T-6 Instrument

Front 1

The primary purpose of the EADI is to______.

Back 1

act as the source for primary attitude information

Front 2

Why is it important to manage the EFIS displays?

Back 2

To optimize flight information

Front 3

The standby airspeed indicator is operated by the ______.

Back 3

d. secondary pitot/static system

Front 4

Once all electrical power to the standby attitude indicator is lost, it will continue to operate
indefinitely. True or False

Back 4

False

Front 5

True or False. If the standby turn and bank indicator loses electrical power, the turn needle will continue to operate.

Back 5

False

Front 6

How long will the standby attitude indicator continue to provide reliable attitude information if it
loses electrical power?

Back 6

6 minutes

Front 7

True or False. The standby instruments operate independently of the primary flight instruments.

Back 7

True

Front 8

The relationship between attitude and power in instrument flying should result in ______.

Back 8

desired aircraft performance

Front 9

Which performance instruments lag?

Back 9

Altimeter and VSI

Front 10

True or False. The hub and spoke method is the only cross-check method used and is not modified for any maneuver
in instrument flight.

Back 10

False

Front 11

The recommended way to achieve smooth and precise aircraft control in flight is to trim in this order
______.

Back 11

rudder, elevator, ailerons

Front 12

The approximate power setting in level flight at 150 KIAS at 15,000 feet with clean configuration is
______%.

Back 12

35

Front 13

To maintain level flight on final approach at 110 KIAS with gear and flaps set at T.O., set
approximately _____% power.

Back 13

35

Front 14

The EFIS system is composed of ______.

Back 14

two displays and a control panel

Front 15

When the EADI fails, the only mode that still functions is the ______.

Back 15

none of the above, unusual attitude mode, pitch attitude, roll attitude

Front 16

Without power, the standby attitude indicator will provide up to 9 minutes of attitude information and
may have as much as ______ of error.

Back 16

6°

Front 17

The standby altimeter operates off the ______.

Back 17

secondary pitot/static system

Front 18

Which of the following statements about primary and standby instruments is correct?

Back 18

The primary and standby instruments operate off different pitot static systems and their
indications should closely match.

Front 19

The concept of flying an aircraft in instrument conditions centers on controlling ______.

Back 19

attitude and power

Front 20

The two control instruments are ______.

Back 20

EADI and primary engine data display

Front 21

Which of the following are performance instruments?

Back 21

a. Altimeter and airspeed indicator
b. VSI and EHSI
c. AOA indicator and turn and bank indicator

Front 22

What cross-check method is the base for all instrument cross-checks?

Back 22

Hub and spoke method

Front 23

When setting the local altimeter, it should be within ______ of the field elevation.

Back 23

75 feet

Front 24

The approximate power setting at 110 KIAS for a non-precision final approach with gear and flaps set
at T.O. and 1000 fpm descent is ______%.

Back 24

16

Front 25

The secondary function of the turn and bank indicator is to ______.

Back 25

indicate the direction of bank as a backup for the EADI

Front 26

You are turning using an AOB of 15°. How large of a lead point in degrees should you use to roll out
of the turn?

Back 26

5°

Front 27

You are at 9500 feet and descending to 5000 feet at 1000 feet per minute. At what altitude do you
want to begin your level off?

Back 27

5100 feet

Front 28

Constant airspeed climbs or descents are accomplished by maintaining a constant _____ indication
and varying the _____ to maintain a specific airspeed.

Back 28

power; pitch

Front 29

What lead point will you use to roll out of a 30° turn?

Back 29

10°

Front 30

You are performing a constant airspeed climb and your IP directs you to turn right to 090°. In order to
maintain your airspeed you should ______.

Back 30

turn right and decrease pitch

Front 31

If the ball is left of center during a left turn the aircraft is in a ______.

Back 31

slip

Front 32

You are in a 30° bank left turn to heading 280°. When will you begin rolling out?

Back 32

Passing heading 290°

Front 33

You are in a 30° bank left turn to heading 280°. When will you begin rolling out?

Back 33

Passing heading 290°

Front 34

You are heading 360° and want to turn to fly heading 045°. What bank angle will you use?

Back 34

30°

Front 35

You are heading 140° and your IP directs you to turn left 25°. What bank angle do you use?

