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What happens to stall speed in in a bank and why?

Increases due to the increased load factor.

100

When is a type rating required?

Large aircraft

Turbo powered

Otherwise specified by the FAA

100

What happens if you use lower grades of fuel?

Detonation

100

What is dew point?

The temperature at which water vapor condenses.

100

What is the difference between an AD and Service Bulletin 

AD is mandatory by the FAA 

SB is non mandatory by Manufacturer

200

How does a forward CG affect stall speed and why?

Increased stall speed due to higher tail down force and more lift required.

200

Under what conditions can a commercial pilot log PIC but not act as PIC?

When sole manipulator in aircraft they're rated but not the acting PIC.

200
What is preignition? What causes it? Why is it dangerous?

The fuel air mixture lights before the the proper power stoke. Carbon build up hot spots in the cylinders. Messes with engine timing.

200
What type of turbulence is associated with the jet stream?

Clear Air Turbulence

200

How do you calculate pivotal altitude

GS x GS /11.3

300

In an engine failure, is a windmilling prop or a stop prop more favorable for glide distance and why?

Prop stopped less drag created.

300

What is the difference between a common carrier and a private carrier?

Common carriage is 121 or 135. They hold out and have the willingness to serve anyone.

Private carriage is 91 or 125. unscheduled no holding out, serve select people.

300

What is a vernatherm? What system is it a part of?

It is the part of an oil system that allows oil to go through the bypass or the oil cooler depending on oil temperature.

300

What are atmospheric standards at sea level? inches of mercury, milibars, PSI, C, F

29.92, 1013.2, 14.7 PSI, 15 C, 59 F, 

300

What max takeoff weight of a DA20

1764

400

What are 3 factors that make a skid more dangerous than a slip?

Blanketing affect, span wise flow, increased AOA on lower wing.

400

What is a wet lease? Can you legally be involved in a wet lease as a commercial pilot.

When the airplane and at least one flight crew member is supplied. The person supplying them also maintains operational control.

400

What does the manifold pressure gauge actually measure in a piston aircraft engine? What happens to manifold pressure as you increase in altitude?

The amount of air pressure in the intake manifold. On a standard day with the engine shut down, the manifold pressure gauge will indicate 29.92. Turbocharging creates a higher MAP at higher altitudes. 

Every 1000ft of altitude you lose 1 inch.

400

What is the temperature range for icing? Why can it happen above freezing?

5- -20 bernoulli's principle 

400

What type of flap increases the most drag AND lift.

Split Flap

500
Why are ailerons not needed after rolling into a steep turn?

Overbanking tendency

500

What Reg requiers you to have a fire extingusher 

91.513

500

How is the DA20 started?

Explain shower of sparks
500

What are the two types of occluded fronts? What is the different between them.

Cold occlusion vs warm occlusion


500

What is the area of the runway called where you cannot take off or land on? How is it depicted?

Chevrons

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