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Dial Reading and Gauge Interpretation Flashcards

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  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?

    Answer: 3 minutes

    At 500 ft/min, dropping 1,500 feet (from 2,500 to 1,000) takes exactly 3 minutes.

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

    Answer: 600 gallons

    Three-quarters of 800 gallons equals 600 gallons remaining in the tank.

  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?

    Answer: 20 knots/min

    The aircraft must lose 60 knots over 3 minutes, which equals 20 knots per minute.

  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?

    Answer: 4,800 feet

    Multiplying 1,200 ft/min by 4 minutes gives a total altitude gain of 4,800 feet.

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

    Answer: 360 degrees

    Adding 45 degrees to 315 degrees equals 360 degrees, which is due north.

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

    Answer: 15 minutes

    From 14:47 to 15:02 is exactly 15 minutes remaining before clearance expiry.