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Examen 5
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1What is the relationship between centrifugal force and the horizontal lift component in a coordinated turn?
- AHorizontal lift exceeds centrifugal force.
- BHorizontal lift and centrifugal force are equal.
- CCentrifugal force exceeds horizontal lift.
2When airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain a constant altitude?
- Aecrease the angle of bank
- BIncrease the angle of bank and/or decrease the angle of attack
- CDecrease the angle of attack
3During standard-rate turns, which instrument is considered primary for bank?
- AHeading indicator.
- BTurn and slip indicator or turn coordinator.
- CAttitude indicator.
4If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360°?
- A1 minute.
- B2 minute.
- C4 minute.
5If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 180°?
- A1 minute
- B2 minute
- C3 minute
6If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn clockwise from a heading of 090° to a heading of 180°?
- A30 seconds
- B1 minute
- C1 minute 3 seconds
7During a constant-bank level turn, what effect would an increase in airspeed have on the rate and radius of turn?
- ARate of turn would increase, and radius of turn would increase.
- BRate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would decrease.
- CRate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would increase.
8If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the right from a heading of 090° to a heading of 270°?
- A1 minute.
- B2 minutes.
- C3 minutes.
9If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a heading of 090° to a heading of 300°?
- A30 seconds.
- B40 seconds.
- C50 seconds.
10If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 135°?
- A1 minute.
- B1 minute 20 seconds.
- C1 minute 30 seconds.
11Rate of turn can be increased and radius of turn decreased by
- ADecreasing airspeed and shallowing the bank.
- BDecreasing airspeed and increasing the bank.
- CIncreasing airspeed and increasing the bank.
12The displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn will
- AIndicate the angle of bank.
- BRemain constant for a given bank regardless of airspeed.
- CIncrease as angle of bank increases.
13(Refer to Figure 8.) What changes in control displacement should be made so that “2” would result in a coordinated standard rate turn?
- AIncrease left rudder and increase rate of turn.
- BIncrease left rudder and decrease rate of turn.
- CDecrease left rudder and decrease angle of bank.
14What pretakeoff check should be made of a vacuum-driven heading indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?
- AAfter 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetiche ading of the aircraft and check for proper
alignment after taxi turns. - BAfter 5 minutes, check that the heading indicator card aligns itself with the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
- CDetermine that the heading indicator does not precess more than 2° in 5 minutes of ground operation.
- AAfter 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetiche ading of the aircraft and check for proper
15On the taxi check, the magnetic compass should
- ASwing opposite to the direction of turn when turning from north.
- BExhibit the same number of degrees of dip as the latitude.
- CSwing freely and indicate known headings.
16What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from an east heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
- AThe compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.
- BThe compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
- CThe compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is
smooth.
17What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from an easterly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
- AThe compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
- BThe compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
- CThe compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is
smooth.
18What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
- AThe compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
- BThe compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
- CThecompasswillremainonsouthforashorttime, thengraduallycatchuptothemagneticheadingofthe aircraft.
19On what headings will the magnetic compass read most accurately during a level 360° turn, with a bank of approximately 15°?
- A135° through 225°.
- B90° and 270°.
- C180° and 0°.
20What causes the northerly turning error in a magnetic compass?
- ACoriolis force at the mid-latitudes.
- BCentrifugal force acting on the compass card.
- CThe magnetic dip characteristic.
21What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
- AThe compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
- BThe compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.
- CThecompasswillremainonsouthforashorttime, thengraduallycatchuptothemagneticheadingofthe aircraft.
22What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a westerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
- AThe 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.
- BThe compass will remain on a westerly heading for a short time, then gradually catch up to the actual heading of the aircraft.
- CThe compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is
smooth.
23What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a northerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
- AThe compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
- BThe compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
- CThecompasswillremainonnorthforashorttime, thengraduallycatchuptothemagneticheadingofthe aircraft.
24What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
- AThe compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.
- BThe compass will remain on west for a short time, then gradually catch up to th e magnetic heading of the aircraft.
- CThe compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is
smooth.
25What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a north heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
- AThe compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring
- BThe compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.
- CThecompasswillremainonnorthforashorttime, thengraduallycatchuptothemagneticheadingofthe aircraft.
26Which practical test should be made on the electric gyro instruments prior to starting an engine?
- ACheck that the electrical connections are secure on the back of the instruments.
- BCheck that the attitude of the miniature aircraft is wings level before turning on electrical power.
- CTurn on the electrical power and listen for any unusual or irregular mechanical noise.
27En route at FL290, your altimeter is set correctly, but you fail to reset it to the local altimeter setting of 30.26" Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 134 feet and your altimeter is functioning properly, what will it indicate after landing?
- A100 feet MSL.
- B474 feet MSL.
- C206 feet below MSL.
