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How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots?
4.08 nm
(Figure 27) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over the town of Cooperstown (area 2) between 1,200 feet AGL and 10,000 feet MSL are
3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.
What effect does a 35-gallon fuel burn (main tanks) have on the weight and balance if the airplane weighed 2,890 pounds and the MOM/100 was 2,452 at takeoff? (picture included)
Weight is reduced by 210 pounds and the CG is aft of limits.
(Figure 25) The VOR is tuned to Bonham VORTAC (area 3) and the aircraft is positioned over the town of Sulphur Springs (area 5). Which VOR indication is correct? (picture included)
7
(Figure 24) The top of the group obstruction (area 3) approximately 11 nautical miles from the Savannah VORTAC on the 340 degree radial is
455 feet MSL.
If a true heading of 135 results in a ground track of 130 and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from
246 and 13 knots
What is the expected fuel consumption for a 500-nautical mile flight under the following conditions? (information and picture included)
36.1 gallons
The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to
immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed.
How many satellites make up the Global Positioning System (GPS)?
24
(Figure 26) What minimum altitude is required to fly over the Cedar Hill TV towers (area 8) in the congested area south of NAS Dallas?
3,449 feet MSL.
What information should be entered into block 9 for a VFR day flight? (picture included)
The destination airport identifier code and city name.
Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the
Airport/Facility Directory.
(Figure 23) Determine the estimated time en route for a flight from Priest River Airport (area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3). The wind is from 030 at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out.
31 minutes.
To use VHF/DF facilities for assistance in locating an aircraft's position, the aircraft must have a
VHF transmitter and receiver.
What is the effect of a temperature increase from 30 to 50 degrees F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL? (picture included)
1,300-foot increase.
(Figure 21) What is the recommended communications procedure for a landing at Currituck County Airport (area 3)?
Transmit intentions on 122.9 MHz when 10 miles out and give position reports in the traffic pattern.
The relative bearing TO the station is (picture included)
090
On a magnetic heading of 120, the magnetic bearing TO the station is (picture included)
165
Determine the total distance required to land (information and picture included)
1,400 feet
What is the magnetic bearing FROM the station? (picture included)
115
What is the maximum amount of fuel that may be aboard the airplane on takeoff if loaded as follows? (information and picture included)
40 gallons
What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220 at 30 knots? (picture included)
19 knots
Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance (information and picture included)
401 feet
In flying the rectangular course, when would the aircraft be turned less than 90? (picture included)
Corners 1 and 4.
Determine the density altitude for these conditions (information and picture included)
2,000 feet MSL.
Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,386 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.97. (picture included)
1,341 feet MSL.
(Figure 21) The VOR is tuned to Elizabeth City VOR (area 3), and the aircraft is position over Shawboro. Which VOR indication is correct? (picture included)
2
(Figure 23) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1). The wind is 340 at 10 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots.
327
(Figure 26) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Fort Worth Meacham (area 4) to Denton Muni (area 1). The wind is from 330 at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 degrees E.
003
Upon landing, the front passenger (180 pounds) departs the airplane. A rear passenger (204) pounds moves to the front passenger position. What effect does this have on the CG if the airplane weighed 2,690 pounds and the MOM/100 was 2,260 just prior to the passenger transfer? (picture included)
The CG moves forward approximately 3 inches.
(Figure 27) What is the recommended communication procedure when inbound to land at Cooperstown airport (area 2)?
Broadcast intentions when 10 miles out on the CTAF/MULTICOM frequency, 122.9 MHz.
Determine the magnetic bearing TO the station. (picture included)
210
(Figure 21) Determine the magnetic course from First Flight Airport (area 5) to Hampton Roads Airport (area 2).
331
(Figure 27) What is the CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Barnes County Airport (area 6)?
122.8 MHz.
(Figure 23) What is the magnetic heading for a flight from Priest River Airport (area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3)? The wind is from 030 at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots.
118
Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle. (information and picture included)
1,750 feet.
(Figure 22) The terrain elevation of the light tan area between Minot (area 1) and Audubon Lake (area 2) varies from
2,000 feet to 2,500 feet MSL.
What is the expected fuel consumption for a 1,000-nautical mile flight under the following conditions? (information and picture included)
70.1 gallons
39. (Figure 25) Determine the magnetic course from Airpark East Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). Magnetic variation is 6 degrees 30' E.
075
An aircraft departs an airport in the eastern daylight time zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time? (picture included)
1545Z
(Figure 24) What is the approximate position of the aircraft if the VOR receivers indicate the 320 radial of Savannah VORTAC (area 3) and the 184 radial of Allendale VOR (area 1)?
