Final Exam - AVIT 230
Intensity (2)
1)A student will have a stronger learning experience if it is exciting, vivid, or dramatic 2)The student will learn more when the learning experience seems real
Primacy (3)
1)How, and when something is learned the first time is the strongest 2)What is taught must be correct the first time! 3)First experiences should be positive and functional to lay the foundation for all that is to follow
Effect
1)Learning is strengthened when it is accompanied by a positive feeling 2)Learning experiences must be positive in nature
List the four characteristics of learning
1)Purposeful 2)Result of an Experience 3)Multi-Faceted 4)Active Process
What are the four levels of learning and what does each mean? (8) (Begin with the most basic and move to most advanced
1)Rote - The ability to repeat something back which was learned, but not understood 2)understanding - To comprehend or grasp the nature or meaning of something 3)Application - The act of putting something to use that has been learned and understood 4)Correlation - Associating what has been learned, understood, and applied with previous or subsequent learning
Readiness
1)Students learn best when they are ready to learn.
Exercise
1)Things most often repeated are best remembered 2)Students learn by applying what they have been told and shown
Recency (2)
1)Things most recently learned are best remembered 2)The more removed the learning experience is the more difficult it will be to remember
The two categories of airspace are
1. Controlled 2. Uncontrolled
What are the three primary methods of cross-country navigation?
1. Dead reckoning 2. Pilotage 3. Radio based Navigation
Define learning
A change in behavior as a result of an experience. It is the process of acquiring relatively permanent change in understanding, attitude, knowledge, information ability, and skill through experience. ________________________________________________ OR Primarily a change of behavior - external - internal - Change based on experience - Accuracy/strength of learning dependent on the experience - Gaining knowledge or skills, or developing a behavior, through study, instruction, or experience
Define what a learning plateau is, why it is a problem, and how to fix it.
A point where the student's rate of learning slows down and / or stops. It's important because Student frustration will increase making further learning more difficult
With regard to 91.205 and the Acronym TOMATO FLAMES, what do the "A"s stand for?
Airspeed indicator Altimeter
A temporary certificate is issued for up to ____ days. A temporary certificate expires ____________. 60; on the expiration date shown on the certificate 120; upon receipt of the permanent certificate 60; upon receipt of the permanent receipt 120; four calendar months after its issuance
Answer: 120; upon receipt of the permanent certificate
What is the highest altitude that Class "G" Airspace can extend to?
Answer: 14,500
No winds are forecast for winds aloft when a given level is within __________ ft. of the wind level. (2) 1500 ft. 2500 ft. 3000 ft.
Answer: 1500 ft.
Temperature is not forecast for winds aloft when the surface is within __________ ft. of the wind level. (2) 1500 ft. 2500 ft. 3000 ft.
Answer: 1500 ft.
To be eligible for a commercial pilot certificate, a person must be at least _____ years of age. 17 18 21 23
Answer: 18
To be eligible for a flight instructor certificate or rating a person must be at least ____ years of age. 17 18 21 23
Answer: 18
To receive a Part 141 pilot school certificate, a school must have held a provisional certificate for at least ____ calendar months. 12 18 24 30
Answer: 24
In any ____-consecutive-hour period, a flight instructor may not conduct more than ____ hours of flight training. 12; 6 18; 8 24; 8 24; 12
Answer: 24; 8
Federal Registration is valid for: 1 year 3 years It does not expire
Answer: 3 years
Part 61.189 requires a flight instructor to retain the records required by this section of at least ____ years 1 2 3 4
Answer: 3 years
According the FARs, one must have ____ minutes of fuel remaining at their destination during a day cross-country. (2) 15 30 45 60
Answer: 30
A TAF is a report established for the ______ radius around an airport. 5 nm 10 nm 5 sm
Answer: 5 sm
The first solo flight endorsement that a student receives is valid for 3 calendar months 90 days It does not expire
Answer: 90 Days
To establish examining authority a 141 pilot school must have trained at least 10 students in the training course for the examining authority sought and have a minimum pass rate on the first attempt of ____? 70% 80% 90%
Answer: 90%
The use of performance data in aircraft operations is required by the federal regulations and is specifically outlined in FAR _____________. (2) 91.3 91.103. 91.213
Answer: 91.103
I am signing off my student for a practical test to add her multi-engine rating to her commercial pilot certificate in a Cessna Citation II. Using AC 61-65H, which endorsement is appropriate? A.78 A.76
Answer: A.76
An authorized flight instructor may log as pilot-in-command time ______ flight time while acting as an authorized instructor. some all None of the above.
