Flight Instruments

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.

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

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

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

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

An airplane is located at an airport with an elevation of 5000 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newer aiplanes have a design maneuvering speed that can generally be calculated as follow. 1.7 Vso. N/A.

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

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

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

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

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

What is an advantage of an electronic 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.

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

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

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

What altimeter setting required when operating an aircraft at 18000 feet MSL?. 29.92HG. N/A.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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