Term
| Carburetor icing possible when… |
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Definition
| In temps from 20 F to as high as 70 F, and if the relative humidity is high |
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| First sign of carburetor icing |
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Definition
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| Engine detonation during climb-out – initial corrective action is to… |
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Definition
| Lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed. |
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Term
| Float type carburetor systems have an operating principal based on… |
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Definition
| Difference in the air pressure between the venturi throat and the air inlet |
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Term
| Somatogravic illusions – What is it, and when most likely? |
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Definition
| A vestibular illusion which is prevalent during high Accelerations / Decelerations when a pilot has no clear visual reference. Especially during takeoff with a nose-up illusion, possibly causing a pilot into a nose-low attitude. |
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| Risk management - Categories of risk… |
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Definition
P.A.V.E.
Pilot
Aircraft
enVironment
External pressure (mission) |
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Definition
G.P.S.-in-reverse mnemonic…
Situational awareness
Problem recognition
Good judgement |
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| For internal cooling, an aircraft engine is especially dependent upon… |
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Definition
| Circulation of lubricating oil. |
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Term
Constant Speed Propeller –
Throttle and Propeller controls – what exactly do they each control?
What other component comes into play, and what does it control? |
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Definition
Throttle controls the manifold pressure
Prop control is connected to the governor which in turn regulates the RPM
Governor controls the angle of the blades, as necessary to keep the RPM constant |
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Term
Constant Speed Propeller -
What should be avoided?
Why? |
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Definition
Avoid high MP with low RPM
Overstresses the engine with high cylinder pressures. |
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Term
| Fuel air mixture – exactly what ratio is being adjusted? |
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Definition
| The WEIGHT of fuel to the WEIGHT of air. |
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Term
| Using fuel with a lower-than-specified octane rating can cause… |
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Definition
| Engine overheating, detonation, and possible permanent engine damage |
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Term
| Four flight fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft are… |
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Definition
Straight and level flight
Turns
Climbs
Descents. |
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Term
| The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) encourages pilots to turn on headlights under what circumstances, and especially when… |
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Definition
| Below 10,000’, day or night, and especially in reduced visibility. |
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Term
Advisory Circulars...
What are they?
Where to find them?
What #’s correspond with which subjects? |
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Definition
Publications offered by the FAA to provide guidance for compliance with…
(Think of a circular, sitting ATOP a circular table)…
Airworthiness regulations,
Training standards
Operational standards
Pilot certification.
Find them at…Government printing office, or FAA Website, and enter the number of the circular desired
60 – Airmen
70 – Airspace
90 – ATC and general operating rules
(NB: The above are in alphabetical order)
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Term
| NOTAMs – Define and describe the two types |
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Definition
FAA ‘Notices To Airmen'
FDC (Flight Data Center) – Regulatory changes / Instrument approaches / Sectional charts
NOTAM Ds – Relating to airports / AP facilities – Usually temporary. |
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Term
| Flight Plan Form – Destination AP – What to know |
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Definition
| Enter the final destination AP, if no stopover of more than 1 hour. |
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Term
| Flight Plan Form – Cruising altitude – What to know... |
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Definition
| If multiple altitudes are planned, enter here the INITIAL altitude. |
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Term
| Ground wire between the magneto and ignition switch becomes disconnected. The most noticeable result would be what? What other hazard would this cause? |
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Definition
Most noticeable - The engine can’t be shut down by turning the switch to the OFF position.
Additional hazard – Engine could accidentally start if the prop is moved, with fuel in the cylinder. |
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Term
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Definition
TCAS = Traffic Collision Avoidance System.
TCAS II offers pilots aural and visual warnings, as well as resolution advisories |
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