Flight Instruments

The advancement of avionics in light general aviation airplanes has enhanced situational awareness for properly trained pilots. However, there is concern that this technology could lead to. complacency. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 144.) What changes in control displacement should be made so that ´2´ would result in a coordinated standard rate turn?. Increase left rudder and increase rate of turn. N/A. N/A.

For maintaining level flight at constant thrust, which instrument would be true least appropriate for determining the need for a pitch change?. Attitude indicator. N/A. N/A.

Which of the following defines the type of altitude used when maintaining FL210?. Pressure. N/A. N/A.

You enter an unusual attitude after failure of your attitude indicator. To recover, which instruments do you consult for the best pitch information?. Airspeed, VSI, and altimeter. N/A. N/A.

If you need to use an alternate static source during level flight, you can expect to see. a higher indication on the altimeter. N/A. N/A.

Rate of turn can be increased and radius of turn descreased by. decreasing airspeed and increasing the bank. N/A. N/A.

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a easterly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth. N/A. N/A.

Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?. When standard atmospheric conditions exist. N/A. N/A.

During flight, if the pitot tube becomes clogged with ice, which of the following instruments would be affected?. The airspeed indicator only. N/A. N/A.

What CAS must be used to maintain the filed TAS of 156 knots at 11,000 feet MSL if the outside air temperature is +05°C?. 129 KCAS. N/A. N/A.

How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight?. Set the altimeter to current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of the actual elevation for acceptable accuracy. N/A. N/A.

En route at FL290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter setting of 30.57" Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 650 feet and the altimeter is functioning properly, what is the approximate indication upon landing?. Sea level. N/A. N/A.

If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the right from a heading of 090° to a heading of 270°?. 1 minute. N/A. N/A.

What indications are displayed by the miniature aircraft of a turn coordinator?. Rate of roll and rate of turn. N/A. N/A.

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 indicated a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually coming. N/A. N/A.

Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude with an altimeter setting of 29.92" Hg?. In colder than standard air temperature. N/A. N/A.

During normal coodinated turns, what error due to precession should you observe when rolling out to straight-level flight from a 180° steep turn to the right?. The miniature aircraft would show a slight turn indication to the left. N/A. N/A.

When the aircraft accelerates, the attitude indicator may precess and incorrectly indicate a. climb. N/A. N/A.

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a northerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left. N/A. N/A.

The rate of descent on the glide slope is dependent upon. ground speed. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 144.) Whch illustration indicates skidding turn?. 1. N/A. N/A.

Wht would be the indication on the VSI durgin entry into a 500 fpm actual descent from level flight if the static ports were iced over?. The VSI pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent. N/A. N/A.

During a constant-bank level turn, what effect would an increase in airspeed have on the rate and radius of turn?. Rate of turn would decrease, and radius of turn would increase. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 149.) What is the flight attitude? One system which transmits information to the instruments has malfunctioned. Straight-and-level flight. N/A. N/A.

The glide slope and localizer are centered, but the airspeed is too fast. Which should be adjusted initially?. Power only. N/A. N/A.

If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how long will it take to turn 360°?. 4 minutes. N/A. N/A.

The pressure altitude at a given location is indicated on the altimeter after the altimeter is set to. 29.92" Hg. N/A. N/A.

While recovering from an unusual flight attitude without the aid of the attitude indicator, approximate level pitch attitude is reached when the. airspeed and altimeter stop their movement and the VSI reverses its trend. N/A. N/A.

An aircraft which is equipped with an Electronic Flight Display (EFD) can. offer new capabilities and simplify the basic flying task. N/A. N/A.

During a precision radar or ILS approach, the rate of descent required to remain on the glide slope will. increase as the groundspeed increases. N/A. N/A.

Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than actually flown (true altitude)?. Air temperature warmer than standard. N/A. N/A.

What causes the northerly turning error in a magnetic compass?. The magnetic dip characteristic. N/A. N/A.

What indication should be observed on a turn coordinator during a left turn while taxiing?. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the left and the ball moves to the right. N/A. N/A.

