ASA Chapter 5

Which statement best defines hypoxia? A. A state of oxygen deficiency in the body. B. An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed. C. A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles.

A. A state of oxygen deficiency in the body.

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.

How can a military airport be identified at night? A. Alternate white and green light flashes. B. Dual peaked (two quick) white flashes between green flashes. C. White flashing lights with steady green at the same location.

A. Alternate white and green light flashes.

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation? A. Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear. B. The excessive consumption of alcohol. C. An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen.

A. Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear.

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

A. Left aileron up, elevator neutral.

(Refer to Figure 53.) When approaching Lincoln Municipal from the west at noon for the purpose of landing, initial communications should be with A. Lincoln Approach Control on 124.0 MHz. B. Minneapolis Center on 128.75 MHz. C. Lincoln Tower on 118.5 MHz.

A. Lincoln Approach Control on 124.0 MHz.

(Refer to Figure 53.) What is the recommended communications procedure for landing at Lincoln Municipal during the hours when the tower is not in operation? A. Monitor airport traffic and announce your position and intentions on 118.5 MHz. B. Contact UNICOM on 122.95 MHz for traffic advisories. C. Monitor ATIS for airport conditions, then announce your position on 122.95 MHz.

A. Monitor airport traffic and announce your position and intentions on 118.5 MHz.

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

A. Right aileron up, elevator up.

(Refer to Figure 50.) If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on A. Runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right. B. Runway 22 directly into the wind. C. Runway 36 and expect a crosswind from the right.

A. Runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right.

What is it often called when a pilot pushes his or her capabilities and the aircraft's limits by trying to maintain visual contact with the terrain in low visibility and ceiling? A. Scud running. B. Mind set. C. Peer pressure.

A. Scud running.

Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight-and-level flight? A. Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals. B. Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area. C. Continuous sweeping of the windshield from right to left.

A. Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.

During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft? A. The other aircraft is crossing to the left. B. The other aircraft is crossing to the right. C. The other aircraft is approaching head-on.

A. The other aircraft is crossing to the left.

During a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft? A. The other aircraft is flying away from you. B. The other aircraft is crossing to the left. C. The other aircraft is crossing to the right.

A. The other aircraft is flying away from you.

Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as A. altitude increases. B. altitude decreases. C. air pressure increases.

A. altitude increases.

A lighted heliport may be identified by a A. green, yellow, and white rotating beacon. B. flashing yellow light. C. blue lighted square landing area.

A. green, yellow, and white rotating beacon.

When a stressful situation is encountered in flight, an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in and out can cause a condition known as A. hyperventilation. B. aerosinusitis. C. aerotitis.

A. hyperventilation.

(Refer to Figure 51.) The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is A. left-hand for Runway 36 and right-hand for Runway 18. B. left-hand for Runway 18 and right-hand for Runway 36. C. right-hand for Runway 9 and left-hand for Runway 27.

A. left-hand for Runway 36 and right-hand for Runway 18.

The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to A. look to the side of the object and scan slowly. B. scan the visual field very rapidly. C. look to the side of the object and scan rapidly.

A. look to the side of the object and scan slowly.

If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to A. rely upon the aircraft instrument indications. B. concentrate on yaw, pitch, and roll sensations. C. consciously slow the breathing rate until symptoms clear and then resume normal breathing rate.

A. rely upon the aircraft instrument indications.

(Refer to Figure 51.) The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 26 will be with a A. right-quartering headwind. B. left-quartering headwind. C. right-quartering tailwind.

A. right-quartering headwind.

The "yellow demarcation bar" marking indicates A. runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway. B. a hold line from a taxiway to a runway. C. the beginning of available runway for landing on the approach side.

A. runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway.

A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in thebody by A. slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud. B. breathing spontaneously and deeply or gaining mental control of the situation. C. increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation.

A. slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud.

A lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as A. spatial disorientation. B. hyperventilation. C. hypoxia.

A. spatial disorientation.

A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits A. white and green alternating flashes. B. two quick, white flashes between green flashes. C. green, yellow, and white flashes.

A. white and green alternating flashes.

Pilots are encouraged to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and when operating within A. Class B airspace. B. 10 miles of any airport. C. within 15 miles of a towered airport.

B. 10 miles of any airport.

Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the A. NOTAMs. B. Airport/Facility Directory. C. Graphic Notices and Supplemental Data.

B. Airport/Facility Directory.

Hazardous attitudes occur to every pilot to some degree at some time. What are some of these hazardous attitudes? A. Poor risk management and lack of stress management. B. Antiauthority, impulsivity, macho, resignation, and invulnerability. C. Poor situational awareness, snap judgments, and lack of a decision making process.

