Weather
Which clouds are made of ice crystals?
Cirrus clouds
What is the uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air mixture in an engine?
Pre-ignition
What transponder code indicates an emergency?
7700
What is the checklist acronym that helps pilots evaluate fitness for flight and what does it stand for?
IMSAFE - Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion
Why do airplanes turn?
The horizontal component of lift
What is the most obvious sign that a front has passed?
A change in air temperature.
Which engine combination should be avoided as it can damage the engine?
High manifold pressure with low RPM
What transponder code indicates radio communication failure?
7600
What is the altitude above which passengers must be supplied with oxygen?
15,000 feet
At what bank angle does G-force double?
60 degrees of bank
Which type of cloud forms at the Earth's surface?
Fog (a stratus cloud)
What three problems can be caused by excessively high engine temperatures?
Loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and permanent engine damage
What specific clearance do pilots need to receive before entering Class B airspace?
Explicit clearance into Class Bravo
Between which altitudes does the flight crew have to use oxygen for flights longer than 40 minutes?
Between 12,500 and 14,000 feet
What force causes winds to bend to the west?
The Coriolis force
Fog forms when which two measurements become equal?
Temperature and dew point
What systems are examples of anti-ice equipment?
In which airspace classes is a transponder required?
Class A, B, and C airspace
What type of wind is considered the most dangerous during takeoff and landing?
A light quartering tailwind
What compass error occurs because of metals and electrical fields inside the aircraft?
Magnetic deviation
In which atmospheric layer does all weather take place?
The troposphere
What are inflatable boots and alcohol weep systems examples of?
De-icing equipment
What is the lowest altitude you can fly over a wildlife refuge?
2,000 feet AGL
What is the phrase that reminds pilots what happens when flying from high pressure to low pressure?
High to low, look out below
Final Jeopardy: What aerodynamic effect causes the airplane's tail to move right because of airflow from the propeller?
Spiraling slipstream