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What is the airplane's best glide speed? (Piper Cherokee 140) |
70 kts |
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State the procedure to respond to an in-flight engine failure. |
Aviate--Navigate--Communicate 1. Airspeed 70kts 2. Note Wind Direction 3. Look for landing location 4. Mags-ON 5. Master-ON 6. Fuel Selector 7. Fuel Pump-ON 8. Carb Heat -ON 9. Mixture-FULL RICH 10. Ignition Start (If the prop stops) |
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Appropriate Emergency Landing Areas |
Pastures-BEST Cornfield-Good Bean fields-Bad No gravel roads No 2-lane highways |
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What is the procedure for spin recovery? |
Idolize--Neutralize--Kick--Push--Pull 1. Power to Idle 2. Ailerons Neutral 3. Rudder-Outside 4. Elevator Forward 5. Full Power 6. Climb |
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What preflight action is required of a pilot prior to a flight? (FAR 91.103) |
Become familiar with all info re: Flight course Weather reports and forecasts, Expected performance of the aircraft given expected conditions, Alternatives available, Length of runways to be used, Traffic delays and terrain avoidance, and How much fuel is required. |
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What is the max rpm of your airplane's engine? (Piper Cherokee 140) |
2700 RPM |
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What is the FAA definition of careless and reckless operation? (FAR 91.13) |
Operating an aircraft in a manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. |
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What is the minimum amount of time a pilot is required to wait after the consumption of alcohol? (FAR 91.17) |
8 hours bottle to throttle. Also: 0.04 BAC No residual effects |
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What would happen to the fuel indicators if all electricity in the airplane was lost? |
Drop to zero |
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What class airspace is the Platteville airport in at the surface? At 1,000 AGL? |
Surface: Class G (to 700' AGL) At 1,000 ft AGL: Class E |
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What are the cloud clearance and visibility for Class G, day and night? |
Day: 1 mile; clear of clouds Night: 3 mile; 1-5-2 (1000 above, 500 below, 2000 horizontal) |
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What are the cloud clearance and visibility for Class E, day and night? |
Below 10,000ft: 3 mile; 1-5-2(1000 above, 500 below, 2000 horizontal) Above 10,000ft: 5 mile; 1-1-1(1000 above, 1000 below, 1 mile horizontal) |
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What is the minimum visibility for a student pilot? |
Flight or surface visibility: 3 statute miles during daylight 5 statute miles at night |
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Will the engine still run if the master switch is turned off? Why? |
Yes the engine will still run if the master is turned off. The master switch provides electricity to lights, radio and auxillary fuel pump. The spark to the engine is provided by the magnetos which are run by the ignition key. |
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What 3 documents must you have in your possession to solo an aircraft as a student? |
Photo ID, Student Pilot Certificate, Logbook |
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How long is your solo endorsement valid for? |
90 days 5 hours solo 5 hours cross-country |
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During a mag check, what is the maximum allowable rpm drop? |
Max drop 175rpm with a Max difference 50rpm |
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Label each point on the traffic pattern. Which turn direction is standard for an airport traffic pattern? |
A. Final B. Upwind C. Crosswind D. Entry at 45 degrees E. Downwind F. Base G. 45 degree departure H. Straight out departure **Left is standard, unless otherwise noted. |
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What is the CTAF and AWOS frequency at Platteville (KPVB)? |
CTAF: 122.7 AWOS: 120.575 |
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When an aircraft is approaching another head-on, each pilot should alter their course to what direction? (FAR 91.113) |
To their right. |
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What is the right of way order of aircraft? |
Distress > Balloon > Glider > Airship > Refeuling or Towing > Powered Aircraft |
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What is the minimum safe altitude over a rural area? Congested area? Anywhere? (FAR 91.119) |
Rural: 500' except over open water Congested: 1000' above highest obstacle 2000' horizontal Anywhere: An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. |
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What documents must be aboard the aircraft at all times? |
Airworthiness Registration (Federal and State) Radio license Operating limitations Weight and Balance |
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What should you do if you have an engine failure immediately after takeoff? |
Pitch for 70kts. Land straight ahead Avoid obstacles |
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Who is resposible for determining whether the aircraft is in condition for safe flight (FAR 91.7) |
Pilot in Command |
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How can you check for TFR's (Temporary Flight Restrictions) within your course of flight? (FAR 91.137) |
1-800-WXBrief FAA.gov |
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What are the VFR fuel requirements for a flight during the day? At night? (FAR.151) |
Day: 30min extra Night: 45min extra |