B. Antiauthority, impulsivity, macho, resignation, and invulnerability.

(See Figure 65.) Which marking indicates a vehicle lane? A. A. B. C. C. E.

B. C.

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

B. Left aileron down, elevator down.

(Refer to Figure 53.) Where is Loup City Municipal located with relation to the city? A. Northeast approximately 3 miles. B. Northwest approximately 1 mile. C. East approximately 7 miles.

B. Northwest approximately 1 mile.

In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude? A. Making a rational judgement. B. Recognizing hazardous thoughts. C. Recognizing the invulnerability of the situation.

B. Recognizing hazardous thoughts.

(Refer to Figure 50.) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing. A. Left-hand traffic and Runway 18. B. Right-hand traffic and Runway 18. C. Left-hand traffic and Runway 22.

B. Right-hand traffic and Runway 18.

Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI? A. Runway identification and course guidance. B. Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area. C. Lateral course guidance to the runway.

B. Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area.

What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight? A. Look only at far away, dim lights. B. Scan slowly to permit offcenter viewing. C. Concentrate directly on each object for a few seconds.

B. Scan slowly to permit off center viewing.

Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight? A. Application of stress management and risk element procedures. B. Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment. C. The mental process of analyzing all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take.

B. Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment.

(Refer to Figure 49.) According to the airport diagram, which statement is true? A. Runway 32is equipped at position E with emergency arresting gear to provide a means of stopping military aircraft. B. Takeoffs may be started at position A on Runway 25, and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B. C. The takeoff and landing portion of Runway 25 begins at position B.

B. Takeoffs may be started at position A on Runway 25, and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B.

The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight hours is to use A. regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o'clock positions. B. a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector. C. peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing.

B. a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector.

(Refer to Figure 48.) VASI lights as shown by illustration C indicate that the airplane is A. off course to the left. B. above the glide slope. C. below the glide slope.

B. above the glide slope.

(Refer to Figure 48.) While on final approach to a runway equipped with a standard 2-bar VASI, the lights appear as shown by illustration D. This means that the aircraft is A. above the glide slope. B. below the glide slope. C. on the glide slope.

B. below the glide slope.

Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by A. white directional lights. B. blue omnidirectional lights. C. alternate red and green lights.

B. blue omnidirectional lights.

Most midair collision accidents occur during A. hazy days. B. clear days. C. cloudy nights.

B. clear days.

The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by A. shifting the eyes quickly between the exterior visual field and the instrument panel. B. having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs. C. leaning the body in the opposite direction of the motion of the aircraft.

B. having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs.

The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) specifically encourages pilots to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and especially when operating A. in Class B airspace. B. in conditions of reduced visibility. C. within 15 miles of a towered airport.

B. in conditions of reduced visibility.

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.

Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in A. tightness across the forehead. B. loss of muscular power. C. an increased sense of well-being.

B. loss of muscular power.

While operating in Class D airspace, each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) shall A. maintain a 3° glide until approximately 1/2 mile to the runway before going below the VASI. B. maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing. C. stay high until the runway can be reached in a power-off landing.

B. maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing.

When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the pilot shall A. maintain an altitude that captures the glide slope at least 2 miles downwind from the runway threshold. B. maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope. C. remain on the glide slope and land between the two-light bar.

B. maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope.

(Refer to Figure 48.) Illustration A indicates that the aircraft is A. below the glide slope. B. on the glide slope. C. above the glide slope.

B. on the glide slope.

(Refer to Figure 49.) That portion of the runway identified by the letter A may be used for A. landing. B. taxiing and takeoff. C. taxiing and landing.

B. taxiing and takeoff.

An airport's rotating beacon operated during daylight hours indicates A. there are obstructions on the airport. B. that weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR weather minimums. C. the Air Traffic Control tower is not in operation.

B. that weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR weather minimums.

(Refer to Figure 72, area 4 and Legend 1.) For information about the parachute jumping operations at Lincoln Regional/ Harder (LHM) Airport, refer to A. notes on the border of the chart. B. the Airport/Facility Directory. C. the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) publication.

B. the Airport/Facility Directory.

The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is A. 45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude. B. to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude. C. to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg.

B. to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.

(Refer to Figure 53.) Traffic patterns in effect at Lincoln Municipal are A. to the right on Runway 18 and Runway 36. B. to the right on Runway 18 and Runway 35 to the left on Runway 36. C. to the right on Runways 14 - 32.

