Airplanes & Aerodynamics
What is the main purpose of wing flaps?
Allows for steeper approaches to a landing without increasing airspeed
What color is the caution range on the airspeed indicator?
Yellow
The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate which approach direction?
090 degrees and 270 degrees magnetic
Which V-Speed represents maximum flap extension speed?
Vfe
What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
15 degrees C, 29.92"Hg
What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight?
Lift, Weight, Thrust, Drag
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by what?
Magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force
Runway markings are what color?
White
8 hours
As air temperature increases, density altitude will:
Increase
What is Bernoullis principle?
Air traveling faster over the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface
The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?
Airspeed Indicator
Blue (omnidirectional lights)
Each recreational or private pilot is required to have a flight review after how many months?
24 months
If an emergency situation required a downwind landing, what should you expect?
Faster groundspeed at touchdown, a longer roll, and most likely overshooting the desired touchdown point
When does ground effect occur?
When at less than the length of the wingspan above the surface.
Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?
When at sea level under standard conditions
What are the 5 legs of traffic pattern?
Upwind, crosswind, downwind, base, final
What does ARROW stand for?
Airworthiness certification, registration, radio license, Operating limitations (POH), weight and balance
Which items are included in the standard empty weight of an aircraft?
Unusable fuel and full engine oil
What are the 4 left turning tendencies?
Torque effect, Spiraling slipstream, P-Factor, Gyroscopic precision
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude?
The purpose of an enhanced taxiway center line is to what?
Highlight an approaching runway holding position marking
What class airspace is San Jose?
Class C
What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?
It reduces climb performance