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Practice ATP interview #5
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1Which type of icing is associated with the smallest size of water droplet similar to that found in low-level stratus cloud?
- AClear ice
- BFrost ice
- CRime ice
2Which is a necessary condition for the occurrence of a low-level temperature inversion wind shear?
- AThe temperature differential between the cold and warm layers must be at least 10 degrees C
- BA calm or light wind near the surface and a relatively strong wind just above the inversion
- CA wind direction difference of at least 30 degrees between the wind near the surface and the wind just above the inversion
3What is the lowest cloud in the stationary group associated with a mountain wave?
- ARotor cloud
- BStanding lenticular
- CLow stratus
4Where is the normal location of the jet stream relative to surface low and fronts?
- AThe jet stream is located north of the surface systems
- BThe jet stream is located south of the low and warm front
- CThe jet stream is located over the low and crosses both the warm front and the cold front
5Which type frontal system is normally crossed by the jet stream?
- ACold front and warm front
- BWarm front
- COccluded front
6Which type clouds may be associated with the jet stream?
- ACumulonimbus cloud line where the jet stream crosses the cold front
- BCirrus clouds on the equatorial side of the jet stream
- CCirrostratus cloud band on the polar side and under the jet stream
7which action is recommended if jet stream turbulence is encountered with a direct headwind or tailwind?
- AIncrease airspeed to get out of the area quickly
- BChange course to fly on the polar side of the jet stream
- CChange altitude or course to avoid a possible elongated area
8Which action is recommended regarding an altitude change to get out of jet stream turbulence?
- ADescent if ambien temperature is falling
- BDescent if ambien temperature is rising
- CMaintain altitude if ambient temperature is not changing
9Clear air turbulence (CAT) associated with a mountain wave may extend as far as.
- A1,000 miles or more downstream of the mountain
- B5,000 feet above the tropopause
- C100 miles or more upwind of the mountain
10Turbulence encountered above 15,000 feet AGL, not associated with cloud formations, should be reported as:
- AConvective turbulence
- BHigh altitude turbulence
- CClear air turbulence
11What is likely location of clear air turbulence?
- AIn an upper trough on the polar side of a jet stream
- BNear a ridge aloft on the equatorial side of a high pressure flow
- CDownstream of the equatorial side of a jet stream
12Where do the maximum winds associated with the jet stream usually occur?
- AIn the vicinity of breaks in the tropopause on the polar side of the jet core
- BBelow the jet core where a long straight stretch of the jet stream is located
- COn the equatorial side of the jet stream where moisture has formed cirriform clouds
13Which type jet stream can be expected to cause the greater turbulence?
- AA straight jet stream associated with a high pressure ridge
- BA jet stream associated with a wide isotherm spacing
- CA curving jet stream associated with a deep low pressure trough
14Where are jet streams normally located?
- AIn areas of strong low pressure systems in the stratosphere
- BAt the tropopause where intensified temperature gradients are located
- CIn a single continuous band, encircling the Earth, where there is a break
15Which primary source contains information regarding the expected weather at the destination airport, at the ETA?
- ALow-level Pro Chart
- BRadar Summary and Weather Depiction Charts
- CTerminal Aerodrome Forecast
16Weather conditions expected to occur in the vicinity of the airport, but not at the airport, are denoted by the letters "VC". When VC appears in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast, it covers a geographical area of:
- AA 5 to 10 status miles radios from the airport
- BA 5 mile radios of the center of a runway complex
- C10 miles of the station originating the forecast
17Which are the only cloud types forecast in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
- AAltocumulus
- BCumulonimbus
- CStratocumulus
18What weather is predicted by the terms VCTS in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
- AThunderstorms are expected in the vicinity
- BThunderstorms may occur over the station and within 50 miles of the station
- CThunderstorms are expected between 5 and 25 miles of the runway complex
19What type turbulence should be reported when it momentarily causes slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude, one-third to two-thirds of the time?
