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1
Q

Vx

A

Best Angle of Climb Speed 62

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2
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Vy

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Best Rate of Climb Speed 74

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3
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Vso

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Stall Speed at landing config 40

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4
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Vs1

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Stalling Speed 48

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5
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Vr

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Rotation Speed 55

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6
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Vg

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Max Speed Gust 68

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7
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Vfe

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10* at 100 20* at 85 30* at 75

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8
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Va

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Maneuvering Speed Abrupt Movement 105

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9
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Vno

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Max Structural Speed 129

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10
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Vne

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Never Exceed Speed 168

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11
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Glide Speed

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68

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12
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Class Alpha (Controlled) Not on Charts

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18k to 60k
IFR Instruments (GPS)
Offshore 12nm

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13
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Class Bravo (Controlled) Solid Blue Line

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Surface to 10k MSL and 30nm Veil
Most Busy Airports-
ATC Clearance, Basic UFR Mins- Cloud Clear.
2 Way Radio and Mode C Transponder/Altitude Finder
Private Pilot or Student (Endorsement)
Mode C Vail
No Speed restrictions except below 10k and @ 250kts
Below VFR Corridor 200kts
2 SM Clear of Clouds – MSL ONLY

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14
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Class Charlie - Solid Magenta Line

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Surface to 4,000 and 5 NM Radius (RING 1)
Shelf starts @ 1,200' AGL to 4,000 10NM (RING 2)
Mode C Transponder 
2 Way Radio/Encoding Altimeter
Student Pilot 
Below 2,500' AGL = 200kts
3 5 1 2
Max 250 kts
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15
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Class Delta - Dash Blue Line

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Surface to 2,500 MSL (5nm)
Student Pilot
2 Way Radio
3 5 1 2

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16
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Class Echo - Dashed Magenta Line

A 
Most in Country
700- to 18,000
12,000 to 18,000
No Entry Requirements
8 nm wide line
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17
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Class Echo- Fuzzy Magenta Line Day below 10,000

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3 5 1 2

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Class Echo- Fuzzy Magenta Line Night Above 10,000

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5 1 1 2

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19
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Class Golf -

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0 to 1,200’

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20
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Class Golf 1,200 or less - Day

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1 sm visibility

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21
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Class Golf 1,200 or less - Night

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3 5 1 2

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Class Golf 1,200 above but less than 10k

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Day 1 5 1 2

Night 3 5 1 2

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23
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Class Golf 1,200 above more than 10k

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Day

5 1 1 1

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24
Q

Emergency Procedure (Fire in Flight)

A 
Mixture - Idle Cut Off
Fuel Shutoff Valve - Pull out- (Off)
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch - (Off)
Master Switch - Off
Cabin Heat/Air Off
Airspeed 100 KTS
Forced Landing
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25
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TOMATO FLAMES

A 
Tachometer
Oil Pressure
Manifold Pressure
Altimeter
Temperature Sensor
Oil Temperature
Fuel Gauge
Landing Gear Position
Air Speed Indicator
Magnetic Compass
ELT
Seat Belts
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26
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TOMATO FLAME AT NIGHT FLAPS

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Fuse/Circuit Breakers
Landing Gear Lights
Anti Collision Lights
Position Lights
Source of Electricity
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27
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AVIATES

A 
Annually
VFR 30 days
Instruments 100 hours
Altimeter 24 Months
Transfer
ELT Check
Static System
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28
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ARROW

A 
Airworthiness Certificate 3 yrs
Registration Certificate
Radio/Operational License
Operating Handbook (POH)
Weight/Balance
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29
Q

IMSAFE

A 
illness
Medication
Stress
Alcohol 
Fatigue
Eat
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30
Q

NWKRAFT

A 
Notams (Fore Flight)
Weather Known
Known ATS Delays
Runway Lights
Alternate Plans
Fuel
Take off and Landing Dist.
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31
Q

Emergency Procedure (Emergency Landing)

