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| What are the required documents needed on the a/c? |
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Definition
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| What are the VFR day and night equipment requirments required by 91.205? |
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Definition
tomatoflames-day
flaps- night |
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Term
| What are the four parts of a MEL? |
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Definition
| preamble, letter of authorization, mel, mmel |
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Term
| HOW LONG IS AN AIRWORTHINESS CERT VALID FOR? |
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Definition
| EFFECTIVE AS LONG AS ALL REQUIRED MAINTENAINCE IS DONE |
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Term
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Definition
| WHATEVER IT SAYS I CAN UNDER THE PREVENTATIVE MX SECTION OF THE FAR( PART 93 APPENDIX A SECTION(C)) BOOK? |
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Term
| HOW LONG IS FCC RADIO LICENSE, STATE AND FED CERT. REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION? |
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Definition
FED- VALID FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN THE A/C OR IT IS DESTROYED, OR YOU DIE
STATE-DEPENDS ON THE STATE BUT JUST LIKE A CAR OR BOAT TO REGISTER
FCC RADIO LICENSE- WILL HAVE TO APPLY FOR IT BUT ONLY FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT...LIKE TO CANADA |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE EIGHT GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF A STUDENT PILOT? |
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Definition
1. CANT CARRY PASSENGER
2. CANT CARRY PROPERTY FOR HIRE
3. CANT FLY FOR HIRE
4. IN FURTHERANCE OF A BUSINESS
5. FLY INTERNATIONAL BUT CAN FLY TO CANADA ON SOLO'S
6. CANT FLY WHEN VISIBILTY IS LESS THAN 3SM AT DAY AND 5 SM AT NIGHT
7. CANT FLY OTHER THAN VFR
8. CANT FLY OUTSIDE LIMITATIONS IN LOG BOOK
6. |
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| HOW LONG DOES A SOLO FLIGHT ENDORSEMENT LAST FOR? |
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Definition
| 90 DAYS AND IT HAS TO BE PUT IN MY STUDENT CERT. AND IN LOG BOOK |
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Term
| TO ACT AS PIC WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED ON ME AT ALL TIMES? ON XC? |
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Definition
1. VALID PRIVATE CERT
2. MEDICAL CERT.
3. GOVT ID
XC- ALSO NEED ENDORSED LOGBOOK |
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Term
| HOW LONG DOES A STUDENT PILOT CERT REMAIN VALID? PRIVATE PILOT CERT? |
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Definition
STUDENT- 24 CAL MONTHS
PRIVATE- NEVER EXPIRES |
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Term
| WHAT DO PILOTS NEED TO STAY CURRENT? |
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Definition
| BIANNUAL FLIGHT REVIEW- EVERY 24 CAL MONTHS, 1 HR FLIGHT, 1 HOUR GROUND W/ CFI |
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Term
| HOW MUCH TOTAL TIME DOES A PRIVATE PILOT NEED TO GET PRIVATE CERT? |
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Definition
40 TOTAL HOURS
-20HRS FLIGHT TRAINING
----3 XC DUAL, 3 INSTRUMENT, 3 NIGHT
-10 SOLO
---5 HR SOLO CX |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE 3 MEDICALS AND ALL OF THEIR REQUIREMENTS? |
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Definition
CLASS 1-...
CLASS 2-...
