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Pilot Quiz - Flight Basics

We all learn the basics of flight early. These sometimes become so automatic that we do them without thought. But, it’s good to bring them to mind. Try these questions. Information is from the FAA, but times, aircraft models, and conditions change. Listen to your instructor, aircraft demonstrator, or examiner if their responses differ. IFA is not responsible for any differences. Fly safely.

1. Night flying usually requires switching attention from outside the aircraft to the instrument panel. This should be done before losing outside references. When would this usually be?

a. Immediately after takeoff
b. When seeing the last set of runway lights
c. After establishing straight takeoff run

2. When one flap deploys or retracts while the other remains in position, there will be a roll toward the wing with least flap deflection. What is this split-flap situation countered with?

a. Opposite aileron
b. Opposite rudder
c. Opposite aileron and rudder

3. In a standard rate turn how long does it take to complete a 360 degree turn?

a. Two minutes
b. One and a half minutes
c. Three minutes

4. “Porpoising” may be caused by several things including a bounced landing, improper airspeed control, wind gusts and bumps in runway. If porpoising is severe, what should pilot do?

a. Immediately increase power
b. Immediately decrease angle of attack
c. Immediately execute a go-around

5. To avoid wake turbulence when landing on the same runway behind a large aircraft, what should the pilot’s approach be?

a. Touchdown at runway threshold before large aircraft touches
b. Maintain speed faster than normal
c. Land beyond touchdown point of large aircraft

6. If overloading the aircraft and the center of gravity is too far forward what will be the result?

a. Lack of sufficient elevator authority
b. Takeoff and landing rolls will be lengthened
c. Both of the above

7. For safety, it is particularly important to maintain constant vigilance to see and avoid other traffic. When do most near midair collisions and reported incidents occur?

a. Good VFR weather conditions during daylight hours
b. Limited visibility during darkness
c. Low ceilings near an airport

8. When flying at night, what altitude does the FAA recommend use of supplemental oxygen to improve vision?

a. 10,000 feet
b. 5,000 feet
c. 3,000 feet

9. How much ice on leading edges can increase the stall speed 25 to 40 knots?

a. One inch
b. One-half inch
c. One-quarter inch

10. The FAA conducted a review of accidents involving takeoffs from incorrect runways. They found four airports where most such incidents occurred had thresholds in close proximity, complex airport design, single runways using taxiway departures, and use of runway as taxiway. What other feature was found?

a. No control tower
b. Poor runway identification
c. Short distance between terminal and runway

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