CHECKRIDE ORAL STUDY

Question 1

What is Calibrated Airspeed (CAS)?

Answer 1

Indicated airspeed (IAS) corrected for position and instrument error. It is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at Sea Level.

Question 2

What is “Max Continuous Power?

Answer 2

Full forward-everything we have

Question 3

Who is the Director of Ops at Miller Aviation?

Answer 3

Scott Nicola

Question 4

Who is the Chief Pilot at Miller Aviation

Answer 4

Scott Nicola

Question 5

Part 61 (FAR)…when must the FAA be notified of a DUI arrest?

Answer 5

60 days after conviction

Question 6

What does Accelerate Stop Distance mean?

Answer 6

The distance required to accelerate to 92 (Vr), abort, then come to a stop.

Question 7

What does Accelerate Go Distance mean?

Answer 7

The distance required to clear a 50-foot obstacle, after losing an engine at 92 (Vr) and you have already rotated.

Question 8

What is the standard Takeoff minimums.

Answer 8

1 mile

Question 9

Do we have lower than standard takeoff minimums? What is the rule?

Answer 9

Yes.
If we have an approved IFR approach appropriate for the winds favoring our departure…we can use the minimums of that approach as our takeoff minimums (even though they maybe lower than 1 mile).

Question 10

Can you cancel IFR in the air or can you depart without an IFR clearance?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

What is our circling minimums?

Answer 11

450 feet agl & 1 sm

Question 12

How offen do we need to perform a VOR check?

Answer 12

30 days

+/- 4 degrees

Question 13

If VOR check is not current, can I depart 135?

Answer 13

Yes, but not with VOR as primary navigation source.

Question 14

What is max time between Transponder checks?

Answer 14

No more than 24 months

Question 15

What is the max time before Pitot Static Check?

Answer 15

24 months

Question 16

How often must the airplanes be weighed?

Answer 16

36 months

Question 17

How often is the emergency equipment inspected?

Answer 17

30 days

Question 18

Can we depart into freezing rain?

Answer 18

It’s a “No go” item

Question 19

2 things to be concerned about when transporting batteries?

Answer 19

Spilling

Shorting out

Question 20

Hazmat…are we Will Carry or Will Not Carry?

Answer 20

Will Carry

Question 21

Can you continue an IFR APPROACH if the weather drops below minimums?

Answer 21

OUTSIDE FAF - NO

INSIDE FAF - YES, u can continue

Question 22

What 4 things must you have at a Class G airport to do an IFR approach?

Answer 22

1) Automated WX
2) Pilot activated lighting
3) An approved IFR approach
4) Two way radio communication

Question 23

At what point on arrival at Class G airspace should the crew announce inbound landing?

Answer 23

OP Specs says 5 miles, but 10 is better for the speed of the 310?

Question 24

What causes anti-ice fluids to fail?

Answer 24

Delusion via precip (rain or snow)?

Question 25

Does deice or anti-ice provide any protection once airborne?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

Automotive antifreeze can be used for de-icing the aircraft?

Answer 26

No..false

Question 27

If necessary to fly an IFR approach, when obtaining the airport WX, it must include "WHAT SPECIFIC INFORMATION" for you to initiate the approach?

Answer 27

Visibility

Question 28

What paperwork must be onboard the aircraft before you depart?

Answer 28

1) Airworthiness & Registration Certificates 2) POH 3) OP SPECS 4) MEL..MX requirement & dates 5) W&B

Question 29

What is the 5 minute check?

Answer 29

When you are #1 for departure, a visual inspection from the cockpit should be made to ensure that wing surfaces continue to be free of any frost, ice, or snow contamination. If contamination is detected, abort departure and return to the ramp to reassess.

Question 30

What WX information should a pilot review before a flight?

Answer 30

1) WX reports - METAR, TAF 2) WX charts 3) Prog charts (significant WX) 4) Pilot Reports 5) Sigments & Airmets 6) Notams

Question 31

What does the Emergency Field Switch do?

Answer 31

If battery fails it will supply power (excites) the alternators.

Question 32

ATC LIGHT FUN SIGNALS | GREEN (STEADY)?

Answer 32

On ground - clear for takeoff | In air - clear to land

Question 33

ATC LIGHT FUN SIGNALS | GREEN (FLASHING)

Answer 33

On ground - clear Taxi | In air - return for landing followed by steady green

Question 34

ATC LIGHT FUN SIGNALS | Alternating Red & Green?

Answer 34

On ground - Exercise extreme caution | In air - Exercise extreme caution