Flight Instruments

Which airspeed would a pilot be unable to identify by the color coding of an airspeed indicator?. The maneuvering speed. N/A. N/A.

What is a consideration when using a hand-held GPS for VFR navigation?. Position accuracy may degrade without notification. N/A. N/A.

Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in a specified configuration?. V(S1). N/A. N/A.

What is an advantage of an electric turn coordinator if the airplane has a vacuum system for other gyroscopic instruments?. It is a backup in case of vacuum system failure. N/A. N/A.

You are flying an aircraft equipped with an electronic flight display and the air data computer fails. What instrument is affected?. Airspeed indicator. N/A. N/A.

14 CFR Part 1 defines V(Y) as. speed for best rate of climb. N/A. N/A.

A pilot entering an area where significant clear air turbulence has been reported. Which action is appropiate upon encountering the first ripple?. Adjust airspeed to that recommended for rough air. N/A. N/A.

What altimeter setting is required when operating an aircraft at 18,000 feet MSL?. 29.92" Hg. N/A. N/A.

To determine pressure altitude prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to. 29.92" Hg and the altimeter indication noted. N/A. N/A.

14 CFR Part 1 defines V(NE) as. never-exceed speed. N/A. N/A.

If a standard rate turn is maintained, how lonf would it take to turn 360?. 2 minutes. N/A. N/A.

Name the four fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft. Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents. N/A. N/A.

The ratio of an airplane´s true airspeed to the speed of sound in the same atmospheric conditions is. mach number. N/A. N/A.

Maximum structural cruising speed is the maximum speed at which an airplane can be operated during. normal operations. N/A. N/A.

Which is the best technique for minimizing the wing-load factor when flying in severe turbulence. Set power and trim to obtain an airspeed at or below maneuvering speed, maintain wings level, and accept variations of airspeed and altitude. N/A. N/A.

True airspeed is best described as calibrated airspeed corrected for. altitude and non-standard temperature. N/A. N/A.

Calibrated airspeed is best described as indicated airspeed corrected for. installation and instrument error. N/A. N/A.

An airplane is located at an airport with an elevation of 5,000 feet MSL and a temperature of 90 degrees F. The altimeter is set to airport elevation. Later that night the temperature plummets to 50 degrees F. Unless the altimeter setting is changed, it will read. 5,200 feet. N/A. N/A.

Structural damage or failure is more likely yo occur in smooth air at speeds above. V(NE). N/A. N/A.

14 CFR Part 1 defines V(LE) as. maximum landing gear extended speed. N/A. N/A.

Newer airplanes have a design maneuvering speed that can generally be calculated as follows: 1.7 Vso. N/A. N/A.

Which statement is true about magnetic deviation of a compass? Deviation. varies for different headings of the same aircraft. N/A. N/A.

14 CFR Part 1 defines V(NO) as. maximum structural cruising speed. N/A. N/A.

If severe turbulence is encountered during flight, the pilot should reduce the airspeed to. design-maneuvering speed. N/A. N/A.

What is an operational difference between the turn coordinator and the turn-and-slip indicator? The turn coordinator. indicates roll rate, rate of turn, and coordination; the turn-and-slip indicator indicates rate of turn and coordination. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 5.) The vertical line from point D to point G is represented on the airspeed indicator by the maximum speed limit of the. green arc. N/A. N/A.

What could be one result of exceeding critical Mach number?. Aircraft control difficulties. N/A. N/A.

Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable?. V(S). N/A. N/A.

14 CFR Part 1 defines V(F) as. design flap speed. N/A. N/A.

Why should flight speeds above V(NE) be avoided?. Design limit load factors may be exceeded, if gusts are encountered. N/A. N/A.