CLASS 3-.... |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE TWO PRINCIPLES THAT LIFT IS BASED OFF OF? |
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Definition
BERNOULLI'S PRINCLIPLE-AS VELOCITY OF FLUID INCREASE, PRESSURE OF THE FLUID DECREASES
NEWTON'S 3RD LAW OF MOTION-EVERY FORCE THERE IS A REACTING FORCE |
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Term
| WHAT 3 THINGS EFFECTS LIFT? |
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Definition
| AOA, AIR DENSITY, VELOCITY |
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Term
| WHAT IS A STALL? WHATS A SPIN? |
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Definition
STALL- POINT WHERE YOU HAVE EXCEEDED THE CRITICAL AOA, POINT WHERE AIRFLOW OVER THE WINGS BECOME TURBULENT RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALTITUDE
SPIN- UNCOORDINATED STALL, BOTH WINGS ARE STALLED JUST ONE IS MORE THAN THE OTHER |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE 4 PHASES OF A SPIN? |
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Definition
| ENTRY, INCIPIENT, FULLY DEVELOPED, AND RECOVERY |
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Term
| LIST THE 3 AXIS OF ROTATION AND WHAT YOU USE ON THE A/C TO TURN IN THESE DIRECTIONS? |
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Definition
ROLL-A-LONG(ROLL-AILERONS-LONGITUDINAL)
P-S-LATERAL(PITCH-STABILIATOR-LATERAL)
YAW-R-VERT(YAW-RUDDER-VERTICAL |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE FOUR LEFT TURNING TENDANCIES? |
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Definition
TORQUE-
P-FACTOR-
SPIRALING SLIPSTREAM
GYROSCOPIC PROCESSION |
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Term
| WHAT KIND OF LATERAL STABLILTY DOES THE WARRIOR HAVE...DIHEDRAL...KEEL EFFECT...OR SWEEPBACK? |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS THE WARRIORS MAX BAGGAGE,RAMP, TAKEOFF, AND LANDING WEIGHTS? |
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Definition
RAMP- 2447
BAGGAGE-200LBS
TAKEOFF- 2440
LANDING-2440 |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE ARM? WHAT CG? |
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Definition
1.HORIZPNTAL DIST FROM DATUM TO CG
2. CG- POINT WHERE A/C IS BALANCED |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT? STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT? |
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Definition
BEW- SEW PLUS ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
SEW- WEIGHT OF A/C PLUS UNUSABLE FUEL, FULL FLUIDS AND OIL |
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Term
| WHAT IS USEFUL LOAD? WHAT IS PAYLOAD? |
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Definition
USEFUL- TOTAL USEABLE FUEL, CARGO, PASSENGERS, AND DRAINABLE FUEL
PAYLOAD- PASSENGERS, CARGO ( WHAT COULD GENERATE REVENUE) |
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Term
| WHAT ARE 3 RESULTS OF FORWARD CG, 3 AFT CG? |
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Definition
FORWARD- INCREASE TAKEOFF ROLL, DECREASE CRUISE AND DECREASE CLIMB
AFT- DECREASE TAKEOFF ROLL, INCREASE CLIMB AND INCREASE CRUISE |
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Term
| HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO DROP AN OBJECT FROM AN A/C? |
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Definition
| IF PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN TO AVOID INJURY OR OR DAMAGE OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY |
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Term
| WHAT IS UND'S AND THE FAA'S RULES ABOUT ALCOHOL? SCUBA DIVING? PLASMA? BLOOD DONATION? |
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Definition
| 1. ALCOHOL- UND- 12 HRS AND .04 BAC FAA- 8HRS AND .04 BAC 2. SCUBA- 12HRS BELOW 8000' DIDNT REQUIRE CONTROLLED ASCENT 24HRS ABOVE 8000' 3. PLASMA- 12 HRS 4. BLOOD-72 HOURS |
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Term
| WHAT PREFLIGHT ACTIONS MUST BE DONE BEFORE BEGINING FLIGHT? |
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Definition
| ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION REGUARDING THE FLIGHT LIKE...RUNWAY LENGTHS AND TAKEOFF AND LANDING DISTANCES |
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Term
| WHEN SHOULD THE CREW WEAR SEATBELTS? PASSENGER? |
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Definition
1. TAKEOFF AND LANDING
2. TAXIING, TAKEOFF, AND LANDING |
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Term
| WHO HAS RIGHT AWAY IN A/C? |
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Definition
| A/C IN DISTRESS, RIGHT HAS RIGHT AWAY, AIRCRAFT AT THE LOWER ALTITUDE HAS RIGHT AWAY WHEN LANDING OVER OTHER A/C |
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Term
| WHATS THE MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE TO OPERATE OVER; 1) ANYWHERE? 2) CONGESTED AREA?3) OVER OTHER THAN CONGESTED AREA? |
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Definition
1. AN ALTITUDE THAT IF THERE IS POWER FAILURE, YOU ARE ABLE TO LAND WITHOUT HARM OR DAMAGE TO OTHERS ON SURFACE
2. AN ALTITUDE OF 1000' ABOVE THE HIGHEST OBSTACLE AND 2000' HORIZONTAL
3. 500' ABOVE THE SURFACE UNLESS OVER WATER AND THEN THEY CANT BE 500' TO ANY PERSON, VESSEL, OR STRUCTURE |
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Term
| WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU CANT GET AN ALTIMETER SETTING? |
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Definition
| USE THE ELEVATION OF THE DEPARTING AIRPORT OR PREVIOUS ALTIMETER SETTING BEFORE DEPARTURE |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE HEIGHT OF CLASS A AIRSPACE AND TWO MORE FACTS ABOUT IT? |
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Definition
18000-60000
ONLY IFR
ALTIMETER SET 29.92 |
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Term
| WHAT IS CLASS B HEIGHT, CLOUD CLEARENCES, REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO IDENTIFY? |
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Definition
BUSIEST AIRPORTS
HEIGHT- UP TO 10000 MSL
CLOUDS- V 3 SM, CLEAR OF CLOUDS
REQUIREMENTS- PRIVATE OR STUDENT W/ ENDORSMENT, 2 WAY RADIO AND MODE C TRANSPONDER, SPECIFIC CLEARENCE TO ENTER AIRSPACE
IDENTIFY- SOLID BLUE RING, UPSIDE DOWN WEDDING CAKE, MODE C VEIL |
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Term
| WHAT IS CLASS C HEIGHT, CLOUD CLEARENCES, REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO IDENTIFY? |
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Definition
AIRPORTS THAT HAVE AN OPERATING TOWER, RADAR APPROACH, AND HAVE CERTAIN # OF IFR OR COMM. OPERATIONS
HEIGHT- UP TO 4000' MSL
CLOUDS- V 3 SM, 5-10-20
REQUIREMENTS; RADIO COMM. TO ENTER(HAVE TO HEAR CALL SIGN), 2WAY RADIO AND MODE C TRANSPONDER, NOT RESTRICTED TO PILOT
IDENTIFY: SOLID MAGENTA RING
- CORE- 5NM, SHELF-10NM HORIZONTALLY
"A/C CALLING APPROACH STANDBY" CAN YOU ENTER? NO, NEED CALL SIGN |
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Term
| WHAT IS CLASS D HEIGHT, CLOUD CLEARENCES, REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO IDENTIFY? |
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Definition
HAVE OPERATIONAL CONTROL TOWER
HEIGHT- UP TO 2500 AGL
CLOUDS- V 3SM, 5-10-20
REQUIREMENTS- 2WAT RADIO, EST. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CALL SIGN, NOT RESTRICTED TO PILOT
IDENTIFY- DASHED BLUE CIRCLE, STRUCTURE- 5NM HORIZONTALLY |
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Term
| WHAT IS CLASS E HEIGHT, CLOUD CLEARENCES, REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO IDENTIFY? |
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Definition
HEIGHT- EITHER 700' OR 1200' UP TO 17999'
CLOUD- BELOW 10000'MSL-V 3SM, 5-10-20
IDENTIFY- DASHED MAGENTA TO SURFACE
ABOVE 10000'MSL- V 5SM, 10-10-1 SM
IDENTIFY- SHADED MAGENTA DOWN TO 700' |
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Term
| WHAT IS CLASS G HEIGHT, CLOUD CLEARENCES, REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO IDENTIFY? |
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Definition
UNCONTROLLED
1. HEIGHT- UP TO 14500MSL
-MOSTLY SURFACE TO 1200'AGL
2. 1200AGL OR LESS-
- DAY- V 1SM, CLEAR CLOUDS
