Aerodynamics
What is the purpose of dive-brakes?
Decrease altitude without decreasing air speed.
What is Vs speed?
The stalling speed of the aircraft.
Clouds are divided into 4 families based on their _____
Height Range
What are the 4 forces of flight?
Lift ,Drag ,Thrust, and weight
All weather is caused by _____
The transfer of heat.
What is the critical angle of attack?
About 18 degrees above the horizon
What instrument indicates coordinated flight in a glider?
The yaw string
What are the VFR minimums ?
1000 ft ceiling, and 3 miles of visibility
Why is frost dangerous to pilots?
It spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, decreasing the lift component.
What is true altitude?
The distance above sea level.
If one side of a runway reads 04, what will the other side read?
The runway will read 22.
What pressure should the altimeter be set to at sea level?
29.92 inches of Hg
The boundary between two air masses is referred to as a ____
Front
Prior to starting each maneuver, pilots should ______
Visually scan the area to make sure that no traffic is in the way.
With the respect to the certification of aircraft, which is class of aircraft?
airplane, rotorcraft, glider and balloon
What determines is maneuvering speed?
The gross weight of the aircraft.
What instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube is blocked ?
The airspeed indicator.
Which type of clouds are most likely to indicate lift?
What are cumulus clouds?
How longs does the Airworthiness certificate on an aircraft remain current?
As long as the aircraft is maintained by the standards of the FAR.
Pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?
The airspeed indicator
During a spin to the left, which wing is stalled?
Both of them!
What is the difference between true and magnetic north?
It varies based on location.
What conditions are required for the creation of thunderstorms?
High Humidity, Lifting Force, and Lifting Conditions
What is spacial disorientation?
This is a state of confusion that is provided by the brain receiving multiple signals at once from different sensory organs.
If a bee is in the cockpit during tow, what should you do?
Prepare to be stung!