Cross-Country & Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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What is a 'VFR flight following' service, and what are its limitations?
Answer: An optional ATC radar advisory service providing traffic information; the pilot remains responsible for cloud clearance and terrain separation
VFR flight following is a voluntary ATC service providing traffic advisories and limited ATC services, but the pilot retains full responsibility for terrain, weather, and airspace.
During a cross-country flight, a pilot realizes the aircraft is off course. What is the best corrective action?
Answer: Determine current position using available navigation aids or landmarks, calculate a corrective heading to intercept or reach the destination, and proceed accordingly
The correct procedure is to establish current position using available means, then calculate and fly an appropriate corrective heading rather than making arbitrary turns.
What is the purpose of filing a VFR flight plan?
Answer: It ensures search and rescue will be initiated if the flight is overdue and the plan is not closed
A VFR flight plan is voluntary but valuable because it initiates search and rescue if the pilot fails to close it within 30 minutes of ETA.
What is the 'emergency frequency' in aviation?
Answer: 121.5 MHz
121.5 MHz is the international aviation emergency and distress frequency monitored by ATC facilities, military, and satellites worldwide.
When a pilot experiences a complete electrical failure in flight, which instruments remain operational?
Answer: Pitot-static instruments (airspeed, altimeter, VSI) and vacuum-driven gyros (attitude and heading indicators) remain functional
Pitot-static instruments and vacuum-driven gyroscopic instruments operate independently of the electrical system and continue functioning during electrical failure.
What procedure should a pilot follow if experiencing an in-flight fire?
Answer: Follow the appropriate emergency checklist—typically shutting off fuel and electrical systems, descending, and landing as soon as possible
In-flight fire emergency procedures involve executing the appropriate checklist, cutting off fuel and electrical sources, and landing as soon as possible.
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