How can you determine the pressure altitude on an airport without a tower or FSS?. Set the altimeter to 29.92" Hg and read the altitude indicated. N/A. N/A.

When an aircraft is decelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate a. descent. N/A. N/A.

If you are departing from an airport where you cannot obtain an altimeter setting, you should set your altimeter. to the airport elevation. N/A. N/A.

Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92" Hg?. Pressure. N/A. N/A.

During normal operation of a vacuum-driven attitude indicator, what attitude indication should you see when rolling out from a 180° skidding turn to straight-and-level coordinated flight?. The miniature aircraft shows a turn in the direction opposite the skid. N/A. N/A.

As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less thn 100 feet should be corrected by using a. half bar width on the attitude indicator. N/A. N/A.

Which is the correct sequence fro recovery from a spiraling, nose-low, increasing airspeed, unusual flight attitude?. Reduce power, correct the bank attitude, and raise the nose to a level attitude. N/A. N/A.

What CAS must be used to maintain a filled TAS of 180 knots at 12,000 feet MSL if the outside air temperature is +5°C?. 147 KCAS. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 144.) Which illustration indicates a slipping turn?. 2. N/A. N/A.

How does a pilot normally obtain the current altimeter setting during an IFR flight in Class E airspace below 18,000 feet?. ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting. N/A. N/A.

What pretakeoff check should be made of a vacuum-driven heading indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?. After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetic heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns. N/A. N/A.

The lighter workloads associated with glass (digital) flight instrumentation. may lead to complacency by the flightcrew. N/A. N/A.

If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a heading of 090° to a heading of 300°?. 50 seconds. N/A. N/A.

What CAS must be used to maintain a filed TAS of 128 knots at 5,000 feet MSL if the outside air temperature is +5°C?. 119 KCAS. N/A. N/A.

If both the ram air input and drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what airspeed indication can be expected?. Increase of indicated arispeed during a climb. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 144.) What changes in control displacement should be made so that ´1´ would result in a coordinated standard rate turn?. Increase right rudder and increase rate of turn. N/A. N/A.

When airspeed is decreased in a turn, what must be done to maintain level flight?. Decrease the angle of bank and/or increase the angle of attack. N/A. N/A.

If both the ram air input and the drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what reaction should you observe on the airspeed indicator when power is applied and a climb is initiated out of severe icing conditions?. No change until an actual climb rate is established, then indicated airspeed will increase. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 145.) What is the correct sequence for recovery from the unusual attitude indicated?. Reduce power, level the wings, bring pitch attitude to level flight. N/A. N/A.

What are the three fundamental skills involved in attitude instrument flying?. Cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control. N/A. N/A.

The local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area, primarily to provide for. better vertical separation of aircraft. N/A. N/A.

What CAS must be used to maintain a filed TAS of 160 knots at 11,000 feet MSL if the outside air temperature is +5°C?. 133 KCAS. N/A. N/A.

Which instrument indicates the quality of a turn?. Ball of the turn coordinator. N/A. N/A.

During recoveries from unusual attitudes, level flight is attained the instant. the altimeter and airspeed needles stop prior to reversing their direction of movement. N/A. N/A.

To level off from a descent maintaining the descending airspeed, the pilot should lead the desired altitude by approximately. 50 feet. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 150.) What is the flight attitude? One instrument has malfunctioned. Climbing turn to the right. N/A. N/A.

If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn clockwise from a heading of 090° to a heading of 180°?. 1 minute. N/A. N/A.

What CAS must be used to maintain the filed TAS of 155 knots at 8,000 feet MSL if the outside air temperature is -5°C?. 139 KCAS. N/A. N/A.

What CAS must be used to maintain a filed TAS of 158 knots at 8,000 feet MSL if the outside air temperature is 0°C?. 140 KCAS. N/A. N/A.

Automation in aircraft has proven. to present new hazards in its limitations. N/A. N/A.

During taxi, the VSI indicates a 100 fpm descent. How does this indication affect your flight?. You may continue under IFR, using the 100 fpm descent as the "zero" indication. N/A. N/A.

