Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam
18. If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 180 degrees? A. 1 min B. 2 min C. 3 min
A. 1 minute
22. If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the right from a heading of 090 to a heading of 270? A 1 min B. 2 min C. 3 min
A. 1 minute
23. Approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the number of feet to lead the level off from a climb to a specific altitude? A. 10 percent B. 20 percent C. 25 percent
A. 10 percent
25. To level off from a descent to a specific altitude, the pilot should lead the level off by approximately A. 10 percent of the vertical speed B. 30 percent of the vertical speed C. 50 percent of the vertical speed
A. 10 percent of the vertical speed
53. Errors in both pitch and bank indication on an attitude indicator are usually at a maximum as the aircraft rolls out of a A. 180 degree turn B. 270 degree turn C. 360 degree turn
A. 180 degree turn
(Refer to Figure 144 page 47) Which illustration indicates a coordinated turn? A. 3 B. 1 C. 2
A. 3
46. What pre-takeoff check should be made of a vacuum-driven heading indicator in preparation for an IFR flight? A. After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetic heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns B. After 5 minutes, check that the heading indicator card aligns itself with the magnetic heading of the aircraft C. Determine that the heading indicator does not precess more than 2 degree in 5 minutes of ground operation
A. After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetic heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns
14. During flight, if the pitot tube becomes clogged with ice, which of the following instruments would be affected? A. Airspeed indicator only B. The airspeed indicator and the altimeter C. The airspeed indicator, altimeter, and VSI
A. Airspeed indicator only
40. Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? A. At standard temperature B. When the altimeter setting is 29.92" Hg C. When indicated, and pressure altitudes are the same value on the altimeter
A. At standard temperature
56. When an aircraft is accelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate a A. Climb B. Descent C. Right turn
A. Climb
73. The advancement of avionics in light general aviation airplanes has enhanced situational awareness for properly trained pilots. However, there is concern that this technology could lead to A. Complacency B. Fatigue C. Resignation
A. Complacency
12. When airspeed is decreased in a turn, what must be done to maintain level flight? A. Decrease the angle of bank and/or increase the angle of attack B. Increase the angle of bank and/or decrease the angle of attack C. increase the angle of attack
A. Decrease the angle of bank and/or increase the angle of attack
1. (Refer to Figure 144 on page 47) What changes in control displacement should be made so that "2" would result in a coordinated standard rate turn? A. Increase left rudder and increase rate of turn B. Increase left rudder and decrease rate of turn C. Decrease left rudder and decrease angle of bank
A. Increase left rudder and increase rate of turn
62. What indication is presented by the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator? A. Indirect indication of the bank attitude B. Direct indication of the bank attitude and the quality of the turn C. Quality of the turn
A. Indirect indication of the bank attitude
70. In a technologically Advanced Aircraft, the pilot sees the flight instruments on what A. PFD B. AHRS C MFD
A. PFD
60. What indications are displayed by the miniature aircraft of a turn coordinator? A. Rate of roll and rate of turn B. Direct indication of bank angle and pitch attitude C. Indirect indication of bank angle and pitch attitude
A. Rate of roll and rate of turn
61. What does the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator directly display? A. Rate of roll and rate of turn B. Angle of bank and rate of turn C. Angle of bank
A. Rate of roll and rate of turn
31. How can you determine the pressure altitude on an airport without a tower or FSS? A. Set the altimeter to 29.92" Hg and read the altitude B. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting of a station within 100 miles and correct this indicated altitude with local temperature C. Use your computer and correct the field elevation for temperature
A. Set the altimeter to 29.92" Hg and read the altitude
32. How can you obtain the pressure altitude on flights below 18,000 feet? A. Set your altimeter to 29.92" Hg and read the pressure altitude on the instrument face B. Set your altimeter to the field elevation and read the pressure altitude from the Kollsman window C. Contact an ATC facility FSS and request the current pressure altitude for the area
A. Set your altimeter to 29.92" Hg and read the pressure altitude on the instrument face
66. In a left turn, correct control coordination is indicated by A. The ball of the turn coordinator in the center B. The ball of the turn coordinator to the left of center C. The ball of the turn coordinator to the right of center
A. The ball of the turn coordinator in the center
8. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a south heading in the northern hemisphere? A. The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring B. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right C. The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft
A. The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring
5. 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 indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring. B. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left C. The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
A. The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring
48. Which condition during taxi is an indication that an attitude indicator is unreliable? A. The horizon bar tilts more than 5 degree while making taxi turns B. The horizon bar vibrates during warmup C. The horizon bar does not align itself with the miniature airplane after warmup
