Weather Theory
What is a microburst?
a localized, short lived and intense column of sinking air
How long does a third class medical last if private pilot is under 40 yrs old.
60th month after the month of the date of examination
What is the IM SAFE checklist?
Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion/Eating.
What are the primary flight controls?
Rudder, Elevator/Stabilator, Aileron.
When does an aircraft?
At supersonic airspeeds\
what causes weather?
Heating of the earth's surface
Define pro-rata in terms of the pilot pilot
A private pilot must pay their equal share of expenses proportional to the flight
What is the 3 P's checklist?
Perceive, Process, Perform.
How does icing affect the flight characteristics of an aircraft?
It drastically affects the shape of the wing disrupting its ability to create lift.
How long is a second class medical valid for if over 40 years of age?
12 calendar months.
What are the ingredients to a thunderstorm?
Unstable lapse rate, Moisture, Uplifting source.
How old must you be to receive your student pilot certificate?
16
What is the 5 P's Checklist?
Plan, Plane, Passengers, Pilot, Programming.
What is AOA?
The angle of the chord line of the wing to the relative wind.
How long is the aircraft registration valid for?
7 years.
Define the composition of the atmosphere?
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen 1% other gases
What class medical is required for a student pilot?
Third Class.
What's is the risk management process?
Identify the hazard, Assess the risk, mitigate the risk.
What does Bernouli's Principle state?
As a fluid increases velocity, its pressure decreases and as a fluid decreases velocity, its pressure increases .
Where does a rectangular shaped wing tend to stall at?
At the root
What pressure system result in storms and poor visibility?
Low pressure systems
What documents must you have with you at all times when flying solo as a student pilot?
Government issued ID, Medical, Student Pilot Certificate, Logbook with endorsement.
What are the principles of risk management?
Accept no Unnecessary Risk, Make Risk Decisions at the Appropriate Level, Accept Risk When Benefits Outweigh the Costs, Integrate Risk Management into Planning at All Levels.
What are the 4 types of left turning tendencies?
Torque, P-factor, Spiraling Slipstream, Gyroscopic Precession.
How often must the ELT and ELT battery be inspected?
12 calendar months, 1 hour of use or half its life.