CADET Pilot 3

Question 1

An aircraft's true airspeed (TAS) is greater than its indicated airspeed (IAS) when flying at higher altitudes because:

Accepted Answer

Air density decreases with altitude

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

N

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

East

Answer

A westerly wind (from 270°) pushes the aircraft eastward while it tracks northward.

Question 4

Which control surface primarily controls the aircraft's roll?

Accepted Answer

Ailerons

Answer

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)?

Accepted Answer

29.92 inches of mercury

Answer

The ISA standard sea-level pressure is 29.92 inHg (1013.25 hPa), used as the standard altimeter setting.

CADET - Canadian Armed Forces Aptitude Test Practice Test