- AOccasional light chop
- BModerate chop
- CIntermittent light turbulence
20SPECI KGLS 131802Z 10012G21KT 060V140 B 2SM+SHRA SCT005BKN035 OVC050CB24/23 A2980 RMK RAB57 WS TKO RW09L WSHFT 58 FROPA.
This SPECI report at Galveston (KGLS) indicates which condition?
- AWind steady at 100 degrees magnetic at 12 knots, gusts to 21
- BPrecipitation started at 57 after the hour
- C5,000 feet overcast with towering cumulus
21METAR KMAF 131756Z 02020KT 12SM BKN 025 OVC250 27/18 A3009 RMK RAE44 .
Which weather condition is indicated by this METAR report at Midland (KMAF)?
- ARain of unknown intensity ended 16 minutes before the hour
- BThe ceiling was 25,000 feet MSL
- CWind was 020 degrees magnetic at 20 knots
22METAR KSPS 131757Z 09014KT 6SM -RA SCT025 OVC090 24/22 A3005. SPECI KSPS 131820Z 01025KT 3SM +RA FC OVC015 22/21 A3000.
Which change took place at Wichita Falls (KSPS) between 1757 and 1820 UTC?
- AThe rain became lighter
- BAtmospheric pressure increased
- CA funnel cloud was observed
23METAR KHRO 131753Z 09007KT 7SM FEW020 BKN 040 30/27 A3001.
SPECI KHRO 13185Z 13017G26KT 2SM +TSRA SCT020 BKN 045TCU 29/24 A2983 RMK RAB12 WS TKO LDG RW14R FRQ LTGICCG VC.
What change has taken place between 1753 and 1815 UTC at Harrison (KHRO)?
- AThe ceiling lowered and cumulonimbus clouds developed
- BThundershowers began at 12 minutes past the hour
- CVisibility reduced to IFR conditions
24A PROB40 (PROBABILITY) HHhh group in an International Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) indicates the probability of:
- AThunderstorms or other precipitation
- BPrecipitation or low visibility
- CThunderstorms or high wind
25Which is an effect of ice, snow, or frost formation on an airplane?
- AIncreased stall speed
- BIncreased pitch up tendencies
- CIncreased angle of attack for stalls
26The purpose of diluting ethylene glycol deicing fluid with water in non-precipitation conditions is to:
- ARaise the eutectic point
- BDecrease the freeze point
- CIncrease the minimum freezing point (onset of crystallization)
27Which procedure increases holding time when deicing / anti-icing an airplane using a two-step process?
- AHeated Type 1 fluid followed by cold Type 2 fluid
- BCold Type 2 fluid followed by hot Type 2 fluid
- CHeated Type 1 or 2 fluid followed by cold Type 1 fluid
28Freezing Point Depressant (FPD) fluids used for deicing
- AProvide ice protection during flight
- BAre intended to provide ice protection on the ground only
- COn the ground, cause no performance degradation during takeoff
29Test data indicate that ice, snow, or frost having a thickness and roughness similar to medium or coarse sandpaper on the leading edge and upper surface of a wing can;
- AReduce lift by as much as 40 percent and increase drag by 30 percent
- BIncrease drag and reduce lift by as much as 40 percent
- CReduce lift by as much as 30 percent and increase drag by 40 percent
30Snow on top of deicing or anti-icing fluids:
- ANeed not be considered as adhering to the aircraft
- BMust be considered as adhering to the aircraft
- CMust be considered as adhering to the aircraft, but a safe takeoff can be made as it will blow off
31The adverse effects of ice, snow, or frost on aircraft performance and flight characteristics include decreased lift and:
- AIncreased thrust
- BA decreased stall speed
- CAn increased stall speed
32What is the effect of Freezing Point Depressant (FPD) fluid residue on engine fan or compressor blades?
