CADET Pilot 2

Question 1

An aircraft is flying at 8,000 feet and descends at 500 feet per minute. How long will it take to reach 3,000 feet?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

Answer

The aircraft must lose 5,000 feet (8,000 − 3,000) at 500 ft/min, which takes 10 minutes.

Question 2

Which instrument indicates an aircraft's rate of climb or descent?

Accepted Answer

Vertical speed indicator

Answer

The vertical speed indicator (VSI) shows the rate of altitude change in feet per minute.

Question 3

A pilot is heading 090° and turns left 45°. What is the new heading?

Accepted Answer

045°

Answer

Turning left (counterclockwise) from 090° by 45° results in a heading of 045°.

Question 4

What causes an aircraft to stall?

Accepted Answer

Exceeding the critical angle of attack

Answer

A stall occurs when the wing's angle of attack exceeds the critical angle, causing airflow separation and loss of lift.

Question 5

If an aircraft travels at 240 knots, how many nautical miles does it cover in 15 minutes?

Accepted Answer

60 nm

Answer

240 knots × (15/60 hours) = 240 × 0.25 = 60 nautical miles.

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