- NIGHT- V 3SM, 5-10-20
3. ABOVE 1200'AGL BUT LESS THAN 10000MSL
-DAY- V 1 SM , 5-10-20
- NIGHT- V 3 SM, 5-10-20
4. ABOVE 1200'AGL BUT MORE THAN 10000MSL
- V 5SM, 10-10-1 SM CLEAR OF CLOUDS
5. IDENTIFY- BLUE JAGGED MARKS
- SHADED BLUE SEPARATE CLASS G AND E
-SHADED GOES INTO E AND G IS ON SOLID SIDE |
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Term
| T OR F YOU CAN TAXI AND TAKEOFF IN A DISPLACED THRESHOLD BUT CANT LAND ON IT? |
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Definition
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Term
| IN A TRI-COLOR VASI, WHAT COLOR IS HIGH, ON GLIDE, AND LOW? |
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Definition
HIGH-AMBER
GREEN- ON
RED- LOW |
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Term
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Definition
| IN THE VIC OF DISASTER/HAZARD AREAS |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM WEATHER REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL VFR? |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT ALTITUDE MUST YOU FLY AT WHEN DEPARTING TO THE WEST? EAST? |
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Definition
WEST- EVEN PLUS 500' (6500)
EAST- ODD PLUS 500'( 5500') |
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Term
| 91.205 WHAT IS THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT? |
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Definition
DAY-TOMATOFLAMES
NIGHT- FLAPS
KNOW WHICH ONES WE NEED FOR THE WARRIOR AND WHICH ONES WE DONT |
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Term
| 91.207 WHEN MUST THE BATTERIES IN AN ELT BE CHANGED? WHEN MUST AN ELT BE INSPECTED? HOW FAR OUT CAN WE TRAIN BEFORE THE FAA SAYS WE NEED AN ELT? |
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Definition
1. WHEN ITS BEEN IN USE FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR OR WHEN 50% OF THE USEFUL LIFE HAS EXPIRED
2. EVERY 12 CAL MONTHS
3. 50 NM |
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Term
| WHAT LIGHTS ARE NEEDED ON DURING THE TAKEOFF?DAY? NIGHT? |
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Definition
TAKEOFF- D:LANDING, RECOG., STROBE N: LANDING, RECOG, STROBE, AND NAV, DAY- Strobe, NAV., NIGHT- TAXIING-nav., FLIGHT-NAV., RECOG., STOBE LANDING LIGHT: TURN OFF 5 NM OUT |
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Term
| IF YOU DONT HAVE AN MEL, WHAT IS THE LIST OF FOUR ITEMS YOU NEED TO LOOK AT TO SEE IF YOU CAN FLY...IN 91.213? |
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Definition
1. VFR DAY TYPE CERT
2. KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST
3. REQUIRED BY 91.205
4. REQUIRED AIRWORTHY BY AN AD |
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Term
| WHAT DISTANCE MUST YOU HAVE A TRANSPONDER FROM A AIRPORT, THIS APPLIES TO ALL A/C AND AIRSPACE? |
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Definition
| WITHIN 30 NM OF AN AIRPORT |
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Term
| WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING AN A/C AIRWOTHY? |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS A SUPPLIMENTAL TYPE CERT.? |
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Definition
Letter of Authorization + Approved MEL = Supplemental Type Certificate
CERT. ISSUED BY THE FAA APPROVING A PRODUCT MODIFICATION |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED MX INSPECTIONS? |
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Definition
1. ANNUAL- 12 CAL MONTHS
2. 100-HOUR- ANUUAL CAN REPLACE 100 HR BUT 100 CANT REPLACE AN ANNUAL
- YOU CAN FLY 10 HOURS OVER THIS 100 HRS BUT ONLY FOR REPAIRS
Ex. Inspection done at 106 hrs. The next inspection is due 94 hrs after the inspection
3. progressive inspection program, subject to approval by the FAA, can be utilized in lieu of the annual and 100-hour inspection. AT UND- EVERY 60HRS
4. TRANSPONDER- 24 CALENDAR MONTHS AND ALTIMETER IF IFR
5. ELT- 12 CAL MONTHS |
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Term
| HOW LONG MUST WE HOLD MAINTENANCE RECORDS FOR? |
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Definition