A. The horizon bar tilts more than 5 degree while making taxi turns
65. What does the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator display? A. The indicator first shows the rate of banking and, once stabilized, the rate of turn B. Indirectly bank angle and then directly rate of turn C. Indirectly bank angle and rate of turn
A. The indicator first shows the rate of banking and, once stabilized, the rate of turn
18. If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following should the pilot expect? A. The vertical speed to momentarily show a climb B. The gyroscopic instruments to become inoperative C. The altimeter and airspeed indicator to become inoperative
A. The vertical speed to momentarily show a climb
67. Which is true of glass cockpits? A. They enhance situational awareness B. They require less frequent training C. They give less reliable information to the pilot than traditional instrument
A. They enhance situational awareness
74. Automation in aircraft has proven A. To present new hazards in its limitations B. That automation is basically flawless C. Effective in preventing accidents
A. To present new hazards in its limitations
15. If both the ram air input and drain of the pitot system become blocked, the indcated airspeed will A. Increase during a climb B. Decrease during a climb C. Remain constant regardless of altitude change
A. increase during a climb
16. If the pitot tube ram air pressure hole and drain hole become obstructed, the airspeed indicator will operate A. Like an altimeter as the aircraft climbs and descends B. Like a very sluggish airspeed indicator lagging all the changes by minutes C. normally due to the static port pressure changes
A. like an altimeter as the aircraft climbs and descends
58. What indications should you observe on the turn and slip indicator during taxi? A. The ball moves freely opposite the turn, and the needle deflects in the direction of the turn B. The needle deflects in the direction of the turn, but the ball remains centered C. The ball deflects opposite the turn, but the needle remains centered
A. the ball moves freely opposite the turn, and the needle deflects in the direction of the turn
7. The rate of turn at any airspeed is dependent upon A. the horizontal lift component B. the vertical lift component C. centrifugal force
A. the horizontal lift component
24. Conditions that determine pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are A. flightpath, wind velocity, and angle of attack B. airspeed, air density, wing design, and angle of attack C. relative wind, pressure altitude, and vertical lift component
B airspeed, air density, wing design, and angle of attack
4. (Refer to figure 144 page 47) Which illustration indicates a skidding turn? A. 2 B. 1 C. 3
B. 1
19. If a half standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn clockwise from a heading of 090 to a heading of 180? A. 30 seconds B. 1 minute C. 1 minute 30 seconds
B. 1 minute
29. While you are flying at FL 250, you hear ATC give an altimeter setting of 28.92 Hg in your area. At what pressure altitude are you flying? A. 24,000 feet B. 25,000 feet C. 26,000 feet
B. 25,000 feet
30. The pressure altitude at a given location is indicated on the altimeter after the altimeter is set to A. the field elevation B. 29.92" Hg C. the current altimeter setting
B. 29.92" Hg
33. At an altitude of 6,500 feet MSL, the current altimeter setting is 30.42" Hg the pressure altitude would be approximately A. 7,500 feet B. 6,000 feet C. 6,500 feet
B. 6,000 feet
6. On what headings will the magnetic compass read most accurately during a level 360 degree turn, with a bank of approximately 15 degree? A. 135-225 B. 90 and 270 C. 180 and 0
B. 90 and 270
43. When an altimeter is changed from 30.11" Hg to 29.96" Hg, in which direction will the indicated altitude change and by what value? A. Altimeter will indicate 15 feet lower B. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower C. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher
B. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower
10. During a skidding turn to the right, what is the relationship between the component of lift, centrifugal force, and load factor? A. centrifugal force is less than horizontal lift and the load factor is increased B. Centrifugal force is greater than horizontal lift and the load factor is increased C. Centrifugal force and horizontal lift are equal and the load factor is decreased
B. Centrifugal force is greater than horizontal lift and the load factor is increased
8. What is the relationship between centrifugal force and the horizontal lift component in a coordinated turn? A. Horizontal lift exceeds centrifugal force B. Horizontal lift and centrifugal force are equal C. Centrifugal force exceeds horizontal lift
B. Horizontal lift and centrifugal force are equal
41. Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicate altitude with an altimeter setting of 29.92"Hg A. In warmer than standard air temperature B. In colder than standard air temperature C. When density altitude is higher than indicated altitude
B. In colder than standard air temperature
(Refer to figure 144 page 47) What changes in control displacement should be made so that "1" would result in a coordinated standard rate turn? A. Increase right rudder and decrease rate of turn B. Increase right rudder and increase rate of turn C. Decrease right rudder and increase angle of bank
B. Increase right rudder and increase rate of turn
11. When airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain a constant altitude? A. Decrease the angle of bank B. Increase the angle of bank and/or decrease the angle of attack C. Decrease the angle of attack
B. Increase the angle of bank and/or decrease the angle of attack
50. If a 180 degree steep turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight and level flight by visual references, the attitude indicator A. Should immediately show straight and level flight B. May show a slight climb and turn C. Show a slight skid and climb to the right
