ATSA Dial Reading and Gauge Interpretation

Question 1

A radar altimeter displays 2,500 feet. The aircraft descends at 500 feet per minute. How many minutes until it reaches 1,000 feet?

Accepted Answer

3 minutes

Answer

2 minutes

Answer

1.5 minutes

Answer

4 minutes

Question 2

A fuel gauge reads 3/4 full on a tank that holds 800 gallons. How many gallons remain?

Accepted Answer

600 gallons

Answer

500 gallons

Answer

400 gallons

Answer

200 gallons

Question 3

An airspeed indicator shows 240 knots. The aircraft must slow to 180 knots in 3 minutes. What is the required deceleration rate per minute?

Accepted Answer

20 knots/min

Answer

30 knots/min

Answer

40 knots/min

Answer

60 knots/min

Question 4

A vertical speed indicator (VSI) shows +1,200 feet per minute. If the aircraft maintains this climb for 4 minutes, how much altitude is gained?

Accepted Answer

4,800 feet

Answer

3,600 feet

Answer

5,200 feet

Answer

6,000 feet

Question 5

A compass shows a heading of 315 degrees. The pilot turns right 45 degrees. What is the new heading?

Accepted Answer

360 degrees

Answer

270 degrees

Answer

045 degrees

Answer

000 degrees

Question 6

A clock on the instrument panel shows 14:47. ATC clearance expires at 15:02. How many minutes remain?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

Answer

13 minutes

Answer

17 minutes