Maneuvers

Question 1

Prior to performing a visual inspection of the airplane, you should check the airplane logbooks and records for what inspection?

Answer 1

Check aircraft logbooks and records to ensure appropriate airworthiness directives have been complied with, maintenance requirements met, aircraft inspections performed

Question 2

What documents are required on board the airplane?

Answer 2

Aircraft worthiness
Registration
Radio
Operating limitations
Weight and balance

Question 3

How can you tell when water is present in a fuel sample?

Answer 3

it is heavier than fuel, settles at the bottom

Question 4

T/F
Nicks on a propeller can cause excessive stress and should be checked by a certified mechanic

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which are items to check on the wing during the preflight inspection?

A. A fuel sample from the fuel tank drain and the fuel vents and pitot tube for blockage
B. The fuel quantity and the elevator/stabilator for security, damage, and freedom of movement
C. A fuel sample from the fuel strainer or gas color and the aileron for security, damage and freedom of movement

Answer 5

A

Question 6

T/F
Before you start the engine, a thorough look around the propeller eliminates the need for opening a window or door and shouting “clear”

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Which is a step in the starting procedure for a fuel-injected engine?

A. Set the mixture to RICH prior to engaging the starter
B. Open the throttle to approximately 1/8 to 1/2 inch after the engine starts
C. Turn the ignition switch and then advance the mixture control to RICH as the engine fires

Answer 7

C

Question 8

What are the two actions that you can take to help make it easier to start an engine in very cold weather?

Answer 8

using an external preheater and/or an external power source to start the engine

Question 9

After you start the engine in cold weather, the oil pressure should register properly within how many seconds?

Answer 9

60 seconds

Question 10

After starting the engine, what action should you take in the event the oil pressure does not register within the green arc in the recommended time?

Answer 10

Immediately shut down the engine to prevent possible damage

Question 11

T/F
Taxi speed is primarily controlled by using the breaks

Answer 11

F

Question 12

Does the effectiveness of the aileron, rudder, and stabilator controls increase to decrease as the airplanes speed decreases?

Answer 12

Decrease

Question 13

What action is helpful in reducing the radius of a turn while taxiing?

Answer 13

Apply the brakes in the direction f the turn

Question 14

List at least two actions you should take when positioning the airplane to perform the before takeoff check?

Answer 14

Position the airplane so the propeller blast is not directed toward anything hazardous to the aircraft or others

Question 15

T/F
If the altimeter setting is not available during the before takeoff check, you can adjust the altimeter to agree with field elevation

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Which is a step in the before takeoff check?

A. Position the elevator trim to the full up position to reduce the back pressure necessary for takeoff
B. Turn on the fuel pump and set the mixture to RICH until a stable fuel flow is indicated on the fuel flow indicator (usually 3 to 5 seconds)
C. Ensure the RPM drop with the magneto switch on the RIGHT and LEFT position does not exceed the maximum drop specified in the AFM/POH

Answer 16

C

Question 17

Name at least two engine/system notifications that you must verify are in the green sector/arc

Answer 17

Verify that indications register in the green
etc. oil temp, fuel flow, electrical charge

Question 18

Unless you are assigned a discrete transponder code, what code should you use for VFR flight?

Answer 18

1200

Question 19

Which is an action that might be included in an after landing checklist?

A. Turn off the fuel pump; insta;; the control lock
B. Retract the flaps; turn off all electrical equipment
C. Retract the flaps; contact ground control for taxi clearance

Answer 19

C

Question 20

Name at least 3 actions that are included in the engine shutdown procedure

Answer 20

Set the parking break
Set the power to idle
Turn off electrical equipment
Turn of avionics power switch
Set mixture to lean

Question 21

T/F
You should install the control lock before engine shutdown

Answer 21

False

Question 22

If you move an airplane by pushing on the leading edge of a wing, where should you apply pressure?

Answer 22

At the rib locations

Question 23

Name at least two discrepancies that you should look for during a post flight inspection

Answer 23

check for oil and fuel steaks on cowling, fuel stains under the wings, damage to landing gear and tires, flat spots, leaking hydraulic fluid

Question 24

During straight-and-level flight, what primary visual reference do you use for maintaining altitude and hearing?

Answer 24

The natural horizon to the front and sides

Question 25

What is a safety-related advantage of focusing outside the flight deck?

Answer 25

focus on outside

Question 26

T/F To maintain straight-and-level flight, you normally need to make a continuous series of small adjustments in pitch and bank

Answer 26

false

Question 27

What is the primary reason for adjusting the trim? A. To correct heading B. To change pitch attitude C. To relieve control pressures

Answer 27

c

Question 28

How can you determine the magnitude of a deviation from your desired heading and altitude?

