe wind sheer
Sporadic wind speeds and direction.
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What are the standard temperature and pressure at sea level
15 deg C and 29.92”Hg
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Describe the braking system
``` They are hydraulically actuated Main wheel single disc brakes Controlled by master cylinders One on each rudder pedal Individually operated ```
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Who can do a 100 hr inspection? | What about an Annual inspection?
An A & P can preform both inspections. | However. An Annual Inspection must be signed off by an A&P with Inspection Authorization
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What does a steady red light signal mean
In the air a steady red light signal means Give way and continue circling On the ground a steady red light signal means Stop hold position.
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What are the characteristics of a Low pressure system
Low pressure- inward. Upward and counterclockwise
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What are the 2 principles of gyroscopic instrument
Precession And rigidity in space
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What do you need for thunderstorm formation
Updraft or uplifting winds Humidity Unstable temperature laps rate ie. temperature inversion
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What rate does atmospheric pressure decrease with an increase in altitude
1”Hg per 1000’
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Airspace dimensions of a Class Bravo
They are tailored to airspace

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