Aerodynamics
These devices on the trailing edge of the wing can be used to achieve the same amount of lift at lower airspeeds.
Flaps
While flying due West, the aircraft is decelerated. The compass will indicate a slight turn to the________
South
In what class of airspace are VFR pilots required to remain clear of clouds and fly in >3SM of visibility?
Class B
A pilot must present this upon request by any local law enforcement officer
pilot cert. or medical
As air temperature increases, density altitude _________.
Increases
The airspeed at which the aircraft achieves the most lift for the least amount of drag is called _______.
L/D max, or best glide speed
What type of supplemental oxygen must be used on an aircraft?
Aviator's Breathing Oxygen (ABO)
What type of transponder is required when flying above a class C airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?
Mode C
use of personal electronic devices is prohibited on what type of flights?
IFR or anything operated by an air carrier
Performance charts in an aircraft POH are based on __________ altitude
pressure altitude
A device that extends from the top of the wing used to decrease lift after landing. They are more effective at higher speeds.
Spoilers
Setting a constant speed prop to a small AoA and high RPM achieves more power and thrust. This setting should be used for what phase of flight?
Takeoff/landing
What are the weather minimums for operating under SVFR?
1 Sm vis and clear of clouds
What class of medical certificate is required to exercise the privileges of a commercial pilot certificate?
Second class medical
Name the 4 turning tendencies of single engine propeller aircraft
P-factor, torque, spiraling slipstream, gyroscopic precession
The aircraft can stall at any airspeed. This is due to changes in _________
Load factor
DAILY DOUBLE
Label all the V speeds that are depicted on a standard airspeed indicator.
When is wake turbulence generated by large aircraft is worst?
Aircraft is heavy, clean, and slow (takeoff)
These are voluntary-compliance notices published by the FAA to notify pilots of potential hazards with aircraft design.
Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin
State the formula for calculating pressure altitude
[(29.92-CAS) x 1000] + FE
As airspeed increases in a level turn, what must be done to maintain constant altitude
Decrease AoA or increase bank angle
Some aircraft use dispensing nozzles to spray this on the windscreen and propellers, preventing the formation of ice
Alcohol
Enhanced Taxiway Centerline
Holding out of a willingness to transport persons or property from place to place for compensation or hire
Common Carriage
When landing, this is the main factor in slowing the aircraft for the first 25% of speed decay
Aerodynamic braking