28If both the ram air input and drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what airspeed indication can be expected?
- ANo variation of indicated airspeed in level flight even if large power changes are made.
- BDecrease of indicated airspeed during a climb.
- CConstant indicated airspeed during a descent.
29If both the ram air input and the 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?
- AThe indicated airspeed would show a continuous deceleration while climbing.
- BThe airspeed would drop to, and remain at, zero.
- CNo change until an actual climb rate is established, then indicated airspeed will increase.
30What indication should a pilot observe if an airspeed indicator ram air input and drain hole are blocked?
- AThe airspeed indicator will react as an altimeter.
- BThe airspeed indicator will show a decrease with an increase in altitude.
- CNo airspeed indicator change will occur during climbs or descents.
31What would be the indication on the VSI during entry into a 500 FPM actual descent from level flight if the static ports were iced over?
- AThe indication would be in reverse of the actual rate of descent (500 FPM climb).
- BThe initial indication would be a climb, then descent at a rate in excess of 500 FPM.
- CThe VSI pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent.
32If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following should the pilot expect?
- AThe altimeter and airspeed indicator to become inoperative.
- BThe gyroscopic instruments to become inoperative.
- CThe vertical speed to momentarily show a climb.
33During flight, if the pitot tube becomes clogged with ice, which of the following instruments would be affected?
- AThe airspeed indicator only.
- BThe airspeed indicator and the altimeter.
- CThe airspeed indicator, altimeter, and Vertical Speed Indicator.
34If while in level flight, 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?
- AThe vertical speed to momentarily show a descent.
- BThe altimeter to read higher than normal.
- CThe vertical speed to show a climb.
35What is the correct sequence in which to use the three skills used in instrument flying?
- AAircraft control, cross-check, and instrument interpretation.
- BInstrument interpretation, cross-check, and aircraft control.
- CCross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control.
36What are the three fundamental skills involved in attitude instrument flying?
- AInstrument interpretation, trim application, and aircraft control.
- BCross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control.
- CCross-check, emphasis, and aircraft control.
37What is the third fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
- AInstrument cross-check.
- BPower control.
- CAircraft control.
38What is the first fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
- AAircraft control.
- BInstrument cross-check.
- CInstrument interpretation.
39What effect will a change in wind direction have upon maintaining a 3° glide slope at a constant true airspeed?
- AWhen ground speed decreases, rate of descent must increase.
- BWhen ground speed increases, rate of descent must increase.
- CRate of descent must be constant to remain on the glide slope.
40The rate of descent required to stay on the ILS glide slope
- AMust be increased if the ground speed is decreased.
- BWill remain constant if the indicated airspeed remains constant.
- CMust be decreased if the ground speed is decreased.
41
To remain on the ILS glidepath, the rate of descent must be- ADecreased if the airspeed is increased.
- BDecreased if the ground speed is increased.
- CIncreased if the ground speed is increased.
42The rate of descent on the glide slope is dependent upon
- ATrue airspeed.
- BCalibrated airspeed.
- CGround speed.
43The glide slope and localizer are centered, but the airspeed is too fast. Which should be adjusted initially?
- APitch and power.
- BPower only.
- CPitch only.
44During a precision radar or ILS approach, the rate of descent required to remain on the glide slope will
- ARemain the same regardless of ground speed.
- BIncrease as the ground speed increases.
- CDecrease as the ground speed increases.
45The gyroscopic heading indicator is inoperative. What is the primary bank instrument in unaccelerated straight-and-level flight?
- AMagnetic compass.
- BAttitude indicator.
- CMiniature aircraft of turn coordinator.
46What instruments are considered supporting bank instruments during a straight, stabilized climb at a constant rate?
- AAttitude indicator and turn coordinator.
- BHeading indicator and attitude indicator.
- CHeading indicator and turn coordinator.
47What instruments are primary for pitch, bank, and power, respectively, when transitioning into a constant airspeed climb from straight-and-level flight?
- AAttitude indicator, heading indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer.
- BAttitude indicator for both pitch and bank airspeed indicator for power.
- CVertical speed, attitude indicator, and manifold pressure or tachometer.
48What is the primary bank instrument once a standard rate turn is established?
- AAttitude indicator.
- BTurn coordinator.
- CHeading indicator.
49As power is increased to enter a 500 feet per minute rate of climb in straight flight, which instruments are primary for pitch, bank, and power respectively?
- AAttitude indicator, heading indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer.
- BVSI, attitude indicator, and airspeed indicator.
- CAirspeed indicator, attitude indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer.
50What is the primary pitch instrument during a stabilized climbing left turn at cruise climb airspeed?
- AAttitude indicator
- BVSI.
- CAirspeed indicator.
51What is the primary pitch instrument when establishing a constant altitude standard rate turn?
- AAltimeter.
- BVSI.
- CAirspeed indicator.
52As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100 feet should be corrected by using
- ATwo bar widths on the attitude indicator.
- BLess than a full bar width on the attitude indicator.
- CLess than half bar width on the attitude indicator.
53What is the initial primary bank instrument when establishing a level standard rate turn?
- ATurn coordinator.
- BHeading indicator.
- CAttitude indicator.
54What instrument(s) is(are) supporting bank instrument when entering a constant airspeed climb from straight-and-level flight?
- AHeading indicator.
- BAttitude indicator and turn coordinator.
- CTurn coordinator and heading indicator.
55What is the primary bank instrument while transitioning from straight-and-level flight to a standard rate turn to the left?
- AAttitude indicator.
- BHeading indicator.
- CTurn coordinator (miniature aircraft).
56As power is reduced to change airspeed from high to low cruise in level flight, which instruments are primary for pitch, bank, and power, respectively?
- AAttitude indicator, heading indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer.
- BAltimeter, attitude indicator, and airspeed indicator.
- CAltimeter, heading indicator, and manifold pressure gauge or tachometer.
57Which instrument provides the most pertinent information (primary) for bank control in straight-and-level flight?
- ATurn-and-slip indicator.
- BAttitude indicator.
- CHeading indicator.
58Which instruments are considered primary and supporting for bank, respectively, when establishing a level standard rate turn?
- ATurn coordinator and attitude indicator.
- BAttitude indicator and turn coordinator.
- CTurn coordinator and heading indicator.
59Which instruments, in addition to the attitude indicator, are pitch instruments?
- AAltimeter and airspeed only.
- BAltimeter and VSI only.
- CAltimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator.
60Which instrument provides the most pertinent information (primary) for pitch control in straight-and-level flight?
- AAttitude indicator.
- BAirspeed indicator.
- CAltimeter.
61Which instruments are considered to be supporting instruments for pitch during change of airspeed in a level turn?
- AAirspeed indicator and VSI.
- BAltimeter and attitude indicator
- CAttitude indicator and VSI.
62Which instrument is considered primary for power as the airspeed reaches the desired value during change of airspeed in a level turn?
- AAirspeed indicator.
- BAttitude indicator.
- CAltimeter.
63Which instruments should be used to make a pitch correction when you have deviated from your assigned altitude?
- AAltimeter and VSI.
- BManifold pressure gauge and VSI.
- CAttitude indicator, altimeter, and VSI.
64Conditions that determine the pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are
- AAirspeed, air density, wing design, and angle of attack.
- BFlightpath, wind velocity, and angle of attack.
- CRelative wind, pressure altitude, and vertical lift component.
65Approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the number of feet to lead the level-off from a climb to a specific altitude?
- A10 percent.
- B20 percent.
- C25 percent.
66To level off from a descent to a specific altitude, the pilot should lead the level-off by approximately
- A10 percent of the vertical speed.
- B30 percent of the vertical speed.
- C50 percent of the vertical speed.
67For maintaining level flight at constant thrust, which instrument would be the least appropriate for determining the need for a pitch change?
- AAltimeter.
- BVSI.
- CAttitude indicator.
68To enter a constant-airspeed descent from level-cruising flight, and maintain cruising airspeed, the pilot should
- AFirstadjustthepitchattitudetoadescentusingtheattitudeindicatorasareference, thenadjustthepower to maintain the cruising airspeed.
- BFirst reduce power, then adjust the pitch using the attitude indicator as a reference to establish a specific rate on the VSI.
- CSimultaneouslyreducepowerandadjustthepitchusingtheattitudeindicatorasareferencetomaintainthe
cruising airspeed.
69To level off at an airspeed higher than the descent speed, the addition of power should be made, assuming a 500 FPM rate of descent, at approximately
- A50 to 100 feet above the desired altitude.
- B100 to 150 feet above the desired altitude.
- C150 to 200 feet above the desired altitude.
70To level off from a descent maintaining the descending airspeed, the pilot should lead the desired altitude by approximately
- A20 feet.
- B50 feet.
- C60 feet.
71While recovering from an unusual flight attitude without the aid of the attitude indicator, approximate level pitch attitude is reached when the
- AAirspeed and altimeter stop their movement and the VSI reverses its trend.
- BAirspeed arrives at cruising speed, the altimeter reverses its trend, and the vertical speed stops its movement.
- CAltimeter and vertical speed reverse their trend and the airspeed stops its movement.
72During recoveries from unusual attitudes, level flight is attained the instant
- AThe horizon bar on the attitude indicator is exactly overlapped with the miniature airplane.
- BA zero rate of climb is indicated on the VSI.
- CThe altimeter and airspeed needles stop prior to reversing their direction of movement.
73If an airplane is in an unusual flight attitude and the attitude indicator has exceeded its limits, which instruments should be relied on to determine pitch attitude before starting recovery?
- ATurn indicator and VSI.
- BAirspeed and altimeter.
- CVSI and airspeed to detect approaching V(S1) or V(MO).
74Which is the correct sequence for recovery from a spiraling, nose-low, increasing airspeed, unusual flight attitude?
- AIncrease pitch attitude, reduce power, and level wings.
- BReduce power, correct the bank attitude, and raise the nose to a level attitude.
- CReduce power, raise the nose to level attitude, and correct the bank attitude.
75In aircraft equipped with constant-speed propellers and normally-aspirated engines, which procedure should be used to avoid placing undue stress on the engine components? When power is being
- ADecreased, reduce the RPM before reducing the manifold pressure
- BIncreased, increase the RPM before increasing the manifold pressure.
- CIncreased or decreased, the RPM should be adjusted before the manifold pressure.
76Which statement best describes the operating principle of a constant-speed propeller?
- AAsthrottlesettingischangedbythepilot, thepropgovernorcausespitchangleofthepropellerbladesto remain unchanged.
- BA high blade angle, or increased pitch, reduces the propeller drag and allows more engine power for takeoffs.
- CThe propeller control regulates the engine RPM, and in turn, the propeller RPM.
77Fuel/air ratio is the ratio between the
- AVolume of fuel and volume of air entering the cylinder.
- BWeight of fuel and weight of air entering the cylinder.
- CWeight of fuel and weight of air entering the carburetor.
78To establish a climb after takeoff in an aircraft equipped with a constant-speed propeller, the output of the engine is reduced to climb power by decreasing manifold pressure and
- AIncreasing RPM by decreasing propeller blade angle.
- BDecreasing RPM by decreasing propeller blade angle.
- CDecreasing RPM by increasing propeller blade angle.
79To develop maximum power and thrust, a constant-speed propeller should be set to a blade angle that will produce a
- ALarge angle of attack and low RPM.
- BSmall angle of attack and high RPM.
- CLarge angle of attack and high RPM.
80For takeoff, the blade angle of a controllable-pitch propeller should be set at a
- ASmall angle of attack and high RPM.
- BLarge angle of attack and low RPM.
- CLarge angle of attack and high RPM.
81The reason for variations in geometric pitch (twisting) along a propeller blade is that it
- APermits a relatively constant angle of incidence along its length when in cruising flight.
- BPrevents the portion of the blade near the hub from stalling during cruising flight.
- CPermits a relatively constant angle of attack along its length when in cruising flight.
82To establish a climb after takeoff in an aircraft equipped with a constant-speed propeller, the output of the engine is reduced to climb power by decreasing manifold pressure and
- AIncreasing RPM by decreasing propeller blade angle.
- BDecreasing RPM by decreasing propeller blade angle.
- CDecreasing RPM by increasing propeller blade angle.
83A fixed-pitch propeller is designed for best efficiency only at a given combination of
- AAltitude and RPM.
- BAirspeed and RPM.
- CAirspeed and altitude.
84Unless adjusted, the fuel/air mixture becomes richer with an increase in altitude because the amount of fuel
- ADecreases while the volume of air decreases.
- BRemains constant while the volume of air decreases.
- CRemains constant while the density of air decreases.
85A flux value is found in:
- AMost hydraulic systems
- BFuel control units and is an internal component not governed from the flight deck
- CDirectional Gyro systems and has no moving parts
86The intake section of a jet engine is often considered part of the fuselage. The other four parts which are considered part of the engine are
- AThe turbine, combustion chamber, exhaust and reversers
- BThe compressor, combustion chamber, turbine and exhaust
- CThe Engine struts, compressor, combustion chamber and exhaust
87Hydraulic systems in modern aircraft are usually employed to
- AAid in moving heavy control surfaces or accessories.
- BAid in lowering the landing gear, moving the nose wheel steering and activating the passenger stairs.
- CHelpthepilotlowerthelandinggearinemergency, activatethePowerTransferUnit(Sby.electricalpower) and engage the thrust reversers.
88Large transport category jet airplanes employ:
- AConstantly heated leading edges for ground deicing
- BSilver colored deicing boots
- CHeated leading edges for de-icing / anti-icing.
89The most fuel efficient type engine for commercial passenger transport is
- ATurbofan with afterburners
- BTurboprop
- CJet/scramjet (used on the Concorde)
90What type measurement is used to rate power on Jet or Fanjet engines
- APounds of thrust
- BBrake horse power
- CShaft horsepower (SHP)
91Modern aircraft electrical systems normally consist of
- AStandard 350v 600 Hz AC with step-up transformers
- BEngine generators delivering 115v AC including 400Hz and 24v DC systems
- C12v AC lead-acid batteries and 24v DC static generators
92Aircraft hydraulic systems use:
- AAviation grade engine oil as standard fluid
- BHydraulic fluid
- CAircraft grade DOT 4 brake fluid
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