Federal Aviation Regulations
If you intend to fly, how long do you have to wait after consuming alcohol?
8 Hours
What does Vx represent?
Best Angle of Climb
What is Tom Cruises call sign in Top Gun?
Maverick
What is the typical cause of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Cracked or damaged exhaust system
When do most accidents take place?
On clear, calm days
What does AIM stand for?
Aeronautical Information Manual
What V speed is represented by Vy?
Best Rate of Climb
Which famous Aviator disappeared during her first global flight?
Amelia Earhart
What is Hypoxia?
A lack of oxygenated blood to the brain
What degree increments are you supposed to scan in?
10
What is required before entering class B airspace?
ATC has to give specific clearance and repeat your ident
Which V speed is represented by the red line on an ASI?
Vne
How many Aerial Combat Kills are required to become an Ace?
5
How does the human eye see?
Rods and Cones
What is an example of preventative maintenance?
Replacing Tires, changing oil, replacing bulbs and safety belts, etc.
What FARs are you allowed to break in the event of an emergency?
Any necessary
What is Va?
Maneuvering Speed
Who was the first women to do both a space walk high above the Earth, and to reach the lowest point in the Mariana Trench?
Kathy Sullivan
What is the antidote for the macho mentality?
Taking chances is foolish
What does TCAS stand for?
Traffic Collision Avoidance System
What is the exception to the rule that every passenger must have a lap belt?
Any child under the age of 2 years old may be held by a parent/guardian
What V speed does the top of the yellow arc represent on an ASI?
Vno
Which one of the Wright Brothers died first?
What will a pilot tend to do when landing on a runway wider than they are used to?
They will flare their wings too high
What should you do when descending on an airway?
Slowly bank your wings left and right as you scan your surroundings and descend