Meteorology
What are the stages of a Thunder Storm
Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating
What are the 4 strokes of the engine
intake, compression, power/combustion, exhaust
A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding
8 hours
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is
500 feet.
In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?
Class A
What are the ingredients to make a thunderstorm
Lifting force, visible moisture, unstable air
Denotation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when …
The unburned charge in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally
What exception, if any, permits a private pilot to act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft carrying passengers who pay for the
If a donation is made to a charitable organization for the flight.
The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is
500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally
Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests with
All pilots
What type of fog will you expect to see in a rural area near a lake, with no wind and a clear sky
Radiation fog
The uncontrolled firing of the fugal/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as
pre-ignition
The pilot-in-command is required to hold a type rating in which aircraft?
hint (2 Circumstances)
The pilot in command is required to hold a type rating for large aircraft (over 12,500 pounds) and turbojet-powered airplanes
For VFR flight operations ABOVE 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required is
1 mile
When a control tower, located on an airport within Class D airspace, ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?
The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation.
What weather report can you use to find forecasted altitudes for cloud tops
Graphical area forecast
For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on
circulation of lubricating oil
To act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by logbook endorsement the satisfactory completion of a flight review or completion of a pilot proficiency check within the preceding
24 calendar months.
No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the ground visibility is __ miles
What must you hear from the controlling agency in order to fly into into a Class B airspace
your call sign and , ”cleared into the bravo“
A____ is an unscheduled observation taken when there is a significant change in the weather. ___ reports help alert pilots about rapidly changing weather conditions at an airport
SPECI
While cruising @ 9,500ft MSL, the fuel/air mixture is properly adjusted. What will occur if a descent to 4,500 ft MSL is made w/o readjusting the mixture
The fuel/air mixture may become excessively lean
What is the maximum cabin pressure altitude at which a pilot can fly for longer than 30 minutes without using supplemental oxygen?
12,500 feet
What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace?
Air traffic control tower.
If the controlling agency says “N12345 Standby“ after your request to a Class C airspace are you allowed to enter?
Yes.