B. to the right on Runway 18 and Runway 35 to the left on Runway 36.

Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if A. they ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear. B. visual cues are taken away, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). C. eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments.

B. visual cues are taken away, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

Prior to starting each maneuver, pilots should A. check altitude, airspeed, and heading indications. B. visually scan the entire area for collision avoidance. C. announce their intentions on the nearest CTAF.

B. visually scan the entire area for collision avoidance.

The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately A. 008° and 026° true. B. 080° and 260° true. C. 080° and 260° magnetic.

C. 080° and 260° magnetic.

The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately A. 009° and 027° true. B. 090° and 270° true. C. 090° and 270° magnetic.

C. 090° and 270° magnetic.

Unless each occupant is provided with supplemental oxygen, no person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry above a maximum cabin pressure altitude of A. 12,500 feet MSL. B. 14,000 feet MSL. C. 15,000 feet MSL.

C. 15,000 feet MSL.

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.

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight? A. Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity. B. The eyes tend to overwork in haze and do not detect relative movement easily. C. All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance.

C. All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance.

What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying? A. Wear sunglasses after sunset until ready for flight. B. Avoid red lights at least 30 minutes before the flight. C. Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.

C. Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.

Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a noncontrolled airport? A. Depart in any direction consistent with safety, after crossing the airport boundary. B. Make all turns to the left. C. Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.

C. Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport.

(Refer to Figure 65.) Which symbol indicates a taxiway/taxiway intersection hold position marking? A. B B. D C. E

C. E

What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of "antiauthority"? A. Rules do not apply in this situation. B. I know what I am doing. C. Follow the rules.

C. Follow the rules.

When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, what is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign? A. Indicates direction to take-off runway. B. Indicates designation and direction of exit taxiway from runway. C. Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection.

C. Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection.

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

C. Left aileron down, elevator down.

(Refer to Figure 51.) Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle? A. Right-hand traffic on Runway 9. B. Right-hand traffic on Runway 18. C. Left-hand traffic on Runway 36.

C. Left-hand traffic on Runway 36.

(Refer to Figure 53.) Which type radar service is provided to VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal? A. Sequencing to the primary Class C airport and standard separation. B. Sequencing to the primary Class C airport and conflict resolution so that radar targets do not touch, or 1,000 feet vertical separation. C. Sequencing to the primary Class C airport, traffic advisories, conflict resolution, and safety alerts.

C. Sequencing to the primary Class C airport, traffic advisories, conflict resolution, and safety alerts.

Except in Alaska, during what time period should lighted position lights be displayed on an aircraft? A. End of evening civil twilight to the beginning of morning civil twilight. B. 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise. C. Sunset to sunrise.

C. Sunset to sunrise.

During a night flight, you observe steady red and green lights ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft? A. The other aircraft is crossing to the left. B. The other aircraft is flying away from you. C. The other aircraft is approaching head-on.

C. The other aircraft is approaching head-on.

How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft? A. The other aircraft will always appear to get larger and closer at a rapid rate. B. The nose of each aircraft is pointed at the same point in space. C. There will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft.

C. There will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft.

(Refer to Figure 50.) The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area A. may be used only for taxiing. B. is usable for taxiing, takeoff, and landing. C. cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.

C. cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.

(Refer to Figure 49.) Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a A. stabilized area. B. multiple heliport. C. closed runway.

C. closed runway.

To set the high intensity runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the microphone seven times, and then click it A. one time within four seconds. B. three times within three seconds. C. five times within five seconds.

C. five times within five seconds.

The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use A. regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o'clock positions. B. a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 30-degree sector. C. peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing.

C. peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off center viewing.

A below glide slope indication from a pulsating approach slope indicator is a A. pulsating white light. B. steady white light. C. pulsating red light.

C. pulsating red light.

(Refer to Figure 51.) The traffic patterns indicated in the segmented circle have been arranged to avoid flights over an area to the A. south of the airport. B. north of the airport. C. southeast of the airport.

C. southeast of the airport.

When operating an aircraft at cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL, supplemental oxygen shall be used during A. the entire flight time at those altitudes. B. that flight time in excess of 10 minutes at those altitudes. C. that flight time in excess of 30 minutes at those altitudes.

C. that flight time in excess of 30 minutes at those altitudes.

A slightly high glide slope indication from a precision approach path indicator is A. four white lights. C. the same as during daytime. C. two white lights and two red lights.

C. the same as during daytime.

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.