Back 35

25°

Front 36

When entering a turn after establishing a constant power and airspeed climb, you will have to ______.

Back 36

decrease pitch slightly to maintain your airspeed

Front 37

A good estimate for your level off lead point is ______.

Back 37

10% of your vertical speed in feet

Front 38

You are at 9500 feet and descending at 500 feet per minute and want to level off at 8000 feet. What is
a good level off lead point?

Back 38

8500 feet

Front 39

The initial pitch change to maintain your airspeed in a constant airspeed descent will be ______.

Back 39

an estimate

Front 40

Which of the following does NOT influence the amount of lead required in a turn?

Back 40

The indicated airspeed

Front 41

The ______maneuver is a continuous series of rate climbs and descents flown on a constant heading.

Back 41

vertical “S”A

Front 42

If you notice a descent on the VSI or altimeter during your roll in to a steep turn, you must ______.

Back 42

increase pitch

Front 43

Adjust the roll rate during an aileron roll so that ______.

Back 43

when inverted, the wings are level as the fuselage dot passes through the horizon bar

Front 44

True or False. Confirm an unusual attitude exists prior to initiating recovery.

Back 44

True

Front 45

Vertical “S” maneuvers are designed to improve your______ and aircraft control.

Back 45

cross-check

Front 46

The vertical “S” A and the vertical “S” B are the same except the vertical “S” B ______.

Back 46

is flown in a constant AOB (normally 30°)

Front 47

What torque setting should you use in a 60° steep turn at 150 KIAS?

Back 47

60%

Front 48

The pitch attitude is more difficult to control in a steep turn due to ______.

Back 48

a loss of vertical lift with the increased bank angle

Front 49

Instrument slow flight is practiced at ______.

Back 49

instrument final approach airspeed and configuration

Front 50

The wingover maneuver is entered ______.

Back 50

straight-and-level at 220 KIAS

Front 51

Apply back pressure during an aileron roll to maintain ______.

Back 51

approximately 1 G

Front 52

What should you do when you detect a nose-low unusual attitude?

Back 52

Confirm that an unusual attitude exists.

Front 53

All of the following may contribute to the development of an unusual attitude, EXCEPT ______.

Back 53

task management

Front 54

How much power should you add when recovering from a nose-high attitude?

Back 54

As required

Front 55

A radial is a magnetic bearing ______ the station.

Back 55

from

Front 56

True or False. Proceeding direct to a station involves a wind correction.

Back 56

True

Front 57

What is the name of the angle between the intercept heading and the desired course?

Back 57

Intercept angle

Front 58

You are inbound on the 180° radial and have a groundspeed of 240 knots. You plan to intercept the
20 NM arc and arc West. At what DME will you begin your turn? Use 1% of your groundspeed
technique.

Back 58

22.4

Front 59

True or False. While arcing, a common method to remain on the arc is to fly a series of short legs

Back 59

True

Front 60

How many radials per NM are there if you are flying on the 15 DME arc?

Back 60

4

Front 61

You are on the 10 NM arc and will intercept the 090° course outbound. Your groundspeed is 200
knots. You can use a ______ NM leadpoint, which is about ______ radials at this DME.

Back 61

2.0; 12

Front 62

You are flying on the 20 DME arc, and notice your DME indicates 19. You should turn to place the
bearing pointer ______.

Back 62

10° below the 90° index

Front 63

The first step in any radio instrument procedure is always ______.

Back 63

tune, identify, and monitor the station

Front 64

How far apart are radials at 15 nautical miles from the station?

Back 64

0.25 NM

Front 65

In instruments, a ______ is the intended direction of flight to or from a NAVAID.

Back 65

course

Front 66

Both radials and courses are measured in ______.

Back 66

Both radials and courses are measured in ______.

Front 67

What is the primary wind-corrected method of navigating to a station?

Back 67

Proceeding Direct

Front 68

You are proceeding outbound on the 045° radial at 200 knots groundspeed and are directed to arc
South on the 15 DME arc. You will turn ______ at ______ DME.

Back 68

right; 13.0

Front 69

You are on the 20 DME arc and will be intercepting a course inbound to the station. Your
groundspeed is 165 knots. How large a lead point should you use?

