Systems
What kind of propeller do we have? (Max rpm’s too).
Sensenich, 76 inch, aluminum metal alloy, fixed pitch, 2700rpm.
What are the three ingredients for a thunderstorm?
Lifting action, unstable atmosphere, moisture.
What are rods and cones?
Cones help us see during the day/ color. Rods gives us our night vision/ detail.
Explain the different kinds of decompression.
Rapid, explosive, gradual.
Do we like high or low density altitude and why?
Low, better performance.
Describe the Piper Archer engine.
LHAND. 360ci, 180hp.
What are the 3 stages of a thunderstorm?
Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating.
What is hypoxia and what kinds are there, what are some symptoms?
Hypoxic, Hypemic, Histotoxic, Stagnant. Cyanosis, headache, euphoria, etc.
What is the name for holding out to a willingness to transport people or property from place to place for compensation or hire.
Common carriage.
What kind of characteristics will we see with an aft CG?
Less stable, more fuel efficient, faster speed, difficult stall recovery.
What kind of oil system do we have and what type of oil do we use?
Wet sump oil system. 15w-50.
What is a TAF, how long is it valid for, what is the radius?
Terminal aerodrome forecast, 24-30hrs, 5 mile radius.
What are the hazardous attitudes and the antidotes.
AMIIR
Explain the general pressurization system.
Bleed air, filter, heat exchanger, 8000ft cabin, outflow/ safety outflow valve, gauges.
What is the phenomenon called that requires us to use rudder in a turn and explain why it happens?
Adverse yaw, when we roll into a turn the high wing grabs more air creating more drag which yaws us in that direction.
Explain the Piper Archer electrical system.
28 volt DC system, 24 volt, 35 amp lead acid battery ( same for emergency battery), voltage regulator keeps 28 volts. 70 amp, 28 volt alternator.
Describe the characteristics of a cold front.
Cumulonimbus clouds, faster moving, unstable air, good visibility, showery precipitation.
What are the hour and altitude requirements after scuba diving? What is the name of the chamber you need to equalize pressure?
12 hours, under 8000ft. 24hrs or controlled ascent for above 8000ft. Hyperbaric chamber.
You are a pilot flying for commercial air tours under part 119.1e from concord to Wilmington, is this legal?
No, you have to stay within 25sm radius to operate without an air carrier certificate.
What are all of the axis of our plane and the stabilities?
Longitudinal: Roll, lateral stability. Lateral: pitch, longitudinal stability. Vertical: yaw, directional stability.
While we are doing our run up you see that the rpm’s don’t drop, what could be the cause?
Magnetos weren’t grounded before shutdown.
Explain the different kinds of icing we can experience.
Structural: Rime, mixed, Clear. Induction: Carb icing. Instrument icing.
What are all of the kinds of illusions?
ICEFLAGS.
You are flying at 15,500ft, what oxygen requirements do you need?
91.211: Required minimum flight crew needs oxygen and a 10 min supply for each occupant on board.
What is the difference between static and dynamic stability?
Static is the initial reaction of the plane and dynamic is over time.