| 1 YEAR AFTER THE WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED |
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Term
| They will issue a Special Flight Permit TO DO WHAT AND WHO GIVES THEM OUT? |
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Definition
| to get the aircraft to a location where it can be fixed AND A FSDO ISSUES THWM OUT. FARGO IS NEAREST ONE |
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Term
| WHEN IS A METAR SENT OUT? WHAT ARE THE 7 SKY CONDITIONS? |
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Definition
1. REPORTED H+50, Calm Wind (00000KT) –Based on True North,
2. –SKC – Sky Clear (Manual Stations)
–CLR – Clear Below 12,000 (Automated Stations)
–FEW – Few - > 0 but < 2/8
–SCT – Scattered – 3/8 to 4/8
–BKN – Broken – 5/8 to 7/8
–OVC – Overcast – 8/8
–VV – Vertical Visibility (indefinite ceiling) |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE TWO CLOUD TYPES THAT MAKE UP A CEILING? |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN IS AN AVIATION TERMINAL FORECAST ISSUED(TAF)? |
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Definition
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Term
| WHEN IS A AREA FORECAST ISSUED? |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE FOUR SECTIONS OF AN AREA FORECAST(AF)? |
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Definition
1. PRODUCT HEADER
2. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
3. SYNOPSIS
4. VFR WEATHER AND CLOUDS |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE THREE AIRMET TYPES? |
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Definition
TANGO- TURBULENCE
SIERRA- IFR
ZULU- ICING |
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Term
| WHAT KIND OF WEATHER ARE SIGMETS ISSUED FOR AND HOW OFTEN? |
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Definition
EVERY 4 HRS AND FOR SEVERE WEATHER
CONVECTIVE SIGMET- THUNDERSTORMS FORECAST EVERY 2 HRS |
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Term
| WHEN ARE WINDS ALOFT FORECAST REPORTED? |
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Definition
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Term
IN WINDS ALOFT FORECAST, -No winds forecast within ______ ft of the surface
•No temperatures forecast within ______ ft of the surface |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES OF NOTAMS? |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT IS THE BEST TIME FOR A SPIN TO OCCUR? |
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Definition
| TRAFFIC PATTERN, GO-AROUND, TAKEOFF AND LANDING |
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Term
| WHAT ARE ALL OF THE V-SPEEDS? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
1. A/C WILL STALL BEFORE IT BREAKS
2. INCCREASES WITH WEIGHT BECAUSE THE A/C WILL BE AT A HIGHER ANGLE OF ATTACK
IF YOU EXCEED THIS YOU MAY OVERSTRESS THE A/C |
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Term
| IN AN ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT, WHY DO YOU CHECK THE MAGNETOS L, R, THEN BOTH? |
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Definition
| TO SEE IF A MAGNETO FAILED |
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Term
| IN AN ENGINE FIRE AT START, WHY DO YOU KEEP CRANKING? WHY DO YOU PUT THE THROTLE FULL OPEN? |
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Definition
1.TO PULL THE FIRE INTO THE CYLINDERS, PUTTING IT OUT
2. MOVES THE REMAINING FUEL TO THE CYLINDER TO BURN IT OFF AND ATTEMP TO RESTART THE ENGINE |
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Term
| IN AN ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT, WHY DO WE TURN OFF THE HEATER/DEFROSTER? |
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Definition
| TO PREVENT FUMES FROM ENTERING THE CABIN |
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Term
| IN SPIN RECOVERY, WHY IS THE CONTROL WHEEL FULL FORWARD AND AILERONS NEUTRAL? |
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Definition
FULL FORWARD REDUCES THE AOA
AILERONS NEUTRAL PREVENTS AGGRAVATING THE SPIN.
