Flight Instruments - P3

How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated?

By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B).

VNO is defined as the

Maximum structural cruising speed

During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?

Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight.

What steps must be taken when flying with glass cockpits to ensure safe flight?

Regularly scan both inside and outside, use all appropriate checklists, and cross-check with other forms of information.

What is a benefit of flying with a glass cockpit?

Situational awareness is increased.

VS0 is defined as the

Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration.

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?

The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.

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?

The other aircraft is approaching head-on.

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?

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?

The other aircraft is flying away from you.

How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?

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

Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?

VA

Which V-speed represents maximum flap extended speed?

VFE

Which V-speed represents maximum landing gear extended speed?

VLE

Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?

VX

After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time?

VY

In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the east if

a left turn is entered from a north heading.

In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the west if

a right turn is entered from a north heading.

In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if

an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading.

Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by

certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft.

In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate

correctly when on a north or south heading

Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the

magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.

The proper adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the

miniature airplane to the horizon bar.

A turn coordinator provides an indication of the

movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes

An aircraft which is equipped with an Electronic Flight Display (EFD) can

offer new capabilities and simplify the basic flying task.

To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be

periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses.

After practicing unusual attitudes, you notice the heading indicator is off by 110°. The heading indicator can be reset by

pushing the cage knob.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when

the aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading.