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| Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff? |
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| After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time? |
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| What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why? |
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Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes.
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| Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance? |
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High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.
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| What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance? |
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It decreases performance.
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Approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with 65 percent maximum continuous power at 9.500 ft with a temperature of 36F below standard? |
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(Refer to figure 36)
What is the expected fuel consumption for a 1,000-nautical mile flight under the following conditions?
Pressure altitude: 8,000 ft
Temperature: 22C
Manifold pressure: 20.8 in Hg
Wind: Calm |
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(Refer to figure 36)
What fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 ft on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power? |
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11.2 gallons per hours
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(Refer to figure 36)
Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with 2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 ft with a temperature of 36F higher than standard? |
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(refer to figure 37)
What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220 at 30 knots? |
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(Refer to figure37)
Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45 crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots. |
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What is the maximum wind velocity for a 30 crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 12 knots? |
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(Refer to figure 37)
With a reported wind of north at 20 knots, which runway (6, 29, or 32) is acceptable for use for an airplane with a 130knot maximum crosswind component? |
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(Refer to figure 37)
With a reported wind of south at 20 knots, which runway (10, 14, or 24) is appropriate for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component? |
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(Refer to figure 37)
What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220 at 30 knots? |
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(Refer to figure 38)
Determine the approximate total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.
OAT: 90F
Pressure altitude: 4,000 ft
Weight: 2,800 lb
Headwind component: 10 knots |
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Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance.
Pressure altitude: sea level
Headwind: 4 knots
Temperature: std |
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(Refer to figure 39)
Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.
Pressure altitude: 7,500 ft
Headwind: 8 knots
Temperature: 32 F
Runway: hard surface |
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(Refer to figure 39)
Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.
Pressure altitude: 5,000 ft
Headwind: 8 knots
Temperature: 41F
Runway: Hard surface |
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(Refer to figure 39)
Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance.
Pressure altitude: 5,000 ft
Headwind: calm
Temperature: 101F |
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Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.
Pressure altitude: 3,750 ft
Headwind: 12 knots
Temperature: std |
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(Refer to figure 39)
Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance.
Pressure altitude: 1,250 ft
Headwind: 8 knots
Temperature: standard |
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| If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster |
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| groundspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll. and the likelihood of overshooting the desired touchdown point. |
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(Refer to figure 41)
Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle.
OAT: standard
Pressure altitude: 4,000 ft
Takeoff weight: 2,800 ft
Headwind component: calm |
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(Refer to figure 41)
Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle.
OAT: standard
Pressure altitude: sea level
Takeoff weight: 2,700 lb
Headwind Component: calm |
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(Refer to figure 41)
Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff.
OAT: 100F
Pressure altitude: 2,000 ft
Takeoff weight: 2,750 lb
Headwind component: calm |
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(Refer to figure 41)
Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff.
OAT: 90F
Pressure altitude: 2,000 ft
Takeoff weight: 2,500 lb
Headwind component: 20 knots |
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| If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster |
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groundspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of overshooting the desired touchdown point.
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| Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft? |
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Unusable fuel and undrainable oil.
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| An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. If fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained? |
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(Refer to figure 33 and 34)
What is the maximum amount of baggage that can be carried when the airplane is loaded as follows?
Front seat occupants: 387 lb
Rear seat occupants: 293 lb
Fuel: 35 gallons |
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(Refer to figure 33 and 34)
Determine if the airplane weight and balance is within limits.
Front seat occupants: 415 lb
Rear seat occupants: 110 lb
Fuel, main tanks: 44 gal
Fuel, aux. tanks: 19 gal
Baggage: 32 lb |
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Weight within limits, CG out of limits
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(Refer for figure 35)
What is the maximum amount of baggage that may be loaded aboard the airplane for the CG to remain within the moment envelope?
Empty weight:
Weight: 1,350lb Moment: 51.5in
Pilot and front passenger: 250 lb
Rear Passengers: 400 lb
Baggage: ??
Fuel, 30 gal: ??
Oil, 8 quarts: Moment = -0.2in |
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(Refer to figure 35)
Calculate the moment of the airplane and determine which category is applicable.
Empty weight:
1,350 lb 51.5 in/1000
Pilot and Front Passenger:
310 lb
Rear Passengers:
96 lb
Fuel, 38 gallons:
???
Oil, 8 quarts:
-0.2 in/1000 |
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80.8, utility category
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(Refer to figure 35)
What is the maximum amount of fuel that may be aboard the airplane on takeoff if loaded as follows?
Empty Weight:
1,350 lb 51.5 lb*in/1000
Pilot and Front Passenger: 340 lb
Rear Passenger: 310 lb
Baggage: 45 lb
Oil, 8 quarts: ??? |
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(Refer to figure 35)
Determine the moment with the following data:
Empty Weight:
1,350 lb 51.5 lb*in/1000
Pilot and Front Passenger: 340 lb
Fuel (standard tanks): capacity
Oil, 8 quarts: ?? |
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(Refer to figure 35)
Determine the aircraft loaded moment and the aircraft category.
Empty Weight:
1,350 lb 51.5 lb*in/1000
Pilot and Front Passage: 380 lb
Fuel, 48 gal: 288 lb
Oil, 8 quarts: ??? |
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(Refer to figure 33 and 34)
Upon landing, the front passenger (180 pounds) departs the airplane. A rear passenger (204 pounds) moves to the front passenger position. What effect does this have on the CG if the airplane weight 2,690 pounds and the MOM/100 was 2,260 just prior to the passenger transfer? |
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The CG moves forward approximately 3 inches.
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(Refer to figure 33 and 34)
Which action can adjust the airplane's weight to maximum gross weight and the CG within limits for takeoff?
Front seat occupants: 425 lb
Rear seat occupants: 300 lb
Fuel, main tanks: 44 gal |
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Drain 9 gallons of fuel.
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(Refer to figure 33 and 34)
What effect does a 35-gallon fuel burn (main tanks) have on the weight and balance if the airplane weighted 2,890 pounds and the MOM/100 was 2,452 at takeoff? |
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Weight is reduced by 210 pounds and the CG is aft of limits.
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(Refer to figure 33 and 34)
With the airplane loaded as follows, what action acn be taken to balance the airplane?
Front seat occupants: 411 lb
Rear seat occupants: 100 lb
Main wing tanks: 44 gal |
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Add a 100-pound weight to the baggage compartment.
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(Refer to figure 62)
If 50 pounds of weight is located at point X and 100 pounds at point Z, how much weight must be located at point Y to balance the plank? |
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(Refer to figure 61)
How should the 500-pound weight be shifted to balance the plank on the fulcrum? |
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What is the effect of a temperature increase from 25F to 50F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 5,000 ft? |
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(Refer to figure 8)
Determine the pressure altitude with an indicated altitude of 1,380 ft MSL with an altimeter setting of 28.22 at standard temperature. |
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Determine the density altitude for these conditions:
Altimeter setting: 29.95
Runway temperature: 81F
Airport elevation: 5,250 ft MSL |
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Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 3,563 ft MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.96. |
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What is the effect of a temperature increase from 30F to 50F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 ft MSL? |
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Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,386 ft MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.97 |
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What is the effect of a temperature decrease and a pressure altitude increase on the density altitude from 90F and 1,250 ft pressure altitude to 55F and 1,750 ft pressure altitude? |
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En route to First Flight Airport (area 5), your flight passes over Hampton Roads Airport (area 2) at 1456 and then over Chesapeake Municipal at 1501. At what time should your flight arrive at First Flight? |
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What is the estimate time en route from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1)? The wind is from 330 at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 100 knots. Add 3 1/2 minutes for departure and climb-out. |
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What is the estimated time en route from Sandpoint Airport (area 1) to St. Maries Airport (area 4)? The wind is from 215 at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 125 knots. |
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Determine the estimated time en route for a flight from Priest River Airport (area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3). The wind is from 030 at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb out. |
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What is the estimated time en route for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 300 at 14 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Add 3 minutes for climb out. |
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What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Allendale County Airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2)? the wind is from 100 at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 115 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb out. |
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What is the estimated time en rote for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 290 at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 85 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb out. |
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While en route on Victor 185, a flight crosses the 248 radial of Allendale VOR at 0953 and then crosses the 216 radial of Allendale VOR at 1000. What is the estimated time of arrival at Savannah VORTAC? |
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What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Denton Muni (area 1) to Addison (area 2)? The wind is from 200 at 20 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 east. |
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Estimate the time en route from Addison (area 2) to Redbird (area 3). The wind is from 300 at 15 knots, the true airspeed is 120 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 east. |
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| If a true heading is 135 results in a ground track of 130 and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from |
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(Refer to figure 63)
In flying the rectangular course, when would the aircraft be turned less than 90? |
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(Refer to figure 67)
While practicing S-turns, a consistently smaller half-circle is made on one side of the road than on the other, and this turn is not completed before crossing the road or reference line. This would most likely occur in turn |
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4-5-6 because the bank is increased too rapidly during the early part of the turn.
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| How far will an aircraft travel in 2 1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots? |
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On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule.
Distance between A and B: 70 NM
Forecast wind: 310 at 15 knots
Pressure altitude: 8,000 ft
Ambient temperature: -10C
True course: 270
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