AERO Stage 1 Exam
(3253.1) (Refer to Figure 82.) Altimeter 3 is indicating a VFR cruising altitude for which direction? 180-359 degrees magnetic. 179 degrees true. 080 degrees magnetic.
080 degrees magnetic.
(3253) (Refer to Figure 3.) Which altimeter(s) indicate(s) more than 10,000 feet? 1, 2, and 3. 1 and 2 only. 1 only.
1 and 2 only.
(3270) (Refer to Figure 4.) What is the maximum flaps-extended speed? 65 knots. 100 knots. 165 knots.
100 knots.
(3273) (Refer to Figure 4.) What is the maximum structural cruising speed? 100 knots. 165 knots. 208 knots.
165 knots.
(3266) (Refer to Figure 4.) What is the caution range of the airplane? 0 to 60 knots. 100 to 165 knots. 165 to 208 knots.
165 to 208 knots.
(3107) At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92, when climbing to cruising flight level? 14,500 feet MSL. 18,000 feet MSL. 24,000 feet MSL.
18,000 feet MSL.
(3267) (Refer to Figure 4.) The maximum speed at which the airplane can be operated in smooth air is 100 knots. 165 knots. 208 knots.
208 knots.
(3230.1) Carburetor icing can occur with an OAT as high as 100° F and visible moisture. 20° C and high relative humidity. 75° F and low relative humidity.
20° C and high relative humidity.
(3215) (Refer to Figure 2.) If an airplane weighs 3,300 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude? 1,200 pounds. 3,100 pounds. 3,960 pounds.
3,960 pounds.
(3214) (Refer to Figure 2.) If an airplane weighs 2,300 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 60° banked turn while maintaining altitude? 2,300 pounds. 3,400 pounds. 4,600 pounds.
4,600 pounds.
(3202.3) (Refer to figure 66.) While practicing S-turns, a consistently smaller half-circle is made on one side of the road than on the other, and this turn is not completed before crossing the road or reference line. This would most likely occur in turn 1-2-3 because the bank is decreased too rapidly during the latter part of the turn. 4-5-6 because the bank is increased too rapidly during the early part of the turn. 4-5-6 because the bank is increased too slowly during the latter part of the turn.
4-5-6 because the bank is increased too rapidly during the early part of the turn.
(3265) (Refer to Figure 4.) What is the full flap operating range for the airplane? 55 to 100 knots. 55 to 208 knots. 55 to 165 knots.
55 to 100 knots.
(3216) (Refer to Figure 2.) If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 45° banked turn while maintaining altitude? 4,500 pounds. 6,750 pounds. 7,200 pounds.
6,750 pounds.
(3252) (Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 3 indicates 9,500 feet. 10,950 feet. 15,940 feet.
9,500 feet.
(3656) What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine? Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges. Place the magneto or ignition switch momentarily in the OFF position to check for proper grounding. Test each brake and the parking brake.
Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges.
(3393) Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude? Air temperature lower than standard. Atmospheric pressure lower than standard. Air temperature warmer than standard.
Air temperature warmer than standard.
(3201.1) Which statement relates to Bernoulli`s principle? For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. An additional upward force is generated as the lower surface of the wing deflects air downward. Air traveling faster over the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface.
Air traveling faster over the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface.
(3262) The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument? Altimeter. Vertical-speed indicator. Airspeed indicator.
Airspeed indicator.
(3248) Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged? Altimeter. Vertical speed. Airspeed.
Airspeed.
(3387) If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate change in indication? Altimeter will indicate .15" Hg higher. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.
Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.
(3389) Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? At sea level, when the temperature is 0°F. When the altimeter has no installation error. At standard temperature.
At standard temperature.
(3315) Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? Settling to the surface abruptly during landing. Becoming airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed. Inability to get airborne even though airspeed is sufficient for normal takeoff needs.
Becoming airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed.
(3310) During a spin to the left, which wing(s) is/are stalled? Both wings are stalled. Neither wing is stalled. Only the left wing is stalled.
Both wings are stalled.
(3278) (Refer to Figure 7.) How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated? By the direction of deflection of the banking scale (A). By the direction of deflection of the horizon bar (B). By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B).
By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B).
(3227) During the run-up at a high-elevation airport, a pilot notes a slight engine roughness that is not affected by the magneto check but grows worse during the carburetor heat check. Under these circumstances, what would be the most logical initial action? Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture. Taxi back to the flight line for a maintenance check. Reduce manifold pressure to control detonation.
Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture.
(3202.2) (Refer to figure 62.) In flying the rectangular course, when would the aircraft be turned less than 90°? Corners 1 and 4. Corners 1 and 2. Corners 2 and 4.
Corners 1 and 4.
(3202) When are the four forces that act on an airplane in equilibrium? During unaccelerated flight. When the aircraft is accelerating. When the aircraft is at rest on the ground.
During unaccelerated flight.
(3652) What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating? Enrichen the fuel mixture. Increase the RPM. Reduce the airspeed.
Enrichen the fuel mixture.
(3314) What must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect? Wingtip vortices increase creating wake turbulence problems for arriving and departing aircraft. Induced drag decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable floating. A full stall landing will require less up elevator deflection than would a full stall when done free of ground effect.
Induced drag decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable floating.
(3205) What is the relationship of lift, drag, thrust, and weight when the airplane is in straight-and-level flight? Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag. Lift, drag, and weight equal thrust. Lift and weight equal thrust and drag.
Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag.
(3269) (Refer to Figure 4.) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed in a specified configuration? Upper limit of the green arc. Upper limit of the white arc. Lower limit of the green arc.
Lower limit of the green arc.
(3272) (Refer to Figure 4.) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in the landing configuration? Upper limit of the green arc. Upper limit of the white arc. Lower limit of the white arc.
Lower limit of the white arc.
(3264) What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? Maneuvering speed. Turbulent or rough-air speed. Never-exceed speed.
Never-exceed speed.
(3829.3) How does the wake turbulence vortex circulate around each wingtip? Inward, upward, and around each tip. Inward, upward, and counterclockwise. Outward, upward, and around each tip.
Outward, upward, and around each tip.
(3660) Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition? Pilot-in-command. Owner or operator. Mechanic
Owner or operator.
(3309) In what flight condition must an aircraft be placed in order to spin? Partially stalled with one wing low. In a steep diving spiral. Stalled.
Stalled.
(3829.2) When landing behind a large aircraft, which procedure should be followed for vortex avoidance? Stay above its final approach flightpath all the way to touchdown. Stay below and to one side of its final approach flightpath. Stay well below its final approach flightpath and land at least 2,000 feet behind.
Stay above its final approach flightpath all the way to touchdown.
(3202.1) Select the four flight fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft. Aircraft power, pitch, bank, and trim. Starting, taxiing, takeoff, and landing. Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents.
Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents.
(3283.1) What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere? The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left. The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring. The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the airplane.
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
(3106) Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting? The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation. The corrected density altitude of the departure airport. The corrected pressure altitude for the departure airport.
The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation.
(3212) What causes an airplane (except a T-tail) to pitch nosedown when power is reduced and controls are not adjusted? The CG shifts forward when thrust and drag are reduced. The downwash on the elevators from the propeller slipstream is reduced and elevator effectiveness is reduced. When thrust is reduced to less than weight, lift is also reduced and the wings can no longer support the weight.
The downwash on the elevators from the propeller slipstream is reduced and elevator effectiveness is reduced.
(3105) If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter? The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level. The elevation of the departure area. Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature.
The elevation of the departure area.
(3301) What force makes an airplane turn? The horizontal component of lift. The vertical component of lift. Centrifugal force.
The horizontal component of lift.
(3211) What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane? The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift. The effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder, and rudder trim tab. The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag.
The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift.
(3242) What type fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available? The next higher octane aviation gas. The next lower octane aviation gas. Unleaded automotive gas of the same octane rating.
The next higher octane aviation gas.
(3268) (Refer to Figure 4.) Which marking identifies the never-exceed speed? Upper limit of the green arc. Upper limit of the white arc. The red radial line.
The red radial line.
(3312) What is ground effect? The result of the interference of the surface of the Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane. The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. The result of the disruption of the airflow patterns about the wings of an airplane to the point where the wings will no longer support the airplane in flight.
The result of the interference of the surface of the Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane.
(3257) What is absolute altitude? The altitude read directly from the altimeter. The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface. The height above the standard datum plane.
The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface.
(3213) What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane? To control yaw. To control overbanking tendency. To control roll.
To control yaw.
(3220) What is one purpose of wing flaps? To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing the airspeed. To relieve the pilot of maintaining continuous pressure on the controls. To decrease wing area to vary the lift
To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing the airspeed.
