Question 1
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Which type of icing is associated with the smallest size of water droplet similar to that found in low-level stratus cloud?
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Clear ice
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Frost ice
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Rime ice
Question 2
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Which is a necessary condition for the occurrence of a low-level temperature inversion wind shear?
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The temperature differential between the cold and warm layers must be at least 10 degrees C
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A calm or light wind near the surface and a relatively strong wind just above the inversion
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A wind direction difference of at least 30 degrees between the wind near the surface and the wind just above the inversion
Question 3
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What is the lowest cloud in the stationary group associated with a mountain wave?
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Rotor cloud
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Standing lenticular
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Low stratus
Question 4
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Where is the normal location of the jet stream relative to surface low and fronts?
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The jet stream is located north of the surface systems
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The jet stream is located south of the low and warm front
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The jet stream is located over the low and crosses both the warm front and the cold front
Question 5
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Which type frontal system is normally crossed by the jet stream?
Question 6
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Which type clouds may be associated with the jet stream?
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Cumulonimbus cloud line where the jet stream crosses the cold front
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Cirrus clouds on the equatorial side of the jet stream
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Cirrostratus cloud band on the polar side and under the jet stream
Question 7
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which action is recommended if jet stream turbulence is encountered with a direct headwind or tailwind?
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Increase airspeed to get out of the area quickly
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Change course to fly on the polar side of the jet stream
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Change altitude or course to avoid a possible elongated area
Question 8
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Which action is recommended regarding an altitude change to get out of jet stream turbulence?
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Descent if ambien temperature is falling
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Descent if ambien temperature is rising
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Maintain altitude if ambient temperature is not changing
Question 9
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Clear air turbulence (CAT) associated with a mountain wave may extend as far as.
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1,000 miles or more downstream of the mountain
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5,000 feet above the tropopause
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100 miles or more upwind of the mountain
Question 10
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Turbulence encountered above 15,000 feet AGL, not associated with cloud formations, should be reported as:
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Convective turbulence
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High altitude turbulence
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Clear air turbulence
Question 11
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What is likely location of clear air turbulence?
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In an upper trough on the polar side of a jet stream
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Near a ridge aloft on the equatorial side of a high pressure flow
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Downstream of the equatorial side of a jet stream
Question 12
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Where do the maximum winds associated with the jet stream usually occur?
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In the vicinity of breaks in the tropopause on the polar side of the jet core
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Below the jet core where a long straight stretch of the jet stream is located
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On the equatorial side of the jet stream where moisture has formed cirriform clouds
Question 13
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Which type jet stream can be expected to cause the greater turbulence?
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A straight jet stream associated with a high pressure ridge
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A jet stream associated with a wide isotherm spacing
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A curving jet stream associated with a deep low pressure trough
Question 14
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Where are jet streams normally located?
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In areas of strong low pressure systems in the stratosphere
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At the tropopause where intensified temperature gradients are located
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In a single continuous band, encircling the Earth, where there is a break
Question 15
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Which primary source contains information regarding the expected weather at the destination airport, at the ETA?
Question 16
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Weather conditions expected to occur in the vicinity of the airport, but not at the airport, are denoted by the letters "VC". When VC appears in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast, it covers a geographical area of:
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A 5 to 10 status miles radios from the airport
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A 5 mile radios of the center of a runway complex
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10 miles of the station originating the forecast
Question 17
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Which are the only cloud types forecast in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
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Altocumulus
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Cumulonimbus
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Stratocumulus
Question 18
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What weather is predicted by the terms VCTS in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast?
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Thunderstorms are expected in the vicinity
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Thunderstorms may occur over the station and within 50 miles of the station
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Thunderstorms are expected between 5 and 25 miles of the runway complex
Question 19
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What type turbulence should be reported when it momentarily causes slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude, one-third to two-thirds of the time?
Question 20
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SPECI KGLS 131802Z 10012G21KT 060V140 B 2SM+SHRA SCT005BKN035 OVC050CB24/23 A2980 RMK RAB57 WS TKO RW09L WSHFT 58 FROPA.
This SPECI report at Galveston (KGLS) indicates which condition?
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Wind steady at 100 degrees magnetic at 12 knots, gusts to 21
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Precipitation started at 57 after the hour
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5,000 feet overcast with towering cumulus
Question 21
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METAR KMAF 131756Z 02020KT 12SM BKN 025 OVC250 27/18 A3009 RMK RAE44 .
Which weather condition is indicated by this METAR report at Midland (KMAF)?
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Rain of unknown intensity ended 16 minutes before the hour
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The ceiling was 25,000 feet MSL
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Wind was 020 degrees magnetic at 20 knots
Question 22
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METAR KSPS 131757Z 09014KT 6SM -RA SCT025 OVC090 24/22 A3005. SPECI KSPS 131820Z 01025KT 3SM +RA FC OVC015 22/21 A3000.
Which change took place at Wichita Falls (KSPS) between 1757 and 1820 UTC?
