Sporty’s Questions Missed Flashcards

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1
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What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign?

A

Denotes intersecting runways

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2
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Normal radius of the outer area of Class C airspace

A

20 nautical miles

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3
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What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere

A

The compass will indicate a turn to the right but at a faster rate than is normally occurring

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4
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Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests with

A

All pilots

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5
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A chair type parachute must have been packed by a certificate and appropriately ranted parachute rigger within the preceding…

A

180 days
60 days if it’s natural materials
What a fucking stupid thing to have to know

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6
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What is induced drag?

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The rearward retarding force caused by the wings creating lift

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7
Q

On a turn from a northerly heading the compass will

A

Lag behind the airplane

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8
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A non-tower satellite airport within the same class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport requires radio communications be established and maintained with the…

A

Primary airport’s control tower

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9
Q

An aircraft a in should be preheated in cold weather operations to…

A

Ensure the instruments will not stick

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10
Q

You can expect dangerous turbulence in mountain waves and…

A

Below rotor clouds… not lenticular

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11
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Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the…

A

Chart supplements publication

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12
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A pilot who allows himself to get behind the aircraft can cause…

A

A loss of situational awareness

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13
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Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft may not be operated closer than what distance from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure?

A

500ft

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14
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METARs have a four letter identifier. In the US METARs begin with the letter…

A

K

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15
Q

Inland fog is most likely…

A

Radiation Fog, sometimes called ground fog

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16
Q

Vno is defined as…

A

Maximum structural crushing speed

17
Q

Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain?

A

Level flight attitude

18
Q

What is one advantage of an alternator over a generator?

A

Electrical output of an alternator is more constant through a wide variety of engine speeds

19
Q

Time critical aviation information can be found in…

A

NOTAMS

20
Q

If a person is convicted of flying an airplane while intoxicate, he or she might expect to…

A

Denial of an application for FAA certification or rating

21
Q

Which of the substances below almost always negatively affect your flying performance?

A

Prescription analgesics

22
Q

What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?

A

15celsius and 29.91 inches Hg

23
Q

Which incident would necessitate immediate notification to the nearest NTSB office?

A

In flight fire

24
Q

Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot?

A

For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning

25
Q

The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by…

A

Having faith in the instruments rather than asking a chance on the sensory organs

26
Q

The most frequent type of ground or surface based temperature inversion is that which is produced by…

A

Terrestrial radiation on a clear, relatively still night

27
Q

A prohibited area is airspace designated under part 73 within which…

A

No person may operate an aircraft without the permission of the using agency

28
Q

Advisory Circulars
Categories/corresponding numbers
60
70
90

A

60-Airmen

70-Airspace

90-Air Traffic and General operating rules

29
Q

The terminal aerodrome forecast is…

A

Specific to an airport

30
Q

Low level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog?

A

Steam Fog