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| 49 MPH - Stall speed in landing configuration (full flaps) |
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| 57 MPH - Stall speed clean (straight & level - flaps up) |
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| 65 MPH - Speed for best angle of climb |
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| 85 MPH - Speed for best rate of climb |
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| 100 MPH - Speed not to exceed with flaps extended |
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| 112 MPH - Design maneuvering speed |
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| 145 MPH - Max normal operating range speed |
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| 182 MPH - Velocity never exceed |
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| 60 MPH - Rotation speed (when to begin climbing during takeoff) |
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| 80 MPH - Best glide speed |
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| Which position of yolk makes for the correct aileron deflection when taxiing in a crosswind that is from behind and to the right? |
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Definition
| Yolk forward and to the left |
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| Which position of yolk makes for the correct aileron deflection when taxiing in a crosswind that is from in front and to the right? |
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Definition
| Yolk centered and to the right |
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| If the oil temperature gauge indicates and excessively high engine temperature (during flight), what are four actions the pilot should take to lower the temperature? |
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| 1) Decrease throttle; 2) mixture rich; 3) level off; 4) maintain airspeed |
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| If the ammeter indicates a negative value or if the needle displays rapid fluctuations, what should the pilot do? |
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| Turn off alternator and all non-essential electronics |
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| What is pre-ignition and what is detonation? |
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Definition
Pre-ignition - the ignition of fuel and air in combustion chamber prior to being ignited by the spark plug
Detonation - Spontaneous combustion of the end-gas (fuel and air mixture) in the combustion chamber. It always occurs after normal combustion is initiated by the spark plug. |
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| What should you do if you suspect pre-ignition or detonation? |
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Definition
| 1) Reduce throttle; 2) mixture rich |
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| What are the indications of carburetor icing? |
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Definition
| A gradual decrease in RPM without changing attitude |
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| What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for a Cessna 172? |
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| Is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for a Cessna 172 a legal limitation? |
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| Into what category does a Cessna 172 fall under? |
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| What are the steps in the "Forced Landing" checklist? |
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- Throttle - IDLE
- Pitch 100 MPH
- Establish 30 degree bank and maintain 100 MPH
- Ventilate cabin/Heat OFF/ Locate field
- SQUAWK 7700
- Execute Forced Landing |
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| How would you select a landing location for a forced landing (what type of field would you look for)? |
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Definition
- Shape
- Size
- Surface
- Surroundings
- Slope
- Sun |
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| What are the steps in the "Engine Restart" checklist? |
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Definition
- Airspeed - 80 MPH (Best Glide)
- Note Wind Direction and Velocity
- Best Field - Select
- Fuel Selector - On
- Mixture - Full Rich
- Throttle - Cycle
- Carburetor Heat - On
- Fuel Quantity - Check
- Magnetos - Check Both
- Primer - In and locked |
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| What personal documents and endorsements are you required to have before you fly solo? |
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1)Medical Certificate
2) Student Pilot's License
3) Instructor endorsement |
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| As a student pilot, are you allowed to carry passengers or cargo and/or fly for compensation or hire? |
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| When can student pilots fly with any other person in the aircraft while conducting solo flights (other than a flight instructor)? |
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Definition
| Never - Only when they earn a Private Pilot's License |
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Term
| Under what circumstances can student pilots fly after sunset or before sunrise (i.e. night)? |
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Definition
| After flight training at night at that specific airport, nav training at night and an endorsement from the instructor |
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Term
| Under what circumstances can student pilots fly to another airport? |
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Definition
| If they previously landed at that airport with an instructor |
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| When can student pilots fly into class "Bravo (B)" airspace? |
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Definition
| They must be trained in that airspace and have an endorsement in their logbook |
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| What are the day and night visibility limitations for student pilots? |
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Definition
DAY -3 miles visibility
NIGHT - 5 miles visibility |
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| Can a student pilot fly without visual reference to the ground? |
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| How far away from the airport can student pilots fly to practice solo maneuvers? |
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| How often does your flight instructor have to endorse your logbook for solo flight? |
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| How long is a Student Pilot's License good for? |
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| It never expires but needs an endorsement every 90 days |
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Term
When are you required to have the following lights operating?
- Strobe
- Beacon
- Position
- Landing |
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Definition
- Strobe: At night
- Beacon: During operation
- Position: At night
- Landing: Never |
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| What documents must be on board the aircraft in order for it to be legal to fly? |
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Definition
1) Airworthiness certificate
2) Registration
3) Operating limitations
4) Weight and balance information |
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Term
| What maintenance and inspections must be kept and documented in the aircraft maintenance logs in order for it to be legal to fly? |
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Definition
1) Current Annual Inspection
2) 100 hr Inspection
3) Airworthiness Directives |
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