Town of Springfield.
(Figure 21) The CAUTION box (area 5) denotes what hazard to aircraft?
Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,000 feet MSL.
When executing an emergency approach to land in a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed
increase the airplane's rate of descent and decrease gliding distance.
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane into a right quartering headwind?
Right aileron up, elevator up
(Figure 23) At Couer D'Alene (area 2), which frequency should be used as a CTAF to monitor airport traffic?
122.8 MHz.
(Figure 25) What is the approximate position of the aircraft if the VOR receivers indicate the 245 radial of Sulphur Springs VOR-DME (area 5) and the 140 radial of Bonham VORTAC (area 3)?
Glenmar Airport.
An aircraft departs an airport in the Pacific standard time zone at 1030 PST for a 4-hour flight to an airport located in the central standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time? (picture included)
2230Z
What information should be entered in block 7 for a day VFR day flight? (picture included)
The appropriate VFR cruising altitude.
(Figure 22) What is the estimated time en route from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1)? The wind is from 330 at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 100 knots. Add 3-1/2 minutes for departure and climb-out.
48 minutes
What is the effect of a temperature increase from 25 to 50 degrees F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 5,000 feet? (picture included)
1,650 foot increase
An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1615 MST for a 2-hour 15-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. The estimated time of arrival at the destination airport should be (picture included)
1730 PST
Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff. (information and picture included)
650 feet
(Figure 27) When flying over Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge (area 3), a pilot should fly no lower than
2,000 feet AGL.
(Figure 21) What is your approximate position on low altitude airway Victor 1, southwest of Norfolk (area 1), if the VOR receiver indicates you are on the 340 radial of Elizabeth City VOR (area 3)?
18 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.
(Figure 23) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Sandpoint Airport (area 1) to St. Maries Airport (area 4). The wind is from 215 at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 125 knots.
169
Determine the approximate heading to intercept the 180 bearing TO the station (picture included)
220
Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition?
Owner or operator.
What information should be entered in block 12 for a VFR day flight? (picture included)
The amount of usable fuel on board expressed in time.
The relative bearing TO the station is (picture included)
180
If an aircraft is loaded 90 pounds over maximum certified gross weight and fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained?
15 gallons
When approaching Lincoln Municipal from the west at noon for the purpose of landing, initial communications should be with (picture included)
Lincoln Approach Control on 124.0 MHz.
What information should be entered in block 9 for a VFR day flight? (picture included)
The name of destination airport if no stopover for more than 1 hour is anticipated.
(Figure 26) What is the estimate time en route for a flight from Denton Muni (area 1) to Addison (area 2)? The wind is from 200 at 20 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 degrees east.
13 minutes
(Figure 24) When en route on Victor 185, a flight crosses the 248 radial of Allendale VOR at 0953 and then crosses the 216 radial of Allendale VOR at 1000. What is the estimated time of arrival at Savannah VORTAC.
1028
What is the recommended communications procedure for landing at Lincoln Municipal during the hours when the tower is not in operation? (picture included)
Monitor airport traffic and announce your position and intentions on 118.5 MHz.
What information is contained in the Notices to Airman Publication (NTAP)?
All current NOTAMs.
When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered during an omnireceiver check using a VOR test signal (VOT), the omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should read
0 FROM or 180 TO, regardless of the pilot's position from the VOT.
Calculate the moment of the airplane and determine which category is applicable. (information and picture included)
80.8, utility category
(Figure 24) What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Allendale County Airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2)? The wind is from 100 at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 115 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out.
30 minutes.
On a magnetic heading of 035, the magnetic bearing TO the station is (picture included)
035
To minimize the side loads placed on the landing gear during touchdown, the pilot should keep the
longitudinal axis of the aircraft parallel to the direction of its motion.
Determine the aircraft loaded moment and the aircraft category (information and picture included)
79.2, normal category
If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster
ground speed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of overshooting the desired touchdown point.
While practicing S-turns, a consistently smaller half-circle is made on one side of the road than on the other, and this turn is not completed before crossing the road or reference line. This would most likely occur in turn (picture included)
4-5-6 because the bank is increased too rapidly during the early part of the turn.
(Figure 24) Determine the compass heading for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1). The wind from 280 at 8 knots, and the true airspeed is 85 knots. (picture included)
042
An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1515 MST for a 2-hour 30-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. What is the estimated time of arrival at the destination airport? (picture included)
1645 PST
(Figure 26) The navigation facility (area 5) at Dallas-Ft. Worth International (DFW) is a
VOR/DME.
