Unit 11: Cross Country Flight Planning

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Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Fort Worth Meacham (area 4) to Denton Muni (area 1). The wind is from 330° at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7°E. (Fig. 25) A) 003°. B) 017°. C) 023°.

A) 003°.

Determine the magnetic course from Airpark East Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). Magnetic variation is 6°30'E. (Fig. 24) A) 075°. B) 082°. C) 091°.

A) 075°.

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Majors Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). The wind is from 340° at 12 knots, the true airspeed is 136 knots, and the magnetic variation is 6° 30'E. (Fig. 24) A) 091°. B) 095°. C) 099°.

A) 091°.

On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set in order to navigate direct from Majors Airport (area 1) to Quitman VOR-DME (area 2)? A) 101°. B) 108°. C) 281°.

A) 101°.

What is the magnetic heading for a flight from Priest River Airport (area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3)? The wind is from 030° at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots. (Fig. 22) A) 121°. B) 143°. C) 136°.

A) 121°.

What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Denton (area 1) to Addison (area 2)? The wind is from 200° at 20 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7° east. (Fig 25) A) 13 minutes. B) 16 minutes. C) 19 minutes.

A) 13 minutes.

How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a ground speed of 114 knots? A) 14.25 NM. B) 15.00 NM. C) 14.50 NM.

A) 14.25 NM.

An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1515 MST for a 2-hour 30-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. What is the estimated time of arrival at the destination airport? (Fig. 27) A) 1645 PST. B) 1745 PST. C) 1845 PST.

A) 1645 PST.

Estimate the time en route from Majors Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). The wind is from 340° at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 136 knots. Magnetic variation is 5° east. (Fig. 24) A) 17 minutes 30 seconds. B) 14 minutes 30 seconds. C) 19 minutes.

A) 17 minutes 30 seconds.

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1). The wind is from 340° at 10 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. (Fig. 22) A) 330°. B) 325°. C) 345°.

A) 330°.

What course should be selected on the omnibearing selector (OBS) to make a direct flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to the Minot VORTAC (area 1) with a TO indication? (Fig. 21) A) 359°. B) 179°. C) 001°.

A) 359°.

Estimate the time en route from Addison (area 2) to Dallas Executive (area 3). The wind is from 300° at 15 knots, the true airspeed is 120 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7° east. (Fig. 25) A) 8 minutes. B) 11 minutes. C) 14 minutes.

A) 8 minutes.

Which aileron positions should a pilot generally use when taxiing in strong quartering headwinds? A) Aileron up on the side from which the wind is blowing. B) Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing. C) Ailerons neutral.

A) Aileron up on the side from which the wind is blowing.

In flying the rectangular course, when would the aircraft be turned less than 90°? (Fig. 62) A) Corners 1 and 4. B) Corners 1 and 2. C) Corners 2 and 4.

A) Corners 1 and 4.

If more than one cruising altitude is intended, which should be entered in item 15, "Level," of the flight plan? (Fig. 51) A) Initial cruising altitude. B) Highest cruising altitude. C) Lowest cruising altitude.

A) Initial cruising altitude.

What information should be entered in item 15, "Level," for a VFR day flight? (Fig. 51) A) Initial cruising altitude. B) Highest cruising altitude. C) Lowest cruising altitude.

A) Initial cruising altitude.

(Refer to area A.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane into a left quartering headwind? (Fig. 9) A) Left aileron up, elevator neutral. B) Left aileron down, elevator neutral. C) Left aileron up, elevator down.

A) Left aileron up, elevator neutral.

Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane? A) Quartering tailwind. B) Direct crosswind. C) Quartering headwind.

A) Quartering tailwind.

(Refer to area B.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane into a right quartering headwind? (Fig. 9) A) Right aileron up, elevator up. B) Right aileron down, elevator neutral. C) Right aileron up, elevator down.

A) Right aileron up, elevator up.

During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft as safe for flight? A) The pilot in command. B) The owner or operator. C) The certificated mechanic who performed the annual inspection.

A) The pilot in command.

If you experience an engine failure in a single-engine aircraft after takeoff, you should A) establish the proper glide attitude. B) turn into the wind. C) adjust the pitch to maintain VY.

A) establish the proper glide attitude.

If you are going to conduct a flight partially under VFR and partially under IFR, you should (Fig. 51) A) file two flight plans, one for each portion of the flight. B) specify which part of the flight plan will be VFR and which part will be IFR in item 18, Other Information. C) enter both "V" and "I" in item 8, Flight Rules.

A) file two flight plans, one for each portion of the flight.

The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to A) immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed. B) quickly check the fuel supply for possible fuel exhaustion. C) determine the wind direction to plan for the forced landing.

A) immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed.

The line from point A to point B of the wind triangle represents (Fig. 68) A) true heading and airspeed. B) true course and groundspeed. C) groundspeed and true heading.

