Weather
The abbreviation for mist on a metar
BR
How do you correct for variation?
Subtract degrees East and add degrees West
The throttle controls the
Manifold pressure
What are the four forces of flight
Lift, thrust, drag, weight
How long is a third class medical valid for under the age of 40?
60 months
How does air flow around a low pressure system?
Upwards, Inwards, Counter clockwise
You are flying on a magnetic heading of 336. You should be at what altitudes?
What is evens plus 500
The landing gear is
Electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated
What is rotation speed (Vr)?
65 kts
What are the required documents for the airplane and pilot in order to fly?
Airplane- Airworthiness Certificate, registration, operating limitations, weight and balance
Pilot- Pilot certificate, valid government photo ID, medical
What are the three stages of a thunderstorm?
Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating
What are the VFR day and night fuel requirements?
Day- 30 minutes after your first point of intended landing
Night- 45 minutes after your first point of intended landing
Name the instruments that run off the pitot static system
Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter
When does the wing stall?
At the critical angle of attack
What are the basic VFR weather minimums in Class D airspace
3sm visibility, 1000 above, 500 below, 2000 horizontal
What is standard temperature at 27,500 feet
-40 degrees C/F
Convert 800 MST to Zulu time.
1500 Zulu
What is the four strokes of a four stroke engine?
Intake, compression, combustion (power), exhaust
Calculate the pressure altitude
Field Elevation: 5280 ft.
Pressure: 30.38 Inches of mercury
4820 ft.
Name the legs of a traffic pattern?
Upwind, departure, crosswind, downwind, base, and final
Name all the special use airspace you can fly into without permission.
Military operating areas (MOAs), Alert Areas, Warning Areas, National security areas, Controlled firing areas.
If your alternator fails will you engine continue to run? Why or why not?
Because the magnetos are engine driven
What is the spin recovery procedure?
Power to idle, ailerons naturalized, rudders opposite, elevator as needed
What are the required VFR aircraft inspections
annual, Transponder, ADs, Elt, 100 hour (for hire only)