Taxi and Takeoff

Question 1

True or false: Unless specified otherwise, when told to taxi to a runway, you are cleared to cross all other taxiways and runways along the route except the departure runway itself.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Normal power setting for taxiing the T-6A is ______.

Answer 2

IDLE

Question 3

A general rule of thumb is to taxi no faster than ______ knots when operating in a congested area, and no faster than ______ knots when outside the congested area.

Answer 3

5-7; 15

Question 4

In the absence of local guidance, if you are taxiing directly behind another aircraft, a safe spacing to maintain is ______ feet.

Answer 4

150

Question 5

If you observe a flashing green light signal from tower while taxiing, what action should you take?

Answer 5

Continue taxi

Question 6

True or false: If the nose or a main landing gear contact an arresting cable support donut, you must have the aircraft inspected by qualified maintenance personnel prior to next flight.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The maximum crosswind allowed for takeoff in the T-6A with FLAPS TO or FLAPS UP is ______ knots.

Answer 7

25

Question 8

What are the two types of takeoff options available to a pilot?

Answer 8

Static and rolling

Question 9

For a static takeoff, set power between ______ and ______ % torque prior to brake release.

Answer 9

25; 30

Question 10

On takeoff in the T-6A, rotate between ______ and ______ nose high at 85 KIAS.

Answer 10

7°; 10°

Question 11

In the T-6A, expect to need approximately _____right rudder initially on takeoff roll.

Answer 11

One-half

Question 12

True or false: Brakes should be used during takeoff to assist in maintaining directional control.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Once the proper takeoff attitude is established, maintain the aircraft’s pitch ______.

Answer 13

And allow the aircraft to fly itself off the runway

Question 14

As the aircraft accelerates, maintain the desired climb airspeed of ______ KIAS.

Answer 14

140-180

Question 15

On takeoff, a crosswind can cause the aircraft to ______ into the wind and the ______.

Answer 15

Weathervane; upwind wing to rise

Question 16

To control the effects of crosswinds on takeoff, hold the proper amount of aileron ______ the wind to counter the tendency for the ______ to rise.

Answer 16

Into, wing

Question 17

True or false: If issued a “hold short” clearance you are required to precisely read it back to the controller.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

If you’re not sure of the proper taxi route, you should request ______.

Answer 18

Progressive taxi instructions

Question 19

If you find yourself taxiing on a single yellow line with dashed double yellow lines along both sides of the pavement, you are most likely on a ______.

Answer 19

Taxiway

Question 20

In absence of local guidance, a safe distance to maintain taxiing directly behind another aircraft is 150 feet. If staggered in trail, this distance can be reduced to ______ feet.

Answer 20

75

Question 21

If you observe a flashing white light from tower while you are taxiing, what action should you take?

Answer 21

Return to starting point

Question 22

What is the maximum tailwind component for takeoff in the T-6A?

Answer 22

10 knots

Question 23

On takeoff in the T-6A, rotate between 7° and 10° nose high at ______ KIAS.

Answer 23

85

Question 24

When taking off, the PCL should always be advanced ______ and ______.

Answer 24

Smoothly and continuously

Question 25

In the T-6A, the tendency of the aircraft to ______ due to engine torque/P-factor will help counteract the weathervaning tendency caused by a crosswind from the right.

Answer 25

Yaw left

Question 26

Usually, a crosswind takeoff requires ______ to maintain aircraft directional control.

Answer 26

Downwind rudder