A) true heading and airspeed.

The line from point C to point A of the wind triangle represents (Fig. 68) A) wind direction and velocity. B) true course and groundspeed. C) true heading and groundspeed.

A) wind direction and velocity.

Determine the compass heading for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1). The wind is from 280° at 8 knots, and the true airspeed is 85 knots. Magnetic variation is 7°W. (Figs. 23 and 58) A) 033°. B) 044°. C) 038°.

B) 044°.

While en route on Victor 185, a flight crosses the 248° radial of Allendale VOR at 0953 and then crosses the 216° radial of Allendale VOR at 1000. What is the estimated time of arrival at Savannah VORTAC? (Fig. 23) A) 1023. B) 1028. C) 1036.

B) 1028.

An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0930 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what time? (Fig. 27) A) 0930 MST. B) 1030 MST. C) 1130 MST.

B) 1030 MST.

On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule. Distance between A and B: 70 NM Forecast wind: 310° at 15 kt. Pressure altitude: 8,000 ft. Ambient temperature: -10°C True course: 270° The required indicated airspeed would be approximately A) 126 knots. B) 137 knots. C) 152 knots.

B) 137 knots. *See .doc

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Sandpoint Airport (area 1) to St. Maries Airport (area 4). The wind is from 215° at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 125 knots. (Fig. 22) A) 352°. B) 172°. C) 166°.

B) 172°.

An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1615 MST for a 2-hour 15-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. The estimated time of arrival at the destination airport should be (Fig. 27) A) 1630 PST. B) 1730 PST. C) 1830 PST.

B) 1730 PST.

On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set to navigate direct from Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1) to Savannah VORTAC (area 3)? (Fig. 23) A) 015°. B) 195°. C) 201°.

B) 195°.

What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 290° at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 85 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out. (Fig. 23) A) 35 minutes. B) 39 minutes. C) 43 minutes.

B) 39 minutes.

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 (Fig. 66) A) 1-2-3 because the bank is decreased too rapidly during the latter part of the turn. B) 4-5-6 because the bank is increased too rapidly during the early part of the turn. C) 4-5-6 because the bank is increased too slowly during the latter part of the turn.

B) 4-5-6 because the bank is increased too rapidly during the early part of the turn.

What is the estimated time en route for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 300° at 14 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Add 3 minutes for climb-out. (Fig. 22) A) 38 minutes. B) 43 minutes. C) 48 minutes.

B) 43 minutes.

What is the estimated time en route from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1)? The wind is from 330° at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 100 knots. Add 3-1/2 minutes for departure and climb-out. (Fig. 21) A) 45 minutes. B) 48 1/2 minutes. C) 52 minutes.

B) 48 1/2 minutes. (Remember to add the 3.5 minutes.)

In flying the rectangular course, when should the aircraft bank vary from a steep bank to a medium bank? (Fig. 62) A) Corner 1. B) Corner 3. C) Corner 2 and 3.

B) Corner 3.

(Refer to area C.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane with a left quartering tailwind? (Fig. 9) A) Left aileron up, elevator neutral. B) Left aileron down, elevator down. C) Left aileron up, elevator down.

B) Left aileron down, elevator down.

Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition? A) Pilot-in-command. B) Owner or operator. C) Mechanic.

B) Owner or operator.

What information should be entered in item 16, "Destination Aerodrome," for a VFR day flight? (Fig. 51) A) The ICAO four-letter indicator of the airport of first intended landing. B) The ICAO four-letter indicator of destination airport if no stopover for more than 1 hour is anticipated. C) The ICAO four-letter indicator of the airport where the aircraft is based.

B) The ICAO four-letter indicator of destination airport if no stopover for more than 1 hour is anticipated.

What information should be entered into item 16, "Destination Aerodrome," for a VFR day flight? (Fig. 51) A) The destination airport identifier code and name of the FBO where the airplane will be parked. B) The destination airport identifier code. C) The destination city and state.

B) The destination airport identifier code.

How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport? A) The tower will automatically close the flight plan when the aircraft turns off the runway. B) The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing. C) The tower will relay the instructions to the nearest FSS when the aircraft contacts the tower for landing.

B) The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing.

How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day? A) Quick walk around with a check of gas and oil. B) Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer. C) Any sequence as determined by the pilot-in-command.

B) Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.

When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should A) subtract easterly variation and right wind correction angle. B) add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle. C) subtract westerly variation and add right wind correction angle.

B) add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.

The International Flight Plan, FAA Form 7233-4, is used (Fig. 51) A) only for international flights under VFR or IFR. B) for domestic and international flights under VFR and IFR. C) only for flights within 30 NM of the DC SFRA.

B) for domestic and international flights under VFR and IFR.

The line from point C to point B of the wind triangle represents (Fig. 68) A) airspeed and heading. B) groundspeed and true course. C) true heading and groundspeed.

