Lesson 5

What is true altitude? A The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level. B The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface. C The height above the standard datum plane.

A

(Refer to figure 4.) What is the full flap operating range for the airplane? A 60 to 100 MPH. B 60 to 208 MPH. C 65 to 165 MPH.

A

(Refer to figure 5.) A turn coordinator provides an indication of the A movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes. B angle of bank up to but not exceeding 30°. C attitude of the aircraft with reference to the longitudinal axis.

A

During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate? A Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight. B As long as the airspeed is constant. C During turns if the bank does not exceed 18°.

A

How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter? A Pressure levels are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude. B Higher temperatures expand the pressure levels and the indicated altitude is higher than true altitude. C Lower temperatures lower the pressure levels and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude.

A

Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude? A In colder than standard air temperature. B In warmer than standard air temperature. C When density altitude is higher than indicated altitude.

A

If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected? A The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator. B The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator. C The altimeter, attitude indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator.

B

In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the west if A a left turn is entered from a north heading. B a right turn is entered from a north heading. C an aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading.

B

In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate A a turn momentarily. B correctly when on a north or south heading. C a turn toward the south.

B

(Refer to figure 4.) What is the maximum flaps-extended speed? A 65 MPH. B 100 MPH. C 165 MPH.

B

(Refer to figure 4.) What is the maximum structural cruising speed? A 100 MPH. B 165 MPH. C 208 MPH.

B

If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter? A The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level. B The elevation of the departure area. C Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature.

B

Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude? A If the altimeter has no mechanical error. B When at sea level under standard conditions. C When at 18,000 feet MSL with the altimeter set at 29.92.

B

Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude? A When the atmospheric pressure is 29.92 inches Hg. B When standard atmospheric conditions exist. C When indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude.

B

What is absolute altitude? A The altitude read directly from the altimeter. B The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface. C The height above the standard datum plane.

B

(Refer to figure 3.) Altimeter 1 indicates A 500 feet. B 1,500 feet. C 10,500 feet.

C

(Refer to figure 4.) The maximum speed at which the airplane can be operated in smooth air is A 100 MPH. B 165 MPH. C 208 MPH.

C

(Refer to figure 4.) What is the caution range of the airplane? A 0 to 60 MPH. B 100 to 165 MPH. C 165 to 208 MPH.

C

(Refer to figure 4.) Which color identifies the never-exceed speed? A Lower limit of the yellow arc. B Upper limit of the white arc. C The red radial line.

C

(Refer to figure 4.) Which color identifies the normal flap operating range? A The lower limit of the white arc to the upper limit of the green arc. B The green arc. C The white arc.

C

(Refer to figure 4.) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed in a specified configuration? A Upper limit of the green arc. B Upper limit of the white arc. C Lower limit of the green arc.

C

(Refer to figure 4.) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in the landing configuration? A Upper limit of the green arc. B Upper limit of the white arc. C Lower limit of the white arc.

C

(Refer to figure 6.) To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be A set prior to flight on a known heading. B calibrated on a compass rose at regular intervals. C periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses.

C

(Refer to figure 7.) How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated? A By the direction of deflection of the banking scale (A). B By the direction of deflection of the horizon bar (B). C By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B).

C

(Refer to figure 7.) The proper adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the A horizon bar to the level-flight indication. B horizon bar to the miniature airplane. C miniature airplane to the horizon bar.

C

Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates A calibrated altitude at field elevation. B absolute altitude at field elevation. C true altitude at field elevation.

C

Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the A presence of flaws in the permanent magnets of the compass. B difference in the location between true north and magnetic north. C magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.0

C

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 A the actual altitude above sea level. B higher than the actual altitude above sea level. C lower than the actual altitude above sea level.

C

If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate change in indication? A Altimeter will indicate .15 inches Hg higher. B Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher. C Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.

C

If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs? A 70-foot increase in indicated altitude. B 70-foot increase in density altitude. C 700-foot increase in indicated altitude.

C

In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when A a left turn is entered from an east heading. B a right turn is entered from a west heading. C the aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading.

C

The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument? A Altimeter. B Vertical-speed indicator. C Airspeed indicator.

C

What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? A Maneuvering speed. B Turbulent or rough-air speed. C Never-exceed speed.

C

What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators? A Never-exceed speed. B Maximum structural cruising speed. C Maneuvering speed.

C