Question 23
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METAR KHRO 131753Z 09007KT 7SM FEW020 BKN 040 30/27 A3001.
SPECI KHRO 13185Z 13017G26KT 2SM +TSRA SCT020 BKN 045TCU 29/24 A2983 RMK RAB12 WS TKO LDG RW14R FRQ LTGICCG VC.
What change has taken place between 1753 and 1815 UTC at Harrison (KHRO)?
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The ceiling lowered and cumulonimbus clouds developed
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Thundershowers began at 12 minutes past the hour
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Visibility reduced to IFR conditions
Question 24
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A PROB40 (PROBABILITY) HHhh group in an International Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) indicates the probability of:
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Thunderstorms or other precipitation
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Precipitation or low visibility
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Thunderstorms or high wind
Question 25
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Which is an effect of ice, snow, or frost formation on an airplane?
Question 26
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The purpose of diluting ethylene glycol deicing fluid with water in non-precipitation conditions is to:
Question 27
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Which procedure increases holding time when deicing / anti-icing an airplane using a two-step process?
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Heated Type 1 fluid followed by cold Type 2 fluid
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Cold Type 2 fluid followed by hot Type 2 fluid
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Heated Type 1 or 2 fluid followed by cold Type 1 fluid
Question 28
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Freezing Point Depressant (FPD) fluids used for deicing
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Provide ice protection during flight
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Are intended to provide ice protection on the ground only
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On the ground, cause no performance degradation during takeoff
Question 29
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Test data indicate that ice, snow, or frost having a thickness and roughness similar to medium or coarse sandpaper on the leading edge and upper surface of a wing can;
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Reduce lift by as much as 40 percent and increase drag by 30 percent
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Increase drag and reduce lift by as much as 40 percent
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Reduce lift by as much as 30 percent and increase drag by 40 percent
Question 30
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Snow on top of deicing or anti-icing fluids:
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Need not be considered as adhering to the aircraft
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Must be considered as adhering to the aircraft
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Must be considered as adhering to the aircraft, but a safe takeoff can be made as it will blow off
Question 31
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The adverse effects of ice, snow, or frost on aircraft performance and flight characteristics include decreased lift and:
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Increased thrust
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A decreased stall speed
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An increased stall speed
Question 32
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What is the effect of Freezing Point Depressant (FPD) fluid residue on engine fan or compressor blades?
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Could cause FPD vapors to enter the aircraft but would have no effect on engine thrust or power
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It can increase performance and cause stalls or surges
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It can reduce engine performance and cause surging and / or compressor stalls
Question 33
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A calm wind that is forecast, in the International Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), is encoded as?
Question 34
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In the International Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), a variable wind direction is noted by "VRB" where the three digit direction usually appears. A calm wind appears in the TAF as?
Question 35
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The prevailing visibility in the following METAR is:
METAR KFSM 131756Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM R25 / 0600V1000FT -RA FG VV004 06/05 A2989 RMK AO2
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Less than 1/4 statute mile
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Measured 1/4 statute mile
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A mean (average) of 1/4 statute mile
Question 36
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The VV001 in the following METAR indicates?
METAR KFSM 131756Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM R25/0600V1000FT -RA FG VV001 A2989 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4 RMY19 CHINO RWY19
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An observer reported the vertical visibility as 100 feet
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A 100 foot indefinite ceiling
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The variability value is 100 feet
Question 37
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What is the hijack code?
Question 38
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What airport condition is reported by the tower when more than one wind condition at different positions on the airport is reported?
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Light and variable
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Wind shear
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Frontal passage
Question 39
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What minimum condition is suggested for declaring an emergency?
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Anytime the pilot is doubtful of a condition that could adversely affect flight safety
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When fuel endurance or weather will require an en route or landing priority
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When distress conditions such as fire, mechanical failure, or structural damage occurs
Question 40
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What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Question 41
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Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?
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A stressful situation causing anxiety
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The excessive consumption of alcohol
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An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen
Question 42
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What causes hypoxia?
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Excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
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An increase in nitrogen content of the air at high altitudes
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A decrease of oxygen partial pressure
Question 43
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Which is a common symptom of hyperventilation?
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Tingling of the hands, legs, and feet
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Increased vision keenness
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Decreased breathing rate
Question 44
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Loss of cabin pressure may result in hypoxia because as cabin altitude increases?
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The percentage of nitrogen in the air is increased
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The percentage of nitrogen in the air is decreased
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Oxygen partial pressure is decreased
Question 45
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Hypoxia is the result of which of these conditions?
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Insufficient oxygen reaching the brain
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Excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
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Limited oxygen reaching the heart muscle
Question 46
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When making an approach to a narrower-than-usual runway, without VASI assistance, the pilot should be aware that the approach:
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Altitude may be higher than it appears
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Altitude may be lower than it appears
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May result in leveling off too high and landing hard
Question 47
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The illusion of being in a nose up attitude which may occur during rapid acceleration takeoff is known as?
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Inversion illusion
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Autokinesis
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Somatogravic illusion
Question 48
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In the dark, a stationary light will appear to move when stared at for a period of time. This illusion is known as?
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Somatogravic illusion
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Ground lighting illusion
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Autokinesis
Question 49
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When making a landing over darkened or featureless terrain such as water or snow, a pilot should be aware of the possibility of illusion. The approach may appear to be too?
Question 50
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What is the effect of alcohol consumption on functions of the body?
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Alcohol has anadverse effect, especially as altitude increases
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Small amounts of alcohol in the human system increase judgment and decision-making abbilities
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Alcohol has little effect if followed by equal quantities of black coffee
Question 51
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A pilot is more subject to spatial disorientation when?
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Ignoring or overcoming the sensation of muscle and inner ear
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Eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments
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Body sensations are used to interpret flight attitudes
Question 52
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Which procedure is recommended to prevent or overcome spatial disorientation?
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Reduce head and eye movement to the greatest possible extent
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Rely on the kinesthetic sense
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Rely entirely on the indications of the flight instruments
Question 53
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What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flights?
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Look only at far away, dim lights
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Scan slowly to permit offcenter viewing
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Concentrate directly on each object for a few seconds
Question 54
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While making prolonged constant rate turns under IFR conditions, and abrupt head movement can create the illusion of rotation on an entirely different axis. This is known as?
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Autokinesis
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Coriolis illusion
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The leans
Question 55
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Which flight conditions of a large jet airplane crate the most severe flight hazard by generation wingtip vortices of the greatest strength?
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Heavy, slow, gear and flaps up
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Heavy, slow, gear and flaps down
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Heavy, fast, gear and flaps down
Question 56
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Hazardous vortex turbulence that might be encountered behind large aircraft is created only when that aircraft is?
Question 57
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Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to?
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Sink below the aircraft generating the turbulence
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Rise from the surface to traffic pattern altitude
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Accumulate and remain for a period of time at the point where the takeoff roll began
Question 58
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How does the wake turbulence vortex circulates around each wingtip?
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Inward, upward, and around the wingtip
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Counterclockwise when viewed from behind the aircraft
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Outward, upward, and around the wingtip
Question 59
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What effect would a light crosswind have on the wingtip vortices generated by a large airplane that has just taken off?
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The upwind vortex will tend to remain on the runway longer than the downwind vortex
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A crosswind will rapidly dissipate the strength of both vortices
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The downwind vortex will tend to remain on the runway longer than the upwind vortex
Question 60
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To avoid the wingtip vortices of a departing jet airplanes during takeoff, the pilot should?
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Liff off at a point well past the jet airplanes flightpath
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Climb above and stay upwind of the jet airplanes flightpath
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Remain below the flight path of the jet airplane
Question 61
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What wind condition prolongs the hazards of wake turbulence on a landing runway for the longest period of time?
Question 62
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If you take off behind a heavy jet that has just landed, you should plan to lift off?
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Prior to the point where the jet touched down
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Beyond the point where the jet touched down
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At the point where the jet touched down and on the upwind edge of the runway
Question 63
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A person may not act as a crew member of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding
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8 hours
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12 hours
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24 hours
Question 64
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If a pilot is being radar vectored in IFR conditions and losses radio communications with ATC, what action should be taken?
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Fly directly to the next point shown on the IFR flight plan and continue the flight
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Squawk 7700 and climb to VFR on Top
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Fly directly to a fix, route, or airway specified in the vector clearance
Question 65
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A pilot is holding at an initial approach fix after having experienced two-way radio communications failure.
When should that pilot begin descent for the instrument approach?
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At the EFC time, if this is within plus or minus 3 minutes of the flight plan ETA as amended by ATC
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At flight plan ETA as amended by ATC
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At the EFC time as amended by ATC
Question 66
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You should advice ATC of minimum fuel status when your fuel supply has reached a state where ,upon reaching your destination, you cannot accept any undue delay?
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This will ensure your priority handling by ATC
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ATC will consider this action as if you had declared an emergency
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If you remaining usable fuel supply suggests the need for traffic priority to ensure a safe landing, declare an emergency due to low fuel and report fuel remaining in minutes
Question 67
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Haze can give the illusion that the aircraft is?
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Close to the runway that it actually is
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Farther from the runway that it actually is
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The same distance from the runway as when there is no restriction to visibility
Question 68
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Sudden penetration of fog can create the illusion of?
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Pitching up
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Pitching down
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Leveling off
Question 69
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What illusion, if any, can rain on the windscreen create?
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Does not cause illusion
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Lower than actual
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Higher than actual
Question 70
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To allow pilots of in-trail lighter aircraft to make flight path adjustments to avoid make turbulence, pilots of heavy and large jet aircraft should fly?
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Below the established glide path and slightly to either side of the on-course centerline
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On the establised glidepath and on the approach course centerline or runway centerline extended
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Above the established glidepath and slightly downwind of the on-course centerline