Answer 28

cross check flight instruments

Question 29

Which climb speed provides the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance?

Answer 29

Vx

Question 30

Which climb speed provides the most gain in altitude in the least amount of time?

Answer 30

Vy

Question 31

T/F As the pitch attitude is increased and the airspeed decreases, left-turning tendencies become less pronounced

Answer 31

false

Question 32

Would you expect a need for a decrease or increase of right rudder pressure as the airplane accelerates during level takeoff?

Answer 32

decrease

Question 33

What percentage of your vertical speed should you normally use to determine the lead for leveloff?

Answer 33

10%

Question 34

T/F You can control your rate of descent with pitch altitude

Answer 34

true

Question 35

Does a cruise descent result in a higher or lower groundspeed than a typical descent used for approach to landing?

Answer 35

higher

Question 36

During a 500 ft/min descent, you have been instructed to level off at 4,000 feet. At what altitude should you begin leveloff?

Answer 36

4050 ft

Question 37

T/F You can increase your descent rate by lowering the flaps

Answer 37

true

Question 38

Would increasing the power during a constant airspeed, power-on descent require you to raise or lower the Mose to maintain airspeed?

Answer 38

raise the nose

Question 39

What are the three classes of turn and how many degrees of bank are associated with each?

Answer 39

shallow- less than 20% medium- 20 to 45% steep- 45%+

Question 40

T/F During a level turn, you maintain the same amount of aileron deflection throughout the turn

Answer 40

false

Question 41

What determines the roll rate?

Answer 41

how long you deflect the ailerons

Question 42

You are in a climbing turn to the right, using a 30° angle of bank, and you have been directed to rollout on a heading of 090°. On what heading should you begin your rollout?

Answer 42

075

Question 43

How can you compensate for the increased rate of decent you experience in a descending turn, as opposed to a straight descent?

Answer 43

add power

Question 44

How can you counteract the left-turning tendency caused by engine torque on takeoff?

Answer 44

apply right rudder

Question 45

Why should you keep your hand on the throttle throughout the takeoff?

Question 46

What can occur if you attempt to lift off with an excessively nose-high attitude?

Question 47

After a normal takeoff at an uncontrolled airport, what are the recommended procedures for leaving the local area?

Question 48

What action should you take if the engine is not developing sufficient power for takeoff?

Question 49

How can you determine the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for your airplane?

Answer 49

POH

Question 50

T/F To counteract the effects of a crosswind from the left during takeoff, you should move the control wheel to the right, placing the left aileron in the down position

Answer 50

False

Question 51

As the airplane accelerates during the takeoff roll, will you normally need to increase or decrease aileron deflection used to compensate for a crosswind?

Answer 51

Decrease

Question 52

How can you determine if you are using the proper amount of crosswind correction?

Question 53

After takeoff, what action can you take to track straight out on an imaginary extension of the runway centerline?

Question 54

What are the five named legs of the traffic pattern?

Answer 54

downwind, base, final, departure, crosswind

Question 55

T/F Both left-hand and right-hand traffic patterns are normally used when simultaneous operations are conducted on parallel runways

Answer 55

true

Question 56

To aid in collision avoidance, you should turn on your airplane's landing light within how many miles of the airport?

Answer 56

10 miles

Question 57

In the absence of a UNICOM operator or operating control tower, how can you determine the landing runway and the associated pattern direction?

Question 58

Your airplane is Piper 9163K and you are practicing touch-and-go landings to Runway 26 at Boulder Airport (uncontrolled). Provide an example of the proper radio call after completing the turn to final.

Question 59

T/F Landing with full flaps extended results in a faster touchdown speed and ground roll.

Answer 59

False

Question 60

At what position on the downwind leg should you normally begin your descent for landing?

Question 61

What corrective actions can you take if the airplane is high when you reach the key position?

Question 62

While on final approach, if the airplane's descent angle is too shallow and the airspeed is too slow, what action should you take?

Question 63

The landing phase of flight can be divided into what three elements?

Question 64

While maintaining directional control with the rudder pedals, why should your heels be on the floor as the airplane touches down?

Question 65

During landing, floating can be caused by what?

Question 66

What is the primary purpose of the forward slip?

Question 67

T/F While performing a forward slip, the airplane's longitudinal axis is aligned with the runway

Question 68

How do you set the power and position the controls to establish a forward slip?

Question 69

Name at least 3 reasons to perform a go-around

Question 70

What is the first step you should take when initiating a go-around?

Question 71

Which is true regarding performing a go-around? A.When you apply full power, you normally have to apply back pressure to climb B.You must apply right rudder pressure to counteract torque and P-factor when adding power C. When initiating a go-around close to the ground, you should increase the pitch and retract the flaps as quickly as possible to climb out of ground effect

Question 72

What are the two basic methods used for crosswind approach and landings?

Question 73

If you experience a tailwind on base leg, what action(s) can you take to avoid overshooting the runway when turning onto final approach?

Question 74

If you encounter a crosswind from the right on final approach and landing, how should you position the controls to compensate for wind drift? A. Move the control wheel/stick to the left and apply left rudder pressure R. Move the control wheel/stick to the left and apply right rudder pressure C.Move the control wheel/stick to the right and apply left rudder pressure

Question 75

While making a crosswind correction on final approach, what action should you take if you do not have sufficient rudder travel available?

Question 76

As the airplane decelerates during the roll-out, will you need to increase or decrease aileron deflection to counteract a steady crosswind?

Question 77

What actions should you take it you experience a partial power loss?

Question 78

What actions should you take if the alternator fails?

Question 79

What are three factors to consider when performing a no-flap approach and landing?

Question 80

What actions should you take to manage smoke or fire in the cabin?

Question 81

What should you do if a door opens in flight?

Question 82

What is the purpose ot an emergency descent?

Question 83

You are performing an emergency descent with full flaps in smooth conditions. What is the airspeed limitation for the descent? A. VA B. VNE C. VFE

Question 84

What are two reasons to pertorm an emergency descent in a turn?

Question 85

In turbulent air, at what airspeed would you perform an emergency descent if the airplane had no flaps or landing gear extended?

Question 86

During a 1000 ft/min descent, you plan to at 3,000 feet MSL. At what altitude should you begin your leveloff?

Question 87

What is the first action you shauld take when an engine failure occurs?

Question 88

T/F You should perform the engine failure checklist as a do-ist

Question 89

Name at least two factors that you need to consider when selecting an appropriate field for an emergency landing

Question 90

When making an emergency landing, it is recommended that you circle away from the field and perform a long straight-in approach to the landing area

Question 91

What code should you set in your transponder to indicate an emergency?

Question 92

Why should you wait to extend the flaps until you are confident of making the landing field?

Question 93

What are the three steps to follow if an engine failure occurs immediately after takeoff before you have reached a safe maneuvering altitude and sufficient runway is not available?

Question 94

Why does an attempt to turn back to the runway in the event of an engine failure after takeoff greatly increase your risk of an accident?

Question 95

What speed should you maintain during slow flight?

Question 96

What is the minimum AGL altitude at which you should plan to recover from slow flight?

Question 97

What is the first step for performing slow flight? A.Lower the flaps in increments and trim to relieve control pressures B.Reduce power, and gradually apply back pressure on the control stick to maintain altitude C.Increase power to maintain altitude and apply right back pressure rudder to counteract the left-turning tendency

Question 98

T/F When you add power to maintain altitude at a slow airspeed, you will need to increase right rudder pressure

Question 99

When recovering from slow flight, what technique should you use to retract the flaps?

Question 100

In what airplane configuration do you normally perform power-off stalls?

Question 101

When does a typical mechanical stall warning activate?

Question 102

Define impending stall and full stall?

Question 103

How do you recover from a power-off stall?

Question 104

What bank angle should you use during a turning stall?

Question 105

In which phase(s) of flight would a power-on stall most likely occur?

Question 106

In what airplane contiguration do you normally pertorm power-on stalls?

Question 107

What is the first step to perform a power-on stall? A. Reduce power to idle and extend flaps in increments to establish a normal glide B. Reduce power and slow the airplane to takeoff speed using back pressure on the control stick to maintain altitude. C.Set takeoff power (or the recommended climb power setting) and apply back pressure to maintain altitude

Question 108

How do you induce a power-on stall?

Question 109

As you approach a power-on stall in a right turn, will the angle of bank tend to increase or decrease?

Question 110

An applicant for a private pilot certificate is required to demonstrate flight in cross-control stalls and spins

Question 111

What is a cause of a secondary stall?

Question 112

What is an accelerated stall?

Question 113

What is an example of a situation in the traffic pattern during which a cross-control stall could occur?

Question 114

What is an example of an action that could lead to an elevator trim stall?

Question 115

What is the first step for spin recovery recommended by the FAA?

Question 116

What angle of bank is normally used for steep turns?

Question 117

Is overbanking tendency more apparent in a right or left turn?

Question 118

How should you correct for a loss of altitude during a steep turn?

