Flight Operations Flashcards
Where can parachute jumping and glider operations information be found?
In the A/FD.
What do the letters VHF/DF in the A/FD mean? How would you use it?
That the airport has a Flight Service Station with equipment with which to determine your direction from the station.
You need to have a VHF transmitter and receiver to use it.
Decode some A/FD entries.
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How do you get an Advisory Circular?
From the Government Printing Office.
What are the FAA Advisory Circular number codes for Airmen, Airspace, and Air Traffic Control and General Operations.
60, 70, 90
What are NOTAMs?
Notices to Airmen. They contain things that are important for you to know, such as runway or taxiway closures. There are two kinds:
- FDC NOTAMs, having to do with regulatory changes or changes in Instrument Approach Procedures or nautical charts.
- NOTAM D’s, having to do with airports and facilities.
How long are NOTAMs effective?
They have a very short effective period. If they are expected to remain in effect for at least 7 days, they will be published in a book called Notices to Airmen Publication (NTAP).
When should you fill the fuel tanks?
After the last flight of the day, because this will prevent moisture condensation by elimination airspace in the tanks.
What should you use if the recommended octane is not available?
The next higher octane aviation gas.
What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine?
Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges.
What is one purpose of the dual ignition system, besides safety?
To provide for improved engine performance.
With an electrical failure, what will normally fail?
Avionics, but not the engine.
In the event of a power failure, what is the most important rule to remember?
Immediately establish the proper glide attitude and airspeed.
If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition switch becomes disconnected, what will be the most noticeable result?
The engine cannot be shut down by turning the switch to the OFF position.
What is the advantage of a constant speed propeller?
It permits the pilot to select the blade angle for most efficient performance.
When using a constant speed propeller, what do the propeller control and the throttle do?
The propeller control regulates engine RPM, and the throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge.
What is one precaution when using a constant speed propeller?
Avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM.
What is the basic purpose of the fuel/air mixture control?
To decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density.
What happens if the fuel/air mixture is too rich?
The engine runs rough.
If during runup at a high elavation airport, you notice an engine roughness that is not affected by the magneto check, but grows worse during the carburetor heat check, what should you do?
Lean the mixture.
What happens to the mixture if you fail to adjust it on descent from high altitude?
It may become excessively lean.
What is the operating principle of float-type carburetors based upon?
The difference in air pressure at the venturi throat and the air inlet.
What are conditions favorable to carburetor icing?
Between 20°F and 70°F and high humidity.
What is the first indication of carburetor ice?
A loss of RPM (if the airplane has a fixed pitch propeller).
