Aviation341 Flashcards
(180 cards)
1
Q
When and how often should a transponder be tested (91.413)
A
-Inspected every 24 months
2
Q
Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions (91.151)
A
-day fly for extra 30 min
-night fly for extra 45 min
(OSU 1 hour day-2 hours cross country)
3
Q
Class E airspace Dimensions
A
all airspace not designated 14,500-17,999 ft
4
Q
Landing Weight definition
A
takeoff weight minus any fuel used
5
Q
C172 min/max oil levels
A
5-8 quarts
6
Q
What is Torque Reaction
A
Prop spins one direction causing force which tends to roll airplane in counterclockwise direction
7
Q
What is spiraling slipstream
A
Prop splits air and causes to spiral clockwise around airplane where it hits the left side of vert stabilizer
8
Q
4 Left turn Tendencies
A
p-factor
gyroscopic precession
torque reaction
spiraling slipstream
9
Q
Requesting replacements of medical/ Pilot/ Knowledge tests (61.29)
A
A request for replacement of last or destroyed airmen certificate made by letter to FAA
10
Q
Cesna 172 Fuel Capacity
A
43 gallons
40 usable gallons
11
Q
Student Pilot Certificate last how long?
A
60 Calendar months
12
Q
Right of way rules
A
Balloons
Glider
Airship
Airplane
Rotorcraft
(in distress has right of way above all others)
13
Q
Who is responsible for determining that aircraft is airworthy?
A
PIC (Pilot in Command)
14
Q
Who is responsible for monitoring aircraft airworthiness?
A
Owner / Operator
15
Q
% Alcohol concentration limit allowed
A
0.04
16
Q
No flying an aircraft within how many hours of drinking?
A
8 hours
17
Q
Documents required to act as PIC?
A
Current pilot license
Photo I.D. (govt issued)
Current medical certifiate in possession
18
Q
Who is responsible for Maintenance required (91.405)
A
Owner/ Operator
-shall ensure maintenace personnel make appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service
19
Q
2nd class Medical regulations
A
Commercial privelages during first 12 calendar months
for private pilot only valid for 24 calendar months older than 40
60 calendar months younger than 40
20
Q
1st class medical certificate
A
Air Transport 1st 6-12 calendar months
Commercial following 0-6
Private following 12-48
21
Q
V- fe speed
A
Max flap extended speed- highest speed permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position
22
Q
V-ne speed
A
Never Exceed Speed- is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time
23
Q
V-a speed
A
Maneuvering speed-max speed at which you may use abrupt control movements without affecting the structural integrity
24
Q
Transponder code 7500
A
Hijacking
25
Before Landing Check list
(GUMPS)
Gas
Under carriage
Mixture
Propeller
Seatbelts
Switches
26
Operation of aircraft after maintenance (91.407)
No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance...unless it's been aproved for return to service by person authorized under 43.7 of this chapter
27
Change in Address requirements (61.60)
Notify FAA of New Address
-must be within 30 days of move
28
Duration of fascimile certification while awaiting replacement. (61.29)
up to 60 days
29
V-y speed
Maximum rate of climb speed
-greatest altitude gain per unit of time
30
V-x speed
Maximum angle of climb speed
-speed that gives the greatest altitude for a given horizontal distance
31
How far can an annual and a 100 hour inspection be pushed back? (91.409)
annual cannot be pushed back (annual can take place of 100 hour check)
100 hr check can be pushed back 10 hours max but that time must still be included in next 100 hrs
32
Class C airspace Dimensions
Core-surface to 4000ft (5 mile radius)
layer (1200-4000ft) 10 mile radius
33
Airspeed indicator Red line
158kts -Max speed for all operations
34
V-no speed
Maximum structural cruising speed- speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air, then only with caution
35
Operation Near other aircraft (91.111)
no person may operate
- aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard
-aircraft in formation flight except by arrangement with the PIC of each aircrfat in the formation
-aircraft carrying passengers for hire in formation flight
36
Change of name 61.25
Application to change name with
1- Current airmen certificate
2- Copy of marriage license, court order, or other document verifying name change
37
Seat belt usage requirements (91.105-91.107)
crewmembers always under a belt when at station
-Shoulder harness during takeoff and landing
-Each person briefed on seat belt use
-each person told to put on safety belt
38
Pitot Static Gauges
Airspeed indicator
-Vertical speed indicator
-Altimeter
39
Lift Equation?
