WMU Pre-Solo Quizzes
Vs0
56
Alternating Red and Green
Exercise extreme caution
Where is the North gate located?
Fine Lake
Where is the West gate located?
Galesburg, 5 way intersection
Is cruising altitude dependent on magnetic or true heading?
Magnetic
If an aircraft is flying at a 180 heading, what cruising altitude is appropriate? a. 5,500ft b. 4,500ft c. 6,000ft
b. 4,500ft
How long are flight plans held for by the FSS
1 hour if not opened
What is the traffic pattern altitude at BTL?
1,000ft AGL/2,000ft MSL
Vfe 100%
100
Minimum Safe Altitudes: Congested city town or settlement
1000ft highest obstacle, 2000ft radius of the aircraft
Great Lakes Approach Frequency?
119.2
Vfe 50%
120
BTL Ground Fequency?
121.7
Vo at 2600lbs
122
WMU Practice Area frequency?
123.3
WMU Dispatch Frequency?
123.5
BTL Tower Frequency?
126.825
BTL ATIS frequency?
128.325
Vo at 3000lbs
131
Vpd
135
When abeam the touchdown point, what is the power, flaps, and speed?
15" MAP, 50% flaps, 100kts
Vno
165
Takeoff distance?
1685 ft
What is the scale on a sectional chart?
1:500,000
Cloud clearances in Class G when flying above 1,200ft AGL but below 10,000ft MSL during the day?
1SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal
Cloud clearances in Class G when flying at or below 1,200ft AGL during the day?
1SM, clear of clouds
Special VFR weather minimums?
1SM, clear of clouds
Vne
200
BAT1 and 2 are
24 volts
What is the dimension of BTL in AGL?
2500
How many volts and amps in ALT1?
28 volts, 75 amps
How many volts and amps in ALT2?
28.75 volts, 20 amps
Max Landing Weight
2900
When must you switch to tower when arriving on a gate?
2nm from the gate
At what altitude does cruising altitude follow heading?
3,000ft AGL
Fuel reserves?
30 mins day, 45 mins night, 1 hour WMU
MTOW
3000
What is the dimension of BTL in MSL?
3500
Basic VFR weather minimums?
3SM, 1000ft ceiling
Cloud clearances in Class D?
3SM, 500 below, 100 above, 2000 horizontal
Cloud clearances in Class C?
3SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal
Cloud clearances in Class E when flying below 10,000ft?
3SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal
Cloud clearances in Class G when flying during night time below 10,000ft
3SM, 500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal
Cloud clearances in Class B?
3SM, Clear of clouds
METAR KBTL 171953Z 04015KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156 T01940067. Active RWY: 06R What is the crosswind component
5 knots
What degree Fahrenheit of peak EGT is needed for best economy leaning?
50 degrees lean
Minimum Safe Altitudes: Sparsely Populated
500ft from any person, vessel, or structure
Minimum Safe Altitudes: Other than congested
500ft to surface
What is the usable capacity of fuel?
56 gallons. 23 in each wing
Cloud clearances in Class E when flying at or above 10,000ft?
5SM, 1000 above, 1000 below, 1SM horizontal
Cloud clearances in Class G when flying at or above 10,000ft
5SM, 1000 below, 1000 above, 1SM horizontal
If winds are reporting 310 @ 18kts and the active runway is 33, what is the crosswind component?
6 knots
What is the capacity of the fuel system?
60.5 gallons. 30.3 in each wing
Vs1
65
Vr
67
Propeller diameter, blades, and type
74 inches, 3 blades, constant speed
What degree Fahrenheit of peak EGT is needed for best power leaning?
75 degrees rich
When turning final, what is the final approach speed?
75kts
Alcohol and Flying
8 hours bottle to throttle, cannot be under the influence or using drugs, BAC cannot be higher than 0.04, cannot carry intoxicated passenger unless they are under medical care
Vx
81
Landing ground roll?
853 ft
When turning base, what is the speed and flaps?
90kts, 100% flaps
Vg
96
Vy
96
Where can a run-up be performed?
A1, A2, or A4
Alternator Failure
ALT Master Switch - OFF ALT Circuit Breaker - CHECK AND RESET ALT Master Switch - ON - if does not reset Switch off unneccessary equipment on main bus and non-essential buses to shed loads. Land as soon as practical
Transponder is needed
Above 10,000ft msl In and above Class A, B, and C airspace Within the mode C veil of class B airspace
CAPS Deployment
Airspeed - Minimum Possible Mixture - Cutoff Activation Handle Cover - Remove Activation Handle - Pull Straight Down
What documents must be inside the aircraft in flight?
Airworthiness Certificate Registration Certificate Operating Handbook Weight and Balance
Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?
An aircraft in distress
Engine Air Start
Bat Master Switches -on Power Lever - 1/2 Open Mixture - Rich Fuel Selector - Switch Tanks Ignition Switch - Both
Cabin Fire in Flight
Bat-Alt Master Switches - OFF Heater - OFF Air vents - CLOSED Fire Extinguisher - ACTIVATE Cabin Doors - PARTIALLY OPEN Air vents - OPEN when fire extinguished
Preflight Action
Become familiar with all available information NWKRAFT Notams Weather Known ATC delays Runway lengths Alternates available Fuel requirements Takeoff and Landing distances
Engine failure on takeoff
Best Glide - ESTABLISH Mixture - CUTOFF Fuel Selector - OFF Ignition Switch - OFF Flaps - AS REQ
Engine failure in flight
Best Glide - ESTABLISH Mixture - FULL RICH Fuel Selector - SWITCH TANKS Fuel Pump - BOOST Alt Air - ON
Forced Landing
Best Slide - ESTABLISH Radio - Transmit MAYDAY Transponder - SQUAWK 7700 ELT - ACTIVATE Power Lever - IDLE Mixture - CUTOFF Fuel Selector - OFF Ignition Switch - OFF Fuel Pump - OFF
What are the limitations of student pilots?
Cannot act as PIC with passengers or property. 3SM visibility during day and 5SM visibility during night.
What is the airspace of BTL?
Class D
Solid Green
Cleared for takeoff Cleared to land
Flashing Green
Cleared for taxi Return to land
If the active runway is 13, what are the gates in use?
East and South
When do VORs have to be checked for IFR flight?
Every 30 days
Where is the South gate located?
Greenhouses
Minimum Safe Altitudes: Anywhere
If a power unit fails, no danger is done to persons or property on the surface
Is runway heading based on true or magnetic heading?
Magnetic
Engine fire during start
Mixture - CUTOFF Fuel Pump - OFF Fuel Selector - OFF Power Lever - FORWARD Starter - CRANK
Engine Fire in Flight
Mixture - CUTOFF Fuel Pump - OFF Fuel Selector - OFF Airflow Selector - OFF Power Lever - IDLE Ignition Switch - OFF Cabin Doors - Partially Open
What are requirements for altimeter settings?
Must use the altimeter setting of an airport within 100nm of the aircraft, an appropriate station, or departure airport.
If the active runway for landing is 05L/R, what are the gates in use?
North and East
What is necessary to solo an airplane as a student pilot?
Pass a knowledge test, complete pre-solo flight training, have an endorsement in make and model for 90 days.
What documents must a pilot possess during flight?
Photo ID, pilot certificate, medical certificate, necessary endorsements
Wing Fire In Flight
Pitot Heat Switch - Off Navigation Light Switch - Off Landing Light - Off Strobe Light Switch - Off If possible, side slip to keep flames away from fuel tank and cabin
Emergency Descent
Power - IDLE Mixture - AS REQ Airspeed = Vne 200 KIAS
Emergency Engine Shutdown on the Ground
Power Lever - IDLE Fuel Pump - OFF Mixture - CUTOFF Fuel Selector - OFF Ignition - OFF Bat and Alt Switches - OFF
Flashing White
Return to starting point
When are seatbelts needed for passengers
Seatbelts and shoulder harnesses needed during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Enroute, nothing is needed.
When are seatbelts needed for pilots?
Seatbelts must be worn at all times. Shoulder harnesses only needed during takeoff and landing
If the active runway is 23L/23R, what are the gates in use?
South and West
Solid Red
Stop Continue circling an give way
Flashing Red
Taxi clear of the runway Airport unsafe, do not land
Engine type?
Teledyne Continental IO-360-ES
What are the responsibilities of the PIC?
The PIC is directly responsible and the final authority of an aircraft. In an emergency, the PIC may deviate from any FAR but must submit a report to the administrator upon request.
Overtaking right of way
The aircraft being overtaken has the right of way, pass on the right
Landing right of way
The aircraft on final approach has right of way over ground based aircraft. The lowest plane has the right of way.
When two planes of same category are converging at the same altitude, who has the right of way?
The aircraft on the other's right
Which aircraft has the right of way?
The least maneuverable aircraft
When two planes of different categories are converging, what is the order?
Towing/Refueling, Balloon, Glider, Airship, Airplane, Rotorcraft
Where is the East gate located?
Truck stop
What must be established before entering a Class D airspace?
Two-way radio communication
If the active runway is 31, what are the gates in use?
West and North
If an aircraft is flying on a 360 heading, what cruising altitude is appropriate? a. 5,500ft b. 4,500ft c. 6,000ft
a. 5,500ft
