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On taxi check, the mag. compass should
a. swing in opposite direction of turn when turning from north b. exhibit the same number of degrees of dip as the latitude c. swing freely and indicate known headings |
C
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what should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into the standard-rate turn to the left from an east heading in the Northern hemisphere?
a. the compass will initially indicate a turn to the right b. the compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the mag heading of the aircraft c. the compass will indicate the approximate correct heading if the roll into the turn is smooth |
C
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what should be the indication on the mag compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from an easterly heading in the northern hemisphere?
a. the compass will initially indicate a turn to the left b. the compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the mag heading of the aircraft c. the compass will indicate the approx correct mag heading if the role into the turn is smooth |
C
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what should be the indication on the mag compass as you roll into the standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the northern hemisphere?
a. the compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring b. the compass will initially indicate a turn to the left c. the compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the mag heading of the aircraft |
A
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on what heading will the mag compass read most accurately during a level 360 degree turn, with a bank of approx 15 degrees?
a. 135 through 225 b. 90 and 270 c. 180 and 0 |
B
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what causes the northerly turning error in a mag compass?
a coriolis force at the mid-latitudes b. centrifugal force acting on the compass card c. the mag dip characteristic |
C
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what should be he indication on the mag compass when you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a south heading on the northern hemisphere?
a. the compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring b. the compass will initially indicate a turn to the right c. the compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the mag heading of the aircraft |
A
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what should be the indication on the mag compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a westerly heading in the northern hemisphere?
a. the compass will initially show a turn in the opposite direction, then turn to a northerly indication but lagging behind the actual heading of the aircraft b. the compass will remain on a westerly heading or a short time, then gradually catch up to the actual heading of the aircraft c. the compass will indicate the approximate correct mag heading if the roll into the turn is smooth |
C
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what should be the indication on the mag compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a northerly heading in the northern hemisphere?
a. the compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than usual b. the compass will initially indicate a turn to the left c. the compass will remain on north for a short time, then gradually catch up to the mag heading of the aircraft |
B
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what should be the indication on the mag compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a west heading in the northern hemisphere?
a. the compass will initially indicate a turn to the right b. the compass will remain on west for a short time, then gradually catch up to the mag heading of the aircraft c. the compass will indicate the approx. correct mag heading of the roll into the turn is smooth |
C
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what should be the indication on the mag compass as you roll into the standard rate turn to the left from a north heading in the northern hemisphere?
a. the compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring b. the compass will initially indicate a turn to the right c. the compass will remain on north for a short time, then gradually catch up to the mag heading of the aircraft |
B
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during flight, if the pitot tube becomes clogged with ice, which of the following instruments would be affected?
a. the airspeed indicator only b. the airspeed indicator and altimeter c. the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and VSI |
A
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if both the ram air input and drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what reaction should you observe on the airspeed indicator when power is applied and a climb is initiated out of severe icing conditions?
a. the indicated airspeed would show a continuous deceleration while climbing b. the airspeed would drop to, and remain at zero c. no change until an actual climb rate is est, then indicated airspeed will increase |
C
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what indication should a pilot observe if an airspeed indicator ram air input and drain hole are blocked?
a. the airspeed indicator will react like an altimeter b. the airspeed indicator will show a decrease with an increase in altitude c. no airspeed indicator change will occur during climbs and desecents |
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if both the ram air input and drain hole are of the pitot system are blocked, what airspeed indication can be excepted?
a. no variation of indicated airspeed in level flight even if large power changes are made b. decrease of indicated airspeed during a climb c. constant indicated airspeed during a descent. |
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if the OAT increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant indicated ait, the true airspeed will
a. decrease and true alt will increase b. increase and true alt will decrease c. increase and true alt will increase |
C
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if, while in level flight, if becomes necessary to use an alternate static source pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following should the pilot expect?
a. the VSI to show a climb b. the VSI to momentarily show a descent c. the altimeter to read higher than normal |
C
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if, while in level fligh, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following variations in instrument indications should the pilot expect?
a. alt will read lower than normal, AS lower than normal, and VSI will momentarily show a descent b. the ALT will read higher than normal, AS greater than normal, and VSI will momentarily show a climb c. ALT will read lower than normal, AS greater than normal, and VSI will momentarily show a climb and then a descent |
B
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if while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate static source of static pressure vented insde the aircraft, which of the following should the pilot expect?