L=1/2 pV^2AC
p-air density
V-velocity
A-Area
C-Coefficient of lift
40
True Altitude
Actual height above MSL
41
Class D Airspace Dimensions
0--2500ft
radius 4 statute miles
42
Types of inspections and duration
(AVIAATES)
A-Annual Inspection
V-VOR (30 days)
I- 100 hr
A- Altimeter (24 cal months)
A-Airworthiness directives
T-Transponder (24 months)
E-ELT (12 months)
S-Static (24 months)
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Required Equipment for flight operations (91.205b)
(TOMATOFFLAAMES)
T-Tachometer
O-Oil pressure
M-Manifold pressure
A-Altimeter
T-Temp gauge
O-Oil temp
F-Fuel gauge
F-flotation devices
L-Landing gear position indicator
A-Airspeed indicator
A-Anti collision Beacon
M-Magnetic compas
E-ELT
S-Seatbelts
44
Flashing Green (light signal)
Ground (cleared to taxi)
Flight (return for landing) to be followed by steady green at the proper time
45
Characteristics of Aft center of gravity
less stable
more controllable
lower stall speed
higher cruise speed
shorter takeoff roll
46
Flashing red (light signals)
Ground (taxi clear of the runway in use)
Flight (Airport unsafe, do not land)
47
Basic VFR weather min Class G more than 1200 ft above surface and at or above 10,000 ft MSL
5 mile vis
1k above
1k below
1mile horizontal
48
Cross wind, visibility, ceiling limitations solo flight
Ceiling 1000 ft
Visibility 3 miles
Wind less 20 deg- 20 kts
20-60 deg--10 kts
60-90 deg--5 kts
49
cross wind, visibility, ceiling limitations dual flight
Ceiling 1000 ft
Vis- 2miles
Wind >20 deg 30 kts
wind 20-90 deg crosswind component of aircraft (15kts)
50
Basic VFR weather min class G airspace more than 1200 ft above surface below 10,000ft
Day (1/1/5/2)
Night (3/1/5/2)
51
What are the eligibility requirements for private pilot certificate?
17 years old
English Language
At least 3rd class Medical
Flight and ground training
Pass knowledge and practical test
52
What must a pilot carry in order to act as PIC or crew member
Valid pilot certificate
Government issued photo ID
Current and appropriate medical Certificate
53
What are High Performance aircraft and requirements
Engine 200+ Horsepower
Recieved and logged ground and flight training
one time endorsement in logbook
54
What are Complex Aircraft and Requirements
Retractable gear, flaps, controllable pitch propeller
Received and logged ground and flight training
one time endorsement in logbook
55
What other types require training
High Altitude (FL250 or higher)
Tailwheel
56
With respect to certification what are the types?
Category (airplane, rotorcraft, glider..)
Class (Single Engine Land, MEL...)
Type (c-172, b747, etc...)
57
What are requirements to remain current for your private?
Flight review every 24 months
For passengers, previous 90 days; 3 to/land in same type, (full stop for tailwheel and night (1 hour after sunset, 1 hour before sunrise))
58
What documentss must be aboard plane?
A-Airworthiness
R-Registration
R-Radio Station License if out US
O-Owner's manual
W-Weight & Balance data
59
When would aircraft registration expire
Plane is registered outside USA
Cancelled by owner
destroyed
Ownership changes
Owner Loses US Citizenship
30 days since death of owner
60
What's a special flight permit for and where do you get them?
To fly for repairs, maintenance or storage
Delivery or exporting
Production flight testing
Evacuating from impending danger
Demo flihts for new-production aircraft that have completed flight testing
Get from local FSDO
61
Define Vector Airways
Echo Airspace 1200-17,999 MSL
4 miles each side of centerline
62
State Pressure system flow
Low: Inward, Upward, CCW
High: Outward, Downward, CW
63
Define a Ridge
Elongated line of High Pressure
Air moving out depletes quantity of air, hence downward flow. Usually good weather
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Define a Trough?
Elongated line of Low Pressure
Air converges at surface and is fored upward. Usually associated with clouds and bad weather.
65
Define a Standard Day
15 degrees C &
29.92" mercury
66
Name two types of icing?
Structural
induction
67
What are the 4 types of structural icing?
Clear-Large drops freeze slowly
Rime-small drops freeze quickly
mixed-combo of above
frost-Ice crystals by sublimation
68
Define Isobars?
Lines on the weather chart that connect areas of equal pressure.
closeness dictates steepness of pressure gradient
Usually tight lines is high wind, spaced lines is light wind
69
What is the standard lapse rate for pressure and temp?
