VFR Navigation
What is the difference between pilotage and dead reckoning?
Pilotage - navigation by visual landmarks
Dead Reckoning - navigation through computations to include time, distance, and speed
What is the definition of a stall?
Exceeding the critical angle of attack.
What is the total fuel capacity for the DA40 with extended tanks?
51 gallons
You are flying on an IFR flight plan en route to a non-towered airport in VFR conditions. When 20 NM from the airport, you request to cancel the IFR flight plan, but ATC informs you there are numerous aircraft targets between you and the airport and recommends remaining with him for traffic alerts. You cancel IFR anyway and proceed towards the congested area on your own. Which of the following best describes the decision?
The best course of action to reduce ATC workload in VFR conditions.
A hazardous attitude.
A well-thought-out plan since the weather is VFR and the traffic can be identified visually.
A hazardous attitude.
What are the VFR cruising altitudes for east and west headings?
East - Odd thousands + 500
West - Even thousands + 500
What v-speed correlates to L/Dmax?
Vg - 73 kts
How long does the emergency battery switch last? What does it power?
90 minutes. Powers the flood light and the standby attitude indicator.
What is the speed limit below a Class B shelf?
200 KIAS
What is gyroscopic precession? Give me an example.
Precession means that a force applied to a gyroscope is manifested 90 degrees ahead in the direction of rotation. (Propellor example)
After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from that clearance, unless the pilot
Receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.
What is the groundspeed in this scenario?
TAS - 125 kts
Wind - 180/13
TC - 142 deg
114 kts
What is a magneto and how does it create power?
The magneto is a self-contained generator of high voltage that provides ignition to an engine through spark plugs. A magnet—hence magneto—spins in close proximity to a coil of wire. As the magnet spins (or the magnet rotor is turned), it generates a strong magnetic force that is “held back” by a primary coil.
What are the tolerances for a RNAV approach with RAIM-only capabilities?
Enroute - 2nm
Terminal - 1nm
Approach - 0.3nm
What is the total fuel required for a DA40 burning 9.8gal/hr that is going on a 2.3 hour VFR cross country?
27.44 gallons required
What is the RVSM dimensions in Class A airspace?
FL290 to FL410
What is the range of an NDB?
15nm