stage1 test

what is VS0 speed and definition

49 knots

Stall speed in landing configuration

What is VS1 speed and configuration

52 knots

Stall speed in specified configuration

What is Vy T/O speed and configuration

67 knots

best rate of climb speed

What is Vy cruise speed and configuration

73 knots

best rate of climb speed

What is VA speed and configuration

108 knots

maneuvering speed

What is VNO speed and configuration

129 knots

Max structural cruising speed

What is VNE speed and configuration

178 knots

Never exceed speed

What is VFE speed and configuration

108 knots

flaps extension speed

What is Vr speed and configuration

59 knots

rotate speed

What is Vg speed and configuration

73 knots

Best glide speed

What documents are required to be on board the airplane to make it airworthy?

Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, Radio Operator’s License (if international), Operating Limitations, Weight and Balance Data

How is the stall speed affected by an increase in the angle of bank?

Stall speed will increase as the angle of bank is increased

What are the four forces of flight

weight, lift drag, thrust

What is the recommended fuel grade for this aircraft?

100 LL

For a standard tank what is the fuel capacity

41.2 total, 40.2 usable, 1.0 unusable

For a extended tank what is the fuel capacity

51 total, 50 usable, 1 unusable

What is the fuel burn per hour of this airplane (Engine Power – 75%, RPM – 2400, Best Power)?

11 gallons per hour

What are the day and night fuel reserves required for VFR flight? FAA

30 mins day / 45 mins night

What are the day and night fuel reserves required for VFR flight? MTSU

1 hour day / 1 hour night

what is the endurance of this airplane (standard tanks) with reserves remaining for VFR day flight burning 11 gallons per hour? TIP: use flight computer

2 hours and 39 mins

What are the maximum and minimum oil levels as indicated on the dipstick? What are the MTSU minimums according to the DA-40 checklist

8 max, 4 min , 6 MTSU min

What is the maximum allowable RPM drop on the magnetos

175 RPM

What action should be taken if the RPM drop is greater than the maximum allowable while checking magnetos?

Use the Cleaning Fouled Plugs checklist

What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component of this airplane

20 knots

What are your wind and crosswind limitations as set by the Safety Practices and Procedures

10 total wind and 5 crosswind

What is the procedure for a go-around from an intent to land with full flaps

Mixture full rich

propeller full forward

full power

pitch for Vy

retract flaps

The current Hobbs time on an aircraft is 1596.5 hours.  The current tach time is 1601.5.  The 50-hour inspection is due at 1598.0 hours and the 100-hour inspection is due at 1648.0 hours.  Neither inspection has been performed.  Is the airplane legal to fly

It is legal.  The 50 hour is not required, and the 100 hour is based off the tach time which has not passed yet.

What personal documents are student pilots required to have for solo flights?

Student Pilot Certificate, Logbook endorsement, Government Issued Photo ID, medical

What prerequisites are student pilots required to have for solo flights

pre-solo aeronautical knowledge, pre-solo flight training, solo flight (first 90 calendar-day period)

A student pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying what?

a passenger

What is the minimum visiblity requirement for a student pilot for FAA (Day/Night)

Day: 3sm Night: 5sm

What is the minimum visiblity requirement for a student pilot for MTSU (Day/Night)

Day: 5sm Day (xc): 7sm Night: Not authorized

How long is a first class medical valid (below 40 years of age)

1^st class privileges (12 calendar months); reverts to 3^rd class privileges (48 calendar months remaining

What must the PIC become familiar with before beginning a flight (91.103 WX-KRAFT)

Weather reports and forecasts, known traffic delays, runway lengths at airports of intended use, alternatives available, fuel requirements, takeoff, and landing distance information

Who is responsible for determining the airworthiness condition of the aircraft

PIC

What must be done prior to entering a class D airport?   

Establish two-way radio communications with the ATC facility

What is the unicom frequency used for

uncontrolled airport advisory service

What is the CTAF frequency used for

used by pilots to advise local traffic of current position

What is the AWOS/ASOS frequency used for

weather info

What is the clearance delivery frequency used for

VFR/IFR clearances

What is the ground frequency used for

operations on the ground

What is the tower frequency used for

controls operations of runway

What is the approach/departure frequency used for

controls departing and arriving aircraft

What is the center frequency used for

controls enroute traffic

If you are unsure of a clearance that ATC has given you, what should you do?

Ask to clarify

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class A

None; have to be IFR

What are the VFR weather minimums for the class b

3sm vis and clear of clouds

What are the VFR weather minimums for the class c

3 sm and 152’s

What are the VFR weather minimums for class d

3 sm and 152’s

What are the VFR weather minimums for the class e less than 10000 MSL

3 sm and 152s

What are the VFR weather minimums for class e at or above 10000 MSL

5sm and 111’s (1000ft below, 1000ft above, 1sm horizontal)

What are the VFR weather minimums for class g 1200ft or less (Day/Night)

Day: 1sm and clear of clouds

Night: 3sm and 152’s

What are the VFR weather minimums for class g more than 1200ft but less than 10000 MSL (day/night)

Day: 1sm and 152s

Night: 3 sm and 152s

What are the VFR weather minimums for the class g more than 1200ft and at or above 10000 MSL

5sm and 111’s

What action must you take when converging with another aircraft head-on

each aircraft shall alter course to the right

When one aircraft is on final and one is on the runway, which one has the right of way?

aircraft on final, except they shall not take advantage to force aircraft on runway off