Pressure= decrease 1" hg/ 1000'
Temp= decrease 2 degrees C/ 1000'
70
How do you determine the stability of the atmosphere?
observe actual lapse rate
stable air cools less than standard
Unstable air cools faster than standard
71
How do you estimate cloud bases?
subtract dewpoint from temp and divide by 4.4 answer is in 1000's of feet
72
What are the stages of a thunderstorm?
Cumulus- Updrafts cause drops to increase in size
Mature- rain at surface, lightning
Dissipating-Downdrafts and rain dissipating
73
How do you get fog
Cool the air to the dew point
Add moisture to the air
74
Name the types of fog
Radiation
Advection
Upslope
Steam
Precipitation induced
75
Besides calling FSS (primary means of weather brief) where else can you get it?
TWEB (transcribed weath. broadcast)
Telephone TWEB
DUATS
Private sources
76
What are the types of briefings
Standard -Full Brief, complete
Abbreviated -updates or little info
outlook-departure 6+hours
Inflight-to update preflight brief
77
Describe radiation fog
the ground cools adjacent Air to the dew point. Calm, clear nights
78
Describe advection fog
Warm humid air over a colder surface. Along coast in winter. Can occur anytime, even with winds
79
Describe upslope fog
Warmer air along mountains if forced up and cooled
80
Describe steam fog
Cold dry air passes from land over warmer ocean waters. All Water droplets and can freeze quickly and can produce icing conditions
81
Describe precipitation induced fog
Warm rain falls through cool air and evaporating saturates the cool air and forms fog
82
What's EFAS
Flight watch
5000-17,500 MSL
122.0 mhz
83
Define HIWAS
Hazardous inflight weather advisory service
Warnings, Sigmets, Airmets, Urgent pireps
84
Define Metar
Aviation routine weather report
Hourly surface observations
85
What are radar weather reports?
General areas of precipitatin, including snow, rain and thunderstorms.
Includes type, intesity and location of echo tops of the precipitation
updated hourly
86
Define TAF
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Reports a 5 mile radius from airport for 24 hour period
87
What are Aviation Area Forecasts?
Forecast of VMC, Clouds and general weather over several states
Updated 3 times per day
88
What's Conatined in an Aviation Area Forecast?
Synopsis section that shows movement of fronts for 18 hour period Also for Ceiling/Visibility or winds issues
Clouds- 12 hour and 6 hour forecast
89
Define Convective Sigmet
Severe thunderstorms due to surface winds 50 kts or more hail 3/4", tornadoes
Embedded thunderstores or line of thunderstorms.
Area of 40% or more of heavy precip of an area at least 3000 sq. miles
90
What is a convective outlook Forecast
Thunderstorm outlook for 48 hours. Slight, moderate or high risk of t-storms. For use to avoid t-storms
Day 1 is issued 5 times, day 2 is issued 2 times per day.
91
What are some weather charts used for planning?
Surface Analysis chart
Weather Depiction Chart
Radar Summary
Significant Weather Prognostic Chart
Winds & Temps Aloft
Composite Moisture stability chart
Convective Outlook
Constant Pressure Analysis chart
Volcanic Ash Transport & Dispersion chart
92
Define Sigmet
Non-convective type, severe. Icing not associated with thunderstorms, severe or clear air turb, dust or sand storms lowering surf vis lower than 3 sm. Volcanic ash
93
Define Airmet
Lower intensity than sigmet. Details about: Sierra (mountain obscurations) Tango (Turbulence), Zulu (icing and freezing levels)
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Define TWEB
Transcribed Weather Broadcast
Routs and local area every 4 times a day valid for 12 hours
50 mile wide corridor along routes
95
What are Winds & Temps Aloft reports
Wind over 100kts, then add 50 to the direction, subtract 100
to decode, subtract 50 and add 100
9900 is light and variable
used to determine flight levels
96
What is a center Weather Advisory
used to avoid areas of adverse weather. Short range forecast or current conditions. Not to be used for planning
97
Volcanic Ash
VATAD shows relative concentrations of ash for 3 layers and a composition of concentration throughout atmosphere
98
What's a Microburst
Downdrafts usually associated with convective weather that spreads out when hitting surface.
99
Define: IFR, MVFR, VFR
IFR: Ceiling less than 1,000 and/or visibility less than 3 sm
MVFR: Ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 and/or visibilty 3-5 sm
VFR: no ceiling or greater than 3,000 and visibility 5sm or more
100
What is composite moisture stability
To observe upper air data
To determine characteristics of stability, moisture, and possible aviation hazards
2 times per day
101
What is constant pressure analysis chart
Can approximate air temps, wind, temp-dewpoint spread alonga proposed route.
