Stage 29 Flashcards

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1
Q

What is a spin?

A

An aggravated stall with yaw, roll and auto rotation

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2
Q

What must be present for a spin to occur?

A

A stall, and a side slip or yaw acting on the plane

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3
Q

When is a spin most likely to occur?

A

Turn from base to final, engine failure on takeoff or approach, go-around with nose up trim or improper flap retracting

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4
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4 phases of a spin

A
  1. Entry- forces are applied
  2. Incipient- 1st 2 turns while forces not in equilibrium
  3. Fully Developed- Equilibrium
  4. Recovery- Apply corrective forces
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5
Q

Can you adjust flaps after 200’ AGL?

A

No…flaps set approach stabilized

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6
Q

Eligibility requirements to be a private pilot?

A
  • 17 years old
  • understands English
  • 3rd class medical
  • ground and flight training endorsements
  • pass knowledge and practical tests
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7
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How long is your temporary private certificate good for?

A

120 days

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8
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What is an airworthiness certificate?

A

FAA document granting authorization an aircraft in flight

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9
Q

What is a BFR and what does it consist of?

A

Biennial flight review, 1 hour flight 1 hour ground

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10
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What is a special flight permit and how do you get one?

A

Clearance to fly an otherwise un airworthy aircraft. FSDO

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11
Q

What happens if a section of the MEL is missing?

A

Must us 91.213

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12
Q

How often are new AFDs published?

A

56 days

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13
Q

What is variation?

A

Angle between true north and magnetic north

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14
Q

What is magnetic deviation?

A

Magnetic influences cause the needle to deflect from normal reading

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15
Q

Navigation systems used for XC

A

Pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio

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16
Q

What is the service volume of a VOR?

A

Tells you how high and far the VOR covers

17
Q

How can you determine OBS heading?

A

Turn/press OBS knob to line up with course, and that is your OBS heading

18
Q

How many satellites are needed for accurate navigation?

A

3-5, 5 for RAIM

19
Q

How does a VOR work?

A

Projects radials from the station

20
Q

When does an airplane stall?

A

When the critical AOA is exceeded

21
Q

What is ADS-B?

A

Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast. Satellite based surveillance using GPS to determine a/c location and speed

22
Q

What is Mode C veil?

A

A 30nm ring usually around class B, must have a mode c transponder to enter

23
Q

Where are the VOR antennas?

A

On the tail! V shape!

24
Q

Where are ADS-B antennas?

A

On top and bottom of empennage

25
Q

Special VFR requirements?

A

1sm, clear of clouds, instrument rating

26
Q

What is the max airspeed allowed in class B?

A

250 knots

27
Q

What are the general dimensions of class C airspace?

A

Surface to 1,200’ (5nm), 1,200’-4,000’ shelf (10nm)

28
Q

What is the difference between a spin and a spiral?

A

A spin occurs when the aircraft is stalled. In a spiral, the aircraft is not stalled…horizontal component of lift is extremely high and vertical component of lift is diminished.

29
Q

Can we use 100 fuel in place of 100LL in the C172? What color is 100?

A

Yes, is it green!

30
Q

Is the C172 engine normally aspirated?

A

Yes, as opposed to turbocharged.

31
Q

How long must you wait to fly after scuba diving?

A

24 hours