(Figure 22) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1). The wind is from 330 at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 100 knots, and the magnetic variation is 10 degrees E.
352.
With a reported wind of north at 20 knots, which runway is acceptable for use for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component? (picture included)
Runway 32
(Figure 26) At which airports is fixed-wing Special VFR not authorized?
Dallas-Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field.
Select the four fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft.
Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents
Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45 degree crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots. (picture included)
35 knots
What outbound bearing is the aircraft crossing? (picture included)
030
Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with 2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet with a temperature of 36 F higher than standard (picture included)
21.0” Hg.
(Figure 23) What is the estimated time en route for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 300 at 14 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Add 3 minutes for climb-out.
43 minutes
Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle. (information and picture included)
1,400 feet
If 50 pounds of weight is located at point X and 100 pounds at point Z, how much weight must be located at point Y to balance the plank? (picture included)
300 pounds
What is the effect of a temperature decrease and a pressure altitude increase on the density altitude from 90 degrees F and 1,250 feet pressure altitude to 55 degrees F and 1,750 feet pressure altitude? (picture included)
1,700-foot decrease.
(Figure 25) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Majors Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). The wind is 340 at 12 knots, the true airspeed is 36 knots, and the magnetic variation is 6 degrees 30'E.
078
Determine the total distance required to land. (information and picture included)
1,925 feet
If more than one cruising altitude is intended, which should be entered in block 7 of the flight plan? (picture included)
Initial cruising altitude.
(Figure 24) On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set to navigate direct from Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1) to Savannah VORTAC (area 3)?
183
Determine if the airplane weight and balance is within limits. (information and picture included)
Weight within limits, CG out of limits.
(Figure 27) The VOR is tuned to Jamestown VOR (area 4) and the aircraft is position over Cooperstown Airport (area 2). Which VOR indication is correct? (picture included)
6
(Figure 25) What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the northeast side of Airpark East Airport (area 1) by 500 feet?
1,273 feet MSL.
Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane?
Quartering tailwind.
(Figure 23) What is the estimated time en route from Sandpoint Airport (area 1) to St. Maries Airport (area 4)? The wind is from 215 at 25 knots, and the true airspeed is 125 knots.
34 minutes
In flying the rectangular course, when should the aircraft bank vary from a steep bank to a medium bank? (picture included)
Corner 3
Determine if the airplane weight and balance is within limits (information and picture included)
20 pounds overweight, CG within limits
On a magnetic heading of 320, the magnetic bearing TO the station is (picture included)
185
(Figure 26) The airspace directly overlying Fort Worth Meacham (area 4) is
Class D airspace to 3,200 feet MSL.
(Figure 25) On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set in order to navigate direct from Majors Airport (area 1) to Quitman VORTAC (area 2)?
101
(Figure 22) What course should be selected on the omnibearing selector (OBS) to make a direct flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to the Minot VORTAC (area 1) with a TO indication?
359
Determine the pressure altitude with an indicated altitude of 1,380 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 28.22 at standard temperature (picture included)
2,991 feet MSL.
(Figure 27) Determine the magnetic course from Breckheimer (Pvt) Airport (area 1) to Jamestown Airport (area 4).
180
What magnetic bearing should the pilot use to fly TO the station? (picture included)
190
Approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with 65 percent maximum continuous power at 9,500 feet with a temperature of 36 F below standard? (picture included)
183 MPH
(Figure 26) The control tower frequency for Addison Airport (area 2) is
126.0 MHz.
What is the maximum amount of baggage that may be loaded aboard the airplane for the CG to remain within the moment envelope? (information and picture included)
105 pounds
Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain?
Level flight attitude.
(Figure 26) The floor of Class B airspace at Addison airport (area 2) is
3,000 feet MSL.
The CG is located how far aft of datum? (information included)
CG 94.01
Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. (information and picture included)
366 feet
What is the maximum amount of baggage that can be carried when the airplane is loaded as follows? (information and picture included)
45 pounds
(Figure 21) The flag symbol at Lake Drummond (area 2) represents a
visual checkpoint used to identify position for initial callup to Norfolk Approach Control
How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?
Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.
How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?
The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing.
The letters VHF/DF appearing in the Airport Facility Directory for a certain airport indicate that
the Flight Service Station has equipment with which to determine your direction from the station.
(Figure 24) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Allendale County Airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2). The wind is from 090 at 16 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots.
208
Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 3,563 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.96. (picture included)
3,527 feet MSL.
Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-ft obstacle. (information and picture included)
816 feet
An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0845 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time? (picture included)
1645Z
How many Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites are required to yield a three dimensional position (latitude, longitude, and altitude) and time solution?