THROTTLE TO IDLE-PREVENTS SPIN FROM FLATTENING |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE THREE PHASES OF A THUNDERSTORM? |
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Definition
| CUMULUS, MATURE, DISSAPATING |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE WITH DYNAMIC AND STATIC STABILITY? |
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Definition
DYNAMIC- OBJECTS TENDANCY OVER TIME ONCED DISPLACED
STATIC- OBJECTS INITIAL TENDANCY ONCED DISPLACED |
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Term
| IN SPINS ARE BOTH WINGS STALLED?HOW? EFFECTS OF AILERONS?WHY? |
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Definition
| YES, ONE IS JUST MORE STALLED THAN THE OTHER, AILERONS WILL ONLY TIGHTEN THE SPIN |
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Term
| HOW DO YOU KNOW YOUR IN A SPIN? |
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Definition
| LOSS OF ALTITUDE, FLIGHT PATH NEARLY VERTICAL |
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Term
| YOU AND A FRIEND WANT TO GO TO MSP BUT YOU WANT TO GO TO A BBALL GAME AND HE WANTS TO GO TO A HOCKEY GAME, ANFTERWARDS HE STAYS AND YOU COME BACK, CAN YOU DO THAT? |
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Definition
| NO, YOU HAVE TO GO THERE WITH THE SAME INTENTIONS |
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Term
| CAN YOU FLY TO A BUSINESS MEETING?CHARITY?NON-PROFIT? WHAT CAN YOU DO? |
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Definition
BUSINESSS-NO
CHARITY-YES, NONPROFIT-YES, SEARCH/RESCUE-YES, A/C SALESMAN OVER 200 HRS FOR DEMO-YES, GLIDER TOEING-YES |
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Term
| YOR PARENTS WANT TO GO UP FLYING FOUR YEARS FROM NOW AT NIGHT, WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? |
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Definition
| 3 TO AND 3 LANDINGS IN SAME CATEGORY AND CLASS TO A FULL STOP WITH A CFI IN THE PAST 90 DAYS |
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Term
| WHAT DOES A BIANNUAL FLIGHT REVIEW CONSIST OF? |
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Definition
| 1 HR GROUND, 1 HR FLIGHT ONCE EVERY 24 CAL MONTHS W/ CFI |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE IMSAFE CHECKLIST? PERSONAL MINIMUMS? |
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Definition
ILLNESS
MEDICATION
SICK
ALCOHOL
FATIGUE
EATING
PERSONAL-WINDS- 15 KTS
-X-WIND- 9 KTS |
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Term
| WHAT IS HYPOXIA? WHAT ARE THE FAR/AIM REQUIREMENTS? |
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Definition
ITS AN OXEGON DEFICIENCY IN THE BODY
REQUIRMENTS- DAY ABOVE 10000MSL
NIGHT ABOVE 5000 MSL(LOSS OF COLOR VISION) |
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Term
| WHATS THE DIFFERENCE WITH ASOS, AWOS, ATIS? |
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Definition
ASOS-AUTO SURFACE OBSERVING SYSTEM
AWOS-AUTO WEATHER OBSERVING SYSTEM
*BOTH OF THESE GIVE METAR INFO
ATIS- AUTO TERMINAL INFORMATION SYSTEM |
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Term
| WHY WOULD YOU USE AN AREA FORECAST (AF)? |
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Definition
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Term
| ARE CLOUD HEIGHTS IN A METAR/TAF IN MSL OR AGL? |
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Definition
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE SPECIAL VFR MINIMUMS? |
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Definition
| 1 SM, CLEAR CLOUDS, CLEARENCE FROM ATC |
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Term
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Definition
| Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO) IS WHERE YOU GET AN MEL |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE FORMULA FOR PRESSURE ALT? WHERE CAN I FIGURE OUT DENSITY ALT? |
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Definition
1. 29.92 - CURRENT ALT. X 1000 PLUS ELEVATION
2. E6B |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN TO PERFORMANCE AND GROUND ROLL? |
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Definition
