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1
Q

What hearing dB level requires enrollment in the hearing protection program?

A

85 dB

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2
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Name 3 reasons why the plane yaws to the left on takeoff.

A

Torque
P-factor
Spiraling slipstream

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3
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As the aircraft accelerates, which direction does the nose want to pitch?

Which direction do you trim?

A

Wants to pitch up, which requires nose down

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4
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Which rudder do you use if the ball is to the left?

A

Step on the ball– left

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5
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What type of airspace is an airport without a control tower?

A

E

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6
Q

When returning to a towered airport during daylight hours, how far away do you contact the tower?

A

5 miles

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7
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What do the numbers on the runway indicate?

A

Magnetic heading to the nearest tenth

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8
Q

If you visualize an aircraft and it is getting larger (increasing in size), what will occur if no action is taken?

A

Will collide

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9
Q

Which of the following is not specifically required prior to each flight?

A. All info concerning flight
B. check ELT beacon
C. Complete aircraft weight/balance
D. Plan take-off

A

All info concerning flight is not required.

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10
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In the Dimond, what 2 items are the power output?

A

Throttle

Prop control

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11
Q

What two forces must be equal in straight and level flight?

A

Lift = weight

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12
Q

In basic flight maneuvers, there is increased load factor on the airplane as compared to straight and level flight during _______?

A

Coordinated turn

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13
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Name the 4 forces of flight.

A

Lift/weight

Thrust/drag

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14
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What the name of the angle at which the wing is attached to the aircraft?

A

Angle of incidence

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15
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What is the name of the angle between the cord line and the wing?

A

Angle of attack

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16
Q

What happens to lift with respect to angle of attack?

A

Lift increases with increased angle of attack, to a point, at which the airplane stalls

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17
Q

Describe the type of landing gear on the SR-22.

A

Fixed tricycle gear

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18
Q

What is used to steer the aircraft during taxiing?

A

Differential brakes

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19
Q

What do the ailerons control?

A

Roll

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20
Q

What do the elevators control?

A

Pitch

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21
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What do the rudders control?

A

Yaw

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22
Q

What type of engine does the SR-22 have?

A

Reciprocating gas engine

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23
Q

Why do military pilots fly in formation?

A

Mutual defense

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24
Q

When lined up on the runway for a formation flight, what does the head nod by the lead pilot mean?

A

Release brakes

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25
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What does it mean when “lost wingman” is used/heard?

A

The wingman (#2) has lost sight of the lead

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26
Q

Name the acronym DECIDE.

A 
Detect
Estimate
Choose
Identify
Do
Evaluate
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27
Q

What is the name of the FAA PILOT risk factor algorithm?

A

I’M SAFE

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28
Q

On what frequency is emergency help available? Give both VHF and UHF. What is the relation between them?

A

VHF- 121.5
UHF- 243.0

UHF = VHF x 2

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29
Q

What is the #1 priority in any aircraft situation/emergency?

A

Maintain aircraft control

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30
Q

In the northern hemisphere, which direction is air flow in an area of high pressure?

Low pressure?

What type of air pressure is found in a hurricane?

A

High pressure– out, down and clockwise

Low pressure– in, up, and counterclockwise

Hurricane is low pressure

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31
Q

What is a SIGMET?

A

Weather advisory containing SIGnificant METeorlogical information that impact the safety of all aircraft

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32
Q

A pilot that does not consciously perceive spatial disorientation is experiencing what type of spatial disorientation?

A

Type 1

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33
Q

Pilots who experience a false sense or absence of rotation is what type of vestibular illusion?

A

Somatogyral

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34
Q

Name 2 aspects of situational awareness

A

Identify a dangerous situation

Run preflight checklist on self to ensure fit-to-fly

35
Q

What is the role of biofeedback in motion sickness?

A

Is EFFECTIVE

36
Q

What is motion sickness caused from?

A

Abnormal labyrinthine stimulation

37
Q

Name 4 ways in which Gz can be described as.

A
  1. Head-to-foot
  2. Eyeballs down
  3. Headward acceleration
  4. Decreased cerebral perfusion if proper anti-G strain maneuver is not performed
38
Q

Which G-force direction is least tolerated overall and in aviation?

A

Gz is least tolerated in aviation

Gy is least tolerated overall

39
Q

Describe NVD effect on field of vision, stereopsis and depth perception, and visual acuity.

A

Field of vision– is 38 degrees (not 180)

Both stereopsis and depth perception are decreased

Visual acuity is 20/200 or less

40
Q

Describe NVD effect on color vision.

