Additional Study Questions

Question 1

Is a private pilot required to log all flight time?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

How can a pilot determine if all the required placards are present in their airplane?

Answer 2

By referencing the POH

Question 3

Can you fly in the daytime with an inoperative position light?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

How can a pilot receive updated weather info in-flight?

Answer 4

FSS

Question 5

Define: Ceiling

Answer 5

Lowest layer of BKN or OVC clouds

Question 6

Define: Magneto

Answer 6

Self contained source of ignition
Ignites the spark plugs
Driven by the engine
Independent of the battery

Question 7

Define: Alternator

Answer 7

Produces electrical current to power the aircraft electrical systems and power the battery

Question 8

How is lift created?

Answer 8

By the circulation of air around the air foil. The curved upper surface creates air to move faster around the top, decreasing pressure.

Question 9

Define: Critical Angle of Attack

Answer 9

The angle at which a stall will always occur, regardless of airspeed, flight attitude, or weight.

Question 10

Warning signs of a stall?

Answer 10

Mushing flight controls
Buffeting
Stall warning horn
Loss of RPM (Power ON)

Question 11

What will increase stall speed?

Answer 11

+ Weight
+ G’s
CG most forward

Question 12

Three phases of a spin?

Answer 12

1) Incipient: stall and spin starts
2) Fully developed: airspeed, VS, ROR stabilized
3) Recovery: wings regain lift

Question 13

Spin recovery procedure?

Answer 13

P power idle
A ailerons neutral
R rudder opposite direction of spin
E elevator forward to recover

Question 14

When are intentional spins allowed?

Answer 14

Only allowed with more than one person if done for flight training or if equipped with parachutes.

Question 15

2 Types of Drag?

Answer 15

Parasite: everything that doesn’t help create lift (bugs, wheels, etc)
Induced: wing tip vortices (increased with increased AOA)

Question 16

Minimum equipment for day flight?

Answer 16

Tachometer
Oil pressure gauge
Manifold pressure gauge (not us)
Altimeter
Temp gauge for each liquid cooled engine (not us)
Oil temp gauge
Fuel gauges
Landing gear pos. indicator (not us)
Airspeed indicator
Magnetic compass
ELT
Seatbelts

Question 17

Minimum equipment for night flight?

Answer 17

Fuses
Landing light (for hire)
Anticollision lights
Position lights
Source of electricity (alternator)

Question 18

What is the normal fuel consumption for your aircraft on a standard day during normal cruise flight?

Answer 18

8.4 GPH (5-16)

Question 19

Maximum and minimum oil for your aircraft?

Answer 19

Max: 6 quarts
Min: 4.5 quarts

Question 20

How can you determine if a runway is closed?

Answer 20

X on runway
NOTAMs
ATIS

Question 21

When is a biennial flight review not required?

Answer 21

New license or rating

Question 22

What action should be taken if the brakes don’t seem to work?

Answer 22

Press brakes multiple times to build up pressure.

Question 23

Types of hypoxia?

Answer 23

Hypoxic
Hypemic
Stagnant
Histotoxic

Question 24

Define: Hypoxic Hypoxia

Answer 24

Decrease in oxygen molecules at sufficient pressure. Can occur during rapid decompression or low altitudes over a period of time.

Question 25

Define: Hypemic Hypoxia

Answer 25

occurs when your blood is not able to carry a sufficient amount of oxygen to the cells in your body. This type is a result of deficiency in the blood, rather than a lack of inhaled oxygen

Question 26

Define: Stagnant Hypoxia

Answer 26

oxygen deficiency in the body due to the poor circulation of the blood. Situations including shock, the heart failing to pump blood effectively, or a constricted artery

Question 27

Define: Histotoxic Hypoxia

Answer 27

The inability of the cells to effectively use oxygen. Can be caused by alcohol and other drugs such as narcotics and poisons.

Question 28

Lost procedures 5 C's?

Answer 28

``` Climb Communicate Confess Comply Conserve ```

Question 29

Lost Communications Procedures

Answer 29

Squawk 7600 Look for light gun signals Observe traffic Enter the pattern

Question 30

Describe: Class 'A' Airspace

Answer 30

Above 18,000 MSL - FL600 | IFR Only

Question 31

Describe: Class 'B' Airspace

Answer 31

``` Biggest Airports Must have clearance to enter 2 way radio, Mode C transponder Surface to 10,000 AGL 3 SM visibility, clear of clouds ATC separates all aircraft ```

Question 32

Describe: Class 'C' Airspace

Answer 32

``` Medium Airports Must have established comms to enter 2 way radio, Mode C transponder Surface to 4,000 AGL 3 SM visibility, 152 cloud clearance Visibility same for day and night ```

Question 33

Describe: Class 'D' Airspace

Answer 33

``` Dime Size Airports 2 way radio comms to enter 2 way radio required Surface to 2,500 AGL 3 SM visibility, 152 cloud clearance Visibility same for day and night ```

Question 34

Describe: Class 'E' Airspace

Answer 34

Controlled airspace No entry requirements 700 or 1,200 AGL OR 14,500 MSL to (not including) 18,000 MSL

Question 35

Describe: Class 'G' Airspace

Answer 35

Uncontrolled Airspace Surface to 1,200 AGL Day: 1 SM visibility, clear of clouds Night: 3 SM visibility, 152

Question 36

Speed Restrictions

Answer 36

``` Class A: Unrestricted Class B: 250 Knots Class C/D: 200 Knots Class E/G: 250 Knots VFR Corridor: 200 Knots Below Class B: 200 Knots ```

Question 37

Define: Night

Answer 37

End of civil twilight to beginning of morning civil twilight

Question 38

When are position lights required?

Answer 38

Sunset to sunrise

Question 39

Requirements to stay night current?

Answer 39

3 takeoffs and landings to full stop from the time of one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.

Question 40

Define: Empty Field Myopia

Answer 40

occurs when you are looking at a featureless sky that is devoid of objects, contrasting colors, or patterns and your eyes tend to focus at only 10 to 30 feet

Question 41

Define: Auto-Kinesis

Answer 41

the false perception of movement after staring at a single point of light against a dark background for more than a few seconds

Question 42

Define: False Horizon

Answer 42

occurs when the natural horizon is obscured or not readily apparent