Review Flashcards

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1
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What hearing dB level requires enrollment in the hearing protection program?

A

85 dB

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2
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Name 3 reasons why the plane yaws to the left on takeoff.

A

Torque
P-factor
Spiraling slipstream

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3
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As the aircraft accelerates, which direction does the nose want to pitch?

Which direction do you trim?

A

Wants to pitch up, which requires nose down

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4
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Which rudder do you use if the ball is to the left?

A

Step on the ball– left

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5
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What type of airspace is an airport without a control tower?

A

E

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6
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When returning to a towered airport during daylight hours, how far away do you contact the tower?

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5 miles

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7
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What do the numbers on the runway indicate?

A

Magnetic heading to the nearest tenth

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8
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If you visualize an aircraft and it is getting larger (increasing in size), what will occur if no action is taken?

A

Will collide

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9
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Which of the following is not specifically required prior to each flight?

A. All info concerning flight
B. check ELT beacon
C. Complete aircraft weight/balance
D. Plan take-off

A

All info concerning flight is not required.

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10
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In the Dimond, what 2 items are the power output?

A

Throttle

Prop control

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11
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What two forces must be equal in straight and level flight?

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Lift = weight

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12
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In basic flight maneuvers, there is increased load factor on the airplane as compared to straight and level flight during _______?

A

Coordinated turn

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13
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Name the 4 forces of flight.

A

Lift/weight

Thrust/drag

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14
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What the name of the angle at which the wing is attached to the aircraft?

A

Angle of incidence

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15
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What is the name of the angle between the cord line and the wing?

A

Angle of attack

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16
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What happens to lift with respect to angle of attack?

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Lift increases with increased angle of attack, to a point, at which the airplane stalls

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17
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Describe the type of landing gear on the SR-22.

A

Fixed tricycle gear

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18
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What is used to steer the aircraft during taxiing?

A

Differential brakes

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19
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What do the ailerons control?

A

Roll

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20
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What do the elevators control?

A

Pitch

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21
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What do the rudders control?

A

Yaw

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22
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What type of engine does the SR-22 have?

A

Reciprocating gas engine

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23
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Why do military pilots fly in formation?

A

Mutual defense

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24
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When lined up on the runway for a formation flight, what does the head nod by the lead pilot mean?