Back 69

5 radials

Front 70

FLIP ______ documents are usually NOT used during flight.

Back 70

planning

Front 71

If you need to locate information about the altimeter changeover procedures, but cannot remember
where to look, the best place to start your search would be the ______.

Back 71

Index for Aeronautical Information in GP

Front 72

If planning a mission in the US, you should reference ______ for information about theater operations
and supplementary airfield information.

Back 72

AP/1

Front 73

True or False. It is mandatory to file the Preferred IFR Route if one is established between your departure and
destination airfield.

Back 73

False

Front 74

For information on special use airspace in the US, consult FLIP ______.

Back 74

AP/1A

Front 75

Which of the following is NOT a FLIP enroute publication?

Back 75

AP/1B

Front 76

To find out what an airfield’s servicing capabilities are, you should reference ______.

Back 76

the IFR Supplement

Front 77

Low altitude enroute charts are for operations below ______ feet MSL.

Back 77

18,000

Front 78

A star next to any item on the low altitude enroute chart indicates ______.

Back 78

part-time or on request operation

Front 79

Radials and bearings on the low altitude enroute chart are ______.

Back 79

magnetic

Front 80

(L) and (T) symbols on high altitude enroute charts refer to ______.

Back 80

NAVAID having a restriction on its usable range

Front 81

The primary purpose of the small airfield sketch in the lower portion of each approach plate is to
______.

Back 81

aid pilots during landing transition by helping to identify the runway environment

Front 82

What area is ALWAYS shown to scale on an IAP?

Back 82

only the area inside the solid line circle

Front 83

What equipment would be required to fly the final approach portion of an approach titled “VOR or
ILS RWY 32L?”

Back 83

ILS; VOR

Front 84

Military departure procedures are found in ______.

Back 84

FLIP low altitude terminal books; FLIP high altitude terminal books

Front 85

Relief is depicted on aeronautical charts using ______.

Back 85

a. contour lines
b. shading
c. elevation/gradient tints

Front 86

Hydrography portrays ______.

Back 86

bodies of water

Front 87

The CHUM and CHUM Supplement or E-CHUM could be used to update ______.

Back 87

a. TPCs
b. ONCs
c. JOGs

Front 88

What would you do first to get NOTAMs for Mathis Field (KSJT) using DINS?

Back 88

Type in KSJT

Front 89

True or False. D series NOTAMs are those that need wide dissemination and you can call any FSS at 1-800-WXBRIEF
to get the D NOTAMs you are interested in.

Back 89

True

Front 90

True or False. FDC NOTAMs will automatically be provided by the FSS mission briefer.

Back 90

False

Front 91

If your destination is a civil field that is not listed in the IFR Supplement, you need to reference
______.

Back 91

the A/FD

Front 92

FLIP planning documents are updated by ______.

Back 92

a. US Notice to Airman (NOTAM) system
b. Planning Change Notices
c. Urgent Change Notices

Front 93

Information on Military Training Routes (MTRs) can be found in ______.

Back 93

AP/1B

Front 94

An airport depicted with a brown symbol on the low altitude enroute chart ______.

Back 94

does not have a published approach

Front 95

All airports shown on high altitude enroute charts have at least one hard surfaced runway with a
minimum runway length of ______ feet.

Back 95

5000

Front 96

FLIP terminal books include ______.

Back 96

all DoD instrument terminal procedures; civil procedures requested by the military

Front 97

The Terminal Change Notice (TCN) book contains amendments to ______.

Back 97

both terminal high and low altitude volumes

Front 98

Which chart would be best for a mission, or portion of a mission, requiring a high level of detail?

Back 98

JOG

Front 99

VFR chart relief symbols are used to depict ______.

Back 99

differences in the elevation of the land surface

Front 100

The NTAP provides NOTAM information ______.

Back 100

of a long term nature

Front 101

What are the three categories of instruments?

Back 101

a. Control instruments
b. Performance instruments
c. Navigation instruments

Front 102

The control instruments are the _____ and _____.

Back 102

a. EADI
b. Primary Engine Data Display

Front 103

What are the performance instruments?

Back 103

a. Altimeter
b. VSI
c. ASI
d. EHSI
e. AOA indicator
f. Turn and bank indicator

Front 104

Instrument cross-check is the technique used to maintain control and monitor the performance of the
aircraft. Which instrument does the cross-check originate from?

Back 104

The cross-check originates from the EADI. The cross-check pattern varies for different
maneuvers.

Front 105

What is the method that all cross-checks use as a base?

Back 105

The hub-and-spoke method

Front 106

What is the rule of thumb for choosing a bank angle?

Back 106

a. For turns of less than 30º of heading change, your bank angle should equal your
degrees of turn.
b. For turns of 30º or greater, use a bank angle of 30º.

Front 107

Constant rate climbs and descents are performed by varying pitch and power to maintain a _____ and
_____.

Back 107

Specific airspeed and climb/descent rate

Front 108

Power controls airspeed and pitch controls rate of climb or descent. If you are flying at 240 KTAS
with a 3° nose down pitch, what will the VSI read?

Back 108

1200 feet/minute
a. The change in VSI per degree of pitch change = TAS (NM/MIN) x 100
b. To solve this, multiply 240 KTAS/60 x 100 x 3° = 1200 feet/minute

Front 109

What factors may contribute to an unusual attitude?

Back 109

a. Turbulence
b. Loss of situational awareness
c. Inattention
d. Spatial disorientation
e. Lost wingman
f. Transition from VMC to IMC
g. Any combination of these factors

Front 110

How do you maintain your airspeed at a given altitude?

Back 110

a. Use control instruments to set parameters.
b. Cross-check performance instruments

Front 111

How will you recognize an unusual attitude?

Back 111

An unusual attitude picture on the EADI or unusual indications on your performance
instruments

Front 112

13. What is a radial?

Back 112

A radial is an imaginary line extending outward from a VOR or VORTAC. It is a magnetic
bearing measured in degrees.

Front 113

What is a course?

Back 113

A course, in radio instruments, is the desired track to or from a navigation aid. Like radials,
courses are also measured in degrees.

Front 114

What is the difference between an outbound intercept and an inbound intercept?

Back 114

a. An outbound course intercept will take you from a station. It is the same as a radial
intercept.
b. An inbound intercept is intercepting a course that will take you to a station. For
inbound intercepts, take the reciprocal of the radial.

Front 115

What is the difference between homing and proceeding direct

Back 115

a. Homing is the simplest way to go from station to station by placing the bearing pointer
to the top of the station. This is not an efficient method.
b. Proceeding direct is flying a wind- corrected heading.

Front 116

What methods will assist you in determining a good outbound radial intercept heading?

Back 116

a. The 45º intercept method
1) TDC + 45 (Tail to the Desired Course + 45)
b. Double the angle method
1) Double the difference between the tail of the bearing pointer and the new course
to determine an intercept angle

Front 117

What methods will assist you in determining a good inbound intercept heading?

Back 117

a. Course to bearing pointer + 30 (Charlie Brown +30)
1) Turn to a heading 30º beyond the bearing pointer position (not to exceed 90º
intercept angle)
b. Double the angle method
1) Double the difference between the head of the bearing pointer and the new course
to determine an intercept angle

Front 118

You are on the 165° radial at 20 NM and need to go to the 260° radial at 20 NM. What approximate
heading will you use?

Back 118

a. Set the desired radial in the course select window
b. Turn in the general direction toward the desired fix
c. Refine your initial heading
d. Your heading should be 300-310º (no wind)

Front 119

You are on the 090° radial at 20 NM and need to go to the 350° radial at 100 NM. What approximate
heading will you use?

Back 119

a. Set the desired radial in the course select window
b. You are already heading in the general direction toward the desired fix
c. Refine your initial heading
d. Your heading should be 335°-345° (no wind)

Front 120

You are on the 300° radial at 25 NM and need to go to the 210° radial at 75 NM. What approximate
heading will you use?

Back 120

a. Set the desired radial in the course select window
b. Turn in the general direction toward the desired fix
c. Refine your initial heading
d. Your heading should be 185°-195° (no wind)

Front 121

You are on the 030° radial at 50 NM and need to go to the 270° radial at 30 NM. What approximate
heading will you use?

Back 121

a. Set the desired radial in the course select window
b. Turn in the general direction toward the desired fix
c. Refine your initial heading
d. Your heading should be 225°-235° (no wind)

Front 122

How can ETA be estimated using the EHSI?

Back 122

a. Estimate the distance between the two fixes using the distance from the center to the
outer edge of the EHSI as a scale.
b. Divide the estimated distance by the groundspeed in miles per minute to determine the
time needed to travel to the new fix and ETA.

Front 123

How do you fly an arc intercept from a radial?

Back 123

a. TIM the station
b. Determine the direction of turn
c. Determine your lead point in nautical miles.
d. At the lead point, turn to place the head of the bearing pointer on the 90° index and
check your DME

Front 124

You are inbound to a VORTAC on the 060° course at 35 NM. Your groundspeed is 180 knots. What
is the lead point for a left turn to intercept the 25 NM arc?

Back 124

In this case you would use 1% of your groundspeed to determine the turn radius for the 90°
turn. You would, therefore, need to start your turn 1.8 NM before reaching 25 NM, or at
the 26.8 DME.

Front 125

How do you intercept a radial from an arc?

Back 125

a. Lead point in radials = (NM)*(60/ARC DME)
b. Begin your turn when you are this number of radials from the desired radial.

Front 126

You are arcing left on the 15 NM arc. Your groundspeed is 200 knots. What is the lead radial for a
turn to intercept the 045° radial outbound?

Back 126

At 200 knots groundspeed, your turn radius is approximately 2 NM. At 15 NM DME your
ground track equals 4° per NM. A two mile lead point would therefore cover 8 radials, and
you should start your turn at the 053° radial.

Front 127

If you were planning a mission from Laughlin AFB to Randolph AFB, you would consult ______ for
Randolph supplementary airfield information.

Back 127

AP/1

Front 128

If you wanted to know if your destination has the proper grade fuel available for your aircraft, you
would consult the ______.

Back 128

IFR Supplement

Front 129

If you are planning your IFR flight to operate at 20,000 feet MSL, you should use a ______ enroute
chart.

Back 129

high altitude

Front 130

For information on emergency procedures, you would consult the ______.

Back 130

Flight Information Handbook

Front 131

Most Air Force VFR missions commonly use what type charts for VFR navigation?

Back 131

Most use TPC, ONC, or JOG charts

Front 132

What is the control and performance concept?

Back 132

a. Establish attitude and power settings
b. Trim out control pressures
c. Cross-check the performance instruments
d. Adjust attitude or power settings as necessary

Front 133

What is the concept for dealing with an unusual attitude indication?

Back 133

Recognize – Confirm – Recover

Front 134

Which instrument does the cross-check originate from?

Back 134

The EADI

Front 135

True or false? All cross-checks use the hub and spoke method as a base.

Back 135

TRUE

Front 136

True or false? For turns of 20° or less, your bank angle should equal your degrees of turn. For turns of
greater than 20°, use a bank angle of 30°

Back 136

FALSE
a. For turns of 30° or less, your bank angle should equal your degrees of turn. For turns
of greater than 30°, use a bank angle of 30°.

Front 137

A magnetic bearing that extends FROM a VOR is called a _____.

Back 137

Radial

Front 138

What units are radials and courses measured in?

Back 138

Degrees

Front 139

Which intercept method uses twice the number of degrees from the bearing pointer tail to the desired
course as the intercept angle?

Back 139

Degrees

Front 140

How do you determine a lead point for your turn in an arc intercept?

Back 140

Double the angle method

Front 141

Where should the imaginary line be placed on the compass card in a fix-to-fix procedure? How do
you use this line?

Back 141

Use 1% of your groundspeed as a lead point.

Front 142

Which FLIP chart should you reference for a mission at 16,000 feet MSL?

Back 142

The imaginary line is from the aircraft present position to the intended fix. Slide this line to
the center of the EHSI and turn to this heading.

Front 143

Which FLIP chart should you reference for a mission at 16,000 feet MSL?

Back 143

Low altitude chart

Front 144

NOTAM abbreviation codes would be found in the _____.

Back 144

Flight Information Handbook

Front 145

Which chart would you use if you needed more topographical detail than is represented on a TPC or
Sectional chart?

Back 145

A JOG Chart

Front 146

Where can you find a formatted guide for changing flight plans in-flight?

Back 146

The inside back cover of the IFR Supplement