Private Pilot - Aircraft Performance/Aircraft Performance

How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a ground speed of 114 knots? 14.25 NM. 15.00 NM. 14.50 NM.

14.25 NM.

(Refer to figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 3,563 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.96. 3,527 feet MSL. 3,556 feet MSL. 3,639 feet MSL.

3,527 feet MSL.

(Refer to figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,386 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.97. a) 1,341 feet MSL. b) 1,451 feet MSL. c) 1,562 feet MSL.

a) 1,341 feet MSL.

(Refer to Figure 40.) What is the approximate ground roll distance necessary for takeoff under the following conditions? OAT - 100°F, Pressure altitude - 4,000 ft, Takeoff weight - 2,700 lb, Headwind component - Calm a) 1,400 feet. b) 1,800 feet. c) 1,000 feet.

a) 1,400 feet.

(Refer to figure 37.) Determine the total distance required to land. OAT-32 F Pressure altitude-8,000 ft Weight-2,600 lb Headwind component-20 kts Obstacle-50 ft a) 1,400 feet. b) 1,750 feet. c) 850 feet.

a) 1,400 feet.

(Refer to figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature decrease and a pressure altitude increase on the density altitude from 90 °F and 1,250 feet pressure altitude to 55 °F and 1,750 feet pressure altitude? a) 1,700-foot decrease. b) 1,300-foot decrease. c) 1,700-foot increase.

a) 1,700-foot decrease.

(Refer to figure 35.) What fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power? a) 11.2 gallons per hour. b) 11.8 gallons per hour. c) 10.6 gallons per hour.

a) 11.2 gallons per hour.

(Refer to figure 36.) What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots? a) 19 knots. b) 30 knots. c) 23 knots.

a) 19 knots.

(Refer to figure 36.) Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots. a) 35 knots. b) 25 knots. c) 29 knots.

a) 35 knots.

(Refer to Figure 35.) Determine your fuel consumption for a 500 nautical mile flight using the following conditions? Pressure altitude - 6,000 ft, Temperature - +26°C, Manifold pressure - 21"" Hg, Wind - Calm a) 35.6 gallons. b) 36.1 gallons. c) 40.1 gallons.

a) 35.6 gallons.

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.Pressure altitude3,750 ftHeadwind12 ktsTemperatureStd a) 816 feet. b) 794 feet. c) 836 feet.

a) 816 feet.

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.Pressure altitude5,000 ftHeadwind8 ktsTemperature41 FRunwayHard surface a) 956 feet. b) 837 feet. c) 1,076 feet.

a) 956 feet.

What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance? a) It reduces climb performance. b) It increases takeoff performance. c) It increases engine performance.

a) It reduces climb performance

(Refer to figure 36.) With a reported wind of south at 20 knots, which runway (10, 14, or 24) is appropriate for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component? a) Runway 14. b) Runway 24. c) Runway 10.

a) Runway 14.

Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach to land when at a) less than the length of the wingspan above the surface. b) twice the length of the wingspan above the surface. c) a higher-than-normal angle of attack.

a) less than the length of the wingspan above the surface.

(Refer to figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 35 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL? a) 1,300-foot increase. b) 1,000-foot increase. c) 1,100-foot decrease.

b) 1,000-foot increase.

(Refer to figure 40.) Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff.OAT38 CPressure altitude2,000 ftTakeoff weight2,750 lbHeadwind componentCalm a) 1,800 feet. b) 1,150 feet. c) 1,300 feet.

b) 1,150 feet.

(Refer to figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 30 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL? a) 1,100-foot decrease. b) 1,300-foot increase. c) 900-foot increase.

b) 1,300-foot increase.

(Refer to Figure 40.) What is the necessary distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle? OAT - Std, Pressure altitude - Sea level, Takeoff weight - 2,700 lb, Headwind component - Calm a) 1,800 feet. b) 1,400 feet. c) 2,100 feet.

b) 1,400 feet.

(Refer to figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 25 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 5,000 feet? a) 1,200-foot increase. b) 1,650-foot increase. c) 1,400-foot increase.

b) 1,650-foot increase.

(Refer to figure 37.) Determine the approximate total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.OAT90 FPressure altitude4,000 ftWeight2,800 lbHeadwind component10 kts a) 1,950 feet. b) 1,775 feet. c) 1,525 feet.

b) 1,775 feet.

(Refer to figure 35.) Approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with 65 percent maximum continuous power at 9,500 feet with a temperature of 36 °F below standard? a) 178 MPH. b) 183 MPH. c) 181 MPH.

b) 183 MPH.

(Refer to Figure 8.) Determine the density altitude for these conditions: Altimeter setting - 30.30, Runway temperature - +25°F, Airport elevation - 3,894 it MSL a) 3,650 feet MSL. b) 2,200 feet MSL. c) 3,000 feet MSL.

b) 2,200 feet MSL.

(Refer to figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude with an indicated altitude of 1,380 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 28.22 at standard temperature. a) 3,010 feet MSL. b) 2,991 feet MSL. c) 2,913 feet MSL.

b) 2,991 feet MSL.