a. the VSI to momentarily show a climb b. gyroscopic instruments become inop c. ALT and AS indicator become inop |
A
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what should be the indication on the VSI during entry into a 500 FPM actual descent from level flight if the static ports were iced over?
a. the indication would be in reverse of the actual rate od descent (500 FPM climb) b. the initial would be a climb,then descent at a rate on excess of 500 FPM c. the VSI pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent. |
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you check the flight instruments while taxiing and find VSI indicates a descent of 100 FPM. in this case, you
a.must return to the parking area and have the instrument corrected y an authorized instrument repairman b. may take off and use 100 feet descent as the zero indication c. may not take off until the instrument is corrected by either the pilot or a mechanic |
B
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what information does a mach meter present?
a. the ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound b. the ratio of aircraft indicated speed to the speed of sound c. the ratio of aircraft equivalent airspeed, corrected of installation error, to the speed of sound |
A
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how should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight?
a. set the altimeter to 29.92 with correct temp and altimeter indication, determine the true altitude to compare with the field elevation b. set the altimeter first with 29.92 then the current altimeter setting. the change in altitude should correspond to the change in setting c. sett the altimeter to current altimeter setting. the indication should be within 75ft of field elevation |
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PRessure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to indicate height above
a. sea level b. the standard datum c. ground level |
B
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The local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area primarily to provide for
a. the cancellation of altimeter error due to nonstandard temps aloft b. better vert. seperation of AC c. more accurate terrain clearance in mountainous aresa |
B
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Altimeter setting is the value to which the scale of the pressure altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates
a. pressure altitude at sea level b. true altitude at field elevation c. pressure altitude at field elevation |
B
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if you are departing from an airport where you can't obtain an alitmeter setting, you should set your altimeter
a. 29.92 b. on the current airport barometric pressure, if known c. to airport elevation |
C
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which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92?
a. density b. pressure. c. standard |
B
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the pressure altitude at a given location is indicated on the altimeter after the altimeter is set to
a. field elevation b. 29.92 the current altimeter setting |
B
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How can you determine the pressure altitude on an airport without a tower of FSS?
a. set altimeter to 29.92 and read the altitude indicated b. set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting of a station within 100 miles and correct this indicated altitude with local temp c. use your computer and correct the field elevation for temp |
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how can you obtain the pressure altitude on flights below 18000ft?
a. set altimeter 29.92 b. use your flight computer to change the indicated altitude to pressure altitude c. contact an FSS and ask for the pressure altitude |
A
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at an altitude of 6500ft MSL, the current altimeter setting is 30.42. the pressure altitude would be approx.
a. 7500 b. 6000 c. 6500 |
B
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how does a pilot normally obtain the current altimeter setting during an IFR in Class E airspace below 18000ft?
a. the pilot should contact ARTCC at least every 100nm and request the altimeter setting b FSS along the route broadcast the weather info at 15 minutes past the hour c. ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting |
C
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which of the following defines the type of altitude used when maintaining fl 210?
a. indicated b. pressure c. calibrated |
B
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what is the procedure for setting the altimeter when assigned an IFR altitude of 18000 ft or higher on a direct flight off airways?
a. set the altimeter to 29.92 hg before takeoff b. set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting until reaching the assigned altitude, then set to 29.92 c. set the altimeter to the current reported setting for climb-out and 29.92 upon reaching 18000 ft |
C
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while you are flying at FL 250, you hear ATC give an altimeter setting of 28.92 in your area. at what pressure altitude are you flying?
a. 24000 b. 25000 c. 26000 |
B
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En route at Fl 290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter setting of 30.57 during the descent. if the field elevation is 650 and the altimeter is functioning properly, what is the approx indication upon landing?
a. 715 ft b. 1300 ft c. sea level |
C
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En route at Fl 290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter setting of 30.26 during the descent. if the field elevation is 134 and the altimeter is functioning properly, what is the approx indication upon landing?
a. 100 ft b. 474 ft c. -206 ft |
C
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under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?
a. when the atmospheric pressure is 29.92 b. when standard atmospheric conditions exist c. when indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude |
B
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under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?
a. at standard temp b. when the altimeter setting is 29.92 c. when indicated, the pressure altitudes are the same value on the altimeter |
A
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under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude with an altimeter setting of 29.92?
a in warmer than standard air temp b. in colder than standard air temp c. when density altitude is higher than indicated |
B
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when an altimeter is changed from 30.11 to 29.96, in which direction will the indicated altitude change and by what values?
a. altimeter will indicate 15 ft lower b. altimeter will indicate 150 ft lower c. altimeter will indicate 150 ft higher |
B
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which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than actually flown (true altitude)?
a. air temp lower than standard b. atmospheric pressure lower than standard c. air temp warmer than standard |
C
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which practical test should be made on the electro gyro instruments prior to starting an engine?
a. check that the electrical connections are secure on the back of the instrument b. check that the attitude of the miniature aircraft is wings level before turning on electrical power c. turn on the electrical power and listen for any unusual or irregular mechanical noise. |
C
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one characteristic that a properly functioning gyro depends upon is the
a. ability to resist precession 90 degrees to any applied force b. resistance to deflection of the spinning wheel or disc c. deflection force developed from the angular velocity of the spinning wheel |
B
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what pre-takeoff check should be made of a vacuum-driven indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?
a. after 5 min, set the indicator to the mag heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns b. after 5 min, check that the heading indicator card aligns itself with the mag heading of the aircraft c. determine that the heading indicator does not precess more than 2" in 5 min of ground operation. |
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what pre-takeoff check should be made of the attitude indicator on preparation for an IFR flight?
a. the horizon bar does not vibrate during warmup b. the miniature airplane should erect and become stable within 5 min c. the horizon bar should erect and become stable within 5 min |
C
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which condition during taxi is an indication that an attitude indicator is unreliable?
a. the horizon bar tilts more than 5 degrees while making taxi turns b. the horizon bar vibrates during warmup c. the horizon bar does not align itself with the miniature airplane after warmup |
A
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during coordinated turns, which force moves the pendulous vanes of a vacuum-driven attitude indicator resulting in precession of the gyro toward the inside of the turn?
a. acceleration b. deceleration c. centrifugal |
C
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if a 180 degree turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight and level flight by visual references, the attitude indicator
a. should immediately show straight and level flight b. may show a slight climb and turn c. show a slight skid and climb to the right |
B
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during normal coordinated turns, what error due to precession should you observe when rolling to straight and level flight from a 180 degree steep turn to the right?
a. straight and level coordinated flight indicated b. a nose high indication relative to level flight c. the miniature aircraft shows a turn in the direction opposite the skid |
C
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errors in both pitch and bank indication on an attitude indicator are usually at a maximum ad the aircraft rolls out of a
a. 180 b. 270 c. 360 |
A
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when an aircraft is decelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate a
a. left turn b. climb c. descent |
C
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when an aircraft is accelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate
a. climb b. descent c. right turn |
A
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prior to staring an engine. you should check the turn and slip indicator to determine if the
a. needle indication properly corresponds to the angle of the wings or rotors with the horizon b. needle is approx centered and the tube is full of fluid c. ball will move freely from one end of the tube to the other when the aircraft is rocked |
B
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what indications should you observe on the turn and slip indicator during a taxi?
a. the ball moves freely opposite the turn, and the needle deflects in the direction of turn b. the needle deflects in the direction of turn, but the ball remains centered c. the ball deflects opposite the turn, but the needle remains centered |
A
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what indications are displayed by the miniature aircraft of a turn coordinator?
a. rate of roll and rate of turn b. direction indication of bank angle and pitch attitude c. indirect indication of bank angle and pitch attitude |
A
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what does the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator directly display?
a. rate of roll and rate of turn b. angle of bank and rate of turn c. angle of bank |
A
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what indication is presented by the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator?
a. indirect indication of bank angle b. direct indication of the bank attitude and the quality of the turn c. quality of turn |
A
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the displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn will
a. indicate the angle of bank b. remain constant for a given bank regardless of airspeed c. increase as angle of bank increases |
C
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what indication should be observed on a turn coordinator during a left turn while taxiing?
a. the miniature aircraft will show a turn to the left and the ball remains centered b. the miniature aircraft will show a turn to the left and the ball moves to the right c. both the miniature aircraft and the ball will remain centered |
B
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