Answer: All
A good scenario based training question should: (2) Not be a test Be interactive Engage all three learning domains All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Each airport used for airplanes in a 141 school must have at least one runway or takeoff area that allows training aircraft to make a normal takeoff or landing under the following conditions at the aircraft's maximum certificated takeoff gross weight Under wind conditions of not more than 5 miles per hour. At temperatures in the operating area equal to the mean high temperature for the hottest month of the year. If applicable, with the power-plant operation, and landing gear and flap operation recommended by the manufacturer. All of the above.
Answer: All of the above.
You are required to have an IFR clearance to fly in
Answer: Alpha
To be eligible for a private pilot certificate, a person must Be at least 16 years of age for a rating in an aircraft other than a glider or a balloon. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. Both A and B. None of the above.
Answer: Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
Refusal by a holder of a certificate issued under Part 61 to take a drug test is grounds for Denial of an application for any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under Part 61 or a period of up to 1 year after the date of such refusal. Suspension or revocation of any certificate, rating, authorization issued under Part 61. None of the Above. Both A and B
Answer: Both A and B
A flight instructor certificate is effective only while the holder has a current commercial pilot certificate expires 24 calendar months after it was issued None of the above. Both a and b.
Answer: Both A and B.
A person who holds a flight instructor certificate that has not expired may renew that certificate by passing a practical test for an additional instructor rating. presenting to the FAA a record of training students showing during the preceding 24 months the flight instructor has endorsed at least 5 students for a practical test for a certificate or rating and at least 80 percent of those students passed on the first attempt. Both A and B. None of the above.
Answer: Both A and B.
A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with their own business or employment if: The flight is only incidental to that business or employment The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire not incidental with that business Both of the above are correct
Answer: Both of the above are correct
Applicants are not required to show evidence of completed training to take Flight instructor knowledge exams Ground instructor knowledge exams Both of the above are correct
Answer: Both of the above are correct
You are flying and notice that the airspeed indicator is stuck at 60 knots. What is the most likely cause of the error? (3) Static port or system is blocked Pitot tube/mast is blocked Both pitot tube/mast and static ports are blocked
Answer: Both pitot tube/mast and static ports are blocked
The center of lift is the location along the ____________ of an airfoil at which all the lift forces produced by the airfoil are considered to be concentrated
Answer: Chord line
Which is not a characteristic of a good question? Clear in meaning. Requires a definite answer. Contains multiple ideas.
Answer: Contains multiple ideas.
The first step in the decision making process is Choose a course of action Implement a decision Define the problem Ask your flight instructor what to do
Answer: Define the problem
Terminal Area Forecasts are issued ___________ and are valid for __________ hours. (2) Every two hours / 12 Hours Every six hours / 24 or 30 Hours Every twelve hours / 12 or 24 Hours None of these are correct
Answer: Every six hours / 24 or 30 Hours
A VFR flight plan is automatically closed when you land at an airport with an operating control tower. (2) True False
Answer: False
A pre-solo written is recommended, but not required T/F
Answer: False
A student may be issued a graduation certificate in a 141 school after only completing the ground training specified in the school's course of training. True. False
Answer: False
A taxiway sign that has a yellow background with black lettering indicates the taxiway that you are using. T/F
Answer: False
An evaluation is defined as constructive feedback from an instructor to a student. T/F
Answer: False
During the planning of one's route of flight, special use airspace is not a consideration T/F
Answer: False
Stall speed decreases as the load factor increases.
Answer: False
The following endorsement is the only endorsement required for a student pilot to take the Private Pilot Practical test: I certify that Johnathan M. Smith has received the required training in accordance with 61.107 and 61.109. I have determined that he is prepared for the Private pilot airplane single engine land practical test. (2) True False
Answer: False
Convective Sigmets are issued: (2) Hourly Every 2 hours Every 4 hours
Answer: Hourly
In a fuel injected aircraft, fuel is introduced into the induction system: Inside the carburetor then distributed to each cylinder In the induction tubing between the carburetor and each cylinder Just prior to the intake valve on each cylinder
Answer: Just prior to the intake valve on each cylinder
If a pilot needs to get night current, when can he begin his flight? One hour after sunset 30 minutes after sunset Neither of the above are correct
Answer: One hour after sunset
Pilot refresher course, flight instructor refresher courses, and test pilot courses are examples of ______ courses. special preparation certification training FAA
Answer: Special preparation
A load meter indicates: Rate of charge or discharge of the ship's battery Total electrical demand of all system components Output of Alternator to the electrical system
Answer: Total electrical demand of all system components
A new student pilot certificate issued on a plastic card does not have an expiration date T/F
Answer: True
A pilot school that holds examining authority may recommend a person who graduated from its course for the appropriate certificate or rating without taking the FAA practical test. T/F
Answer: True
According to 91.109 no person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for private pilot flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. T/F
Answer: True
An important part of managing workload is recognizing a work overload situation.
Answer: True
An overhead question redirects a student's question to the group as a whole. True / False (circle one)
Answer: True
Any certificate or rating held by an applicant may be suspended or revoked if the Administrator finds that person has cheated on a knowledge test T/F
Answer: True
In the powerpoint presentation on aerodynamics, angle of attack was defined as the angle at which the chord line meets the relative wind.
Answer: True
Instructional aids support the principle or law of learning known as "intensity"? True False
Answer: True
The ELT inspection is divided into two separate parts: ELT and ELT battery. T/F
Answer: True
The applicant is the PIC during an FAA check-ride. T/F
Answer: True
To be eligible for a flight instructor certificate or rating a person must have an instrument rating or privileges on their commercial pilot certificate. T/F
Answer: True
True / False (circle one) There are three types of weather briefings available to students. (2) True False
Answer: True
True / False Radar summary charts are issued hourly. (2) True False
Answer: True
You can exercise the privileges of a CFI without holding a valid medical certificate T/F
Answer: True
Select the true statement regarding teaching airspace to private students. Using a sectional chart in conjunction with an airspace diagram can be an effective teaching tool Most private students have relevant experiences that help them to understand airspace classification. Oral quizzing during flight is not an effective way to help your students understand airspace.
Answer: Using a sectional chart in conjunction with an airspace diagram can be an effective teaching tool
Does your flight instructor certificate authorize you (within the limits of your flight instructor certificate) to give ground training? Yes No
Answer: Yes
The altitude rule for cruising on cross-country flights begins at what height? above 3000 AGL 1500 AGL above 3000 MSL
Answer: above 3000 AGL
Having excessive takeoff weight will ________________, __________, and ___________________. reduce rate and angle of climb, lower maximum altitude, shorten range and endurance. lower maximum altitude, increase climb performance, shorten landing distances increase cruising speed and maneuverability, reduce landing speed, reduce takeoff speed None of the Above
Answer: reduce rate and angle of climb, lower maximum altitude, shorten range and endurance
If you were on the ground taxiing to the active and saw a flashing white light from the tower, what would you do?
Answer: return to the starting point of taxi
In the AFH, it states in Chapter 7, the approximate distance from the runway the downwind leg should be flown. What is that approximate distance? ¼ mile ½ mile 1 mile ½ to 1 mile
Answer: ½ to 1 mile
Match the hazardous attitude with its appropriate description at right: Anti-Authority Impulsivity Resignation Invulnerability Macho Do it quickly! What's the use? Don't tell me what to do! I can do it, watch this! It won't happen to me!
Anti-Authority - Don't tell me what to do! Impulsivity - Do it quickly! Resignation - What's the use? Invulnerability - It won't happen to me! Macho - I can do it, watch this!
What entries are required to be made in a pilot's logbook?
Any flight training pertaining to a new certificate/rating or done for maintaining currency
Match the following definitions with their terms. (3) A. An imaginary point where the aircraft would balance if suspended. B. An imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances are measured. C. The horizontal distance a weight is from a datum. Arm CG Reference datum
Arm - C CG - A Reference datum - B
Identify two of the eight defense mechanisms, define each, and what they mean to you as a flight instructor.
Compensation - If a student was struggling with something in a flight in the debrief they will compensate by saying "but my X was really good though. Rationalization - If the student has failed a stage check or do bad in the flight they will rationalize the reason of failure by saying something like "The winds where pretty bad"
Name two parts of the decide model
Detect Estimate Choose Identify Do Evaluate
Listed below are the characteristics of a good test. Fill in the blank of definition with the characteristic. (6) Reliability, Validity, Usability, Objectivity, Comprehensive, Discrimination ______ describes the degree to which a test distinguishes between students. ______ describes the degree to which test results are consistent with repeated ______ refers to the functionality of tests. ______ describes the degree to which a test measures the overall objectives. ______ describes the singleness of scoring of a test. ______ describes the extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to
Discrimination - describes the degree to which a test distinguishes between students. Reliability - describes the degree to which test results are consistent with repeated Usability - refers to the functionality of tests. Comprehensive - describes the degree to which a test measures the overall objectives. Objectivity - describes the singleness of scoring of a test. Validity - describes the extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to
Effective communication is a must as an instructor. What is your definition of effective communication?
Effective Communication is the act between two or more individuals which requires the sender to speak in easy to understand words that can be interpreted by the receiver using their common experiences
List at least four additional responsibilities of a flight instructor.
Evaluation of student Pilot supervision Practical test recommendations Endorsements See and avoid responsibility Students pre-solo thought process
Explain how the guided discussion method differs from the demonstration-performance method. (3)
Guided discussion -- Is a discussion lead from what the student already knows about the subject and is built upon that. Demonstration-performance -- learning method where the student may or may not already have a clear understanding of the subject, so instructor first demonstrates and then is followed by the student performing demonstration under instructor supervision.
List three (of six) characteristics of an effective question.
Has one specific answer Clear in meaning Stimulates thought
List at least three responsibilities of an aviation instructor
Helping students learn Providing adequate instruction Standards on performance Emphasizing the positive Minimizing student frustrations
Explain in scientific terms how density altitude affects aircraft performance
High air density leads to poor performance due to there being less air molecules in the air for the propeller to use decreasing efficiency and reducing thrust. Low air density leads to better performance due to there being more air molecules for the propeller to grab onto increasing propeller efficiency and thrust.
List below the items found on the I.M.S.A.F.E. checklist.
Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Eating
Use of resources is part of both CRM and SRM. Name two examples of an internal resource and two examples of an external resource:
Internal: using sectional, POH, AFM External: ATC, FSS
Give your definition of motivation, why it's important in flight training, and how you as an instructor plan to maintain a student's motivation
My definition of learning would be: The amount dedication, time, and passion one has for achieving a certain goal. It is the main difference between someone losing interest and giving up compared to finishing it. As an instructor I plan on keeping it by giving praise to my students when they excel in certain tasks. I can also engage with them on why this activity we're learning is purposeful to their goals
Assume an aircraft is using an MEL program. If we discover something not operational during pre-flight which is not listed in the MEL, can we continue with our flight using 91.213? (Please also state the reason for your answer)
No! When you have an approved MEL it needs to be used accordingly
List three methods of evaluating a student.
Oral quizzing Written tests Performance-based test
_________ drag increases with speed while _____________ drag decreases with speed
Parasite, Induced
What is the first (bottom) level of Maslow's' hierarchy of human needs and why is it important?
Physiological Needs: Air, Water, Food, Shelter, Sleep, Sex
What are the two types of transfers of learning and how would you describe each of them?
Positive transfer If learning "A" helps in learning "B" Negative transfer If learning "A" hinders learning "B"
What are the four basic steps in the teaching process? Please list in order or it will not be counted as correct.
Preparation Presentation Application Review & Evaluation
Choose one characteristic of learning you feel is most important in your role as an instructor and why
Purposeful - If we as instructors can figure out the students past experiences and guide them in our instructing to achieving their goals this will help the student learn the best.
Why is it important that students gain an in-depth knowledge of their aircraft's systems?
So they can effectively troubleshoot any emergency or malfunction they occur in flight
List and describe the three basic elements of communication.
Source (Instructor, teacher) Symbols (words, signs, ideas, message) Receiver (Listener, reader, student)
List three methods of critiques.
Student lead Instructor lead Lead from another student Written
List two (of six) types of questions to avoid.
Trick Puzzle Toss-up Oversize Irrelevant
Write out two questions you could ask a student to prompt them to think about trouble-shooting related to engine starting procedures and malfunctions?
What do you think is happening to the engine? What is the malfunction related to in terms of systems?
barriers to effective communication
•Sometimes a lack of common experience •Abstractions Use of improper terms such as "that one thing Interference Like a phone