(3218) Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight? Climbs. Turns. Stalls.
Turns.
(3241) Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating ranges? Using fuel that has a lower-than-specified fuel rating. Using fuel that has a higher-than-specified fuel rating. Operating with higher-than-normal oil pressure.
Using fuel that has a lower-than-specified fuel rating.
(3012.1) After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time? V(Y). V(X). V(A).
V(Y).
(3235) The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting an increase in RPM and then a gradual decrease in RPM. a decrease in RPM and then a constant RPM indication. a decrease in RPM and then a gradual increase in RPM.
a decrease in RPM and then a gradual increase in RPM.
(3280) In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the west if a left turn is entered from a north heading. a right turn is entered from a north heading. an aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading.
a right turn is entered from a north heading.
(3830) When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by maneuvering the aircraft below and downwind from the heavy aircraft. above and upwind from the heavy aircraft. below and upwind from the heavy aircraft.
above and upwind from the heavy aircraft.
(3829) When landing behind a large aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by staying above the large aircraft's final approach path and landing beyond the large aircraft's touchdown point. below the large aircraft's final approach path and landing before the large aircraft's touchdown point. above the large aircraft's final approach path and landing before the large aircraft's touchdown point.
above the large aircraft's final approach path and landing beyond the large aircraft's touchdown point.
(3211.1) Changes in the center of pressure of a wing affect the aircraft`s lift/drag ratio. lifting capacity. aerodynamic balance and controllability.
aerodynamic balance and controllability.
(3282) In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if an aircraft is decelerated while on an east or west heading. a left turn is entered from a west heading. an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading.
an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading.
(3203) (Refer to Figure 1.) The acute angle A is the angle of incidence. attack. dihedral.
attack.
(3204.1) The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the relative wind is known as the angle of lift. attack. incidence.
attack.
(3655) A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to avoid high RPM settings with high manifold pressure. avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM. always use a rich mixture with high RPM settings.
avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM.
(3204) The term 'angle of attack' is defined as the angle between the wing chord line and the relative wind. between the airplane's climb angle and the horizon. formed by the longitudinal axis of the airplane and the chord line of the wing.
between the wing chord line and the relative wind.
(3223.2) If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition switch becomes disconnected, the most noticeable result will be that the engine will run very rough. cannot be started with the switch in the ON position. cannot be shut down by turning the switch to the OFF position.
cannot be shut down by turning the switch to the OFF position.
(3221.1) Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will increase fuel consumption and may increase power due to the increased heat. result in damage to heat-conducting hoses and warping of cylinder cooling fans. cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage. 5 points
cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.
(3279.2) Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by a northerly turning error. certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft. the difference in location of true north and magnetic north.
certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft.
(3317) The term "angle of attack" is defined as the angle between the chord line of the wing and the relative wind. airplane's longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil. airplane's center line and the relative wind.
chord line of the wing and the relative wind.
(3226) The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to decrease the amount of fuel in the mixture in order to compensate for increased air density. decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density. increase the amount of fuel in the mixture to compensate for the decrease in pressure and density of the air.
decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density.
(3237) If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause a mixture of fuel and air that is not uniform in all cylinders. lower cylinder head temperatures. detonation.
detonation.
(3824) Wingtip vortices are created only when an aircraft is operating at high airspeeds. heavily loaded. developing lift.
developing lift.
(3287) An airplane has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this airplane would be a longer takeoff run. difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition. stalling at higher-than-normal airspeed.
difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition.
(3223.1) An electrical system failure (battery and alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation, you would experience avionics equipment failure. probably experience failure of the engine ignition system, fuel gauges, aircraft lighting system, and avionics equipment. probably experience engine failure due to the loss of the engine-driven fuel pump and also experience failure of the radio equipment, lights, and all instruments that require alternating current. 5 points
experience avionics equipment failure.
(3243.1) To properly purge water from the fuel system of an aircraft equipped with fuel tank sumps and a fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the fuel strainer drain. lowest point in the fuel system. fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps.
fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps.
(3202.4) If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster airspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and better control throughout the landing roll. groundspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of overshooting the desired touchdown point. groundspeed at touchdown, a shorter ground roll, and the likelihood of undershooting the desired touchdown point.
groundspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of overshooting the desired touchdown point.