Twice daily
102
What causes sea breeze?
offshore breeze caused by cool air moving inland and pushing warm air up and then moving over the ocean.
103
What is Angle of Incidence?
The angle that is formed by longitudinal axis of the plane and chord of wing. Non-changeable by pilot
104
What affects lift & Drag?
Surface Area
Shape of Airfoil
Angle of Attack
Velocity of Air
Air Density
105
Define Arm & Moment
Arm-Horizontal distance in inches from datum line to cg of item
Moment-Product of weight of item multiplied by arm
Weight x Arm= moment
CG= total moment/ total Weight
106
What effect does a forward CG have?
Higher stall speed (more wing loading)
Slower cruise speed (increased drag because of increased AOT)
more stable
More back pressure needed (long t/o roll, problems with flare)
107
What is load factor?
Ratio of total load supported by wings to actual weight of plane. Turns increase load factor. Also increases stalling speed.
108
Where are spins likely to occur?
Engine Failure on take off or landing-trying to turn back and/r stretch the glide
Cross control base to final -uncoordinated turn at slow speed
Go around with nose-up trim and gets too nose high. stalls
Go around with improper flaps retraction-too high of sing rate so pilot pulls back to compensate and stalls
109
How do you recover from a spin? (PARENT)
Power- Close the throttle
Ailerons - Neutralize
Ruder - Opposite
Elevator Forward
Neutralize Rudder
Throttle & elevator to recover
110
What causes adverse yaw?
The wing producting more lift also produces more yaw, yawing in the direction of the excess lift
111
What 4 forces cause torque effect?
Engine torque
Gyroscopic precession
Prop slipstream (left side)
Asymmetrical prop loading (p-factor)
(yaw-right moving up, yaw left moving down)
112
What effect does a rearward CG have?
Lower stall speed (less wing loading)
Higher cruise speed (decreased drag because of decreased AOT)
Less stable (stall and spin recovery harder to recover because cg is closer to center of pressure, longitudinal instability
113
What are the standard measurements used for weight and balance?
People =170 lbs
Gas= 6lps/gal
Oil=7.5 lbs/gal
Water= 8.35 lbs/gal
114
What factors affect performance on take off & Landing?
Density Altitude
Surface winds
Runway surface
Slope
Weight
115
What is Detonation and how can you help fix it?
Instantaneous burning (explosion) of mixture.
Reduce power, reduce climb rate, enrich, and open flaps if available
116
What is Pre-Ignition and how can you help fix it?
Burning of mixture beforenormal ignition because of hot spot, arching or carbon
Reduce power, reduce climb rate, enrich, and open flaps if available
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What is density altitude
Pressure altitude converted for nonstandard temperature
Directly related to aircraft performance, t/o & land distances, climb
118
What factors affect air density?
altitude-less dense higher up
temperature-warmer air is less dense
humidity-humid air is less dense
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What is pressure altitude and why is it important?
Altitude in standard atmospheric corresponding to a particular altitude. Can be figured by setting altimeter to 29.92
Used to determine aircraft performance and is also used to determine FL's
120
Emergency procedures for: Engine Fire in flight
Idle cut off
fuel selector off
master off
vents off, except overhead leave on
100 KIAS or airspeed that will extinguish flames
Forced landing procedures
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What operates under Pitot/ Static System
Airspeed Indicator
Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator
122
Pressure Altimeter change on warm day
Pressure level is higher than on a standard day
Altimeter is lower than actual altitude
123
Define True altitude
MSL
Vertical distance above sea level
124
What instruments run off a vacuum?
Heading Indicator-Directional
Attitude Indicator
Turn Coordinator, but uses an electric gyro, not the main vacuum system
125
Altimeter change on cold days
Pressure level is lower than on standard day
Altimeter is higher than actual altitude
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Altimeter change on high pressure days
Pressure level is higher than on a standard day.
Altimeter is lower than actual altitude
127
Altimeter change on low pressure days
Pressure level is lower than on a standard day
Altimeter is higher than actual altitude
128
Define absolute altitude
AGL
The actual vertical distance the plane is above the ground
129
Define Indicated Altitude
Altitude read directly from altimeter (uncorrected) after it is adjusted
130
What are the compass turning errors?
on east or west heading:
-accelerating, shows turn north
-decelerating, shows turn south
-ANDS
on a north or south heading:
-South, Compass leads (overshoots)
-North, Compass lags (undershoots)
-UNOS
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What are the types of charts?
Sectional-Visual navigation 1"=6.86nm-semi-annual revistions
TAC-Show class B space 1"=3.43 nm-semi-annual revisions
WAC-High altitude, not much detail. 1"=13.7 nm. -annual revisions
VFR Flyaway-REverse side of TAC
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Local Flight Requirements
Know runway lengths
Take off & landing distances in condition
133
Distant flight requirements
N-Notams
W-Weather
K-Known Delays
R-Runway Lengths
A-Alternates
F-Fuel REquirements
T-Take off/landing distances
134
VOR info
108-117.95 mhz
-Line of sight reception
135
NDB/ADF info
190-535 khz (right below AM radio)
-Not line of sight
-Interference from static and storms
-"home" to signal
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Emergency Frequency
122.5 mhz
137
Right of way order
(BGAAR)
-Balloon
-Gliders
-Airships
-Airplanes Rotorcraft
(towing or refueling have r.o.w. over other engine driven aircraft)
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What are you required to do if you deviate from ATC?
Notify ATC asap
Submit detailed report within 48 hours if requested
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Steady Green Light Gun
Cleared to takeoff
or
Cleared to land
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Minimum Day Equipment (tomato FFLAAMES)
T-Tachometer
O-Oil Pressure
M-Manifold Pressure
A-Altimeter
T-Temp For liq Engine
O-Oil temp for air engine
F-Fue Guage
F-flotationGear
L-Landing Gear
A-Airspeed
A-Anti-collistion lights
M-Magnetic compass
E-ELT
S-Safety Belts
141
Minimum night equipment
(TOMATO, FFLAAMES) + (FLAPS)
F-Fuses (spare)
L-Landing light if used for hire
A-Anti-collision lights
S-Source of electricity for all equipment
142
Flashing Green Light Gun
Cleared to taxi
or
cleared to land
143
Steady Red light gun
Stop
or
Yield and Continue Circling
144
Flashing red light gun
Taxi Clear of Runway
or
Unsafe, do not land
145
Flashing white light gun
Return to start
or
Not used
146
Alternating Red & green light gun
Exercise extreme caution
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Oxygen Requirements
12,500-14,000 MSL 30 min or more for crew
14,000MSL plus always required for crew
15,000 MSL plus required for everyone
148
When is Mode C required?
A, B, C airspace
Within 30 miles of class B from surface to 10,000 msl
above and within lateral boundaries of B or C up to 10,000 msl
above 10,000 msl, excluding up to 2500 AGL
surface to 10,000 msl within 10 nm radius excluding 1200 AGL outside lateral boundaries of specified airports
149
Define Aircraft Incident
An occurrence other than an accident which could affect the safety of operation
150
Define Aircraft Accident
Anytime a person is aboard with the intention of flight and any person suffers death or serious injury, or the aircraft receives substantial damage
151
Define Military Areas and Special use airspace.
Prohibited-No access. Usually surface to unlimited
Restricted-Weapons firing, etc. Part time. FSS & charts have info. Permission to enter, probably won't
Warning- Potentially hazardous. No permission needed, but whould find out if active
MOA-Part time, check if active, no permission needed
Alert- high traffic area on charts, fyi only
controlled firing area- suspended when
152
What's an airport advisory area?
Area where no tower is in operation, but FSS is. They provide advisory service. Not mandatory, but suggested
153
MTR's
IR & VR
1500 +agl= 4 digits
--1500 agl=3 digits
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ADIZ
Air Defense Identification zone
To identify before entering US airspace
IFR or DVFR flight plan required
2 way radio
Mode C
Position reports & at least 15 min prior to entry
+/- 5 min eta and 10 miles from point over land
+/- 5 min eta and 20 miles from point over
water
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What requires immediate notification to NTSB
flight control malfunction
crew member failure
turbine engine failure of structure components
inflight fire
inflight collision
Property other than aircraft damage 25k +
Overdue aircraft believed to be in an accident
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What constitutes a serious injury?
Hospitalization for more than 48 hours within 7 days of injury
Any fracture of a bone except fingers, toes or nose
Severe hemorrages, muscle , nerve, or tendon damage
Internal organs
2nd or 3rd degree burns of 5% or more
157
How soon after an accident or incident must a report be filed?
Within 10 days
After 7 days the overdue aircraft isn't found
Incident report is only needed at the request of NTSB
158
How should you enter/depart the pattern at non-controlled airports?
