Aerodynamics
The force which opposes thrust and slows the aircraft down.
What is Drag?
According to FAR 91.3, the person directly responsible for the operation of the aircraft is this.
Who is the Pilot-in-Command?
METAR Stands for this.
What is Meteorological Aerodrome Report?
The airspace which surrounds most busy commercial airports and requires an ATC clearance to enter?
What is Class B airspace?
The radio phrase used when a pilot is experiencing an emergency which requires immediate assistance.
What is "Mayday"?
The phenomenon which causes a decrease in lift and an increase in drag when airflow separates from the wing.
To carry passengers at night, you must have completed three takeoffs and landings from 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise during this period.
What is during the last 90 days?
The type of weather briefing which provides the most complete information for a flight.
What is a standard briefing?
The vertical limit of Class E airspace in most areas where it begins at 1,200 feet AGL?
What is up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL?
The phonetic alphabet word used for the letter "X".
What is "Xray"?
The term which refers to the angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative wind.
What is the angle of attack?
According to FAR 91.151, the fuel reserve required for VFR flight during the day.
What is enough fuel to fly an additional 30 minutes at normal cruise speed past the first point of intended landing?
A weather advisory for severe weather affecting all aircraft, issued for turbulence, icing, or volcanic ash?
What is a SIGMET?
The equipment is required to fly in Class C airspace.
What is two-way radio communication and a Mode C transponder?
One of two words that a pilot uses at the end of a radio communication.
What is "over" or "out"?
The general term applied to all of the left-turning tendencies of a propeller-driven aircraft during takeoff roll.
What is P-factor?
The external aircraft lights required to fly VFR at night.
What are position lights and anti-collision lights?
The wind and ceiling indicate in this METAR: METAR KATL 211853Z 22015G25KT 10SM FEW050 SCT250 29/17 A2992 RMK AO2
What is winds from 220 at 15 knot gusting to 25, with no defined ceiling?
The standard dimensions of Class D airspace.
What is typically from the surface to 2,500 feet AGL with a 4-nautical-mile radius?
The four standard parts of a radio communication made by a pilot.
What are "Who, Who, Where, and What" (Who you are calling, your callsign, your location, and what you want)?
The point along the wing chord where all aerodynamic forces are considered to act is called this.
What is the center of pressure?
The minimum safe altitude over a congested area, according to FAR 91.119
What is 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet?
When available, this is the best source of weather information for the area in which a pilot is about to fly.
What are pilot reports (PIREPs)?
A designated airspace where aircraft operations are not prohibited but are subject to specific limitations and conditions.
What is a Restricted Area?
The radio phrase used when a pilot is experiencing an urgent situation which does not rise to the level of an emergency which requires immediate assistance.
What is "PAN-PAN-PAN"?