B. May show a slight climb and turn
21. You check the flight instruments while taxiing and find the vertical speed indicator indicates a descent of 100 feet per minutes. In this case, you A. May not proceed under IFR until the instrument is corrected by an authorized instrument repairman B. May take off under IFR and use 100 feet descent as the zero indication C. May take off and proceed under IFR but only in VFR weather conditions
B. May take off under IFR and use 100 feet descent as the zero indication
57. Prior to starting an engine, you should check the turn and slip indicator to determine if the A. Needle indication properly corresponds to the angle of the wings of rotors with the horizon B. Needle is approximately centered and the tube is full of fluid C. Ball will move freely from one end of the tube to the other when the aircraft is rocked
B. Needle is approximately centered and the tube is full of fluid
75. An aircraft which is equipped with an Electronic Flight Display (EFD) can A. Compensate for an airman's lack of skill or knowledge B. Offer new capabilities and simplify the basic flying task C. Improve flight awareness by allowing the pilot to simply watch for alerts
B. Offer new capabilities and simplify the basic flying task
27. Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92 Hg? A. Density B. Pressure C. Standard
B. Pressure
37. Which of the following defines the type of altitude used when maintaining FL 210? A. Indicated B. Pressure C. Calibrated
B. Pressure
68. Which display combines instruments such as an altimeter, attitude indicator, and vertical speed indicator onto one given screen A. Multi function display B. Primary flight display C. Glass cockpit display
B. Primary flight display
45. One characteristic that a properly functioning gyro depends upon for operation is the A. Ability to resist precession 90 degree to any applied force B. resistance to deflection of the spinning wheel or disc. C. Deflecting force developed from the angular velocity of the spinning wheel
B. Resistance to deflection of the spinning wheel or disc.
72. When a pilot believes advanced avionics enable operations closer to personal or environmental limits A. Greater utilization of the aircraft is achieved B. Risk is increased C. Risk is decreased
B. Risk is increased
13. If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following variations in instrument indications should the pilot expect? A. The altimeter will read lower than normal, airspeed lower than normal, and the VSI will momentarily show a descent B. The altimeter will read higher than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will momentarily show a climb. C. The altimeter will read lower than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will momentarily show a climb and then a descent
B. The altimeter will read higher than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will momentarily show a climb
9. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a northerly heading in the northern hemisphere? A. The compass will indicate a turn to the rate, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring B. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left C. The compass will remain on north for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft
B. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left
11. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a north heading in the northern hemisphere? A. The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring B. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right C. The compass will remain on north for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft
B. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right
64. What indication should be observed on a turn coordinator during a left turn while taxiing? A. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the left and the ball remains centered B. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the left and the ball moves to the right C. Both the miniature aircraft and the ball will remain centered
B. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the left and the ball moves to the right
59. What indication should be observed on a turn coordinator during a right turn while taxiing? A. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the left and the ball remains centered B. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the right and the ball moves to the left C. Both the miniature aircraft and the ball will remain centered
B. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the right and the ball moves left
51. During normal coordinated turns, what error due to precession should you observe when rolling out to straight and level flight from a 180 degree steep turn to the right? A. Straight and level coordinated flight indication B. The miniature aircraft would show a slight turn indication to the left C. The miniature aircraft would show a slight descent and wings level attitude
B. The miniature aircraft would show a slight turn indication to the left
28. Altimeter setting is the value to which the scale of the pressure altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates A. Pressure altitude at sea level B. True altitude at field elevation C. Pressure altitude at field elevation
B. True altitude at field elevation
14. The primary reason the pitch attitude must be increased, to maintain a constant altitude during a coordinated turn, is because the A. thrust is acting in a different direction, causing a reduction in airspeed and loss of lift B. vertical component of lift has decreased as the result of the bank C. use of pedals has increased the drag
B. Vertical component of lift has decreased as the result of the bank
39. 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. When standard atmospheric conditions exist