TO PERFORMANCE IS THE TIME IT TAKES TO CLEAR A 50' OBSTACLE
GROUND ROLL IS THE TOTAL TIME ON THE GROUND |
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Term
| HOW DO YOU TAXI WITH A LEFT HEADWIND? RIGHT HEADWIND? LEFT TAILWIND? RIGHT TAILWIND? |
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Definition
1.LEFT HEAD- UP AILERON ON LEFT WING, NEUTRAL STABILATOR
2. RIGHT HEAD- UP AILERON ON RIGHT WING. STABILATOR NEUTRAL
3. LEFT TAILWIND- LEFT AILERON DOWN, STABILATOR DOWN
4. RIGHT TAILWIND- RIGHT AILERON DOWN, STABILATOR DOWN |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE TOTAL WIND COMPONENT, TOTAL X-WIND COMPONENT, TOTAL TAILWIND COMPONENT? |
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Definition
TOTAL- 35 KTS
TOTAL X-WIND COMPONENT- 25 KNOTS
TOTAL TAILWIND- 10 KTS
MAX X-WIND- 17 KTS |
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Term
| WHEN AT FEEDER POINT, YOU MUST BE AT WHAT ALT? WHEN AT REPORTING POINT YOU MUST BE AT WHAT ALT.? |
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Definition
FEEDER- 2100 MSL
REPORTING- 1600 MSL |
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Term
WHAT ARE THESE FRQUENCIES FOR;
7500
7600
7700? |
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Definition
7500- HIJACKING
7600- RADIO LOSS
7700- DISTRESS EMERGENCY |
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Term
| WHAT ARE THE 4 ANTENNAS ON TOP OF THE A/C AND WHAT ARE THE 3 BELOW? |
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Definition
TOP- 2 GPS'S, COMM 1, ELT, VOR
BOTTOM- TRANSPONDER, COMM2, MARKER BEACON |
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Term
| IN A Winds and Temperatures Aloft forecast, WHAT HAPPENS AFTER 24000? 9900 MEANS? IF THE NUMBER IS ABOVE 360, WHAT DO YOU DO? |
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Definition
1. ALL TEMPURATURES ARE NEGATIVE ABOVE 24000.
2. LIGHT AND VARIABLE
3. YOU NEED TO SUBTRACT 500 FROM THE WIND DIRECTION AND ADD 100 TO THE VELOCITY. EX. 7701 IS 270(77-50=27) AND WIND 101( 01+100=101) |
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Term
| What are the 5 C's when you become lost? |
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Definition
climb
circle
confess
communicate
conserve |
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Term
| WHAT IS A COUPLE METHOD YOU CAN USE IF YOU BECOME LOST? |
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Definition
| USE GPS, TWO VOR'S(PUT BOTH "FROM" THE VOR, WHERE THEY CROSS IS WHERE YOU ARE), VOR & DME, PILOTAGE |
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Term
| WHAT IS THE EMERGENCY FREQUENCY YOU CAN USE IF YOU BECOME LOST? |
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Definition
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Term
| STUDENT CURRENCY FOR SOLO OPERATIONS FOR A STUDENT PILOT MUST HAVE LOGGED WHAT? |
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Definition
| A DUAL FLIGHT W/IN PAST 14 DAYS IN MAKE AND MODEL. |
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Term
| STUDENT CURRENCY FOR SOLO OPERATIONS FOR A STUDENT PILOT FOR DAY AND NIGHT CURRENCY MUST HAVE LOGGED WHAT? |
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Definition
DAY- A DUAL FLIGHT W/IN PAST 30 DAYS IN MAKE AND MODEL.
NIGHT-A DUAL FLIGHT W/IN PAST 30 DAYS IN MAKE AND MODEL 5 TO AND LANDINGS TO A FULL STOP |
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Term
| IN A FORCED LANDING WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? |
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Definition
| LAND AND REMAIN IN THE A/C UNLESS THERE IS A HOUSE CLOSE BY. |
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Term
| IF I ENCOUNTER DETERIORATING WX IN THE PRACTICE AREA I NEED TO DO WHAT? |
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Definition
| MAINTAIN CONTROLS AND CONTACT THE SOF AND GIVE; POSITION, ALTITUDE, FLIGHT CONDITIONS, TYPE OF A/C, GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD |
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Term
| WHO DO YOU CONTACT AFTER AN EMERGENCY AT UND? |
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Definition
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