4
Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. (information and picture included)
545 feet
What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220 at 30 knots?
23 knots
(Figure 25) Estimate the time en route from Majors Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). The wind is from 340 at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 36 knots.
59 minutes.
When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should
add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.
(Figure 21) En route to First Flight Airport (area 5), your flight passes over Hampton Roads Airport (area 2) at 1456 and then over Chesapeake Municipal at 1501. At which time should your flight arrive at First Flight?
1526
(Figure 27) The VOR is tuned to Jamestown VOR (area 4) and the aircraft is position over Cooperstown Airport (area 2). Which VOR indication is correct? (picture included)
6
On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule. (information included)
137 knots.
Calculate the weight and balance and determine if the CG and the weight of the airplane are within limits. (information and picture included)
CG 83.4, within limits
The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft's position relative to the station? (picture included)
South
The relative bearing TO the station is (picture included)
315
What is the maximum wind velocity for a 30 degree crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 12 knots? (picture included)
24 knots
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane with a left quartering tailwind?
Left aileron down, elevator down.
With a reported wind of south at 20 knots, which runway is appropriate for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component? (picture included)
Runway 14
Traffic patterns in effect at Lincoln Municipal are (picture included)
to the left on Runway 17L and Runway 35L; to the right on Runway 17R and Runway 35R.
During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?
The pilot in command.
(Figure 26) Estimate the time en route from Addison (area 2) to Redbird (area 3). The wind is from 300 at 15 knots, the true airspeed is 120 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 degrees East.
8 minutes
(Figure 24) What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 290 at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 85 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out.
39 minutes.
An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0930 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what time? (picture included)
1030 MST
(Figure 23) What is the correct UNICOM frequency to be used at Couer D'Alene (area 2) to request fuel?
122.8 MHz.
Which type radar service is provided to VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal? (picture included)
Sequencing to the primary Class C airport, traffic advisories, conflict resolution, and safety alerts.
Which ADF indication represents the aircraft tracking TO the station with a right crosswind? (picture included)
4
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane with a left quartering tailwind?
Left aileron down, elevator down.
Determine the moment with the following data (information and picture included)
74.9 pound-inches.
(Figure 22) On what frequency can a pilot receive Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service in the vicinity of area 1?
117.1 MHz.
How should the 500-pound weight be shifted to balance the plank on the fulcrum? (picture included)
1 inch to the left
(Figure 22) What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644 (area 3)?
IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots.
What is the relative bearing TO the station? (picture included)
340
Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. (information and picture included)
1,004 feet
An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certified gross weight. If fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained?
18.4 gallons
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the
magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane into a left quarterly headwind?
Left aileron up, elevator neutral.
(Figure 26) The VOR is tuned to the Dallas/Fort Worth VORTAC. The omnibearing selector (OBS) is set on 253, with a TO indication, and a right course deviation indicator (CDI) deflection. What is the aircraft's position from the VORTAC?
East – northeast.
What fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 ft on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power? (picture included)
11.2 gallons per hour
Determine the total distance required to land. (information and picture included)
1,725 feet
The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft's position relative to the station? (picture included)
Southeast.
Where is Loup City Municipal located with relation to the city? (picture included)
Northwest approximately 1 mile.
Determine the approximate total distance required to land over a 50-ft obstacle. (information and picture included)
1,775 feet
Determine the density altitude for these conditions: (information and picture included)
8,500 feet MSL
Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-ft obstacle (information and picture included)
956 feet
Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff. (information and picture included)
1,150 feet
If the magnetic bearing TO the station is 135, the magnetic heading is (picture included)
360
(Figure 22) Which public airports depicted are indicated as having fuel?
Minot International (area 1) and Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3).
The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What radial is the aircraft crossing? (picture included)
030.
With the airplane loaded as follows, what action can be taken to balance the airplane? (information and picture included)
Add a 100-pound weight to the baggage compartment
What is the relative bearing TO the station? (picture included)
235
If the magnetic bearing TO the station is 240, the magnetic heading is (picture included)
195
(Figure 26) The airspace overlying McKinney (TKI) (area 7) is controlled from the surface to
2,900 feet MSL.
What is the relative bearing TO the station (picture included)
240
What information should be entered in block 12 for a VFR day flight? (picture included)
The total amount of usable fuel onboard expressed in hours and minutes.
Which action can adjust the airplane's weight to maximum gross weight and the CG within limits for takeoff? (information and picture included)
Drain 9 gallons of fuel
If the magnetic bearing TO the station is 030, the magnetic heading is (picture included)
120