Aviation Concepts and Regulations Sample Exam
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An aircraft is considered to overtake another if it approaches the other aircraft from the rear on a line forming an angle of less than:

  • 60 degrees with the plane of symmetry of the latter (correct)
  • 70 degrees with the plane of symmetry of the latter
  • 80 degrees with the plane of symmetry of the latter
  • 50 degrees with the plane of symmetry of the latter

    • What does the abbreviation OIS mean?

  • Obstacle identification surface (correct)
  • Obstacle in surface
  • Obstacle identification slope
  • Obstruction in surface

    • What does the abbreviation DER mean?

  • Distance end of runway
  • Depature end of runway (correct)
  • Distance end of route
  • Departure end of route

    • What is the physiological effect of hyperventilation on pilots?

    <p>Reduced blood oxygen levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Normally missed approach procedures are based on a nominal missed approach climb gradient of:

    <p>3.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drift down requirement?

    <p>The rate of descent an aircraft must maintain in the event of an engine failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of contingency reserves for fuel?

    <p>To cover unexpected delays or diversions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of short-term memory impairment on pilots?

    <p>Decreased ability to remember recent instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of middle ear barotrauma in aviation?

    <p>Rapid changes in air pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of barotrauma in pilots?

    <p>Pain in the ears or sinuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of final reserve fuel for aircraft with turbine engines?

    <p>To provide a safety margin in case of unexpected circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying icing conditions on runways?

    <p>To determine the need for de-icing before takeoff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of predicting fog formation based on METAR reports?

    <p>To adjust flight plans for reduced visibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of altimeter settings in aviation?

    <p>To adjust for changes in air density with altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of magnetic variation in aviation?

    <p>To estimate the deviation of true course from magnetic heading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the required rates of descent for aircraft at specific altitudes used for?

    <p>To ensure safe and efficient descents for landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor affecting lift and drag on an aerofoil?

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

    What is the critical angle of attack for an aerofoil?

    <p>$45^\circ$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard Time of Useful Consciousness (TUC) at a cabin pressure altitude of 22,000 feet without supplemental oxygen?

    <p>1 minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What weather condition is most conducive to radiation fog formation?

    <p>Clear skies and calm winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a change in radar scale affect the radar screen?

    <p>Reduces the coverage area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does an upslope runway approach have on aircraft performance?

    <p>Decreased lift and increased drag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what altitude does the risk of hypoxia significantly increase for unpressurized aircraft?

    <p>10,000 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard load factor for the design maneuvering speed (VA) of an aircraft?

    <p>2.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures are effective in preventing vertigo during flight?

    <p>Visual references with the horizon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of air density on lift and drag?

    <p>Higher air density increases lift and reduces drag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor primarily influences the formation of fog?

    <p>Humidity and temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do passengers' oxygen use regulations vary with altitude?

    <p>Regulations become stricter at higher altitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Krueger flap on an aircraft?

    <p>To increase lift and decrease stall speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a static inverter in aviation?

    <p>To convert DC into AC for aircraft systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeds the altimeter in an aircraft?

    <p>Static pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what conditions will the Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) remain constant during a climb at a constant Mach number below the tropopause?

    <p>ISA conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the mach number calculated in aviation?

    <p>True airspeed (TAS) divided by the local speed of sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeds the vertical speed indicator (VSI) in an aircraft?

    <p>Static pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an electronic tachometer measure in an aircraft?

    <p>The frequency of the electric impulse created by a notched wheel rotating in a magnetic field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) in aviation?

    <p>The ratio of total turbine outlet pressure to total compressor inlet pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color are the taxiway edge lights in aviation?

    <p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many light units are contained in VASIS wing bars?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color background and inscription are used for information signs on aerodromes?

    <p>Yellow or black background and black or yellow inscriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main content of the AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication)?

    <p>Information on areas and routes for meteorological service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct configuration for aerodrome signs?

    <p>Black background with yellow inscriptions for information signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a static inverter do?

    <p>Converts DC into AC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)?

    <p>Ratio of total turbine outlet pressure to total compressor inlet pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeds the altimeter?

    <p>Static pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) when climbing at a constant Mach number below the tropopause in ISA conditions?

    <p>Remains constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mach number?

    <p>True airspeed (TAS) divided by the local speed of sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeds the vertical speed indicator (VSI)?

    <p>Static pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an 'electronic' tachometer measure?

    <p>Frequency of the electric impulse created by a notched wheel rotating in a magnetic field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is contained in the AIP?

    <p>Information on areas and routes for meteorological service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many light units do VASIS wing bars contain?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color should taxiway edge lights be?

    <p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Krueger flap?

    <p>A leading edge flap on an aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In aviation, what is the angle of attack?

    <p>The angle between the chord line of an aerofoil and the direction of the relative wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Time of Useful Consciousness at 22,000 feet?

    <p>60 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of radiation fog formation?

    <p>Warm, moist air cooling as it moves over a cold surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of amplitude modulation in aviation communication?

    <p>To vary the amplitude of the carrier wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In aviation, what does RVSM stand for?

    <p>Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of upslope runway approach on aircraft performance?

    <p>Reduces ground speed during landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the load factor for VA in aviation?

    <p>2.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which weather condition has the greatest impact on fog formation?

    <p>Low temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of preventing vertigo in flight?

    <p>To avoid spatial disorientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of air mass assumptions based on local QNH?

    <p>Affects altitude indications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what altitude does hypoxia symptoms typically become noticeable without supplemental oxygen?

    <p>10,000 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a change in weather radar scale impact the radar screen?

    <p>Decreases the resolution of the radar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aviation Exam Sample Questions Summary

    • Questions with multiple choice answers related to aviation concepts and regulations
    • Topics include amplitude modulation, glide path maintenance, M.M.E.L., fuel requirements, RVSM, passengers oxygen use, lift and drag on an aerofoil, angle of attack, aerodynamic lift point, load factor for VA
    • Comments regarding discrepancies in the exam questions and answers
    • Specific questions found in the exam related to floating due to ground effect, primary radar operation, upslope runway approach, Time of Useful Consciousness, hypoxia symptoms, radiation fog formation, weather radar scale change, air mass assumptions, preventing vertigo in flight
    • Note about similar questions on hypoxia symptoms at different altitudes
    • Various weather conditions and their impact on fog formation
    • Radar scale change effect on the radar screen
    • Air mass assumptions based on aircraft altitude and local QNH
    • Measures to prevent vertigo in flight

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    Test your knowledge of aviation concepts and regulations with this sample exam. Practice answering multiple choice questions covering topics such as amplitude modulation, glide path maintenance, fuel requirements, and more. Learn about discrepancies in exam questions and answers, and review specific questions related to ground effect, radar operation, hypoxia symptoms, fog formation, and preventing vertigo in flight.

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