Aircraft systems
In the normal category, what is the positive G limit of the Archer?
3.8G
How far should we stay away from thunderstorms and why?
20nm due to strong gusts and hail damage potential.
What are the three types of airspace?
Controlled, uncontrolled, special use
What is the difference between Vx and Vy?
Best angle of climb over a given distance and Best rate of climb over a period of time.
What are the fuel requirements for a VFR night flight?
From your departure point to the destination plus 45 minutes of fuel reserve.
In the normal category, what is the negative G limit of the Archer?
-1.5G
What are the 3 types of icing?
Induction, instrument, and structural.
**Clear, mixed, and rime are subtypes of structural icing.
Class C airspace is generally airspace from the surface to ________ above the airport elevation.
4,000 ft
What are the three forces that act on a gyroscope?
Applied force, effective force, and resultant force.
At what altitude do we need a transponder in the 48 contiguous state?
At and above 10,000’ MSL (excluding 2,500’ AGL)
**NO POINTS IF YOU DON‘T MENTION THE AGL**
Whilst in the runup, you check your magnetos and don’t see a drop in RPM…what do you expect to be the problem?
The grounding wire between the switch and the mag is not connected.
How long is a Sigmet valid for when reporting hurricane activity?
6 hours
MOAs are established for the purpose of separating nonparticipating _____________ from military traffic.
Instrument flight rules traffic
What is the lift equation?
**Use the whiteboard if you have to!
Lift= (coefficient of lift x air density x velocity^2 x surface area of the wing)/2
What are the oxygen requirement for flight at and above 15,000’ MSL (Unpressurized cabins)?
All required flight crew must use supplemental oxygen and all passengers must be PROVIDED supplemental oxygen.
Which direction does the anti-servo tab move as we roll the trim wheel forward?
Upwards
In the northern hemisphere, which direction do low pressure systems move?
Upwards, inwards, and counter-clockwise
What are the reasons a TFR may be issued?
VIP, air shows, natural distasters, sporting events, space shuttle launches.
What is aspect ratio?
The ratio of the wingspan to the chord line of the wing. This directly affects how much lift and drag the wing produces. (ex: glider wings vs. Archer wings)
If a pilot has an address change, how long do they have to report to the FAA and what branch do they report this to?
30 days, the Certification of Airmen Branch in OKC.
What are the memory items for engine failure or abnormality after rotation with no runway remaining for the Archer?
Pitch for best glide, flaps adjust, mixture cutoff, mags off, battery master and alternator off, fuel selector rotate to off. Landing straight ahead at lowest possible airspeed and avoiding obstacles.
What are the 5 types of air masses.
Polar maritime, polar continental, tropical maritime, tropical continental, Arctic.
How far out if the procedural outer area for a Class C?
20nm
How far up does ground effect go?
**Bonus 100pts if you can say how high it goes up specifically for the Archer (Within 1ft).
Ground effect goes up to approximately one wingspan of the aircraft. For the Archer this comes out to 35.5ft
How long is a temporary pilot certificate valid for?
120 Days