Unit 11: Cross-Country Flight Planning

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Fort Worth Meacham (area 4) to Denton Muni (area 1). The wind is from 330 degrees at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 degrees E

003 degrees

How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a ground speed of 114 knots

14.25 NM

Estimate the time en route from Majors Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). The wind is from 340 degrees at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 136 knots. Magnetic variation is 5 degrees east

17 minutes 30 seconds

On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set to navigate direct from Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1) to Savannah VORTAC (area 3)

195 degrees

An Aircraft departs an airport in the Pacific standard time Zone at 1030 PST for a 4-hour flight to an airport located in the central standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time

2230Z

When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should

Add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle

The line from point C to point B of the wind triangle represents

Groundspeed and true course

How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day

Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer

Determine the compass heading for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1). The wind is from 280 degrees at 8 knots, and the true airspeed is 85 knots. Magnetic variation is 7 degrees W

044 degrees

Determine the magnetic course from Airpark East Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2) Magnetic variation is 6 degrees 30' E

075 degrees

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Majors Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). The wind is from 340 degrees at 12 knots, the true airspeed is 136 knots, and the magnetic variation is 6 degrees 30'E

091 degrees

On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set in order to navigate direct from Majors Airport (area 1) to Quitman VORTAC (area 2)

101 degrees

While en route on Victor 185, a flight crosses the 248 degrees radial of Allendale VOR at 0953 and then crosses the 216 degrees radial of Allendale VOR at 1000. What is the estimated time of arrival at Savannah VORTAC

1028.

An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0930 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what time

1030 MST

What is the magnetic heading for a flight from Priest River Airport (area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3)? The wind is from 030 degrees at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots

121 degrees

What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Denton (area 1) to Addison (area 2)? The wind is from 200 at 20 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 degrees

13 minutes

On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule Distance is 70 NM Forecast wind is 310 degree at 15 knots Pressure altitude 8,000 ft Ambient temperature -10 degrees C True course is 270 degrees The required indicated airspeed would be approximately

137 knots

En route to First Flight Airport (area 5), your flight passes over Hampton Roads Airport (area 2) at 1456 and then over Chesapeake Regional at 1501. At what time should your flight arrive at First Flight

1526

An aircraft departs an airport in the eastern daylight time zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time

1545Z

An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1515 MST for a 2-hour 30 minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. What is the estimated time of arrival at the destination airport

1645 PST

An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0845 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time

1645Z

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Sandpoint Airport (area 1 ) to St. Maries Airport (area 4). The wind is from 215 degrees at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 125 knots

172 degrees

An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1615 MST for a 2-hour 15 minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. The estimated time of arrival at the destination airport should be

1730 PST

Determine the magnetic course from Cooperstown Airport (area 2) to Jamestown Airport (area 4)

210 degrees

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Allendale County airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2). The wind is from 090 degrees at 16 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Magnetic variation is 7 Degrees W

210 degrees

If a true heading of 135 degrees results in a ground track of 130 degrees and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from

246 degrees and 13 knots

What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Allendale County Airport ( Area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2)? The wind from 100 degree at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 115 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out

30 minutes

Determine the estimated time en route for a flight from Priest River Airport (area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3). The wind is from 030 at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out

31 minutes

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) is Priest River Airport (area 1). The wind is from 340 degrees at 10 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots

330 degrees

Determine the magnetic course from First Flight Airport (area 5 ) to Hampton Roads Airport (area 2)

331 degrees

What is the estimated time en route from Sandpoint Airport (area 1) to St. Maries Airport (area 4)? The wind is from 215 degrees at 25 knots, and the true airspeed is 125 knots

34 minutes

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Mercer County Reginal Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1). the Wind is from 330 degrees at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 100 knots and the magnetic variation is 10 degrees E

352 degrees

What course should be selected on the omnibearing selector (OBS) to make a direct flight from mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to the Minot VORTAC (area 1) with a TO indication

359 degrees

What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2) t0 Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 290 degrees at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 85 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out

39 minutes

While practicing S-turns, a consistently smaller half-circle is made on one side of the road than on the other, and this turn is not completed before crossing the road or reference line. This would most likely occur in turn

4-5-6 because the bank is increased too rapidly during the early part of the turn

How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots

4.08 NM

What is the estimated time en route for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 300 degrees at 14 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Add 3 minutes for climb-out

43 minutes

What is the estimated time en route from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1) ? The wind is from 330 degrees at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 100 knots. Add 3-1/2 minutes for departure and climb out

48 1/2 minutes

Estimate the time en route from Addisin (area 2) to Dallas Executive (area 3). The wind is from 300 degrees at 15 knots, the true airspeed is 120 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 degrees east

8 minutes

When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used

Aileron down on the side which the wind is blowing

Which aileron position should a pilot generally use when taxiing in strong quartering headwinds

Aileron up on the side from which the wind is blowing

In flying the rectangular course, when should the aircraft bank vary from a steep bank to a medium bank

Corner 3

In flying the rectangular course, when would the aircraft be turned less than 90 degrees

Corners 1 and 4

The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to

Immediately establish the proper gliding altitude and airspeed

If more than one cruising altitude is intended, which should be entered in item 15, "Level," of the flight plan

Initial cruising altitude

(Refer to area C.) Hour should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane with a left quartering tailwind

Left aileron down, elevator down

(Refer to area C.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwind airplane with a left quartering tailwind

Left aileron down, elevator down

(Refer to area A.) How should the flight controls be held while taxing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane into a left quartering headwind

Left airleron up elevator neutral

Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain

Level flight altitude

To minimize the side loads placed on the landing gear during touchdown, the pilot should keep the

Longitudinal axis of the aircraft parallel to the direction of its motion

The angular difference between true north magnetic north is

Magnetic variation

When executing an emergency approach to land in a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed will

Nullify all attemps at accuracy in judgment of gliing distance and landing spot

Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition

Owner or operator

Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane

Quartering tailwind

(Refer to area B.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane into a right quartering headwind

Right aileron up, elevator up

Select the four flight fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft

Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents

What information should be entered in item 16, "Destination Aerodrome," for a VFR day Flight

The ICAO four-letter indicator of destination airport if no stopover for more than 1 hour is anticipated

What information should be entered in item 19, "Endurance,: for a VFR day flight

The amount of usable fuel on board expressed in time

What information should be entered in item 15, "Level" for a VFR day flight

The appropriate VFR cruising altitude

What information should be entered into item 16, "Destination Aerodrome,: for a VFR day flight

The destination airport identifier code and city name

During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft as safe for flight

The pilot in command

How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport

The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing

VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished

The same as during daytime

What information should be entered in item 19, "Endurance," for a VFR day flight

The total amount of usable fuel onboard expressed in hours and minutes

The line from point A to point B of the wind triangle represents

True heading and airspeed

The line from point C to point A of the wind triangle represents

Wind direction and velocity