Weather
What are the different types of Airmets?
- Tango = MOD Turbulence
- Sierra = IFR/Mountain Obscuration
- Zulu = MOD Icing
What type of flaps does the 172 have and why?
Slotted to reinforce the boundary layer to reduce stall speed
What type of anti collision lights do we have?
Strobes/beacon
What to do to stay current
3 Tols in preceding 90 days
Biannual flight review
If a runway is wider than you're used too, you will feel like you are....
Lower than you actually are
What is the standard lapse rate of the atmosphere?
- 2 degrees C per 1000' Feet
Describe the Engine
Lycoming 0-320 160HP
Horizontally opposed
Air cooled
Naturally aspirated
Direct drive
Is an attitude indicator required for day VFR
NO
What documents do you need to have with you?
Photo ID
Certificate
Medical
Logbook if student solo
What is the standard glide path angle?
3 degrees
What is standard pressure and temperature at sea level?
29.92 inHg 15 degrees C
What type of struts do we have?
Oil/Air struts
yes, for hire
What documents are required for the airplane
A
R
O
W
What does VASI stand for?
Visual Approach Slope Indicator
How long does a microburst last?
Up to 15 min
How many volts is our battery?
24v
28 days
How often is the ELT battery replaced
50% of shelf life
1hr of cumulative use
What does MALSR stand for
Medium Intensity Appr. lighting with runway alignment lights
How long are sigmets valid for?
6 hours if hurricane
Why does carb heat reduce RPM
Hot air is less dense
If you lose electrical will the engine quit? why?
No, Magnetos provide spark
What are the visibility requirements for class B airspace
What are the types of hypoxia
stagnant
hypoxic
hypemic
histotoxic