ADM
What does the acronym "IMSAFE" stand for?
I- ILLNESS
M-MEDICATION
S-STRESS
A-ALCOHOL
F-FATIGUE
E-EATING/EMOTIONS
What is the difference between class and privileges in regards to an aviation medical?
Class - Type of medical certificate a pilot holds
Privileges - Refers to what you are legally allowed to do while holding that medical class
Can you perform an oil change on your aircraft? Why?
Yes. An oil change is classified as preventative maintenance, and pilots are allowed to perform preventative maintenance.
Who is the coolest flight instructor at Falcon AeroLab?
Laura!
What are the 6 airspaces we have in the US?
1. Alpha
2. Bravo
3. Charlie
4. Delta
5. Echo
6. Golf
What does the "PAVE" Checklist stand for?
P- PILOT
A- AIRCRAFT
V- ENVIRONMENT
E- EXTERANAL PRESSURES
How long is each medical certificate for pilots 40 and over?
First Class - 6 months
Second Class - 12 months
Third Class - 24 months
Can your airplane overfly its 100-hour inspection requirement? How and why?
Yes, but only if you are flying your aircraft somewhere to receive maintenance. You would contact your local FSDO to receive a special flight permit to make this legal.
If you change your permanent mailing address, how many days do you have to report this to the FAA?
30 days
What must you obtain before entering Charlie Airspace?
-Two-way radio communication
-Transponder with Mode C
-ADS-B Out
-Meet VFR Minimums
A pilot chose to depart VFR into marginal conditions because the destination has better weather. What hazardous attitude is influencing this choice? What are the other 4 hazardous attitudes?
Impulsivity and "get-there-itis" are influencing the pilot's decision.
A - Anti Authority
R - Resignation
M - Macho
I- Invulnerability
How long is each medical certificate for under 40?
What does A-AV1ATES stand for?
A- AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
A - ANNUAL
V - VOR
1 - 100 HOUR
A- ALTIMETER
T - TRANSPONDER
E - ELT
S - STATIC SYSTEM
1. Induced Drag
2.) Parasite Drag
-Form Drag
-Interference Drag
-Skin Friction Drag
If ATC denies you from entering Bravo airspace, what are some other alternatives for you to do to get to your destination?
-Fly over, above, or around the class Bravo airspace
-Identify if there is a VFR Corridor
- Divert to a different airport
-Contact ATC for a new route
Describe the steps of the 3 P Model
P - Perceive the hazard
P - Process the solutions
P - Perform the solutions
Describe what Basic Med is and how to get it. What are the privileges and limitations associated with Basic Med?
Basic Med - An alternative way for pilots to fly without holding a traditional FAA Medical cert.
How To Get - Have a valid driver's license, complete an online course every 24 calendar months, have a physical exam, and meet all requirements every 48 calendar months, not previously denied a medical in the past
Privileges and Limitations - Can only fly 7 occupants, including yourself, cannot fly higher than 17,999 MSL, cannot fly a plane heavier than 12,500 lbs, cannot go faster than 250 knots
Who can perform a 100 Hour inspection? Who can perform an annual inspection?
100 Hour - A & P
Annual - A & P with IA
What are the 4 left-turning tendencies?
-P Factor
-Torque
-Spiraling Slipstream
-Gyroscopic Precession
What are the 3 different levels that Echo Airspace begins? How can you tell them apart on a sectional?
Echo @ SFC (dashed magenta)
Echo @ 700' AGL (Shaded magenta)
Each @ 1200' AGL (Shaded Blue)
Describe the steps of the "DECIDE" model
D - Detect the problem
E- Estimate the need to react and the degree of risk associated
C- Choose the best course of action
I - Identify actions to achieve the desired outcome
D- Do the chosen action
E- Evaluate the outcome
Describe the difference between a Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA) and a Special Issuance medical. Give examples of each.
SODA - Given to someone with a medical condition that is not going to get worse, and they prove to the FAA they can safely fly (ex, missing a limb)
Special Issuance - Given to someone with a medical condition that has the possibility of getting worse over time (ex, deteriorating heart condition, so they have to get a new medical every 6 months)
Draw out the flow chart detailing what to do if you find INOP Equipment on your aircraft before a flight.
Will be checked by the instructor.
Describe the difference between Pressure Altitude and Density Altitude.
Pressure Altitude - The altitude above the standard datum plane where the atmospheric pressure is 29.92, AKA what the plane is actually flying at.
Density Altitude - Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature, AKA what the plane thinks it's flying at.
What is a 30 NM Mode C Vail with ADSB - Out? Where would you see this?