(Refer to figure 36.) What is the maximum wind velocity for a 30° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 12 knots? a) 20 knots. b) 24 knots. c) 16 knots.

b) 24 knots.

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude - 5,000 ft Headwind - Calm Temperature- 101 F a) 445 feet. b) 545 feet. c) 495 feet.

b) 545 feet.

(Refer to figure 40.) Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff. OAT-32 C Pressure altitude-2,000 ft Takeoff weight-2,500 lb Headwind component-20 kts a) 1,000 feet. b) 650 feet. c) 850 feet.

b) 650 feet.

(Refer to figure 35.) What is the expected fuel consumption for a 1,000-nautical mile flight under the following conditions? Pressure altitude-8,000 ft Temperature-22° C Manifold pressure-20.8 inches Hg Wind-Calm a) 73.2 gallons. b) 70.1 gallons. c) 60.2 gallons.

b) 70.1 gallons.

(Refer to figure 8.) Determine the density altitude for these conditions: Altimeter setting-29.25 Runway temperature-+81 F Airport elevation-5,250 ft MSL a) 4,600 feet MSL. b) 8,500 feet MSL. c) 5,877 feet MSL.

b) 8,500 feet MSL.

(Refer to Figure 40.) What is the approximate ground roll distance necessary for takeoff under the following conditions? OAT - 90°F, Pressure altitude - 4,000 ft, Takeoff weight - 2,600 lb, Headwind component - 20 kts a) 600 feet. b) 800 feet. c) 1,000 feet.

b) 800 feet.

Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? a) Settling to the surface abruptly during landing. b) Becoming airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed. c) Inability to get airborne even though airspeed is sufficient for normal takeoff needs.

b) Becoming airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed.

What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why? a) Efficiency is increased due to less friction on the propeller blades. b) Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes. c) Efficiency is reduced due to the increased force of the propeller in the thinner air.

b) Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes.

What must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect? a) Wingtip vortices increase creating wake turbulence problems for arriving and departing aircraft. b) Induced drag decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable floating. c) A full stall landing will require less up elevator deflection than would a full stall when done free of ground effect.

b) Induced drag decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable floating.

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.Pressure altitude7,500 ftHeadwind8 ktsTemperature32 FRunwayHard surface a) 1,506 feet. b) 1,205 feet. c) 1,004 feet.

c) 1,004 feet.

(Refer to Figure 37.) What is your total distance to land using the data below? OAT - 90°F, Pressure altitude - 6,000 ft, Weight - 2,700 lb, Headwind component - 20 kts, Obstacle - 50 ft a) 1,800 feet. b) 1,725 feet. c) 1,550 feet.

c) 1,550 feet.

(Refer to figure 40.) Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle.OATStdPressure altitude4,000 ftTakeoff weight2,800 lbHeadwind componentCalm a) 2,000 feet. b) 1,500 feet. c) 1,750 feet.

c) 1,750 feet.

(Refer to Figure 37.) What is your total distance to land using the data below? OAT - Std, Pressure altitude - 6,000 ft, Weight - 2,700 lb, Wind component - Calm, Obstacle - 50 ft a) 1,825 feet. b) 1,450 feet. c) 1,950 feet.

c) 1,950 feet.

(Refer to Figure 40.) Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle. OAT - Std, Pressure altitude - 6,000 ft, Takeoff weight - 2,800 lb, Headwind component - Calm a) 1,000 feet. b) 1,750 feet. c) 2,000 feet.

c) 2,000 feet.

(Refer to figure 35.) Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with 2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet with a temperature of 36 °F higher than standard. a) 20.8 inches Hg. b) 19.8 inches Hg. c) 21.0 inches Hg.

c) 21.0 inches Hg.

(Refer to figure 36.) What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots? a) 19 knots. b) 26 knots. c) 23 knots.

c) 23 knots.

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude-1,250 ft Headwind-8 kts Temperature-Std a) 275 feet. b) 470 feet. c) 366 feet.

c) 366 feet.

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude-Sea level Headwind-4 kts Temperature-Std a) 490 feet. b) 356 feet. c) 401 feet.

c) 401 feet.

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance? a) Low temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude. b) High temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude. c) High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.

c) High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.

What effect, if any, does high humidity have on aircraft performance? a) It increases performance. b) It has no effect on performance. c) It decreases performance.

c) It decreases performance.

Maneuvering speed is: a) Represented by the red line on the airspeed indicator. b) The top of the green arc on the airspeed indicator. c) Not marked on the airspeed indicator.

c) Not marked on the airspeed indicator.

(Refer to figure 36.) With a reported wind of north at 20 knots, which runway (6, 29, or 32) is acceptable for use for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component? a) Runway 29. b) Runway 6. c) Runway 32.

c) Runway 32.

What is ground effect? a) The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. b) The result of the disruption of the airflow patterns about the wings of an airplane to the point where the wings will no longer support the airplane in flight. c) The result of the interference of the surface of the Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane.

c) The result of the interference of the surface of the Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane.