Written Test Questions

Question 1

What does VIRGA stand for?

Answer 1

Variable Intensity Rainfall Gradient Aloft, describes a rain shower that evaporates before reaching the ground. This can indicate strong uplift, and very unstable air, thus indicating an area of turbulence.

Question 2

At what lat / long will magnetic and true be the same?

Answer 2

The Agonic Line - an imaginary line on the surface of the earth connecting all points at which the declination of the magnetic field of the earth is zero.

Declination - the angular distance of a point north or south of the equator

Question 3

What does PACK stand for?

Answer 3

PACK is an acronym for Pneumatic Air Conditioning Kit. It (usually) conditions bleed air from the low pressure stage of a turbine engine to provide pressurization and temperature regulation for the cabin/cockpit

Question 4

Select the word the same or opposite as Barbarous.

Answer 4

Humane

Question 5

Select the word the same or opposite as humid.

Answer 5

Arid

Question 6

What is the name of the rod that is used to direct a band of orchestra?

Answer 6

Baton

Question 7

What is the name of the vehicle that is covered and used to move furniture?

Answer 7

Moving Truck or Van

Question 8

How long would it take you to fly from HNL (Honolulu) to Sydney if you fly at 1,000 KTS?

Answer 8

5 hours

Question 9

What kind of airplane did they fly on the TV show Sky King?

Answer 9

Cessna T-50 and Cessna 31