Performance/ Limitations
What is Vno and what is it in the PA-28-181?
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed (125 kts)
What are the four forces of flight?
Lift, weight, thrust and drag
What document must be visible to passengers?
The airworthiness certificate
What are the privileges and limitations of a private pilot?
FAR 61.113
Privileges: Act as PIC of an aircraft and carry passengers
Limitations: not able to fly for compensation or hire
Which weather service is used to provide local airport forecasts?
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)
What is the maximum landing weight of the PA-28-181
2550 lbs
Define Chorde line?
The imaginary line between the leading edge and trailing edge of an airfoil.
What placard is required that is typically displayed on the front of the magnetic compass?
Compass deviation card
What currency is needed to carry passengers at night?
3 takeoffs and 3 landings in the proceeding 90 days at night as per FAR 61.57
If you are doing a weather briefing more than six hours prior to your flight, which type of weather briefing are you getting?
Outlook briefing
Which CG position provides better stall recovery, but increased fuel consumption.
Forward CG
What is the recipe of a spin?
An uncoordinated stall
How often does an ELT need to be inspected?
12 calendar months
For a pilot under the age of 40, how long do they hold the privileges of a first class medical?
12 calendar months as per 61.23
What are the three phases of a thunderstorm?
Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating
What is formula to calculate density altitude?
DA = ((OAT - ISA) * 120) + PA
When the nose goes in the opposite direction of a turn.
Adverse Yaw
According to 91.205, Is the Heading Indicator required for night VFR flight?
The heading indicator is not required per 91.205
Which FAR covers preflight action required?
FAR 91.103
Which of the following is not part of a convective sigmet?
A. Surface winds greater than or equal to 50kts
B. Hail at the surface up to 1/8” in diameter
C. Squall lines
B. Hail at the surface up to 1/8” in diameter
Calculate maneuvering speed of the PA-28-181 if the landing weight is 2245lbs?
106 kts
What are the four turning tendencies?
P-factor
Spiraling slipstream
Torque
Gyroscopic Precession
A private pilot preflights their aircraft and finds a strobe light burnt out. Are they allowed to replace the bulb?
No as per Part 43 appendix A
What are the cloud clearances in class G airspace, below 1200 feet AGL, and under 10,000 feet MSL.
1 sm visibility and clear of clouds as per 91.155
A micro burst can reach a rate of decent of up to…?
6000 fpm