(3825) The greatest vortex strength occurs when the generating aircraft is light, dirty, and fast. heavy, dirty, and fast. heavy, clean, and slow.
heavy, clean, and slow.
(3230) The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as high as 70°F and the relative humidity is high. high as 95°F and there is visible moisture. low as 0°F and the relative humidity is high.
high as 70°F and the relative humidity is high.
(3711) The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed. quickly check the fuel supply for possible fuel exhaustion. determine the wind direction to plan for the forced landing.
immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed.
(3223) One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for improved engine performance. uniform heat distribution. balanced cylinder head pressure.
improved engine performance.
(3219) One of the main functions of flaps during approach and landing is to decrease the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed. permit a touchdown at a higher indicated airspeed. increase the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed.
increase the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed.
(3288) Loading an airplane to the most aft CG will cause the airplane to be less stable at all speeds. less stable at slow speeds, but more stable at high speeds. less stable at high speeds, but more stable at low speeds.
less stable at all speeds.
(3313) Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach to land when at less than the length of the wingspan above the surface. twice the length of the wingspan above the surface. a higher-than-normal angle of attack.
less than the length of the wingspan above the surface.
(3201) The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are lift, weight, thrust, and drag. lift, weight, gravity, and thrust. lift, gravity, power, and friction.
lift, weight, thrust, and drag.
(3828) The wind condition that requires maximum caution when avoiding wake turbulence on landing is a light, quartering headwind. light, quartering tailwind. strong headwind.
light, quartering tailwind.
(3390) If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate the actual altitude above sea level. higher than the actual altitude above sea level. lower than the actual altitude above sea level.
lower than the actual altitude above sea level.
(3239) If a pilot suspects that the engine (with a fixed-pitch propeller) is detonating during climb-out after takeoff, the initial corrective action to take would be to lean the mixture. lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed. apply carburetor heat.
lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed.
(3009) V(NO) is defined as the normal operating range. never-exceed speed. maximum structural cruising speed.
maximum structural cruising speed.
(3277) (Refer to Figure 7.) The proper adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the horizon bar to the level-flight indication. horizon bar to the miniature airplane. miniature airplane to the horizon bar.
miniature airplane to the horizon bar.
(3275) (Refer to Figure 5.) A turn coordinator provides an indication of the movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axis. angle of bank up to but not exceeding 30°. attitude of the aircraft with reference to the longitudinal axis.
movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axis.
(3202.5) When executing an emergency approach to land in a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed increase the chances of shock cooling the engine. assure the proper descent angle is maintained until entering the flare. nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and landing spot.
nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and landing spot.
(3240) The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as combustion. pre-ignition. detonation. 5 points
pre-ignition.
(3263) As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane stalls in a particular configuration will decrease as the true airspeed decreases. decrease as the true airspeed increases. remain the same regardless of altitude.
remain the same regardless of altitude.
(3311) The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will increase if the CG is moved forward. change with an increase in gross weight. remain the same regardless of gross weight.
remain the same regardless of gross weight.
(3210) An airplane said to be inherently stable will be difficult to stall. require less effort to control. not spin.
require less effort to control.
(3826) Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to sink below the aircraft generating turbulence. rise into the traffic pattern. rise into the takeoff or landing path of a crossing runway.
sink below the aircraft generating turbulence.
(3827) When taking off or landing at an airport where heavy aircraft are operating, one should be particularly alert to the hazards of wingtip vortices because this turbulence tends to rise from a crossing runway into the takeoff or landing path. rise into the traffic pattern area surrounding the airport. sink into the flightpath of aircraft operating below the aircraft generating the turbulence.
sink into the flightpath of aircraft operating below the aircraft generating the turbulence.
(3217) The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wing of an airplane depends upon the position of the CG. speed of the airplane. abruptness at which the load is applied.
speed of the airplane.
(3316) During an approach to a stall, an increased load factor will cause the airplane to stall at a higher airspeed. have a tendency to spin. be more difficult to control.
stall at a higher airspeed
(3283) In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when a left turn is entered from an east heading. a right turn is entered from a west heading. the aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading.
the aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading.
(3244) For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on a properly functioning thermostat. air flowing over the exhaust manifold. the circulation of lubricating oil.
the circulation of lubricating oil.
(3254) Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates calibrated altitude at field elevation. absolute altitude at field elevation. true altitude at field elevation.
true altitude at field elevation.
