AFOQT Aviation Information Concepts 3

Question 1

On a magnetic compass, a heading of 270 degrees corresponds to which direction?

Accepted Answer

West

Answer

On the compass rose, 270 degrees is due west.

Question 2

What instrument displays the aircraft's altitude above mean sea level?

Accepted Answer

Altimeter

Answer

The altimeter measures atmospheric pressure to display altitude above mean sea level.

Question 3

The attitude indicator (artificial horizon) primarily shows the aircraft's:

Accepted Answer

Pitch and bank

Answer

The attitude indicator displays the aircraft's pitch and bank relative to the horizon.

Question 4

Which instrument indicates the rate of climb or descent in feet per minute?

Accepted Answer

Vertical speed indicator

Answer

The vertical speed indicator (VSI) shows how fast the aircraft is climbing or descending.

Question 5

A heading of 360 degrees on the heading indicator points toward:

Accepted Answer

North

Answer

360 degrees (and 000) indicates a north heading.

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