Question 119

How much should you lead your roll-out from a steep turn?

Question 120

T/F In comparison to the roll-in, you need more rudder and aileron pressure during the roll-out from a steep turn

Question 121

What other maneuver with similar dimensions does the rectangular course prepare you to fly?

Question 122

What factors should you consider when selecting an area to perform a rectangular course?

Question 123

What is the maximum bank angle you should use when performing a rectangular course?

Question 124

When should you begin your turn from the downwind leg to the crosswind leg?

Question 125

Which turn should have the shallowest angle of bank when flying a rectangular course?

Question 126

During S-turns, how should the ground reference line be oriented with regard to the wind direction?

Question 127

T/F To begin an S-turn, you should roll into a relatively shallow bank as you cross the ground reference line

Question 128

When you turn from a downwind heading to an upwind heading, how will your groundspeed change?

Question 129

Why should you change your angle of bank when turning from a tailwind to a headwind?

Question 130

When should the airplane's wings be level during an S-turn?

Question 131

Why is the intersection of roads or fence lines a desirable reference point?

Question 132

Relative to the wind direction, which direction should you enter a turn around a point?

Question 133

What is the maximum angle of bank normally used when flying turns around a point?

Question 134

When flying turns around a point, where does the steepest bank angle occur?

Question 135

When flying turns around a point, where does the shallowest bank angle occur?

Question 136

Name two situations which require the use of a short-field takeoff and climb

Question 137

During short-field practice sessions, it is assumed that you must clear an obstacle which how many feet in height?

Question 138

T/F You should use the best rate-of-climb speed to clear obstacles at the departure end at the runway

Question 139

Why should you hold the brakes until the airplane achieves full power prior to beginning the takeoff roll?

Question 140

Why should you avoid raising the nose prior to the recommended liftoff speed?

Question 141

In what situations would performing a short-field approach and landing be necessary?

Question 142

Is the descent angle for a short-field approach steeper, shallower, or the same as that flown for a normal approach to a landing?

Question 143

What is the purpose of extending full flaps when performing a short-field approach?

Question 144

T/F When performing a short-field landing, you should reduce power to idle in the flare and allow the airplane to touch down in a full-stall condition

Question 145

What can occur it you maintain an excessive amount of airspeed during the short-field approach and landing?

Question 146

What is the objective of a soft-field takeoff?

Question 147

What action should you take on a soft surface while taxing onto the runway?

Question 148

T/F You should hold the brakes until the airplane achieves full power prior to beginning the takeoff roll

Question 149

What can occur if you do not release some back pressure while accelerating during the takeoff roll?

Question 150

What action should you take after liftoff before starting a climb?

Question 151

What is the objective of a soft-field landing?

Question 152

Why is extending flaps normally recommended for a soft-field approach and landing?

Question 153

When performing a soft-field landing, why should you hold the airplane one to two feet above the runway as long as possible?

Question 154

T/F During a soft-field landing, you should lower the nosewheel to the surface as quickly as possible after touchdown

Question 155

What is the correct procedure for the roll-out after a soft-field landing? A. Maintain power at idle and apply heavy braking. B.Hold forward pressure on the control wheel/stick and avoid braking. C.Maintain back pressure on the control wheel/stick and increase power slightly, if necessary.

Question 156

What instrument replaces the natural horizon during instrument flight?

Question 157

What is the radial cross-check?

Question 158

What is the four-step process for maintaining and changing attitudes when practicing attitude instrument flying?

Question 159

T/F A tight grip on the control wheel/stick ensures smooth and precise attitude control

Question 160

During a constant airspeed climb, what action should you take to counteract the effect of P-factor?

Question 161

Typically, at what altitude would you begin your level-off if your target altitude is 2,000 feet, and your rate of descent is 500 feet per minute?

Question 162

What is the approximate angle of bank that will result in a standard-rate turn for an airspeed of 100 knots?

Question 163

What instrument should be referenced to confirm and maintain a standard-rate turn?

Question 164

What are the three steps to recover from a nose-high unusual attitude?

Question 165

When recovering from a nose-low unusual attitude, why should you level the wings before applying back pressure on the control wheel/stick?

Question 166

Name at least two actions you should take when planning a night flight

Question 167

Why is it important to taxi slower at night than during the day?

Question 168

T/F During takeoff, adjust the flight deck lights to full brightness to enable you easily read the instruments.

Question 169

Name at two actions you should take when performing a traffic pattern and landing at night

Question 170

What are two indications that at you might be entering IMC at night?

Question 171

What action should you take if you inadvertently fly into IMC at night?