Weight & Balance
Moment =
Weight x Arm
Groundspeed is true airspeed corrected for _______.
Wind
Whats the equation for a spin?
Stall + Yaw
What altitude range do you perform ground reference maneuvers at?
600' AGL - 1000' AGL
What 3 documents must you have on you to be legal to fly?
Pilot's license, government issued photo ID, and medical
What is the C172s maximum gross takeoff weight?
2550 lbs
What is the altimeter and temperature in this metar:
METAR KBOS 290854Z 30008KT 10SM OVC008 13/12 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01330122 53004
What are the four phases of a spin? What is the recovery acronym?
Entry, incipient, developed, recovery
PARE:
power idle, ailerons neutral, rudder opposite, elevator down
Define rate of turn vs. radius of turn
ROT: # of degrees of heading change per second that an aircraft makes (how fast)
Radius of turn: distance from the center of the turn
Define pro rata share.
You pay no less than your exact share of the operating expenses (fuel, oil, airport fees, rental costs) with passengers.
How many pounds is 53 gallons of fuel?
318 lbs
Vx and Vy converge at ________ _______.
the absolute ceiling
How should you control the airplane in the reverse region of command?
Pitch for airspeed, power for altitude
What is the appropriate execution to perform a normal takeoff?
full power, rudder to maintain centerline, crosswind correction, 55 kts rotate, pitch for Vy
If you are under 40, identify how long each class of medical is valid for.
1st: 12 CM
2nd: 12 CM
3rd: 60 CM
What are the 5 things included in basic empty weight of an airplane?
airplane, permanent equipment, unusable fuel, hydraulic fluid, undrainable oil
What is the density altitude equation?
Pressure altitude + (120 * (temp. - ISA temp.))
Why are wings designed to stall at the root first?
In order to maintain aileron control
If the winds are 260@12G28, what is final approach speed?
73 kts
List 4 limitations in relation to BasicMed.
No more than 250 kts, no higher than 18,000 msl, 7 occupants, 6 passengers, no more than 12,500 lbs. takeoff weight, no compensation or hire, must be within the US
List 3 things that could happen if you exceed aft CG limit.
Over rotation on takeoff, difficulty recovering from a stall, and tail strike
What is the definition of maneuvering speed?
Maximum speed at which full or abrupt control movements results in a stall without any structural damage
In small, training aircraft approximately how much altitude per turn will you lose in a fully developed spin? LOL
500 feet
Define the 3 key points during landing. How do they shift based off of wind?
Cue point, aim point, touch down point
What are the exceptions regarding privileges and limitations for your PPL? (61.113)
Pro rata share, salesman, charity, rescue, incidental to business, production test flights, towing