CADET Pilot 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An aircraft's true airspeed (TAS) is greater than its indicated airspeed (IAS) when flying at higher altitudes because:
- Wind is stronger at altitude
- Air density decreases with altitude (Correct answer)
- Engines produce more power at altitude
- Fuel burns faster at altitude
Correct answer: Air density decreases with altitude
At higher altitudes, air is less dense, so the same IAS corresponds to a higher TAS as the aircraft moves through thinner air.
Question 2: What does the phonetic alphabet word 'NOVEMBER' represent in aviation communications?
- M
- N (Correct answer)
- O
- P
Correct answer: N
In the NATO/ICAO phonetic alphabet, NOVEMBER represents the letter N.
Question 3: A pilot is flying with a wind from 270° at 30 knots while heading 360°. Which direction will the aircraft drift?
- East (Correct answer)
- West
- North
- South
Correct answer: East
A westerly wind (from 270°) pushes the aircraft eastward while it tracks northward.
Question 4: Which control surface primarily controls the aircraft's roll?
- Elevator
- Rudder
- Ailerons (Correct answer)
- Flaps
Correct answer: Ailerons
Ailerons are located on the trailing edge of the wings and control roll (banking left or right).
Question 5: What is the standard altimeter setting at sea level in the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)?
- 29.92 inches of mercury (Correct answer)
- 30.00 inches of mercury
- 28.50 inches of mercury
- 31.00 inches of mercury
Correct answer: 29.92 inches of mercury
The ISA standard sea-level pressure is 29.92 inHg (1013.25 hPa), used as the standard altimeter setting.
Question 6: A flight departs at 14:30 local time and lands at 17:15 local time. What is the total flight time?
- 2 hours 15 minutes
- 2 hours 45 minutes (Correct answer)
- 3 hours 15 minutes
- 3 hours 45 minutes
Correct answer: 2 hours 45 minutes
From 14:30 to 17:15 is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Question 7: In aviation, what does the term 'ATIS' stand for?
- Automatic Terminal Information Service (Correct answer)
- Air Traffic Instrument System
- Altitude Tracking and Indication System
- Airborne Traffic Information Service
Correct answer: Automatic Terminal Information Service
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) provides pilots with pre-recorded weather and airport information.
CADET Pilot 3
An aircraft's true airspeed (TAS) is greater than its indicated airspeed (IAS) when flying at higher altitudes because: