Chapter 3: Flight Instruments

Question 1

Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged?
A - altimeter
B - vertical speed
C - airspeed

Answer 1

C - airspeed

Question 2

Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged?
A - Airspeed only
B - altimeter only
C - airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed

Answer 2

C - airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed

Question 3

If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?
A - the altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator
B - the altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator
C - the altimeter, attitude indicator, and vertical speed indicator

Answer 3

B - the altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator

Question 4

The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?
A - altimeter
B - vertical speed indicator
C - air speed indicator

Answer 4

C - air speed indicator

Question 5

Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?
A - VA
B - VLO
C -VNE

Answer 5

A - VA

Question 6

What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?
A - maneuvering speed
B - turbulent or rough-air speed
C - never-exceed speed

Answer 6

C - never-exceed speed (VNE)

Question 7

Which V-speed represents maximum flap extended speed?
A - VFE
B - VLOF
C - VFC

Answer 7

A - VFE

Question 8

Which V-speed represents maximum landing gear extended speed?
A -VLE
B - VLO
C - VFE

Answer 8

A -VLE

Question 9

VNO is defined as
A - normal operating range
B - never-exceed speed
C - maximum structural cruising speed

Answer 9

C - maximum structural cruising speed