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Who should check out ground personnel before taxiing the airplane?
Who should check out ground personnel before taxiing the airplane?
- A maintenance technician
- Another ground personnel member
- A qualified pilot or responsible person (correct)
- An air traffic controller
What must be ensured before applying power to start the taxi roll?
What must be ensured before applying power to start the taxi roll?
- The fuel levels are adequate
- The propeller is set to high pitch
- The propeller back blast and taxi areas are clear (correct)
- The weather conditions are favorable
What should be done after taxiing forward a few feet?
What should be done after taxiing forward a few feet?
- Apply brakes to determine their effectiveness (correct)
- Make a full stop and restart the engines
- Engage the autopilot to test its responsiveness
- Check the lights and instruments
What propeller setting should be used while taxiing?
What propeller setting should be used while taxiing?
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What action should be taken to assess the steering effectiveness while taxiing?
What action should be taken to assess the steering effectiveness while taxiing?
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Study Notes
Taxiing Checklist
- Ground personnel should be checked out by a qualified pilot or responsible person before taxiing.
- Engine starting and shutdown procedures should be reviewed with ground personnel.
- Ensure the propeller back blast and taxi areas are clear before applying power.
- Taxi forward a few feet and apply brakes to confirm their effectiveness.
- Taxi with the propeller set in low pitch, high rpm setting.
- Make slight turns while taxiing to check steering effectiveness.
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Description
This quiz covers essential procedures for pilots regarding taxiing an aircraft. Participants will learn about ground personnel checks, engine procedures, safety measures, and steering effectiveness during taxiing. Ensure you're familiar with these important steps for a safe ground operation.
