examen 1

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The primary reason the angle of attack must be increased, to maintain a constant altitude during a coordinated turn, is because the

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Which is true regarding the use of flaps during level turns?

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Defines VNO as

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Airplane wing loading during a level coordinated turn in smooth air depends upon the

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The stalling speed of an airplane is most affected by

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During the transition from straight-and-level flight to a climb, the angle of attack is increased and lift

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Load factor is the lift generated by the wings of an aircraft at any given time

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Lift on a wing is most properly defined as the

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While holding the angle of bank constant in a level turn, if the rate of turn is varied the load factor would

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Which is true regarding the forces acting on an aircraft in a steady-state descent? The sum of all

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What performance is characteristic of flight at maximum lift/drag ratio in a propeller- driven airplane? Maximum

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The need to slow an aircraft below VA is brought about by the following weather phenomenon:

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In theory, if the airspeed of an airplane is doubled while in level flight, parasite drag will become

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As airspeed decreases in level flight below that speed for maximum lift/drag ratio, total drag of an airplane

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If the airspeed is increased from 90 knots to 135 knots during a level 60° banked turn, the load factor will

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The angle of attack at which a wing stalls remains constant regardless of

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Which statement is true, regarding the opposing forces acting on an airplane in steady- state level flight?

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On a wing, the force of lift acts perpendicular to, and the force of drag acts parallel to the

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An aircraft wing is designed to produce lift resulting from a difference in the

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In theory, if the angle of attack and other factors remain constant and the airspeed is doubled, the lift produced at the higher speed will be

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20 By changing the angle of attack of a wing, the pilot can control the airplane's

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A rectangular wing, as compared to other wing planforms, has a tendency to stall first at the

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Stall speed is affected by

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Which statement is true relative to changing angle of attack?

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For a given angle of bank, in any airplane, the load factor imposed in a coordinated constant-altitude turn

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If severe turbulence is encountered during flight, the pilot should reduce the airspeed to

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A propeller rotating clockwise as seen from the rear, creates a spiraling slipstream. The spiraling slipstream, along with torque effect, tends to rotate the airplane to the

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Which is true regarding the force of lift in steady, unaccelerated flight?

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The ratio between the total airload imposed on the wing and the gross weight of an aircraft in flight is known as

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(Refer to figure 1) The vertical line from point D to point G is represented on the airspeed indicator by the maximum speed limit of the

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If an aircraft with a gross weight of 2,000 pounds was subjected to a 60° constant-altitude bank, the total load would be

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If the airplane attitude initially tends to return to its original position after the elevator control is pressed forward and released, the airplane displays

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Longitudinal stability involves the motion of the airplane controlled by its

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Longitudinal dynamic instability in an airplane can be identified by

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If the airplane attitude remains in a new position after the elevator control is pressed forward and released, the airplane displays

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In a rapid recovery from a dive, the effects of load factor would cause the stall speed to

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When turbulence is encountered during the approach to a landing, what action is recommended and for what primary reason?

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Recovery from a stall in any airplane becomes more difficult when its

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Why is it necessary to increase back elevator pressure to maintain altitude during a turn? To compensate for the

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If airspeed is increased during a level turn, what action would be necessary to maintain altitude? The angle of attack

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Name the four fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft.

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A pilot's most immediate and vital concern in the event of complete engine failure after becoming airborne on takeoff is

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To increase the rate of turn and at the same time decrease the radius, a pilot should

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(Refer to figure 2.) Select the correct statement regarding stall speeds. The airplane will stall

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An airplane leaving ground effect will

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One of the main functions of flaps during the approach and landing is to

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The spoilers should be in what position when operating in a strong wind?

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The purpose of wing spoilers is to decrease

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Propeller efficiency is the

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In order to achieve single engine climb performance with an engine failed in most twin prop aircraft, it is essential to:

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If the same angle of attack is maintained in ground effect as when out of ground effect, lift will

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In order to achieve a zero sideslip condition with a failed engine on a propeller aircraft, the pilot must:

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When dealing with aerodynamics, VMC refers to:

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On an aircraft without counter-rotating props, the left engine is considered to be the critical one to fail because of the following factors:

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Every physical process of weather is accompanied by or is the result of

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What causes wind?

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In the Northern Hemisphere, the wind is deflected to the

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Why does the wind have a tendency to flow parallel to the isobars above the friction level?

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What prevents air from flowing directly from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas?

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Which would increase the stability of an air mass?

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Which feature is associated with the tropopause?

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A common location of clear air turbulence is

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The jet stream and associated clear air turbulence can sometimes be visually identified in flight by

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During the winter months in the middle latitudes, the jet stream shifts toward the

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Which type of jet stream can be expected to cause the greater turbulence?

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Which conditions are favorable for the formation of a surface based temperature inversion?

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The wind system associated with a low-pressure area in the Northern Hemisphere is

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Which is the true with a respect to a high- or low-pressure system?

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Which is the true regarding high- or low-pressure systems?

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Which is true regarding actual air temperature and dew point temperature spread? The temperature spread

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Moisture is added to a parcel of air by

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Which would decrease the stability of an air mass?

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What determines the structure or type of clouds which will form as a result of air being forced to ascend?

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When conditionally unstable air with high-moisture content and very warm surface temperature is forecast, one can expect what type of weather?

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f clouds form as a result of very stable, moist air being forced to ascend a mountain slope, the clouds will be

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What type weather can one expect from moist, unstable air, and very warm surface temperatures?

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The conditions necessary for the formation of stratiform clouds are a lifting action and

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Which cloud types would indicate convective turbulence?

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Which combination of weather-producing variables would likely result in cumuliform- type clouds, good visibility, and showery rain?

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What are the characteristics of stable air?

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What is a characteristic of stable air?

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When an air mass is stable, which of these conditions are most likely to exist?

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Which is characteristic of stable air?

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Which is a characteristic typical of a stable air mass?

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Which are characteristics of a cold air mass moving over a warm surface?

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Which is true regarding a cold from occlusion? The air ahead of the warm front

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The conditions most favorable to wave formation over mountainous areas are a layer of

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One of the most dangerous features of mountain waves is the turbulent areas in and

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Virga is best described as

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he most severe weather conditions, such as destructive winds, heavy hail, and tornadoes, are generally associated with.

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If airborne radar is indicating an extremely intense thunderstorm echo, this thunderstorm should be avoided by a distance of at least

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What visible signs indicate extreme turbulence in thunderstorm?

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Which weather phenomenon signals the beginning of the mature stage of a thunderstorm?

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What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of thunderstorm?

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During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?

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What minimum distance should exist between intense radar echoes before any attempt is made to fly between these thunderstorms?

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During an IFR cross-country flight you picked up rime icing which you estimate is 1/2 “ thick on the leading edge of the wings. You are now below the clouds al 2000 feet AGL and are approaching your destination airport under VFR. Visibility under the clouds is more than 10 miles, winds at the destination airport are 8 knots right down the runway, and the surface temperature is 3 degrees Celsius. You decide to:

Quiz sobre examen 1, criado por Andres Felipe Londono em 20-10-2016.

The primary reason the angle of attack must be increased, to maintain a constant altitude during a coordinated turn, is because the

Which is true regarding the use of flaps during level turns?

Defines VNO as

Airplane wing loading during a level coordinated turn in smooth air depends upon the

The stalling speed of an airplane is most affected by

During the transition from straight-and-level flight to a climb, the angle of attack is increased and lift

Load factor is the lift generated by the wings of an aircraft at any given time

Lift on a wing is most properly defined as the

While holding the angle of bank constant in a level turn, if the rate of turn is varied the load factor would

Which is true regarding the forces acting on an aircraft in a steady-state descent? The sum of all

What performance is characteristic of flight at maximum lift/drag ratio in a propeller- driven airplane? Maximum

The need to slow an aircraft below VA is brought about by the following weather phenomenon:

In theory, if the airspeed of an airplane is doubled while in level flight, parasite drag will become

As airspeed decreases in level flight below that speed for maximum lift/drag ratio, total drag of an airplane

If the airspeed is increased from 90 knots to 135 knots during a level 60° banked turn, the load factor will

The angle of attack at which a wing stalls remains constant regardless of

Which statement is true, regarding the opposing forces acting on an airplane in steady- state level flight?

On a wing, the force of lift acts perpendicular to, and the force of drag acts parallel to the

An aircraft wing is designed to produce lift resulting from a difference in the

In theory, if the angle of attack and other factors remain constant and the airspeed is doubled, the lift produced at the higher speed will be