PVT
What is P-Factor?
- the lift (or thrust) produced by the propeller is not uniform. The result is that the aircraft shows a tendency to turn in a particular direction with no control surface inputs being made.
What does CFIT stand for?
Controlled Flight into terrain
Common Carriage?
A holding out or a willingness to carry person's or property from place to place for compensation or hire.
How long is a CFI license valid for?
24 calendar months
What is a critical engine?
the engine whose failure most adversely affects the airplane.
What is a stall?
when the wing exceeds the critical angle of attack.
What are the components of an ILS?
Localizer, Glide Slope, Approach Lighting System, Marker Beacons.
What is required to fly at night for hire?
Instrument Rating.
What are the laws of learning?
Recency, Effect, Exercise, Primacy, Intensity, Readiness.
What is Vmc?
The minimum controllable speed at which, following the failure of the critical engine, will allow you to maintain directional control within 20 degrees of heading with up to 5 degrees of bank into the good engine.
The engine for the Cessna 172M.
Lycoming 0-320-E2D, 150 BHP, 2700 RPM, normally aspirated, air cooled, carbureted, horizontally opposed, direct drive.
What is the VDP?
The first point at which normal maneuvers to landing may be made. It may also indicate the last point at which normal maneuvers to landing may be made.
Within the utility category, which maneuvers can be performed?
Limited aerobatics including spins if approved.
If you are planning on flying at night with your student, but your night currency is expired, can you still fly?
Yes. The student pilot is not considered a passenger.
What forces act on the propeller to bring it into a feathered position?
Nitrogen gas and counterweights.
What are the four types of weather briefings?
Standard, abbreviated, outlook, and in-flight.
What are the VOR tolerances for each type of test?
Ground +/-4
Airborne +/-6
VOT +/-4
Dual <4
What are the issuance criteria for a convective SIGMET?
Area TS, squall lines, embedded TS, hail greater than 3/4", tornados, wind gusts of 50 kts or greater.
How many hours of instrument must a student pilot possess to be eligible for their private pilot practical test?
3 hours in airplanes (cannot be in the simulator).
What is Drift Down?
When flying above your single engine absolute ceiling and losing an engine, you will drift down to your single engine absolute ceiling.
What is the lift equation?
L=1/2*Cl*A*p*V^2
What three things must you possess in order to descend below the DA/DH/MDA?
1) Runway environment in sight.
2) In-flight visibility above prescribed minimums.
3) Can make normal maneuvers to land.
What are the supplemental oxygen requirements for pressurized aircraft?
Above FL250 - each pax must have 10 minute supply
Above FL350 - One pilot must wear O2 at all times unless you have quick-donning masks.
Above FL 410 - One pilot must wear O2 at all times regardless of quick-donning masks.
What is the definition of learning and list its characteristics?
The relatively permanent change in behavior as a result of an experience. It is purposeful, an active process, multifacited, and the result of an experience.
What factors affect Vmc
Standard day (increase)
Most unfavorable weight (decrease)
Aft CG (increase)
Critical engine windmilling (increase)
Flaps, cowl flaps up (increase)
Up to 5 degrees into the good engine (decrease)
Max power (increase)
Gear up (increase)
Out of Ground Effect (decrease)