25. The local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area, primarily to provide for A. The cancellation of altimeter error due to nonstandard temperatures aloft B. Better vertical separation of aircraft C. More accurate terrain clearance in mountainous areas
B. better vertical separation of aircraft
21. Rate of turn can be increased and radius of turn decreased by A. decreasing airspeed and shallowing the bank B. decreasing airspeed and increasing the bank C. increasing airspeed and increasing the bank
B. decreasing airspeed and increasing the bank
26. As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100 feet should be corrected by using A. two bar widths on the attitude indicator B. less than a full bar width on the attitude indicator C. less than a half bar width on the attitude indicator
B. less than a full bar width on the attitude indicator
22. Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to indicate height above A. sea level B. standard datum plane C. ground level
B. standard datum plane
9. The primary reason the angle of attack must be increased, to maintain a a constant altitude during a coordinated turn, is because the A. thrust is acting in a different direction, causing a reduction in airspeed and loss of lift B. vertical component of lift has decreased as the result of the bank C. use of ailerons has increased the drag
B. vertical component of lift has decreased as the result of the bank
16. If a half standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 135 degrees? A. 1 minute B. 1 minute 20 seconds C. 1 minute 30 seconds
C. 1 minute 30 seconds
5. (Refer to figure 144 page 47) Which illustration indicates a slipping turn? A. 1 B. 3 C. 2
C. 2
36. En route at FL 290, your altimeter is set correctly, but you fail to reset it to the local altimeter setting of 30.26" Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 134 feet and your altimeter is functioning properly, what will it indicate after landing A. 100 feet MSL B. 474 feet MSL C. 206 feet below MSL
C. 206 feet below MSL
17. If a half standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360 degree A. 1 minute B. 2 minutes C. 4 minutes
C. 4 minutes
15. If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a heading of 090 to a heading of 300? A. 30 seconds B. 40 seconds C. 50 seconds
C. 50 seconds
34. How does a pilot normally obtain the current altimeter setting during an IFR flight in Class E airspace below 18,000 feet? A. The pilot should contact ARTCC at least every 100 NM and request the altimeter setting B. FSS's along the route broadcast the weather information at 15 minutes past the hour C. ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting
C. ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting
42. Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than actually flow (true altitude)? A. Air temperature lower than standard B. Atmospheric pressure lower than standard C. Air temperature warmer than standard
C. Air temperature warmer than standard
49. During coordinated turns, which force moves the pendulous vanes of a vacuum-driven attitude indicator resulting in precession of the gyro toward the inside of the turn? A. Acceleration B. Deceleration C. Centrifugal
C. Centrifugal
13. When airspeed is decreased in a turn, what must be done to maintain level fight? A. Increase the pitch attitude and/or increase the angle of bank B. increase the angle of bank and/or decrease the pitch attitude C. Decrease the angle of bank and/or increase the pitch attitude
C. Decrease the angle of bank and/or increase the pitch attitude
54. When an aircraft is decelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate a A. Left turn B. Climb C. Descent
C. Descent
6. What force causes an airplane to turn? A. Rudder pressure or force around the vertical B. Vertical lift component C. Horizontal lift component
C. Horizontal lift component
69. Primary flight displays A. Primarily present terrain avoidance B. Provide traffic information C. Include instruments like the attitude indicator
C. Include instruments like the attitude indicator
63. The displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn will A. Indicate the angle of bank B. Remain constant for a given bank regardless of airspeed C. Increase as angle of bank increases
C. Increase as angle of bank increases
71. The lighter workloads associated with glass (digital) flight instrumentation A. Are instrumental in decreasing flight crew fatigue B. Have proven to increase safety in operations C. May lead to complacency by the flight crew
C. May lead to complacency by the flight crew
12. If both the ram air input and the drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what reaction should you observe on the airspeed indicator when power is applied and a climb is initiated out of severe icing conditions? A. The indicated airspeed would show a continuous deceleration while climbing B. The airspeed would drop to, and remain at, zero C. No change until an actual climb rate is established, then indicated airspeed will increase
C. No change until an actual climb rate is established, then indicated airspeed will increase
55. During normal flight with a vacuum driven attitude indicator, control pressures normally should not move the horizon bar more than A. One bar width, with not more than an additional one bar width for normal flight deviations B. One half bar width, with not more than an additional one bar width for normal flight deviations C. One half bar width, with not more than an additional one half bar width for normal flight deviations
C. One half bar width, with not more than an additional one half bar width for normal flight deviations
20. During a constant bank level turn, what effect would an increase in airspeed have on the rate and radius of turn? A. Rate of turn would increase, and radius of turn would increase B. Rate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would decrease C. Rate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would increase
C. Rate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would increase