- ACould cause FPD vapors to enter the aircraft but would have no effect on engine thrust or power
- BIt can increase performance and cause stalls or surges
- CIt can reduce engine performance and cause surging and / or compressor stalls
33A calm wind that is forecast, in the International Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), is encoded as?
- AVRB00KT
- B00000KT
- C00003KT
34In the International Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), a variable wind direction is noted by "VRB" where the three digit direction usually appears. A calm wind appears in the TAF as?
- A00003KT
- BVRB00KT
- C00000KT
35The prevailing visibility in the following METAR is:
METAR KFSM 131756Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM R25 / 0600V1000FT -RA FG VV004 06/05 A2989 RMK AO2
- ALess than 1/4 statute mile
- BMeasured 1/4 statute mile
- CA mean (average) of 1/4 statute mile
36The VV001 in the following METAR indicates?
METAR KFSM 131756Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM R25/0600V1000FT -RA FG VV001 A2989 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4 RMY19 CHINO RWY19
- AAn observer reported the vertical visibility as 100 feet
- BA 100 foot indefinite ceiling
- CThe variability value is 100 feet
37What is the hijack code?
- A7200
- B7500
- C7777
38What airport condition is reported by the tower when more than one wind condition at different positions on the airport is reported?
- ALight and variable
- BWind shear
- CFrontal passage
39What minimum condition is suggested for declaring an emergency?
- AAnytime the pilot is doubtful of a condition that could adversely affect flight safety
- BWhen fuel endurance or weather will require an en route or landing priority
- CWhen distress conditions such as fire, mechanical failure, or structural damage occurs
40What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
- ARapid, shallow breathing
- BPain and cramping of the hands and feet
- CDizziness
41Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?
- AA stressful situation causing anxiety
- BThe excessive consumption of alcohol
- CAn extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen
42What causes hypoxia?
- AExcessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
- BAn increase in nitrogen content of the air at high altitudes
- CA decrease of oxygen partial pressure
43Which is a common symptom of hyperventilation?
- ATingling of the hands, legs, and feet
- BIncreased vision keenness
- CDecreased breathing rate
44Loss of cabin pressure may result in hypoxia because as cabin altitude increases?
- AThe percentage of nitrogen in the air is increased
- BThe percentage of nitrogen in the air is decreased
- COxygen partial pressure is decreased
45Hypoxia is the result of which of these conditions?
- AInsufficient oxygen reaching the brain
- BExcessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
- CLimited oxygen reaching the heart muscle
46When making an approach to a narrower-than-usual runway, without VASI assistance, the pilot should be aware that the approach:
- AAltitude may be higher than it appears
- BAltitude may be lower than it appears
- CMay result in leveling off too high and landing hard
47The illusion of being in a nose up attitude which may occur during rapid acceleration takeoff is known as?
- AInversion illusion
- BAutokinesis
- CSomatogravic illusion
48In the dark, a stationary light will appear to move when stared at for a period of time. This illusion is known as?
- ASomatogravic illusion
- BGround lighting illusion
- CAutokinesis
49When making a landing over darkened or featureless terrain such as water or snow, a pilot should be aware of the possibility of illusion. The approach may appear to be too?
- AHigh
- BLow
- CShallow
50What is the effect of alcohol consumption on functions of the body?
- AAlcohol has anadverse effect, especially as altitude increases
- BSmall amounts of alcohol in the human system increase judgment and decision-making abbilities
- CAlcohol has little effect if followed by equal quantities of black coffee
51A pilot is more subject to spatial disorientation when?
- AIgnoring or overcoming the sensation of muscle and inner ear
- BEyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments
- CBody sensations are used to interpret flight attitudes
52 Which procedure is recommended to prevent or overcome spatial disorientation?
- AReduce head and eye movement to the greatest possible extent
- BRely on the kinesthetic sense
- CRely entirely on the indications of the flight instruments
53What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flights?
- ALook only at far away, dim lights
- BScan slowly to permit offcenter viewing
- CConcentrate directly on each object for a few seconds
54While making prolonged constant rate turns under IFR conditions, and abrupt head movement can create the illusion of rotation on an entirely different axis. This is known as?
- AAutokinesis
- BCoriolis illusion
- CThe leans
55Which flight conditions of a large jet airplane crate the most severe flight hazard by generation wingtip vortices of the greatest strength?
- AHeavy, slow, gear and flaps up
- BHeavy, slow, gear and flaps down
- CHeavy, fast, gear and flaps down
56Hazardous vortex turbulence that might be encountered behind large aircraft is created only when that aircraft is?
- ADeveloping lift
- BOperating at high airspeeds
- CUsing high power settings
57Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to?
- ASink below the aircraft generating the turbulence
- BRise from the surface to traffic pattern altitude
- CAccumulate and remain for a period of time at the point where the takeoff roll began
58How does the wake turbulence vortex circulates around each wingtip?
- AInward, upward, and around the wingtip
- BCounterclockwise when viewed from behind the aircraft
- COutward, upward, and around the wingtip
59What effect would a light crosswind have on the wingtip vortices generated by a large airplane that has just taken off?
- AThe upwind vortex will tend to remain on the runway longer than the downwind vortex
- BA crosswind will rapidly dissipate the strength of both vortices
- CThe downwind vortex will tend to remain on the runway longer than the upwind vortex
60To avoid the wingtip vortices of a departing jet airplanes during takeoff, the pilot should?
- ALiff off at a point well past the jet airplanes flightpath
- BClimb above and stay upwind of the jet airplanes flightpath
- CRemain below the flight path of the jet airplane
61What wind condition prolongs the hazards of wake turbulence on a landing runway for the longest period of time?
- ADirect tailwind
- BLight quatering tailwind
- CLight quartering headwind
62If you take off behind a heavy jet that has just landed, you should plan to lift off?
- APrior to the point where the jet touched down
- BBeyond the point where the jet touched down
- CAt the point where the jet touched down and on the upwind edge of the runway
63A person may not act as a crew member of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding
- A8 hours
- B12 hours
- C24 hours
64If a pilot is being radar vectored in IFR conditions and losses radio communications with ATC, what action should be taken?
- AFly directly to the next point shown on the IFR flight plan and continue the flight
- BSquawk 7700 and climb to VFR on Top
- CFly directly to a fix, route, or airway specified in the vector clearance
65A pilot is holding at an initial approach fix after having experienced two-way radio communications failure.
When should that pilot begin descent for the instrument approach?
- AAt the EFC time, if this is within plus or minus 3 minutes of the flight plan ETA as amended by ATC
- BAt flight plan ETA as amended by ATC
- CAt the EFC time as amended by ATC
66You should advice ATC of minimum fuel status when your fuel supply has reached a state where ,upon reaching your destination, you cannot accept any undue delay?
- AThis will ensure your priority handling by ATC
- BATC will consider this action as if you had declared an emergency
- CIf you remaining usable fuel supply suggests the need for traffic priority to ensure a safe landing, declare an emergency due to low fuel and report fuel remaining in minutes
67Haze can give the illusion that the aircraft is?
- AClose to the runway that it actually is
- BFarther from the runway that it actually is
- CThe same distance from the runway as when there is no restriction to visibility
68Sudden penetration of fog can create the illusion of?
- APitching up
- BPitching down
- CLeveling off
69What illusion, if any, can rain on the windscreen create?
- ADoes not cause illusion
- BLower than actual
- CHigher than actual
70To allow pilots of in-trail lighter aircraft to make flight path adjustments to avoid make turbulence, pilots of heavy and large jet aircraft should fly?
- ABelow the established glide path and slightly to either side of the on-course centerline
- BOn the establised glidepath and on the approach course centerline or runway centerline extended
- CAbove the established glidepath and slightly downwind of the on-course centerline
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