SU11: Cross-Country Flight Planning

Question 1

TC +/- WCA = ?

True Course +/- Wind Correction Angle

Answer 1

TH - True Heading

Question 2

TH (True Heading) +/- Variation = ?

Answer 2

MH - Magnetic Heading

Question 3

MH (Magnetic Heading) +/- Deviation = ?

Answer 3

Compass Heading

Question 4

How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane with a left quartering tailwind?

A. Left aileron down, elevator down.

B. Left aileron up, elevator down.

C. Left aileron up, elevator neutral.

Answer 4

A. Left aileron down, elevator down.

Answer (A) is correct. (FAA-H-8083-3B Chap 2) ( ? )
With a left quartering tailwind, the left aileron should be down so the wind does not get under the left wing and flip the airplane over. Also, the elevator should be down, i.e., controls forward, so the wind does not get under the tail and blow the airplane tail over front.

Question 5

What information should be entered in item 19, “Endurance,” for a VFR day flight?

A. The estimated time en route plus 30 minutes.
B. The estimated time en route plus 45 minutes.
C. The amount of usable fuel on board expressed in time.

Answer 5

C. The amount of usable fuel on board expressed in time.

Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 5-1-9) ( ? )
Item 19, “Endurance,” of the flight plan requires the amount of usable fuel in the airplane at the time of departure. It should be expressed in hours and minutes of flying time.

Question 6

How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?

A. Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.
B. Quick walk around with a check of gas and oil.
C. Any sequence as determined by the pilot-in-command.

Answer 6

C. Any sequence as determined by the pilot-in-command.

Answer (C) is incorrect.
A preflight inspection should be done in the sequence recommended by the manufacturer in the POH, not in any sequence determined by the pilot in command.

Question 7

The International Flight Plan, FAA Form 7233-4, is used

A. only for international flights under VFR or IFR.

B. only for flights within 30 NM of the DC SFRA.

C. for domestic and international flights under VFR and IFR.

Answer 7

C. for domestic and international flights under VFR and IFR.

Answer (C) is correct. (AIM Para 5-1-9) ( ? )
The International Flight Plan is used for domestic and international flights under VFR and IFR.

Question 8

What information should be entered in item 19, “Endurance,” for a VFR day flight?

Answer 8

The total amount of usable fuel onboard expressed in hours and minutes.