ASTB-E ASTB-E Aviation & Nautical Information 2

Question 1

What does 'VFR' stand for in aviation?

Accepted Answer

Visual Flight Rules

Answer

Variable Flight Rules

Answer

Verified Flight Regulations

Answer

Vertical Flight Route

Question 2

Which cloud type is associated with thunderstorms and severe turbulence?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

Answer

Cirrus

Answer

Stratus

Answer

Altocumulus

Question 3

What is 'density altitude' and how does it affect aircraft performance?

Accepted Answer

True altitude corrected for temperature; higher density altitude reduces performance

Answer

Altitude shown on a radar altimeter; has no effect on performance

Answer

Altitude above sea level only; increases engine power

Answer

Pressure altitude only; improves lift at higher elevations

Question 4

What does the acronym 'METAR' refer to in aviation weather?

Accepted Answer

Meteorological Aerodrome Report

Answer

Military Equipment and Technical Aviation Report

Answer

Multi-Engine Terminal Approach Regulations

Answer

Mean Estimated Terminal Altitude Reading

Question 5

What is the function of an aircraft's ailerons?

Accepted Answer

Control roll by moving in opposite directions

Answer

Control pitch by moving up and down together

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Control yaw by deflecting left or right

Answer

Increase drag during landing approach

Question 6

What does 'IFR' flight require that VFR flight does not?

Accepted Answer

An instrument rating and reliance on cockpit instruments for navigation

Answer

A private pilot certificate

Answer

A co-pilot at all times

Answer

Radar contact with the ground at all times