Aircraft Performance and Mass & Balance Quiz
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What type of information must the PIC be familiar with before beginning a flight?

  • Operating limitations of the aircraft
  • Emergency equipment on the aircraft
  • Weather reports and forecasts
  • All of the above (correct)

    • According to Part 91 of the GACARs, which of the following is a legal requirement for a safe flight?

  • Ensuring mass and balance are within limits
  • Dissemination of information to appropriate flight crew members
  • Becoming familiar with all available information (correct)
  • Calculating aircraft performance

    • Which section of Part 91 of the GACARs pertains to preflight action?

  • §91.43 (correct)
  • §91.46
  • §91.45
  • §91.44

    • When must the PIC ensure dissemination of information to appropriate flight crew members?

    <p>Before beginning a flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the PIC need to ensure in terms of mass and balance?

    <p>The aircraft is properly balanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between air density and lift produced by the wings?

    <p>As air density increases, lift produced by the wings increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does air density affect the power produced by the engine?

    <p>As air density increases, power produced by the engine increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to air density when temperature increases?

    <p>Air density decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does air density change with humidity?

    <p>Air density is inversely proportional to humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dominant effect of altitude on air density?

    <p>A fairly rapid drop in pressure as altitude increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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