Various

Question 1

AvGas weighs…

Answer 1

6 pds per US gallon (30lbs per green bag)

1.64lbs per litre

[0.72 kg per litre, but I will be flying in pounds]

Slight variation… on Mogas is 6.2 lbs per Usg, but 4% more Btu (better also).
Adding fresh mogas to stale (5 month old) will rejuvenate it, somewhat…

Question 2

My Takeoff Briefing…

Answer 2

Engine failure before ____ msl (800agl) I will continue to fly straight ahead (or offset L or R 30deg due to WWF (wires-walls-fence) Obstacles

Once above (800agl) I will turn into wind (Left or right) back to the Rwy.

Question 4

Takeoff Abort math…

V1 surrogate…calculation

Answer 4

Must have achieved >70% of VR speed by 50% of TORA
70% Vr by 30% tora if 50’ obstacle
(is obstacle even higher than 50’?)

Question 4

Density Altitude affect on Tora?

Answer 4

I require 10% more Tora for every 1000’ DA.

Question 5

Flap settings

Answer 5

1 notch Takeoff
2 notch for short/soft-field takeoff
[can even Jack them out later near Vr]

2 notch on approach
2 notch for landing in strong Crosswinds assuming a long Rwy.

Over the Fence=
3 notch Landing Normal landing
4 notch Landing on Short Field or into Treetops

*Go-Around begins with only 1 notch less while I fly level…

Question 6

Cruise Check

Answer 6

IFAR

I Instruments: Engine Temp+Psi, Batt Voltage, Devices Charging
F Fuel check (hourly); Ball centered
A Airfields wx updates (hourly)
(suitable fields below + surface wind direction, glide dist approximation)
R Red Page of the day
(dual: talk with Dsy)

Question 7

Whenever hit Threshold at Vref +15 or more…or high…

Answer 7

Just Go-Around
(thats 25% faster, requires 70% more Runway)

Question 9

Wheel Landing are useful under what conditions?

Answer 9

Crosswinds

Question 9

Three-Point Landing are preferred when?

Answer 9

Short strips (Limited Lda)
Soft-fields

Question 10

When operating on a defective tire, 80% or more deflated…what actions should be taken

Answer 10

Tire should be replaced asap

Question 11

Can water form in side tanks when aircraft is in the Hangar?

Answer 11

Yes, due to Condensation

Question 12

What is the most common form of fuel contamination?

Answer 12

Water

Question 13

What do you think causes a fuel sump to be blocked?

Answer 13

Frozen ice water!

Question 14

Must avoid using a plastic funnel & Nylon clothing when refuelling

Answer 14

To avoid creation of Static electricity
Always pack my Grounding wire…use one of my tie down stake buried and attach to Strut or exhaust, caution it will be Hot! Painted or Corroded surfaces are not good grounding points.

Question 15

Must check for water in wings prior to sloshing (moving it)

Answer 15

Do it first! or water will do into suspension in the fuel
Let it sit at least 10min.

Question 16

Why not a large single push of fuel sample?

Answer 16

Mini tornado pushes water to the outside like toilet bowl. Take sample in 4 short Bursts

Question 17

90% of engine wear occurs when?

Answer 17

During first 10sec after start

Question 18

What is lowest temp you should ever consider starting engine without any preheat?

Answer 18

-7deg C or 20deg F
This is an emergency, Master 1&2 on
Assume Mags are Hot and turn Prop over 4 times first…with Chocks-in

Question 19

Maximum Engine starter times…

Answer 19

Crank for 10sec, then allow a full minute of cooling.
Max 6 start attemps then 30min of starter cooling

Question 20

Do fine-wire plugs help or hinder cold weather starts?

Answer 20

Help

Question 21

Can over-priming help Cold starts?

Answer 21

NO, simply washes oil from cylinder walls

Question 22

What does priming do?

Answer 22

Raw fuel is directed to cylinder, whout passing through the Carb or intake manifold

Question 23

What does MEF on a sectional chart indicate?

Answer 23

Highest Terrain or Obstacle in the quadrant +300’ (rounding up); Canada adds 100meters instead…

Question 24

What is FSS frequency in the US?

Answer 24

122.2 mhz; when there is a Heavy line around Com Box

Unicom is different!

Question 25

What is the flight watch frequency?

Answer 25

122.2 mhz, common name for ‘enroute flight advisory service’ (EFASO)

Question 26

Obstacles greater than xxx’ agl get a ‘small’ icon (triangle & dot)

Answer 26

200’ agl; obstacles below that are not depicted…your in the ‘Danger Zone’ below 200’ agl!
Scud running under 400’ going to hit wires/towers…

Question 27

The Super Large Tower icon is saved for Towers > than?

Answer 27

1000’agl

Question 28

What does a simple cirlce for an airfield indicated on the sectional?

Answer 28

Aerodrome without any Hard Surface

Question 29

What does double circle aerodrome on VNC chart indicate?

Answer 29

Military airfield

Question 30

How can I tell if depicted aerodrome has fuel service?

Answer 30

Four-squared off Cardinal points around the circle indicate fuel

…Tits out the side…

Question 31

What does CT stand for on VNC chart?

Answer 31

Control Tower

Question 32

What does AOE mean near an aerodrome?

Answer 32

Airport of Entry
(customs & immigration)

Question 33

Ctaf vs. Unicom

Answer 33

Common traffic advisory frequency, talking to other aircraft (My location and Intentions)

Unicom is talking to someone on the ground (Alt setting, other traffic, Rwy in use), in italics…