Written Test Questions Flashcards
What is a TRU?
TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER UNITS
Used to convert AC into relatively smooth DC
What is the max altimeter setting at which you can conduct flight operations?
31.00”
What is the purpose of ground spoilers?
To spoil the lift upon touchdown, thereby increasing braking effectiveness.
What are the characteristics of an airplane loaded at its most aft CG?
- Lower stall speed
- highest cruise speed
- Least stable
What prevents an area of high pressure from flowing to an area of low pressure?
Coriolis Force
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/coriolis-effect/
What is the visibility requirement at your destination alternate?
The visibility at that airport will be at least 3 miles, or 2 miles more than the lowest applicable visibility minimums, whichever is greater, for the instrument approach procedures to be used at the destination airport
What is the speed limit departing the primary airport in Class B airspace within 4 NM of the airport?
No speed restriction specific to being inside Class B (other than 200 knots for VFR corridors through Class B)
Less than 250 under 10000 MSL and holding speeds apply based on altitude
Max speed under a Class B shelf is 200 knots.
At FL 300, going .75 mach, how many miles will you fly in 10 minutes?
83 miles
1 mach = 666.7 knots. 666.7 knots x .75 mach = 500.025 knots.
- 025 nautical miles per hour/60 minutes = 8.33.
- 33 x 10 minutes = ~83 miles.
What year was Air Wisconsin founded?
1965
What are the crew bases?
ORD
MKE
IAD
DAY - As of October 1, 2021
Which aircraft does Air Wisconsin currently operate?
Bombardier CRJ-200
What altitude must altimeter be set to 29.92?
FL180
What altitude does RVSM begin and end?
FL290 to FL410
What frequency should be monitored in flight?
121.5
What’s the transponder code for radio failure?
7600