A 
Pitch Up
Glide Slope
Confirm Fuel Valve on Both
Try Fuel Pump
Push or Pump Throttle
Try other Options
Look for Landing Area
Radio 7700
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32
Q

Slow Flight

A 
Reduce RPM's to 1,000
Hold Nose Level
Pitch Up Slightly
Site Picture
TRIM
Pitch for Speed
Throttle for Altitude
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33
Q

Back to Cruising from Slow Flight

A

Nose Down
Level Plane
TRIM
2,200 RPM

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34
Q

Returning to Airport for Landing

A 
Radio 13 Miles Out
Radio 3 Miles Out From where?
Begin Descending to 1,500 Feet
Pull Back on Throttle 
Pitch Down
Level at 1,500 Feet
Throttle to 2,200 RPM
TRIM
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35
Q

COLD Start

A

Fuel Pump Switch On
Throttle/Cutoff in
Adjust Throttle 1/4 inch
Turn key

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36
Q

Steep Turns

A

45 degree Hard Turn
360 circle
maintain level altitude

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37
Q

GO AROUND

A

Action not a decision
Max Power
Flap decrease 20 degree
Level off to gain airspeed

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38
Q

Atmosphere % Make Up

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Nitrogen 78%/Oxygen is 21% Other 1%

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39
Q

What are the 4 Atmosphere Layers

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Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere

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40
Q

Standard Pressure numbers are

A

1,013.2 MB ir 29.92 In. HG

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41
Q

What is the Sun responsible for

A

The sun is responsible for all heating and cooling of the Earth

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42
Q

Two Types of Clouds

A

Cumulus and Stratus

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43
Q

Cumulus

A 
Rising Air (Pilled up) 
Unstable Air
Turbulence
Showery Precipitation
Good Visibility
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44
Q

What are Stratus Clouds

A 
High Stability
Smooth layers and Large Distances
Stable/Smooth Air
Continuous Precipitation
Poor Visibility
High - Middle - Low Clouds
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45
Q

What are Nimbo/Nimbus

A

Very large Precipitation

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46
Q

Traveling Through Front what happens

A

Discontinuities
Temperature/Wind/Pressure Change
Reset Altimeter

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47
Q

Weather Hazards are:

A

Unstable Air
Lifting Force- Convection
Moisture

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48
Q

What are the Stages of a Thunderstorm

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Cumulus
Mature
Dissipating

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49
Q

What is Wind Shear

A

Sudden Shift in Wind Speed or direction

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50
Q

Microburst (Thunderstorms)

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Intense localization down draft from convection cloud

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51
Q

What is Wake Turbulence

A

Large airplane Taking off or landing

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52
Q

Winds Aloft are in what measurement

A

True Direction/Knots

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53
Q

When is the ELT Batteries Replaced

A

ELT has been in use for 1 hr cumulative

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54
Q

Nighttime is

A

The time between the end of the evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight

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55
Q

Statement of Longitude/Latitude is

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Line of Longitude cross the equator at right angles

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56
Q

Min Safe Altitude over congested areas

A

1,000’ above the highest obstacle with a 2,000 horizontal radius

57
Q

ELT not activated by mistake

A

Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown

58
Q

What does a Carburetor do?

A

Vaporizing the fuel

59
Q

How to tell the plane is getting Carb Ice

A

RPM’s dropping

60
Q

How to get rid of Carb Heat

A

Full Throttle, Engine Runs Rough then Better

61
Q

When do you need to Report a DUI

A

60 Days

62
Q

3rd Class Medical for 51+ years

A

2 years

63
Q

Higher Altitudes affect takeoff and landing how?

