Flight Fundamentals

Front 1

Whats the first indication of incorrect pitch?

Back 1

VSI

Front 2

What instrument is a control instrument?

Back 2

Electronic attitude direction indicator (EADI)

Front 3

During straight and level flight, your primary reference is the EADI, with airspeed, altitude, and heading cross-checks. Which performance instrument increases in importance during a turn?

Back 3

EHSI

Front 4

What instrument is your first indication of failure to maintain zero bank in straight and level flight?

Back 4

EHSI

Front 5

Use composite references as your primary attitude reference in place of _____.

Back 5

the EADI

Front 6

True or False. A heading deviation is normally caused by failure to correct for winds.

Back 6

False

Front 7

What control surface which provides roll trim?

Back 7

Aileron

Front 8

How many Gs does it take to perform a level 60 degrees bank turn?

Back 8

2

Front 9

What describes the relationship between the ball on the turn and slip indicator and coordinated flight?

Back 9

The ball should be centered for coordinated flight, regardless of bank angle.

Front 10

An ILS final approach is a good example of a rate descent. True or False.

Back 10

True.

Front 11

Select the response that most accurately reflects the relationship between pitch and bank when comparing a constant airspeed, constant power straight climb and a constant airspeed, constant power, climbing turn.

Back 11

As the bank angle increases, the pitch attitude will lowe to maintain the desired airspeed.

Front 12

To accomplish a smooth level off, how large a lead point should you use?

Back 12

180 ft.

Front 13

How much of a lead point should you use for level off?

Back 13

10% VSI

Front 14

True or False. Power changes normally require elevator and rudder trim adjustments.

Back 14

True

Front 15

You needto make a radio call to the controlling agency, but isn't one of the standard local area radio calls. What information should you provide to the controlling agency?

Back 15

You should state the controlling agency, your call sign, and what you want.

Front 16

What is the transponder code you would set if you experience a two-way radio failure?

Back 16

7600

Front 17

True or False. Visual accommodation, empty field myopia, and limited field of vision are three visual limitations that affect clearing. Limit field of vision allows you to sweep your eyes across the horizon to pick up traffic conflicts.

Back 17

False

Front 18

What helps you clear?

Back 18

NACWS, Radios, Specific ground aid in clearing

Front 19

List performance instruments?

Back 19

Airspeed indicator, altimeter, VSI

Front 20

What performance instrument will provide the first indication of an incorrect pitch setting during level flight?

Back 20

VSI

Front 21

Select the response that most accurately reflects the relationship between pitch and bank when comparing a constant airspeed, constant power straight climb and a constant airspeed, constant power, climbing turn.

Back 21

As the bank angle increases, the pitch attitude will lowe to maintain the desired airspeed.

Front 22

To accomplish a smooth level off, how large a lead point should you use?

Back 22

180 ft.

Front 23

How much of a lead point should you use for level off?

Back 23

10% VSI

Front 24

True or False. Power changes normally require elevator and rudder trim adjustments.

Back 24

True

Front 25

You needto make a radio call to the controlling agency, but isn't one of the standard local area radio calls. What information should you provide to the controlling agency?

Back 25

You should state the controlling agency, your call sign, and what you want.

Front 26

True or False. An airspeed deviation is normally caused by incorrect power setting

Back 26

True

Front 27

You are in straight and level flight when you notice a heading deviation. What is normally the cause of a heading deviation?

Back 27

Failure to maintain zero bank angle

Front 28

You are 20 degrees off your desired heading. What bank angle will you use to make your correction?

Back 28

20 degrees

Front 29

You notice the aircraft is out of trim. In what order should you trim the control surfaces?

Back 29

Rudder, elevator, aileron

Front 30

Adjusting your heading so you fly a straight lin groundtrack is called _____.

Back 30

crabbing

Front 31

You are in straight and level flight when you notice the ball on the turn and slip indicator is not centered. What does this indicate?

Back 31

the aircraft is out of yaw trim

Front 32

What is the relationship of pitch and power when comparing a level turn to straight and level flight?

Back 32

Both pitch and power increase to perform a level turn.

Front 33

You are descending to 4000 ft. at 200 KIAS. Your VSI indicates a 1500 fpm descent. At what altitude will you begin you level off?

Back 33

4150

Front 34

Your call sign is Texan 22, and you have been told to change to frequency 351.8. What is the correct phraseology for your response?

Back 34

Texan too too, tree fife wun point ait

Front 35

What information would not normally be transmitted through ATIS?

Back 35

clearance to taxi

Front 36

What is the correct transponder code for an emergency?

Back 36

7700

Front 37

Visual accommodation refers to the time it takes your eyes to focus. To ensure you will be able to see and recognize traffic, how long should you clear a given area to be sure your eyes have had sufficient time to focus?

Back 37

2-3 seconds

Front 38

Normal power setting for taxiing the T-6A is _____.

Back 38

Idle

Front 39

A general rule of thumb is to taxi no faster than _____ when operating in a congested area, an no faster than ____ when outside the congested area.

Back 39

a person can walk; a brisk walk

Front 40

In the absence of local quidance, if you are taxiing directly behind another aircraft, a safe spacing to maintain is ______ ft.

Back 40

150

Front 41

If you observe a flashing green light signal from tower while taxiing, what action should you take?

Back 41

continue taxi

Front 42

If the nose or a main landing gear contact an arresting cable support donut, you must have the aircraft inspected by qualified maintance personnel prior to next flight. True or False.

Back 42

True.

Front 43

The maximum crosswind allowed for takeoff in the T-6A with FLAPS TO or FLAPS UP is _______ knots.

Back 43

25

Front 44

What are the two types of takeoff options available to a pilot?

Back 44

static and rolling

Front 45

For a static takeoff, set power between ____ and ____% torque prior to brake release.

Back 45

25; 30

Front 46

On takeoff in the T-6A, rotate between _____ and _____ nose high at 85 KIAS.

Back 46

8 degrees; 10 degrees

Front 47

In the T-6A, expect to need approximately _____ right rudder initially on takeoff roll.

Back 47

one-half

Front 48

True or False. Brakes should be used during takeoff to assist in maintaining directional control.

Back 48

False.

Front 49

Once the proper takeoff attitude is established, maintain the aircraft's pitch ____.

Back 49

and allow the aircraft to fly itself off the runway

Front 50

As the aircraft accelerates, maintain the desired climb airspeed of _____ KIAS.

Back 50

140-180

Front 51

On takeoff, a crosswind can cause the aircraft to _____ into the wind and the ______.

Back 51

weathervane; upwind wing to rise.

Front 52

To control the effects of crosswind on takeoff, hold the proper amount of aileron _____ the wind to counter the tendency for the ______ to rise.

Back 52

into; wing

Front 53

If issued a "hold short" clearance you are required to read back to the controller. True or False.

Back 53

True

Front 54

If you're not sure of the proper taxi route, you should request ______.

Back 54

"progessive" taxi instructions

Front 55

If you find yourself taxiing on a single yellow line with dashed double yellow lines along both sides of the pavement, you are most likely on a _____.

Back 55

taxiway

Front 56

In absence of local guidance, a safe distance to maintain taxiing directly behind another aircraft is 150 ft. If staggered in trail, this distance can reduced to _____ ft.

Back 56

75

Front 57

If you observe a flashing white light from the tower while you are taxiing, what action should you take?

Back 57

Return to starting point

Front 58

What is the maximum tailwind component for takeoff in the T-6A?

Back 58

10 knots

Front 59

On takeoff in the T-6A, rotate between 8 degrees and 10 degrees nose high at _____ KIAS.

Back 59

85

Front 60

When taking off, the PCL should always be advanced ______ and ______.

Back 60

smoothly; continuously

Front 61

In the T-6A, the tendency of the aircraft to _____ due to engine torque/P-factor will help counteract the weathervaning tendency caused by a crosswind from the right.

Back 61

yaw left

Front 62

Usually, a crosswind takeoff requires _____ to maintain aircraft directional control.

Back 62

downwind rudder

Front 63

You receive the following ATC departure instructions when you call for clearance prior to takeoff: "Navy 452 cleared as filed. Maintain 10,000. On departure fly runway heading until passing 1000, then turn left to heaing 210 degrees to intercept the Corpus Christi 184 degrees radial. Cross LOCOE intersection at or above 8000. Departure Control frequency will be 307.9 Squawk 5471."

Back 63

Intercepting the Corpus Christi 184 degrees radial

Front 64

If your aircraft was not capable of climbing to 8000 ft. or above by LOCOE intersection what should you do?

Back 64

Inform the controller

Front 65

When you are flying a VFR departure, what is your primary reference to maintain your departure ground track?

Back 65

Gound points

Front 66

A VFR departure routing may have either formal instructions or be developed by the pilot flying the aircraft. True or False

Back 66

True

Front 67

General procedures for all departures include receiving and understanding departure instructions, resolving questions and aircraft limitations, and _______.

Back 67

adhering to departure instructions

Front 68

In the T-6A the climb airspeed used to provide a good rate of climb and improved forward visibility is ______.

Back 68

160 KIAS

Front 69

In the T-6A what type of climb will you normally use?

Back 69

Constant airspeed climb at 160 KIAS

Front 70

What is the correct procedure for performing a climb to altitude after takeoff?

Back 70

Hold the takeoff attitude, accelerate to 160 KIAS and adjust pitch attitude slightly to maintain airspeed

Front 71

If you notice the airspeed is 5 knots fast, what pitch adjusment should you make to correct back to 160 KIAS?

Back 71

Raise the nose slightly

Front 72

Because of the loss of vertical lift in a climbing turn, what procedures should you follow if you must turn in a climb?

Back 72

Use shallow-bank (<=30 degrees) turns to maintain a good rate of climb

Front 73

In the T-6A the best rate of climb airspeed is ______.

Back 73

140 KIAS

Front 74

You are taxiing to depart on Runway 31C at Laughlin AFB and receive the following ATC departure instructions:
"Texan 23 is cleared as filed. Maintain FL 240. On departure fly runway heading until passing 2000 ft, then turn right to heading 070 degrees to intercept the Laughlin 023 degrees radial direct o Rocksprings. Cross Rocksprings NAVAID at or above FL 240. Departure Control Frequency will be 264.8; Squawk 5130."
Based on these instructions when do you stop flying heading 070 Degrees?

Back 74

Intercepting the Laughlin 023 degrees radial

Front 75

What is the correct procedure for initiating a climb from a cruise airspeed above 160 KIAS?

Back 75

Simultaneously increase the power to maximum and the pitch to above the normal climb pitch picture until the airspeed bleeds off to 160 KIAS then lower the pitch to maintain speed.

Front 76

In the T-6A what type of climb will you normally use?

Back 76

Constant airspeed climb of 160 KIAS

Front 77

When you are flying a VFR departure, what is your primary reference to maintain your departure ground track?

Back 77

Ground points

Front 78

When you roll into a turn, the loss of _____ increases as the angle of bank increases.

Back 78

vertical lift

Front 79

Normal altitude, airspeed, and power setting for the T-6A on ititial are _____.

Back 79

1000 feet AGL, 200 KIAS, and 50% power

Front 80

You are flying up initial and are crabbing left 6 degrees. Approximately how much crosswind is at pattern altitude?

Back 80

18 knots

Front 81

You should use approxiately ____ of bank for turns in the traffic pattern.

Back 81

60 degrees

Front 82

To ensure you have appropriate spacing to begin the break, the aircraft in front of you should be ______.

Back 82

abeam you on inside downwind

Front 83

To maintain proper displacement and ground track on downwind, ____.

Back 83

use double the crab you held on initial

Front 84

Field elevation is 1000 ft. MSL and pattern altitude is 2000 feet MSL. For a normal pattern with TO flaps, what should your altitude, airspeed, and configuration be halfway through the final turn?

Back 84

1600-1700 ft., 115 KIAS, gear down, flaps TO

Front 85

True or False. When applying the wing-low method, you should apply aileron and rudder simultaneously to align the aircraft with the runway.

Back 85

False

Front 86

You are landing Runway 31, and the winds are from 300 degree at 10 knots. under these conditions, the numbers would apperar ____ in the windscreen and landing would be assured ____ than in a nowind situation.

Back 86

lower; later

Front 87

you are applying the wing-low method to align the aircraft with the runway. If you fail to apply aileron after using the rudder to align th enose of the aircraft with the runway, the aircraft will _____.

Back 87

draft with the wind

Front 88

True or False. The break for an AOA pattern should be flown to achieve more displacement on downwind.

Back 88

False

Front 89

The on speed AOA indication is the amber center donut on the AOA indexer or _____ units on the AOA gauge.

Back 89

10-11

Front 90

When flying an AOA pattern final turn, use pitch changes to adjust descent rate or glidepath and power changes to adjust AOA. True or False.

Back 90

False

Front 91

You should use approxiately ____ of bank for turns in the traffic pattern.

Back 91

60 degrees

Front 92

To ensure you have appropriate spacing to begin the break, the aircraft in front of you should be ______.

Back 92

abeam you on inside downwind

Front 93

To maintain proper displacement and ground track on downwind, ____.

Back 93

use double the crab you held on initial

Front 94

Field elevation is 1000 ft. MSL and pattern altitude is 2000 feet MSL. For a normal pattern with TO flaps, what should your altitude, airspeed, and configuration be halfway through the final turn?

Back 94

1600-1700 ft., 115 KIAS, gear down, flaps TO

Front 95

True or False. When applying the wing-low method, you should apply aileron and rudder simultaneously to align the aircraft with the runway.

Back 95

False

Front 96

You are landing Runway 31, and the winds are from 300 degree at 10 knots. under these conditions, the numbers would apperar ____ in the windscreen and landing would be assured ____ than in a nowind situation.

Back 96

lower; later

Front 97

you are applying the wing-low method to align the aircraft with the runway. If you fail to apply aileron after using the rudder to align th enose of the aircraft with the runway, the aircraft will _____.

Back 97

draft with the wind

Front 98

True or False. The break for an AOA pattern should be flown to achieve more displacement on downwind.

Back 98

False

Front 99

The on speed AOA indication is the amber center donut on the AOA indexer or _____ units on the AOA gauge.

Back 99

10-11

Front 100

When flying an AOA pattern final turn, use pitch changes to adjust descent rate or glidepath and power changes to adjust AOA. True or False.

Back 100

False

Front 101

Minimum airspeed throughout the closed pull up is _____ KIAS.

Back 101

140

Front 102

True or False. After rolling out on closed downward, you should slow down and configure as soon as possible.

Back 102

False

Front 103

What is the proper airspeed and configuration at the 2mile point for a no-flap straight-in?

Back 103

110 KIAS, gear down

Front 104

You are on outside downwind and have requested a straight-in. The controller replied 'Negative straight-in." What action should you take?

Back 104

Maintain pattern altitude and 200 KIAS. Proceed to initial.

Front 105

A go-around can be initiated by the pilot or directed by the runway controller. True or False.

Back 105

True

Front 106

What is not a normal course of action following a go-around?

Back 106

Requesting a straight-in

Front 107

Failing to execute a timely go-around could result in a dangerous situation. What could result in an overshooting final-turn stall?

Back 107

Using excessive bank, bottom rudder, and pulling more Gs in an attempt to align your aircraft with the runway.

Front 108

What is NOT normally a point of conflict in the pattern?

Back 108

The turn from outside downwind to 90 to initial.

Front 109

What is the primary method of recognizing and avoiding conflicts in the pattern?

Back 109

Visually clearing

Front 110

You are flying a left hand normal overhead pattern. What describes a breakout from the perch?

Back 110

Begin a climbing right turn. Once climbing, raise the gear and flaps. Accelerate to 200 KIAS and climb to breakout altitude

Front 111

When should you be level at pattern altitude and 200 KIAS during a traffic pattern reentry?

Back 111

1 NM prior to the reentry point

Front 112

What is the normal pattern altitude and airspeed for the T-6A?

Back 112

1000 ft AGL and 200 KIAS

Front 113

You are holding 10 degrees of crab on outside downwind. How much crosswind at pattern altitude does this indicate?

Back 113

30 knots

Front 114

In a no-wind situation, a good reference for proper displacement on inside downwind with flaps TO is to place the runway ______.

Back 114

aligned with the inside leading edge of the blue wingtip paint

Front 115

You held 7 degrees of crab as you flew up initial. How much crab will yu plan you hold on inside downward?

Back 115

14 degrees

Front 116

For normal pattern, you should plan to roll out on final at _____ AGL, ____ NM from the runway.

Back 116

150-200; 1/2

Front 117

The airspeed for a normal final turn with LDG flaps is ____ KIAS.

Back 117

110

Front 118

You are flying wing-low down final due to crosswinds. What would be the indicaiton that you have too much aileron in?

Back 118

The aircraft will start an uncoordinated turn into the wind.

Front 119

You are flying final approach with TO flaps to runway 17. Reported winds are 170 at 10 knots gusting to 32 knots. What airspeed should you maintain on final approach?

Back 119

115

Front 120

The minimum airspeed for beginning a closed pull up is ______.

Back 120

140

Front 121

After completeing a go-around from the final turn, you will be at ____ ft. AGL and ____ KIAS.

Back 121

500; 200

Front 122

Once inside the 2 mile point on a straight-in, you will NOT normally perform a breakout. True or False

Back 122

True

Front 123

You are wings-level 1 NM prior to the reentry point when you notice a conflict with an aircraft on outside downwind. You should ______.

Back 123

breakout