Exam 2: Commercial 321

Icing most commonly occurs when the static air temperature is in what range?

+2 to -20 degrees C

Warning

usually begins 3nm from the coast, contains hazards to non-participating A/C

There is an outer ring for Class C Airspace that is NOT charted that extends out to _____ NM.

20

How far out can hail be launched from a thunderstorm?

20 miles

As little as 2 minutes of exposure to icing can result in a ________% decrease in lift

25-30%

The maximum speed (unless excepted) an aircraft can operate within Class B Airspace is _____ knots.

250

Class A Airspace one should set the altimeter to what setting upon climbing above 18,000 feet MSL? _________ (numeric value including the decimal point).

29.92

An aircraft must be equipped with a mode C transponder within _____ NM of a Class B airport?

30

SIGMETS and AIRMETS cover areas of _____________ square miles or more.

3000

The two rings charted for Class C airspace (by definition) are: _________ NM (inner ring radius) and ________ NM

5 , 10

Class A Airspace goes up to _________

60,000

The average size of a microburst is one mi in diameter. Downdrafts can reach _______ fpm.

6000fmp

Air would normally flow from an area of _____ pressure to an area of _____ pressure directly, but the ______ effect makes the flow deflect to the ______ (direction) in the northern hemisphere.

Air would normally flow from an area of _____ pressure to an area of _____ pressure directly, but the ______ effect makes the flow deflect to the ______ (direction) in the northern hemisphere.

What must the transponder be able to report in Class B and C airspace?

Altitude

What are 3 products that give direct icing forecasts?

CWAs, SIGMET, SIRMET

To operate in Class B airspace a pilot must receive ____________ from the controller to enter.

Clearance

Restricted

Contains invisible hazards- pilot will need permission to enter if area is active

To be certificated to fly in known icing conditions, what are the two operational envelopes the aircraft must meet?

Continuos Maximum and Intermittent Maximum

Class E airspace is

Controlled airspace

Class D Airspace generally changes to Class _____ Airspace when the tower closes but one would need to consult the Chart Supplement to be certain.

E

What are the "must-dos" when referencing charts/graphs/etc. PRIOR to conducting ANY calculations.

Ensure correct units are used, ensure the correct chart/ graphic/ etc is used

An aircraft that is certificated to fly in known icing conditions is safe to fly through an area of SLD.

False

Tail stall are almost always associated with ____________ deployment

Flap

_________ typically forms when snow falls into air that is above freezing, melts, and then falls into subfreezing air.

Freezing Rain

The following took the place of the Area Forecast

Graphical Forecast for Aviation

What does the term "occasional" mean in regard to icing?`

Greater than 50% chance for less than half the time

SIGMET

Hazardous to all aircraft especially to small aircraft

AIRMETS

Hazardous to small aircraft (but concern to all)

MOA

High volume of military activity/ training, General aviation aircraft can enter but may need to avoid

AIRMET Sierra

IFR or mountain obscurations

MTR

IR & VR routes various altitudes

NSA

Increases security and safety of ground facilities, no entry allowed (NASA)

All turns in the traffic pattern at an airport in Class G Airspace unless otherwise denoted are made to the ________.

Left

Official weather information for aviation comes from

Leidos Flight Service FSS 122.2 1800WXBrief.com HIWAS

Prohibited

National Security, White House, Pentagon

The _______ must be rated and the ______ must be equipped for IFR for Class A airspace.

Pilot, plane

The most common deicing system is the _____________ on the leading edge

Pneumatic Boot

What is one danger when encountering super-cooled large droplets in an aircraft equipped with deicing boots?

The formation of a ridge of ice on the boots

Class G Airspace is airspace that is:

Uncontrolled Airspace

Alert

Unusual types of aerial activities, high amounts of student training, where all A/C are responsible for collision avoidance

Tail stalls are more likely when the flaps are extended at the _______ range of speed.

Upper

IFR

Vis: 1 to less than 3 miles ceiling: 500 to less than 1000ft

MVFR

Vis: 3-5 mi Ceiling: 1000-3000ft

LIFR

Vis: less than 1 mi Ceiling: less than 500ft

VFR

Vis: more than 5 mi Ceiling: more than 3000ft

What are the handling and performance indicators of ice accretion?

decreased airspeed, Ice detector activation, loss of climb performance, change in control feel, change in nose-up trim, more power required

Student pilots must have an ___________ from their instructor prior to operating in Class B airspace.

endorsement

Good flying weather (smooth, no hidden dangers) is a characteristic of a

high pressure area

AIRMET Zulu

icing

Relative humidity _________ as the temperature and dewpoint spread decreases.

increases

If all index units are positive when computing weight and balance, the location of the datum would be at the

nose, or out in front of the airplane

To operate in Class C Airspace the aircraft must be equipped with two-way ______ and a Mode C transponder which means it is __________ encoding?

radio, altitude

What do standing lenticular clouds indicate?

string turbulence

AIRMET Tango

turbulence

The dynamic nature of the atmosphere is due largely to:

uneven heating of the earth's surface

Class D Airspace is noted on the Sectional Chart by a _________ (color) dashed line.

blue

For the Winds and Temperature Aloft forecast the winds are not reported within ______ feet of station elevation and temperatures are not reported within _____ feet of station elevation.

1,500 and 2,500

What are the three factors to consider when evaluating the risk of icing?

1. Droplet size 2. Temperature 3. Moisture

What are the steps you should take during each phase of flight regarding icing?

1. Plan 2. Monitor 3. Activate 4. Navigate 5. Communicate

Airport Advisory Area

10-mile area around airports that have a FSS but no tower frequency 123.6

By definition, Class B begins at the surface and extends to ___________ feet MSL.

10000`

It's rare these days but Class G Airspace can go up to by not including ________ feet MSL in some locations.

14500

Icing in stratiform clouds is usually found below ____________ feet AGL.

15000

Federal Airways (commonly called "Victor Airways) begin at 1200 AGL and extent up to by not including _________ feet MSL.

18,000

Class A Airspace begins at ______ MSL feet

18000

What is an important CAUTION when using the Fuel Flow Diagram (5.3.2)?

Shows fuel flow per hour for only ONE engine

Class D Airspace (by definition) begins at the ________ and extends laterally approximately ________ NM but the lateral dimensions are always "as charted."

Surface, 4

Class C Airspace inner ring begins at the ______ and extends vertically (by definition) to ___________ feet MSL and the outer ring begins at _______ feet MSL and extend vertically to _________ feet MSL.

Surface, 4000, 1200, 4000

Class E Airspace (by definition) can begin at 5 different altitudes and they are (lowest to highest):_______ (word),_______ feet (number),_______ feet (number),_______ feet (number), and_______

Surface, 700, 1200, 14500, 60000

ADIZ

When first entering US airspace, all A/C must be on an IFR or DVFR flight plan

Controlled Firing

Will stop in non-participating A/C enter the area, not depicted on charts

Decode the following Winds and Temperature aloft information (above 24000 feet) 777777

Winds 270 @ 177 kts at -77 degrees C

On the Sectional Chart, the _______ line (slang term; typically on jackets, pants, etc.) denotes change in the "Floor" of Class E Airspace.

Zipper Line

If above this altitude a multi-engine airplane will drift down to what altitude should an engine become inoperative?

absolute ceiling

Basic empty weight includes

airframe, engines, and installed optional equipment, the unusable fuel, full operating fluids, and full oil