When two aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, which one has the right of way?

aircraft at the lower altitude, but should not take advantage in order to cut in front of another

When two airplanes are approaching other than head-on, which one must give way and by what means must the pilot give way?   

aircraft on the right has right of way; aircraft on left should alter course to the right

Minimum safe altitude over anywhere

altitude that will allow a safe landing if power unit failure is experienced

Minimum safe altitude over congested areas

1000 feet above and 2000 feet horizontal from the tallest obstacle

Minimum safe altitude over other than congested areas

500 feet above the surface

What are the limitations imposed on a pilot with regards to alcohol and drugs (FAA)

8 hours between consumption of alcohol and flying; less than 0.04 BAC

List five different landing clearances

Cleared to land, land and hold short, cleared touch-and-go, cleared stop-and-go, cleared for the option

What is LAHSO? Are Student Pilots permitted to use LAHSO

Land and hold short operations. Student pilots are not permitted to a use LAHSO

What is a displaced threshold?

A threshold located at a point on the runway other than the designated beginning of the runway

What is the emergency VHF communication frequency? What is the emergency transponder code?

    121.5 Comm  7700 Transponder

what does this light signal mean: steady green (on ground/ in flight)

on ground: cleared for takeoff

in flight: cleared to land

what does this light signal mean: flashing green(on ground/ in flight)

on ground: cleared for taxi

in flight: return for landing

what does this light signal mean: steady red (on ground/ in flight)

on ground: stop

in flight: give way or continue circling

what does this light signal mean: flashing red(on ground/ in flight)

on ground: taxi clear of runway

in flight: do not land

what does this light signal mean: alternating red and green(on ground/ in flight)

on ground/in flight: exercise extreme caution

what does this light signal mean: flashing white(on ground/ in flight)

on ground: return to starting point

in flight: N/A

What is the proper procedure after an engine failure when on takeoff roll before liftoff

abort takeoff, throttle to idle, maintain directional control, brake as needed

What is the proper procedure after an engine failure when on takeoff roll, after liftoff, with no more usable runway

land straight ahead

What is the proper procedure after an engine failure when on crosswind

return to airport, landing opposite direction from takeoff

What is the proper procedure after an engine failure when on downwind

return to airport, land on runway

What is the proper procedure after an engine failure when on base

return to airport, land on runway

What is the proper procedure after an engine failure when on final

return to airport, land on runway

what do you need to fly into class b airspace as a student pilot

CFI endorsement

at what altitude is supplemental oxygen provided to the flight crew if flight is longer than 30 mins

12500 to 14000

at what altitude is supplemental oxygen provided to the flight crew for the entire flight

above 14000

at what altitude is supplemental oxygen provided to each occupant

above 15000

what type of oxygen must be used in flight

aviators oxygen(green bottle)

in the event that the alternator fails what must you do

check the ammeter

flip the essential bus switch

After the alternator fails how long will the battery last? once battery goes out what is the next step?

battery last for 30 mins

once battery goes out flip the emergency switch

what does the emergency switch power and for how long?

it powers the backup attitude indicator and floodlight for 90 mins

what are the dimensions of class A

vertically starts at 18000 MSL up to FL600 MSL and covers all of US

what are the dimensions of class B

vertically starts at the surface and up to 10000 MSL and the radius distance is 30 mi from mode c vail

what are the dimensions of class C

vertically starts at the surface up to 4000 AGL with a radius at the top shelf of 10 nm and lower shelf 5 nm

what are the dimensions of class D

vertically starts at surface at up to 2500 AGL with a radius of 4nm

what are the dimensions of class E

Vertically starts at 1200 AGL (700 AGL near class b,c,d) and up to but not including 18000 MSL

can class e start at the surface

yes

what are the dimensions of class G

vertically starts at the surface up to, but not including, 1,200 feet AGL

what is the 4 step test (91.205 TAK)

check mandatory equipment checklist

Type certificate data sheet(VFR)(FAA website)

air worthiness directive/final and emergency(FAA website)

kinds of operations list(AFM)

after completing the 4 step test what should you do with the inoperative equipment

deactivate and placard it stating its “inoperative”

what are the step for emergency landing (ABCDE)

pitch for VG

look for best place to land

checklist engine restart

declar emergency on 121.5 and transponder 7700

execute landing

What are the equipment requirements (ATOMs² fleafs flaps)

Altimeter
Airspeed indicator
Tachometer (each engine)
Temp. gauge (each liquid cooled engine)
Oil pressure gauge (each engine using pressure system)
Oil temp. gauge (each air cooled engine)
Manifold pressure gauge(each altitude engine)
Magnetic Compass
Seat belts
Safety harness
Fuel gauge (for each tank)
Landing gear position indicatpr
ELT
Anti collision lights (strobe)
Flotation device (out of range to shore)

Fuses/ circuit breakers (1 set of spare or 3 spare fuses of each type)
Landing light (if plane is for hire)
Anti-Collision lights (1971 or older must have certain lights)
Position lights
source of electrical power

when does the air worthiness expire

it does not expire as long as inspections are kept up to date

what are the types of special use airspaces(MCPRAWN)

Military Operations Area (MOA)

Controlled Firing Area (CFA)

Prohibited Area

Restricted Area

Alert Area

Warning Area

National Security Area (NSA)

what is an air worthiness directive

is a safety alert issued by FAA. either have a final rule(regularly) or emergency(immediately) directive.