Aircraft Performance and W&B
Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?
High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.
(Refer to Figure 35.) Approximately what true airspeed should pilot expect with full throttle at 10,500 feet with a temperature of 36 degrees F above standard?
165 knots.
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a
heat exchange.
(Refer to Figure 12.) What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?
110 degrees at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots.
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms (must list all 3 for points)?
High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions.
Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach to land when at
less than the length of the wingspan above the surface.
(Refer to Figure 8.) Determine the density altitude for these conditions:
Altimeter setting: 30.35
Runway temperature: +25F
Airport elevation: 3,894 ft MSL
2,000 feet MSL.
When there is a temperature inversion, you would expect to experience
an increase in temperature as altitude increases.
(Refer to Figure 14.) The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are
7,200 feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 40.) Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle.
OAT: Std
Pressure Altitude: 4,000 ft
Takeoff Weight: 2,800 lb
Headwind: Calm
1,750 feet.
Wingtip vortices are created only when an aircraft is
developing lift.
(Refer to Figure 36.) What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220 degrees at 30 knots?
23 knots.
Clouds are divided into four families according to what?
Height range.
When the term 'light and variable' is used in reference to a winds aloft forecast, the coded group and windspeed is
9900 and less than 5 knots.
To best determine general forecast weather conditions covering a flight information region, the pilot should refer to
Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA).
Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?
Unusable fuel and undrainable oil.
(Refer to Figure 37.) Determine the total distance required to land.
OAT: 90F
Pressure Altitude: 3,000 ft
Weight: 2,900 lb
Headwind: 10 kts
Obstacle: 50 ft
1,725 feet.
In which situation is advection fog most likely to form?
An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.
What information is contained in a Convective SIGMET (must list all 3 for points)?
Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter.
What are 3 characteristics of unstable air?
Turbulence, good surface visibility, and showery precipitation.
Determine how for the GC is located aft of datum?
Empty weight: 1,495.0lb 101.4in 151,593.0in-lb
Pilot & Passenger: 380.0lb 64.0in --
Fuel (30 gal): -- 96.0in --
CG 94.01.
(Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.
Pressure altitude: 3,750 ft
Headwind: 12 kts
Temperature: Std
Runway: Hard Surface
816 feet.
An abbreviated briefing.
(Refer to Figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes
overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.
When telephoning Flight Service for preflight weather information, pilots should state
the aircraft identification or the pilot's name.