A

Release brakes

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25
What does it mean when "lost wingman" is used/heard?
The wingman (#2) has lost sight of the lead
26
Name the acronym DECIDE.
``` Detect Estimate Choose Identify Do Evaluate ```
27
What is the name of the FAA PILOT risk factor algorithm?
I'M SAFE
28
On what frequency is emergency help available? Give both VHF and UHF. What is the relation between them?
VHF- 121.5 UHF- 243.0 UHF = VHF x 2
29
What is the #1 priority in any aircraft situation/emergency?
Maintain aircraft control
30
In the northern hemisphere, which direction is air flow in an area of high pressure? Low pressure? What type of air pressure is found in a hurricane?
High pressure-- out, down and clockwise Low pressure-- in, up, and counterclockwise Hurricane is low pressure
31
What is a SIGMET?
Weather advisory containing SIGnificant METeorlogical information that impact the safety of all aircraft
32
A pilot that does not consciously perceive spatial disorientation is experiencing what type of spatial disorientation?
Type 1
33
Pilots who experience a false sense or absence of rotation is what type of vestibular illusion?
Somatogyral
34
Name 2 aspects of situational awareness
Identify a dangerous situation Run preflight checklist on self to ensure fit-to-fly
35
What is the role of biofeedback in motion sickness?
Is EFFECTIVE
36
What is motion sickness caused from?
Abnormal labyrinthine stimulation
37
Name 4 ways in which Gz can be described as.
1. Head-to-foot 2. Eyeballs down 3. Headward acceleration 4. Decreased cerebral perfusion if proper anti-G strain maneuver is not performed
38
Which G-force direction is least tolerated overall and in aviation?
Gz is least tolerated in aviation Gy is least tolerated overall
39
Describe NVD effect on field of vision, stereopsis and depth perception, and visual acuity.
Field of vision-- is 38 degrees (not 180) Both stereopsis and depth perception are decreased Visual acuity is 20/200 or less
40
Describe NVD effect on color vision.
Is decreased
41
Describe the Purkinje shift.
Red is dimmer
42
Where is the blind spot when using NVDs? Why?
Central fovea-- no rods
43
What type of vision is used when looking through NVDs?
Mesopic
44
Name the otolith organ responsible for sensing Gx movement. What type of acceleration is it?
Utricle Linear acceleration
45
AFI 11-202 Vol 3 directs use of supplemental oxygen at what altitude?
10,000 ft
46
What gas law governs trapped gases?
Boyle's law
47
Which oxygen storage system stores oxygen in a liquid state?
LOX
48
What is the % decrease in aerobic and anaerobic performance is noted at 3% dehydration?
Aerobic-- 20% | Anaerobic-- 35%
49
If the ground ambient temperature is 62 F degrees, what is the temperature at 9,000 ft if the rate of temperature change is -3.56 F/1000ft
30 F
50
What type of display controller relationship is the attitude indicator?
Inside-out display controller relationship
51
Name 2 effects of fatigue.
It's significance is degraded. | Potentially dangerous performance
52
Name 3 real world effects of fatigue.
Decreased communication skills Decreased attention span Increased reaction time (Mood elevation is not an effect of fatigue)
53
How do pilots perceive fatigue?
They underestimate the effects
54
What does the pitot tube give input to?
Airspeed indicator
55
Name the three type of instruments on an electric airplane. Name 1 type of instrument that is not on an electric airplane.
1. Electric 2. Pitot 3. Static Vaccum is NOT a type of instrument on an electric airplane
56
What instrument is shown as a backup instrument in the SR-22?
Airspeed indicator
57
What is a nautical mile?
1 minute latitude
58
Define VORTAC
Radio navigation aid that combines civilian VHF and military tactical air navigation
59
What do isogonic lines indicate?
lines connecting points of equal magnetic declination
60
Name 4 things that should be considered in the threat assessment by the flight surgeon.
1. Enemy situation 2. Friendly situation 3. Location of deployment 4. Basic mission
61
What is the most common cause of aircraft mishap?
Human factors
62
What is the number 1 type of control for hearing protection?
Engineering control
63
What happens to the time weighted average with each 3 dB increase?
Decreases by half
64
Name a gauge that workers can use to tell that a sound is harmful.
If they have to yell over 3 ft
65
Exposure at what level requires double hearing protection.
105 dB
66
What is the numerical change seen in threshold shift?
30 dB
67
What bank angle gives 2G?
60 degrees
68
Define acceleration. Define velocity.
Acceleration-- rate of change of velocity | Velocity-- rate and direction of travel
69
How many stripes are seen for a 100 ft runway?
8 stripes
70
What is a displaced threshold?
Chevrons indicate/point to landing zone-- you can takeoff behind them but cannot land behind them
71
What color/markings are on taxiway markers?
Yellow with letter
72
What color/markings are on runway markers?
White with numbers
73
Discuss the altitude associated with class G airspace.
Can go up to 14,000 ft but usually doesn't secondary to sitting under something else
74
Define fatigue.
State of diminished physical and or mental capacity
75
What is the mechanism of peripheral cold induced tissue injury?
Peripheral vasoconstriction to maintain core temp
76
What is the best visual acuity rods can deliver at night?
20/200 to 20/400
77
Describe the Pukinje shift illusion.
Relatively greater brightness
78
Define mesopic vision.
Involves both rods and cones; at dusk
79
What color light is best choice for night vision?
White
80
Name 4 levels of human failure in flight safety.
1. Organizational influences 2. Unsafe supervision 3. Preconditions for unsafe acts 4. Unsafe acts
81
Name 3 tenets of US DoD risk management.
1. Accept risks when benefits outweigh costs 2. Accept no unnecessary risks 3. Anticipate and manage risks by planning
82
Name 3 back-up instruments.
Attitude indicator Altitude Airspeed indicator
83
On a taxiway, what does a solid double line next to a dashed double line mean?
Hold line