A

Is decreased

41
Q

Describe the Purkinje shift.

A

Red is dimmer

42
Q

Where is the blind spot when using NVDs? Why?

A

Central fovea– no rods

43
Q

What type of vision is used when looking through NVDs?

A

Mesopic

44
Q

Name the otolith organ responsible for sensing Gx movement. What type of acceleration is it?

A

Utricle

Linear acceleration

45
Q

AFI 11-202 Vol 3 directs use of supplemental oxygen at what altitude?

A

10,000 ft

46
Q

What gas law governs trapped gases?

A

Boyle’s law

47
Q

Which oxygen storage system stores oxygen in a liquid state?

A

LOX

48
Q

What is the % decrease in aerobic and anaerobic performance is noted at 3% dehydration?

A

Aerobic– 20%

Anaerobic– 35%

49
Q

If the ground ambient temperature is 62 F degrees, what is the temperature at 9,000 ft if the rate of temperature change is -3.56 F/1000ft

A

30 F

50
Q

What type of display controller relationship is the attitude indicator?

A

Inside-out display controller relationship

51
Q

Name 2 effects of fatigue.

A

It’s significance is degraded.

Potentially dangerous performance

52
Q

Name 3 real world effects of fatigue.

A

Decreased communication skills
Decreased attention span
Increased reaction time

(Mood elevation is not an effect of fatigue)

53
Q

How do pilots perceive fatigue?

A

They underestimate the effects

54
Q

What does the pitot tube give input to?

A

Airspeed indicator

55
Q

Name the three type of instruments on an electric airplane. Name 1 type of instrument that is not on an electric airplane.

A
  1. Electric
  2. Pitot
  3. Static

Vaccum is NOT a type of instrument on an electric airplane

56
Q

What instrument is shown as a backup instrument in the SR-22?

A

Airspeed indicator

57
Q

What is a nautical mile?

A

1 minute latitude

58
Q

Define VORTAC

A

Radio navigation aid that combines civilian VHF and military tactical air navigation

59
Q

What do isogonic lines indicate?

A

lines connecting points of equal magnetic declination

60
Q

Name 4 things that should be considered in the threat assessment by the flight surgeon.

A
  1. Enemy situation
  2. Friendly situation
  3. Location of deployment
  4. Basic mission
61
Q

What is the most common cause of aircraft mishap?

A

Human factors

62
Q

What is the number 1 type of control for hearing protection?

A

Engineering control

63
Q

What happens to the time weighted average with each 3 dB increase?

A

Decreases by half

64
Q

Name a gauge that workers can use to tell that a sound is harmful.

A

If they have to yell over 3 ft

65
Q

Exposure at what level requires double hearing protection.

A

105 dB

66
Q

What is the numerical change seen in threshold shift?

A

30 dB

67
Q

What bank angle gives 2G?

A

60 degrees

68
Q

Define acceleration. Define velocity.

A

Acceleration– rate of change of velocity

Velocity– rate and direction of travel

69
Q

How many stripes are seen for a 100 ft runway?

A

8 stripes

70
Q

What is a displaced threshold?

A

Chevrons indicate/point to landing zone– you can takeoff behind them but cannot land behind them

71
Q

What color/markings are on taxiway markers?

A

Yellow with letter

72
Q

What color/markings are on runway markers?

A

White with numbers

73
Q

Discuss the altitude associated with class G airspace.

A

Can go up to 14,000 ft but usually doesn’t secondary to sitting under something else

74
Q

Define fatigue.

A

State of diminished physical and or mental capacity

75
Q

What is the mechanism of peripheral cold induced tissue injury?

A

Peripheral vasoconstriction to maintain core temp

76
Q

What is the best visual acuity rods can deliver at night?

A

20/200 to 20/400

77
Q

Describe the Pukinje shift illusion.

A

Relatively greater brightness

78
Q

Define mesopic vision.

A

Involves both rods and cones; at dusk

79
Q

What color light is best choice for night vision?

A

White

80
Q

Name 4 levels of human failure in flight safety.

A
  1. Organizational influences
  2. Unsafe supervision
  3. Preconditions for unsafe acts
  4. Unsafe acts
81
Q

Name 3 tenets of US DoD risk management.

A
  1. Accept risks when benefits outweigh costs
  2. Accept no unnecessary risks
  3. Anticipate and manage risks by planning
82
Q

Name 3 back-up instruments.

A

Attitude indicator
Altitude
Airspeed indicator

83
Q

On a taxiway, what does a solid double line next to a dashed double line mean?

A

Hold line

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