A

Takeoff and Landing distance are increased while climb rates decline

64
Q

Where are the Wind pressure patterns from

A

From High to low pressure, is deflected and produces a clockwise circulation

65
Q

What are the 3 items that determine Clouds Type

A

height/shape/characteristics

66
Q

What is Ceiling as it relates to clouds

A

is the lowest layer of clouds reported as being broken or overcast

67
Q

Standard Weather Briefing

A

Most complete information, prior to departure

68
Q

Abbreviated Weather Briefing

A

Shortened version of the Standard

69
Q

Outlook Weather Briefing

A

Should be requested when a planned departure is 6 hours or more away

70
Q

Two Types of METAR

A

Routine/SPECI

71
Q

KGGG

A

1st three letters represent airport name/K represents the Country

72
Q

What does 161753Z in the Metar mean

A

16 (1st two numbers) represent date / last four numbers represent hour and the Z for Zula time zone

73
Q

METAR Correction denotes as

A

COR at the end of the METAR

74
Q

Wind METAR 140/02kt

A

means 140* at 2 kts

75
Q

The sign for Variable Winds METAR

A

Would be VRB

76
Q

Gust Winds METAR G26kt means

A

G26KT, means peak gust recorded 26kts

77
Q

METAR Visability 3/4SM means

A

3/4 SM

78
Q

METAR Runway Visual Range R17L/1400FT means

A

RVR R17L/1400FT, means visual range 1,400 feet on runway 17left

79
Q

METAR EXAMPLE

KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM + TSRA BR BK008 OVC012CB 18/17 A2970 RM PRESFR,

A

KGGG 161753Z AUTO 14021G26KT 3/4SM + TSRA BR BK008 OVC012CB 18/17 A2970 RM PRESFR, represents USA/Gregg County 16th day at 17:53 Zula time Automatic METAR winds from 140* at 21 kts and gusting at 26kts 3/4 of mile SM +Thunderstorms with heavy rain and mist. Ceiling is broken at 800 feet overcast at 1,200 ft with cumulonimbus clouds. Temp 18C and dew point 17C. Barometric is 29.70HG and falling rapidly

80
Q

When are Aloft charts issued

A

Every 8 hours starting at midnight

81
Q

What is Weather Front

A

Two different wind directions that come together

82
Q

Dew Point

A

Temperature to air must be cooled to become saturated

83
Q

With High Pressure how is the weather

A

Good Weather and Cold Air

84
Q

With Low Pressure how is the weather

A

Bad Weather and Warm Air

85
Q

In the Country Wind Pattern is usually

A

West to East

86
Q

What happens with Wind Speed as it relates to altitude

A

Increases as you gain in altitude

87
Q

Holding Pattern Entries

A

Direct/Parallel/Teardrop

88
Q

4 Fundamentals of Maneuvering

A

Straight & Level
Turns
Climbs
Descents

89
Q

Landing Lights with regards to FAA

A

Not required by FAA for day or night unless renting aircraft, I would get it fixed before any night flight

90
Q

When you find something that does not work on the plane, what do you do

A

Sticker the item and notify maintenance

91
Q

Where do we get our Weather Sources

A

ForeFlight & Aviationweather.gov, 1-800-wxbrief or weather briefing

92
Q

What do Weather sources provide

A

winds, clouds, notams, PIREP’s etc..

93
Q

At or Below 3,000 AGL`

A

You do not need to apply the odd and even factors

94
Q

Winds Aloft 2334-05

A

Coming from 230 at 34 kts and outside temp -5 Celsius

95
Q

What do high wind aloft numbers tell me

A

greater or less Fuel burn, greater or less time travel, engine performance, possible ice conditions, wind shear or generally harsh wind

96
Q

What three things make or break a cross country flight

A

Winds, clouds and viability

97
Q

What is unplanned landing

A

diversion

98
Q

What do you do when you make a diversion

A

Set VOR and set Frequencies for that new Airport/ Charts as well, know the area

99
Q

What are the concerns about being slower than expect on cross country trip

A

Large head wind and all my check points will be delayed and the trip will take longer and more fuel

100
Q

When in doubt of fuel

A

Always divert and get fuel

101
Q

What numbers on a sectional chart can help determine your altitude

A

The blue numbers on a sectional map

102
Q

The numbers on a sectional chart are MSL or AGL

A

Our in MSL, they are rounded to nearest 100 and 100 added and the highest obstacle

103
Q

A FLAG on the map indicates

A

Check Point or Reporting Station

104
Q

What are Isogonic Lines

A

Geographic pole that must be applied to a compass indication to get a true direction.

