Cross-Country & Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a fuel endurance calculation in cross-country flight planning?
Answer: Determines how long the aircraft can fly on available fuel, factoring in required reserves
Fuel endurance calculations determine total usable flight time based on fuel quantity, consumption rate, and required reserves to ensure the flight can be completed safely.
Under 14 CFR Part 91, what is the minimum fuel reserve required for VFR day flight?
Answer: 30 minutes at cruise power
14 CFR 91.151 requires enough fuel to fly to the first intended landing point plus 30 minutes at normal cruise for VFR day operations.
What is the first action a pilot should take when a complete engine failure occurs in flight?
Answer: Establish best glide speed immediately
Establishing best glide speed immediately after engine failure maximizes the distance available to identify and reach a suitable landing area.
What is a 'squawk 7700' transponder code used for?
Answer: Emergency
Transponder code 7700 is the universal emergency code that alerts ATC radar facilities to an aircraft in distress, triggering emergency response procedures.
What is a 'MAYDAY' call, and when should it be used?
Answer: An internationally recognized distress call indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance
MAYDAY is an internationally recognized distress signal used when a life-threatening emergency exists and immediate assistance is required; it is stated three times.
What information should be included in a distress call?
Answer: Aircraft identification, nature of distress, position, altitude, pilot intentions, and number of persons aboard
A complete distress call includes aircraft identification, nature of emergency, current position, altitude, pilot intentions, and number of persons aboard.
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