Flight Instruments

Front 1

Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in a specified configuration?

Back 1

V (S1)

Front 2

True airspeed is best described as calibrated airspeed corrected for

Back 2

Altitude and non-standard temperature

Front 3

What is an operational difference between the turn coordinator and the turn-and-slip indicator? The turn coordinator

Back 3

indicates roll rate, rate of turn, and coordination; the turn-and-slip indicator indicates rate of turn and coordination.

Front 4

If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360°?

Back 4

2 minutes

Front 5

Calibrated airspeed is best described as indicated airspeed corrected for

Back 5

installation and instrument error

Front 6

To determine pressure altitude prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to

Back 6

29.92 ' ' Hg and the altimeter indication noted

Front 7

14 CFR part 1 defines V(NO) as

Back 7

maximum structural cruising speed

Front 8

Newer airplanes have a design maneuvering speed that can generally be calculated as follows:

Back 8

1.7 Vso.

Front 9

What altimeter setting is required when operating an aircraft at 18,000 feet MSL?

Back 9

29.92 ' ' Hg

Front 10

Why should flight speeds above V(NE) be avoided?

Back 10

Design limit load factors may be exceeded, if gusts are encountered.

Front 11

Which is the best technique for minimizing the wing-load factor when flying in severe turbulence?

Back 11

set power and trim to obtain an airspeed at or below maneuvering speed. maintain wings level, and accept variations of airspeed and altitude

Front 12

(Refer to Figure 5.) The vertical line from point D to point G is represented on the airspeed indicator by the maximum speed limit of the

Back 12

green arc

Front 13

Name the four fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft.

Back 13

straight-and-level flight. turns, climbs and descents

Front 14

Which statement is true about magnetic deviation of a compass? Deviation

Back 14

varies for different headings of the same aircraft

Front 15

What is an advantage of an electric turn coordinator if the airplane has a vacuum system for other gyroscopic instruments?

Back 15

it is a back-up in case of vacuum system failure.

Front 16

Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable?

Back 16

V (S)

Front 17

14 CFR Part 1 defines V(F) as

Back 17

design flap speed

Front 18

If severe turbulence is encountered during flight, the pilot should reduce the airspeed to

Back 18

design-maneuvering speed

Front 19

14 CFR Part 1 defines V(Y) as

Back 19

speed for best rate of climb

Front 20

A pilot is entering an area where significant clear air turbulence has been reported. Which action is appropriate upon encountering the first ripple?

Back 20

adjust airspeed to that recommended for rough air

Front 21

14 CFR Part 1 defines V(NE) as

Back 21

never-exceed speed

Front 22

Maximum structural cruising speed is the maximum speed at which an airplane can be operated during

Back 22

normal operations

Front 23

Which airspeed would a pilot be unable to identify by the color coding of an airspeed indicator?

Back 23

the maneuvering speed

Front 24

14 CFR Part 1 defines V(LE) as

Back 24

maximum landing gear extend speed.