105
Q

Sectional Charts use true or kts for orientation

A

True North for orientation

106
Q

Name some Plane Lights

A

Strobe, NAV Light and Takeoff and landing lights

107
Q

What does static port do

A

Feeds VSI, Altimeter and Pitot (Airspeed)

108
Q

Front of Plane Items are:

A

Cowling, propeller, spinner, ring gear, starter, alternator belt and alternator, air filter and Intake, nose gear, exhaust pipe

109
Q

What are some Back parts of Plane

A

Elevator, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, rudder

110
Q

What does the Pitot tube measure

A

flow measurement to determine airspeed

111
Q

Where is the Stall Warning Slot

A

Front of plane

112
Q

How does the engine work

A

Blades spin at high rate, compress and squeeze the air, the compressed air is then sprayed with fuel and electric spark lights the mixture.

113
Q

Can the engine run, if turned off

A

Yes, the electrical system can be turned off and the magneto-equipped engine will continue to run.

114
Q

What are some privileges as a pilot

A

Fly out of public Airports, search & rescue, tow a glider

115
Q

To be legal to fly, I must have done what

A

3 landings in the last 90 days in the day and if at night then with full stops

116
Q

What two documents must be in plane view of passengers

A

Registration (3 Yrs) and Airworthiness (Valid for life, as long as plane is airworthy)

117
Q

Where to do you find all Airworthiness items to my plane

A

www.faa.gov

118
Q

Can you fly plane to have repairs done

A

Yes, you request a fairy permit from faa

119
Q

Without Transponder working what are issues

A

Difficult to be found, and entering into controlled airspace

120
Q

When transponder not working is that airworthy

A

If you affix a placard or marked it as inoperative 91.213

121
Q

When doing a cross country flight you need to call

A

Flight Services and Give Tail Number or Click File Button on ForeFlight

122
Q

How far should you stay away from a thunderstorm

A

20nm

123
Q

What does PAVE stand for

A

PIC, Aircraft, enVironment and External pressures

124
Q

What items do I look for in the make of a thunderstorm

A

High moisture content, lifting action and unstable atmosphere

125
Q

What does SHRA mean in the TAF

A

Rain Showers

126
Q

What does BR mean in the TAF

A

Misted

127
Q

What does BKN mean in TAF

A

Broken

128
Q

What does 015 mean in TAF & METER

A

1,500 feet

129
Q

Where to look at icing aloft

A

1-800-wxbriefing or airmets and sigmets or PIREPS

130
Q

AOK website

A

Medication reviews

131
Q

Explain how I got the details on NAV LOG

A

I used Foreflight, my Plotter, my E6B

132
Q

Airmet’s are

A

in-flight weather advisories issued every 6 hrs
For mod icing, mod turb, sustained surface winds of 30kts+ widespread areas ceiling less than 1,000’ or 3nm less viability

133
Q

Airmet symbols are Airmet S (IFR) Airmet T (IFT) Airmet Zulu

A

S is for Mtn Obstructions, T is for Winds and Z is for Icing and Freezing

134
Q

Can I travel in nighttime?

A

I must have done 3 landings and takeoffs with full stops within the last 90 days at hour before sunset and an hour before sun rise. I must ensure I have the appropriate fuel, which is 45 mins

135
Q

Proficient vs current

A

Safe to fly and the other is legal

136
Q

Flashing Green Light

A

Returning to Landing

137
Q

Flashing Red

A

Airport Unsafe, do not land or clear runway

138
Q

Different Antennas Images

A

Based on Height (1,000’) or groups

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