Aviation Runway and Engine Failure Quiz

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What is the take-off flare defined as?

50-foot obstacle height (correct)

35-foot obstacle height

0-foot obstacle height

highest low close in obstacle height

What is the Climbout speed based on, in relation to the stall speed at take-off weight?

1.1 times the stall speed

1.0 times the stall speed

1.2 times the stall speed (correct)

1.3 times the stall speed

How much greater is the two-engine climbout speed compared to VCO?

15 knots

5 knots

20 knots

10 knots (correct)

What is the climbout speed from 400 feet above the airfield elevation to the end of the take-off flight path?

15/5 knots (10 flap) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum climbout factor required for all takeoffs?

2.0 Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of headwinds typically considered to be in take-off planning?

Increased margin of safety Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the paved surface length excluding any obstacles?

Clearway Signup and view all the answers

What does critical engine failure speed refer to?

The aircraft can no longer accelerate to lift-off speed and must abort the takeoff Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical field length defined as?

Experience an engine failure, then continue to lift-off or stop Signup and view all the answers

What is take-off ground run distance defined as?

Mission-specified weight, pressure altitude, thrust setting, ambient temperature Signup and view all the answers

What happens at critical engine failure speed according to the text?

The aircraft cannot continue accelerating and must abort the takeoff Signup and view all the answers

In relation to obstacles, what does the runway length exclude?

Taxiways Signup and view all the answers

What is Ground minimum control speed, VMCG, according to the text?

Only primary aerodynamic controls without deviating more than 25 feet laterally with all three wheels on the runway Signup and view all the answers

How is Ground minimum control speed established as per the text?

Weight and center of gravity and the aircraft trimmed for takeoff Signup and view all the answers

What is Air minimum control speed, VMCA, according to the text?

All engines operative Signup and view all the answers

What is VMCA determined by?

Asymmetric thrust, light weight, and aft center of gravity Signup and view all the answers

How is the refusal speed, VR, defined?

The maximum speed that can be attained with one engine inoperative Signup and view all the answers

How is VMCA speed established?

5 degrees angle of bank into the operating engine with rudder boost system operating Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the refusal speed in determining S1?

Compare with ground minimum control speed and rotation speed Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to determining VMCA?

Asymmetric thrust, heavy weight, aft center of gravity Signup and view all the answers

In establishing VMCA speed, what is the maximum angle of bank into the operating engine allowed?

5 degrees Signup and view all the answers

When determining take-off distances, should you apply headwind components for terrain clearance?

50% / You may apply Signup and view all the answers

How much of the tailwind component should be applied to CFL, VCEF, VR, VB, and take-off distances?

150% / Do not apply 150% Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind for take-off and landing on a dry runway?

20 knots Signup and view all the answers

Should you adjust VROT or climbout speed for gusts?

Do not adjust Signup and view all the answers

In take-off planning, what may the runway available be in relation to the critical field length required?

Critical field length required Signup and view all the answers

Is it true that charted performance data is based on maximum braking requiring immediate full application of toe brakes?

True Signup and view all the answers