ATSA Dial Reading and Gauge Interpretation 3

Question 1

A DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) shows 45 nautical miles to a VOR. The aircraft travels at 270 knots groundspeed. In how many minutes will it reach the VOR?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

Answer

8 minutes

Answer

12 minutes

Answer

15 minutes

Question 2

A barometric altimeter is set to 29.92 inches Hg. ATC instructs the pilot to set 29.75 inches Hg. Which direction will the indicated altitude change?

Accepted Answer

Decrease

Answer

Increase

Answer

No change

Answer

Reset to zero

Question 3

A radar return shows an aircraft at FL350 descending to FL200. The aircraft has traveled through 10,000 feet of the descent. What is the remaining descent in feet?

Accepted Answer

15,000 feet

Answer

5,000 feet

Answer

10,000 feet

Answer

25,000 feet

Question 4

An oil pressure gauge reads 85 PSI. Normal range is 60–90 PSI. Is the reading within normal limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, within normal range

Answer

No, too low

Answer

No, too high

Answer

Gauge is malfunctioning

Question 5

A heading indicator drifts 3 degrees per hour. After 2.5 hours of flight, how much drift has accumulated?

Accepted Answer

7.5 degrees

Answer

5.5 degrees

Answer

6 degrees

Answer

9 degrees

Question 6

A radar display updates every 4 seconds. An aircraft travels 0.3 nautical miles per sweep. What is its approximate groundspeed in knots?

Accepted Answer

270 knots

Answer

240 knots

Answer

300 knots

Answer

320 knots