38. En route at FL 290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter setting of 30.57" Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 650 feet and the altimeter is functioning properly, what is the approximate indication upon landing? A. 715 feet B. 1,300 feet C. Sea level
C. Sea level
23. How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight? A. Set the altimeter to 29.92 Hg. With current temperature and the altimeter indication, determine the true altitude to compare with the field elevation B. Set the altimeter first with 29.92 Hg and then the current altimeter setting. The change in altitude should correspond to the change in setting C. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of the actual elevation for acceptable accuracy
C. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of the actual elevation for the acceptable accuracy
35. What is the procedure for setting the altimeter when assigned an IFR altitude of 18,000 feet or higher on a direct flight off airways? A. Set the altimeter to 29.92" Hg before takeoff B. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting until reaching the assigned altitude, then set to 29.92" Hg C. Set the altimeter to the current reported setting for climb-out and 29.92" Hg upon reaching 18,000 feet
C. Set the altimeter to the current reported setting for climb-out and 29.92" Hg upon reaching 18,000 feet
1. On the taxi check, the magnetic compass should A. Swing opposite to the direction of turn when turning from North. B. exhibit the same number of degrees of dip as the latitude C. swing freely and indicate known headings
C. Swing freely and indicate known headings
20. If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following should the pilot expect? A. The vertical speed to show a climb B. The vertical speed to momentarily show a descent C. The altimeter to read higher than normal
C. The altimeter to read higher than normal
10. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a west heading in the northern hemisphere? A. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right B. The compass will remain on west for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft C. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
C. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth
2. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from an east heading in the Northern hemisphere? A. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right B. The compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft. C. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
C. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
3. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from an easterly heading in the Northern hemisphere? A. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left B. The compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft. C. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
C. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
4. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a westerly heading in the Northern hemisphere? A. The compass will initially show a turn in the opposite direction, then turn to a northerly indication but lagging behind the actual heading of the aircraft. B. The compass will remain on a westerly heading for a short time, then gradually catch up to the actual heading of the aircraft. C. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll in to the turn is smooth.
C. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
47. What pre-takeoff check should be made of the attitude indicator in preparation for an IFR flight? A. The horizon bar does not vibrate during warmup B. The miniature airplane should erect and become stable within 5 minutes C. The horizon bar should erect and become stable within 5 minutes
C. The horizon bar should erect and become stable within 5 minutes
7. What causes the northerly turning error in a magnetic compass? A. Coriolis force at the mid-latitudes B. Centrifugal force acting on the compass card C. The magnetic dip characteristic
C. The magnetic dip characteristic
52. During normal operation of a vacuum driven attitude indicator, what attitude indication should you see when rolling out from a 180 degree skidding turn to straight and level coordinated flight? A. Straight and level coordinated flight indication B. A nose high indication relative to level flight C. The miniature aircraft shows a turn in the direction opposite the skid
C. The miniature aircraft shows a turn in the direction opposite the skid
19. What would be the indication on the VSI during entry into a 500 fpm actual descent from level flight if the static ports were iced over? A. The indication would be in reverse of the actual rate of descent (500 FPM climb) B. The initial indication would be a climb, then descent at a rate in excess of 500 fpm C. The vsi pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent
C. The vsi pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent
44. Which practical test should be made on the electric gyro instruments prior to starting an engine? A. check that the electrical connections are secure on the back of the instruments B. Check that the attitude of the miniature aircraft is wings level before turning on electrical power C. Turn on the electrical power and listen for any unusual or irregular mechanical noise
C. Turn on the electrical power and listen for any unusual or irregular mechanical noise
17. If the outside air temperature increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant indicated altitude, the true airspeed will A. decrease and true altitude will increase B. increase and true altitude will decrease C. increase and true altitude will increase
C. increase and true altitude will increase
26. If you are departing from an airport where you cannot obtain an altimeter setting, you should set your altimeter A. 29.92 inches Hg B. On the current airport barometric pressure, if known C. to the airport elevation
C. to the airport elevation