Abeam midpoint of runway at pattern altitude
Depart straight out, or 45 degree turn in direction of flow when reaching pattern altitude.
159
Describe runway lights
Runway End Identifier Lights- approach end of runway, synchronized flashing
Edge lights- white, except yellow on instrumnt the last 2000 ft. red at end green at start
Centerline-white, every 50', last 3000' is red and white alt for 2000', last 1000' red
Touchdown-2 rows at threshold for 3k'
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Describe taxiway lights
edge- blue
center- steady green
clearance bar-yellow in-pavement. at holding position
runway guard- taxi/runway intersections in-pavement or elevated yellow
stop bar-row of red in-pavement and elevated on each side
161
What is ARTCC
Air Route Traffic Control Center
-For traffic control en route for IFR and VFR is workload permits
162
What are the squawk codes?
1200-VFR
7500-Hijack
7600- Comm Failure
7700- Emergency
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What are the different NOTAMS?
*NOTAM D- Distant and affect Nation airspace system.
-NOTAM L - Local, about airport
-*FDC NOTAM-REgulatory. amendments to charts, etc. TFR's
-*Omitted unless requested during preflight brief if printed in NOTAM Publication (NTAP)
164
Runway Illusions
Width-Narrow feels further, wider feels closer
Slope- Upslope feels like you're higher downslope feels like lower
Featureless-you'll feel higher
Atmospheric- RAin can feel higher, hze further
165
What are the lights required?
Position Lights- Sunset to sunise
Anti-collision unless PIC deems unsafe
166
Describe Hypoxia
Oxygen deficiency impairing brain function & organ operations
Cabin pressure as low as 5000, but usually 12,000'
12-15k' - judgment, memory, alertness, coordination, vistion, dizziness, headache, sense of well being or belligerence
167
Describe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Possible odor of exhaust
Headaches, dizziness, drowsiness
168
Describe SCUBA limitations
Up to 8000' MSL - 12 hours or 24 housr if controlled ascent was needed
-over 8000' MSL - 24 hours
-MSL is used as precation for depressurized cabin incident
169
FAA Decision making process
Detect - Taht change has occured
Estimate - that a reaction is needed
Choose - choice for favorable outcome
Identify - the actions needed for outcome
Do - Execute action
Evaluate- Outcome and if is desired
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5 Hazardous Attitudes
Antiauthority - follow rules, they're right
Implusivity - not so fast, think first
Invulerability - it could happen to me
Macho - Taking chances is foolish
Resignation - I'm not helpless, I can do something
171
What are Maintenance & inspection requirements?
Maintenance & inspections: (AVIATES)
A-AD's complied with
V-VOR -every 30 days for IFR flights
I-Inspections-Annual, 100, or progressive
A-Altimeter- 24 months
T-Transponder- 24 months
E-ELT- 12 months
S- Static System
172
What's checked for ELT?
Proper installation
Battery Corrosion & life
Operations of controls and crash sensors
Signal Strength
173
What is contained in HIWAS?
Airmets
Sigmets
Center Weather Advisories
174
Who can give a flight review
Flight Instructor
FAA Examiner
Pilot Check Airman
US Armed Forces Pilot
175
What is needed to keep current
Flight Review every 24 calander months of 1 hour flight & 1 hour ground or wings program
90 Days, T&G's for day operation
90 DAys, full stop landings for night
90 days, full stop landings for tailwheel
Must be in same category, class & type
176
Describe military Intercept Procedures
Follow the intercepting aircraft instructions
notify ATC, if possible
Attempt to communicate with ATC on 121.5 MHz, identify and state postion
Squawk 7700, if possible or other code if given by ATC
177
Intercepting Aircraft rocks wings and makes slow turn (at night flashes nav lights)
Means you have been intercepted
rock your wings and follow aircraft( at night, flash your nav lights)
178
Intercepting aircraft performs abrupt breakaway of a 90 degree or more climbing turn without crossing your path
Means you may proceed
Rock your wings to show you understand
179
Intercepting Aircraft circles airport and lowers landing gear and overflies runway in direction of landing. (At night, turns the landing lights on)
Means for you to land at this airport
Lower your landing gear, follow the aircraft and land if safe. (at night, turn on your landing lights)
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What if the requested airport is inadequate for you to land at?
Raise your landing gear while flying over the runway between 1000'-2000' and circle airport.
intercepting aircraft will raise landing gear and perform intercept procedures again