B) groundspeed and true course.

To minimize the side loads placed on the landing gear during touchdown, the pilot should keep the A) direction of motion of the aircraft parallel to the runway. B) longitudinal axis of the aircraft parallel to the direction of its motion. C) downwind wing lowered sufficiently to eliminate the tendency for the aircraft to drift.

B) longitudinal axis of the aircraft parallel to the direction of its motion.

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is A) magnetic deviation. B) magnetic variation. C) compass acceleration error.

B) magnetic variation.

What should be expected when making a downwind landing? The likelihood of A) undershooting the intended landing spot and a faster airspeed at touchdown. B) overshooting the intended landing spot and a faster groundspeed at touchdown. C) undershooting the intended landing spot and a faster groundspeed at touchdown.

B) overshooting the intended landing spot and a faster groundspeed at touchdown.

En route to First Flight Airport (area 5), your flight passes over Hampton Roads Airport (area 2) at 1456 and then over Chesapeake Regional at 1501. At what time should your flight arrive at First Flight? (Fig. 20) A) 1516. B) 1521. C) 1526.

C) 1526.

An aircraft departs an airport in the eastern daylight time zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time? (Fig. 27) A) 1345Z. B) 1445Z. C) 1545Z.

C) 1545Z.

An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0845 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time? (Fig. 27) A) 1345Z. B) 1445Z. C) 1645Z.

C) 1645Z.

Determine the magnetic course from Cooperstown Airport (area 2) to Jamestown Airport (area 4). (Fig. 26) A) 030°. B) 218°. C) 210°.

C) 210°.

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Allendale County Airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2). The wind is from 090° at 16 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Magnetic variation is 7°W. (Fig. 23) A) 230°. B) 213°. C) 210°.

C) 210°.

An aircraft departs an airport in the Pacific standard time zone at 1030 PST for a 4-hour flight to an airport located in the central standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time? (Fig. 27) A) 2030Z. B) 2130Z. C) 2230Z.

C) 2230Z.

What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Allendale County Airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2)? The wind is from 100° at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 115 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out. (Fig. 23) A) 33 minutes. B) 27 minutes. C) 30 minutes.

C) 30 minutes.

Determine the estimated time en route for a flight from Priest River Airport (area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3). The wind is from 030 at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out. (Fig. 22) A) 29 minutes. B) 27 minutes. C) 31 minutes.

C) 31 minutes.

Determine the magnetic course from First Flight Airport (area 5) to Hampton Roads Airport (area 2). (Fig. 20) A) 141°. B) 321°. C) 331°.

C) 331°.

What is the estimated time en route from Sandpoint Airport (area 1) to St. Maries Airport (area 4)? The wind is from 215° at 25 knots, and the true airspeed is 125 knots. (Fig. 22) A) 38 minutes. B) 30 minutes. C) 34 minutes.

C) 34 minutes.

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1). The wind is from 330° at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 100 knots, and the magnetic variation is 10°E. (Fig. 21) A) 002°. B) 012°. C) 352°.

C) 352°.

How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots? A) 2.45 NM. B) 3.35 NM. C) 4.08 NM.

C) 4.08 NM.

When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used? A) Aileron down on the downwind side. B) Ailerons neutral. C) Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.

C) Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.

(Refer to area C.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane with a left quartering tailwind? (Fig. 9) A) Left aileron up, elevator neutral. b) Left aileron down, elevator neutral. C) Left aileron down, elevator down.

C) Left aileron down, elevator down.

Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain? A) Constant altitude and airspeed. B) Constant angle of attack. C) Level flight attitude.

C) Level flight attitude. Attempting to hold altitude and airspeed in severe turbulence can lead to overstressing the airplane. Rather, you should set power to what normally will maintain VA and simply attempt to maintain a level flight attitude.

Select the four flight fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft. A) Aircraft power, pitch, bank, and trim. B) Starting, taxiing, takeoff, and landing. C) Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents.

C) Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents.

What information should be entered in item 19, "Endurance," for a VFR day flight? (Fig. 51) A) The estimated time en route plus 30 minutes. B) The estimated time en route plus 45 minutes. C) The amount of usable fuel on board expressed in time.

C) The amount of usable fuel on board expressed in time.

What information should be entered in item 19, "Endurance," for a VFR day flight? A) The actual time en route expressed in hours and minutes. B) The estimated time en route expressed in hours and minutes. C) The total amount of usable fuel onboard expressed in hours and minutes.

C) The total amount of usable fuel onboard expressed in hours and minutes.

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 will A) increase the chances of shock cooling the engine. B) assure the proper descent angle is maintained until entering the flare. C) nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and landing spot.

C) nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and landing spot.

VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished A) at a higher airspeed. B) with a steeper descent. C) the same as during daytime.

C) the same as during daytime.


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