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The Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) uses GPS and altimeter data to assess potential hazards during flight.
The Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) uses GPS and altimeter data to assess potential hazards during flight.
True
The Traffic Information Service (TIS) relies on onboard radar equipment to inform pilots of nearby aircraft.
The Traffic Information Service (TIS) relies on onboard radar equipment to inform pilots of nearby aircraft.
False
A magnetometer is used to measure the temperature of the aircraft.
A magnetometer is used to measure the temperature of the aircraft.
False
Some Attitude Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) can initialize during taxiing.
Some Attitude Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) can initialize during taxiing.
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The Primary Flight Display (PFD) receives heading information directly from the magnetometer.
The Primary Flight Display (PFD) receives heading information directly from the magnetometer.
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A display failure in an aircraft can lead to a complete loss of navigation functionality.
A display failure in an aircraft can lead to a complete loss of navigation functionality.
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The loss of magnetometer function affects the AHRS system by providing accurate heading information.
The loss of magnetometer function affects the AHRS system by providing accurate heading information.
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Reversion capability allows other displays to continue showing primary flight instruments if one fails.
Reversion capability allows other displays to continue showing primary flight instruments if one fails.
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Red Xs on the PFD indicate that the airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed indicators are functioning normally.
Red Xs on the PFD indicate that the airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed indicators are functioning normally.
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Understanding emergency operations is crucial when flying a technically advanced aircraft.
Understanding emergency operations is crucial when flying a technically advanced aircraft.
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A cold front is associated with clouds such as stratiform and drizzle.
A cold front is associated with clouds such as stratiform and drizzle.
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A ridge is an area of relatively high atmospheric pressure.
A ridge is an area of relatively high atmospheric pressure.
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Rising air in a trough leads to cloudiness and precipitation.
Rising air in a trough leads to cloudiness and precipitation.
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A dryline separates moist and dry air masses and is important for severe weather.
A dryline separates moist and dry air masses and is important for severe weather.
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After a warm front passes, temperatures typically drop significantly.
After a warm front passes, temperatures typically drop significantly.
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An alternator failure will immediately result in the loss of all electrical equipment functionality.
An alternator failure will immediately result in the loss of all electrical equipment functionality.
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The standby battery is typically used as a reserve power source in aircraft with electronic flight instrumentation.
The standby battery is typically used as a reserve power source in aircraft with electronic flight instrumentation.
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The standby battery does not need to be activated for it to provide power to essential systems.
The standby battery does not need to be activated for it to provide power to essential systems.
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The standby battery typically powers the essential bus, which includes crucial aircraft systems.
The standby battery typically powers the essential bus, which includes crucial aircraft systems.
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The AHRS and PFD are examples of essential components that receive power from the standby battery's bus.
The AHRS and PFD are examples of essential components that receive power from the standby battery's bus.
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Atmospheric pressure decreases approximately 1 inHg per 1,000 feet of altitude gain.
Atmospheric pressure decreases approximately 1 inHg per 1,000 feet of altitude gain.
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At sea level, the standard temperature is 0°C and the pressure is 30.92 inHg.
At sea level, the standard temperature is 0°C and the pressure is 30.92 inHg.
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In the Northern Hemisphere, air flows inward and upward around high-pressure systems.
In the Northern Hemisphere, air flows inward and upward around high-pressure systems.
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Low-pressure systems are typically associated with clear skies and good weather.
Low-pressure systems are typically associated with clear skies and good weather.
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A cold front occurs when a warm air mass pushes over a dense and cold air mass.
A cold front occurs when a warm air mass pushes over a dense and cold air mass.
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An occluded front occurs when a warm front is overtaken by a fast-moving cold front.
An occluded front occurs when a warm front is overtaken by a fast-moving cold front.
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A stationary front occurs when the forces of two air masses are unequal and one dominates.
A stationary front occurs when the forces of two air masses are unequal and one dominates.
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The weather influenced by stationary fronts is usually a mixture of conditions from both warm and cold fronts.
The weather influenced by stationary fronts is usually a mixture of conditions from both warm and cold fronts.
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Clear ice is formed by the rapid freezing of large, supercooled water droplets.
Clear ice is formed by the rapid freezing of large, supercooled water droplets.
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Rime ice favors warmer temperatures above -15°C and larger droplets.
Rime ice favors warmer temperatures above -15°C and larger droplets.
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Mixed ice is a combination of clear ice and rime ice.
Mixed ice is a combination of clear ice and rime ice.
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Structural icing only occurs on the external surfaces of the aircraft.
Structural icing only occurs on the external surfaces of the aircraft.
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Induction icing occurs in the aircraft's structural surfaces.
Induction icing occurs in the aircraft's structural surfaces.
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Icing in stratiform clouds is typically clear or mixed with rime at higher altitudes.
Icing in stratiform clouds is typically clear or mixed with rime at higher altitudes.
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For structural icing to occur, the aircraft must fly through visible moisture above 0°C.
For structural icing to occur, the aircraft must fly through visible moisture above 0°C.
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Trace icing is characterized by an accumulation rate less than 0.5 inches per hour on the outer wing.
Trace icing is characterized by an accumulation rate less than 0.5 inches per hour on the outer wing.
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Cumuliform clouds usually exhibit severe icing only at low altitudes.
Cumuliform clouds usually exhibit severe icing only at low altitudes.
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Preflight icing information does not include details about cloud layers or air temperature.
Preflight icing information does not include details about cloud layers or air temperature.
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The representative accretion rate for severe icing is more than 3 inches per hour on the unprotected part of the outer wing.
The representative accretion rate for severe icing is more than 3 inches per hour on the unprotected part of the outer wing.
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Icing tends to occur in high-pressure areas at temperatures above freezing.
Icing tends to occur in high-pressure areas at temperatures above freezing.
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Moderate icing conditions require frequent cycling of manual deicing systems.
Moderate icing conditions require frequent cycling of manual deicing systems.
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A pilot should exit icing conditions immediately if they encounter a rate of ice accumulation greater than 1 inch per hour.
A pilot should exit icing conditions immediately if they encounter a rate of ice accumulation greater than 1 inch per hour.
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Knowing the location and type of precipitation forecast helps pilots avoid severe icing areas.
Knowing the location and type of precipitation forecast helps pilots avoid severe icing areas.
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The freezing level is the lowest altitude where the air temperature reaches 0°F.
The freezing level is the lowest altitude where the air temperature reaches 0°F.
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Multiple freezing layers can occur when temperature inversions happen above the freezing level.
Multiple freezing layers can occur when temperature inversions happen above the freezing level.
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Extra fuel may be necessary for operating icing systems when icing conditions are present.
Extra fuel may be necessary for operating icing systems when icing conditions are present.
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Climb performance can be improved if an airplane is loaded close to its maximum gross weight in icing conditions.
Climb performance can be improved if an airplane is loaded close to its maximum gross weight in icing conditions.
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Higher approach speeds are necessary if structural icing occurs at an alternate airport.
Higher approach speeds are necessary if structural icing occurs at an alternate airport.
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Surface winds generally flow across the isobars at a right angle.
Surface winds generally flow across the isobars at a right angle.
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When temperature and dew point are close together, visible moisture is likely.
When temperature and dew point are close together, visible moisture is likely.
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The type and vertical extent of clouds are primarily determined by temperature.
The type and vertical extent of clouds are primarily determined by temperature.
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In a stable atmosphere, vertical air movements tend to become larger.
In a stable atmosphere, vertical air movements tend to become larger.
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Temperature lapse rates are inversely related to changes in atmospheric stability.
Temperature lapse rates are inversely related to changes in atmospheric stability.
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CAPE values in thunderstorms environments often exceed 5,000 joules per kilogram.
CAPE values in thunderstorms environments often exceed 5,000 joules per kilogram.
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Stable atmospheres promote significant turbulence and extensive vertical clouds.
Stable atmospheres promote significant turbulence and extensive vertical clouds.
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Diurnal temperature variations do not affect atmospheric stability.
Diurnal temperature variations do not affect atmospheric stability.
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