Private Pilot Chapter #3

Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed? A— V A . B— V LO . C— V NE .

A

Which V-speed represents maximum landing gear extended speed? A— V LE . B— V LO . C— V FE .

A

3279-2. Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by A— a northerly turning error. B— certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft. C— the difference in location of true north and magnetic north.

B

3389. Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? A— At sea level, when the temperature is 0°F. B— When the altimeter has no installation error. C— At standard temperature.

C

3274. 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

3276. (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

3277. (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

3278. (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

Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff? A— V Y . B— V A . C— V X .

C

3392. 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

After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time? A— V Y . B— V X . C— V A .

A

(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the full flap operating range for the airplane? A— 55 to 100 knots. B— 55 to 208 knots. C— 55 to 165 knots.

A

3007. Which V-speed represents maximum flap extended speed? A— V FE . B— V LOF . C— V FC .

A

3010. V S0 is defined as the A— stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration. B— stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in a specified configuration. C— stalling speed or minimum takeoff safety speed.

A

3106. Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting? A— The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation. B— The corrected density altitude of the departure airport. C— The corrected pressure altitude for the departure airport.

A

3252. (Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 3 indicates A— 9,500 feet. B— 10,950 feet. C— 15,940 feet.

A

3255. 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

3256. 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

3275. (Refer to Figure 5.) A turn coordinator provides an indication of the A— movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axis. B— angle of bank up to but not exceeding 30°. C— attitude of the aircraft with reference to the longitudinal axis.

A

3286. 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

3259. What is pressure altitude? A— The indicated altitude corrected for position and installation error. B— The altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 29.92. C— The indicated altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature and pressure.

B

3260. 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

3273. (Refer to Figure 4.) What is the maximum structural cruising speed? A— 100 knots. B— 165 knots. C— 208 knots.

B

3258. What is density altitude? A— The height above the standard datum plane. B— The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature. C— The altitude read directly from the altimeter.

B

3279-1. The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is A— magnetic deviation. B— magnetic variation. C— compass acceleration error.

B

(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the maximum flapsextended speed? A— 65 knots. B— 100 knots. C— 165 knots.

B

3105. 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

3107. At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92, when climbing to cruising flight level? A— 14,500 feet MSL. B— 18,000 feet MSL. C— 24,000 feet MSL.

B

3253. (Refer to Figure 3.) Which altimeter(s) indicate(s) more than 10,000 feet? A— 1, 2, and 3. B— 1 and 2 only. C— 1 only.

B

3257. 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

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

B

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

C

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

C

(Refer to Figure 4.) Which color identifies the never-exceed speed? A— Upper limit of the green 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 yellow 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

3009. V NO is defined as the A— normal operating range. B— never-exceed speed. C— maximum structural cruising speed.

C

3250. (Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 1 indicates A— 500 feet. B— 1,500 feet. C— 10,500 feet.

C

3280. 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

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? A— The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left. B— The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring. C— The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the airplane.

B

3284. 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

3388. Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude? A— When the atmospheric pressure is 29.92" Hg. B— When standard atmospheric conditions exist. C— When indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude.

B

3391. If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate A— lower than the actual altitude above sea level. B— higher than the actual altitude above sea level. C— the actual altitude above sea level.

B

3251. (Refer to Figure 3.) Altimeter 2 indicates A— 1,500 feet. B— 4,500 feet. C— 14,500 feet.

C

3253-1. (Refer to Figure 82.) Altimeter 3 is indicating a VFR cruising altitude for which direction? A— 180°-359° magnetic. B— 179° true. C— 080° magnetic.

C

3254. 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

3261. 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

3279. 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.

C

3281. In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the east if A— an aircraft is decelerated while on a south heading. B— an aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading. C— a left turn is entered from a north heading.

C

3282. In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if A— an aircraft is decelerated while on an east or west heading. B— a left turn is entered from a west heading. C— an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading.

C

3283. 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

3387. 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" Hg higher. B— Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher. C— Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.

C

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 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

3393. Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude? A— Air temperature lower than standard. B— Atmospheric pressure lower than standard. C— Air temperature warmer than standard.

C