Ground Work & Pre-Flight
This is the visual test you perform on fuel to ensure it is safe for flight.
fuel quantity and quality check
These are the "4 W’s" required to structure a basic radio call.
Who you are calling, Who you are, Where you are, and What you want
During this ground movement phase, you must test the steering on the ground to ensure it works correctly.
taxiing
This 5-letter acronym is used for the Pre-Landing checklist to ensure the aircraft is prepared.
G.U.M.P.S.?
When checking tires, name two specific signs of damage or wear you are looking for.
cuts, bulges, uneven wear, or bare tread depth
Translate this piece of a radio call into plain English: "Taxiing runway 24, via bravo."
driving the airplane on the ground to runway 24 using taxiway Bravo
True or False: You should immediately pull the plane off the ground as soon as you start moving down the runway.
False - The pilot keeps it on the ground until it reaches optimum takeoff speed
These are the five sequential "legs" or segments of a standard airport traffic pattern
Upwind, Crosswind, Downwind, Base, and Final Approach
This fluid's level, quality, and leaks must be physically inspected inside the engine compartment.
the engine oil
If you are departing a local airport and turning left to stay over the runway field, you announce you are entering this traffic.
"left closed traffic"
Forcing the aircraft into the air at a lower speed is dangerous because it can cause this loss-of-lift hazard.
a stall
This action is performed close to the ground, where you gradually raise the nose to prevent the nosewheel from slamming down
the Roundout
These three primary control surfaces must be checked to ensure they move freely without interference
flaps, ailerons, and rudders?
In the example radio scripts, this is the specific, multi-word identifier used to announce which local traffic area you are broadcasting to.
"Central Jersey Traffic"
Name three items on the Pre-Taxi Checklist.
Avionics Master (ON), Transponder (STANDBY), Instruments (SET), Nav Lights (ON), Flaps (UP), Circuit Breakers (CHECK), or Brakes (AS REQ'D) (Any 3)
This final landing step involves reducing power to flight idle and gently pulling back on the yoke to achieve a slight nose-up attitude just before touchdown
the Flare