Below 18,000 feet pressure altitude may be obtained. setting the altimeter to 29.92" Hg. N/A. N/A.

What sould be the indication of the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from an east heading in the Northern Hemisphere?. The roll compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth. N/A. N/A.

What does the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator directly display?. Rate of rool and rate of turn. N/A. N/A.

In addition to the attitude indicator, the pitch control instruments are the. altimeter, airspeed indicator, and VSI. N/A. N/A.

How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight?. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of the actual elevation for acceptable accuracy. N/A. N/A.

En route at FL290, your altimeter is set correctly, but you fail to reset it to the local altimeter setting of 30.26" Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 134 feet and your altimeter is functioning properly, what will it indicate after landing?. 206 feet below MSL. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 147.) Which is the correct sequence for recovery from the unusual attitude indicated?. Add power, lower nose, level wings, return to original attitude and heading. N/A. N/A.

On the taxi check, the magnetic compass should. swing freely and indicate know headings. N/A. N/A.

If a half standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 135°?. 1 minute 30 seconds. N/A. N/A.

The displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn will. increase as angle of bank increases. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 144.) Which illustration indicates a coordinated turn?. 3. N/A. N/A.

What indication should a pilot observe if an airspeed indicator ram air input and drain hole are blocked?. The airspeed indicator will act as an altimeter. N/A. N/A.

What indication is presented by the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator?. Indirect indication of the bank attitude. N/A. N/A.

To remain on the ILS glidepath, the rate of descent must be. increased if the groundspeed is increased. N/A. N/A.

Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to indicate height above. the standard datum plane. N/A. N/A.

Which instruments should be used to make a pitch correction when you have deviated from your assigned altitude?. Attitude indicator, altimeter, and VSI. N/A. N/A.

What CAS must be used to maintain the filed TAS of 180 knots at the flight planned altitude of 8,000 feet MSL if the outside air temperature is +8°C?. 157 KCAS. N/A. N/A.

On what headings will the magnetic compass reas most accurately during a level 360° turn, with a bank of approximately 15°?. 90° and 270°. N/A. N/A.

If a 180° steep turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight-and-level flight by visual references, the attitude indicator. may show a slight climb and turn. N/A. N/A.

What indications should you observe on the turn-and-slip indicator during taxi?. The ball moves freely opposite the turn, and the needle deflects in the direction of the turn. N/A. N/A.

What indication should be observed on a turn coordinator during a right turn while taxiing?. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the right and the ball moves to the left. N/A. N/A.

When a pilot believes advanced avionics enable operations closer to personal environmental limits,. risk is increased. N/A. N/A.

Prior to starting an engine, you should check the turn-and-slip indicator to determine if the. needle is approximately centered and the tube is full of fluid. N/A. N/A.

If the outside air temperature increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant indicated altitude, the true airspeed will. increase and true altitude will increase. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 148.) What is the flight attitude? One system which transmits information to the instruments has malfunctioned. Climbing turn to right. N/A. N/A.

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a north heading in ther Northern Hemisphere?. The compass will inititally indicate a turn to the right. N/A. N/A.

While cruising at 160 knots, you wish to establish a climb at 130 knots. When entering the climb (full panel), it is proper to make the initial pitch change by increasing back elevator pressure until the. attitude indicator shows the approximate pitch attitude appropiate for the 130-knot climb. N/A. N/A.

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate to the right from westerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth. N/A. N/A.

At an altitude of 6,500 feet MSL, the current altimeter setting is 30.42" Hg. The pressure altitude would be approximately. 6,000 feet. N/A. N/A.

To level off from a descent to a specific altitude, the pilot should lead the level-off by approximately. 10 percent of the vertical speed. N/A. N/A.

The primary reason the angle of attack must be increased, to maintain a constant altitude during a coordinated turn, is because the. vertical component of lift has decreased as the result of the bank. N/A. N/A.

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere?. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth. N/A. N/A.

Approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the number of feet to lead the level-off from a climb to a specific altitude?. 10 percent. N/A. N/A.

What is the relationship between centrifugal force and the horizontal lift component in a coordinated turn?. Horizontal force and centrifugal force are equal. N/A. N/A.

Conditions that determine the pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are. airspeed, air density, wing design, and angle of attack. N/A. N/A.

If the pitot tube ram air pressure hole and drain hole become obstructed, the airspeed indicator will operate. like an altimeter as the aircraft climbs and descends. N/A. N/A.

Each person operating an aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out must operate this equipment. in transmit mode at all times. N/A. N/A.

Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?. At standard temperature. N/A. N/A.

The primary flight display (PFD) receives attitude and heading data from the. AHRS. N/A. N/A.

If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 180°?. 1 minute. N/A. N/A.

The rate of turn at any airspeed is dependent upon. the horizontal lift component. N/A. N/A.

What force causes an airplane to turn?. Horizontal lift component. N/A. N/A.

What is the first fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?. Instrument cross-check. N/A. N/A.

To enter a constant-airspeed descent from level cruising flight and maintain cruising airspeed, the pilot should. simultaneously reduce power and adjust the pitc using the attitude indicator as a reference to maintain the cruising airspeed. N/A. N/A.

One characteristic that a properly functioning gyro depends upon for operation is the. resistance to deflection of the spinning wheel or disc. N/A. N/A.

Altimeter setting is the value to which the scale of the pressure altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates. true altitude at field elevation. N/A. N/A.

Which condition during taxi is an indication that an attitude indicator is unreliable?. The horizon bar tilts more than 5° while making taxi turns. N/A. N/A.

(Refer to Figure 146.) Identify the system that has failed and determine a corrective action to return the airplane to straight-and-level flight. Static/pitot system is blocked; lower the nose and level the wings to level-flight attitude by use of attitude indicator. N/A. N/A.

While cruising at 190 knots, you wish to establish a climb at 160 knots. When entering the climb (full panel), it would be proper to make the initial pitch change by increasing back elevator pressure until the. attitude indicator shows the approximate pitch attitude appropiate for the 160-knot climb. N/A. N/A.

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?. The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring. N/A. N/A.

What pretakeoff check should be made of the attitude indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?. The horizon bar should erect and become stable within 5 minutes. N/A. N/A.

What effect will a change in wind direction have upon maintaining a 3° glide slope at a constant true airspeed?. When groundspeed increases, rate of descent must increase. N/A. N/A.

To level off at an airspeed higher than the descent speed, the addition of power should be made, assuming a 500 fpm rate of descent, at approximately. 100 to 150 feet above the desired altitude. N/A. N/A.

What is the correct sequence in which to use the three skills used in instrument flying?. Cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control. N/A. N/A.

What is the procedure for setting the altimeter when assigned and IFR altitude of 18,000 feet or higher on a direct flight off airways?. Set the altimeter to the current reported setting for climb out and 29.92" Hg upon reaching 18,000 feet. N/A. N/A.

The rate of descent required to stay on the ILS glide slope. must be decreased if the ground speed is decreased. N/A. N/A.

During a skidding turn to the right, what is the relationship between the component of lift, centrifugal force, and load factor?. Centrifugal force is greater than horizontal lift and the load factor is increased. N/A. N/A.

While you are flying at FL250, you hear ATC give an altimeter setting of 28.92" Hg in your area. At what pressure altitude are you flying?. 25,000 feet. N/A. N/A.

What is the third fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?. Aircraft control. N/A. N/A.

If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following should the pilot expect?. The vertical speed to momentarily show a climb. N/A. N/A.

When airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain a constant altitude?. Increase the angle of bank and/or decrease the pitch attitude. N/A. N/A.

Errors in both pitch and bank indication on an attitude indicator are usually at a maximum as the aircraft rolls out of a. 180° turn. N/A. N/A.

When an altimeter is changed from 30.11" Hg to 19.96" Hg, in which direction will the indicated altitude change and by what value?. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower. N/A. N/A.

When airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain a constant altitude?. Increase the angle of bank and/or decrease the angle of attack. N/A. N/A.