CGI Cross-Country & Emergency Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of a fuel endurance calculation in cross-country flight planning?
- Determines minimum altitude for VFR flight
- Determines how long the aircraft can fly on available fuel, factoring in required reserves (Correct answer)
- Calculates the most fuel-efficient altitude for cruise
- Estimates turbulence severity along the route
Correct 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.
Question 2: Under 14 CFR Part 91, what is the minimum fuel reserve required for VFR day flight?
- 20 minutes at cruise power
- 30 minutes at cruise power (Correct answer)
- 45 minutes at cruise power
- 1 hour at cruise power
Correct 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.
Question 3: What is the first action a pilot should take when a complete engine failure occurs in flight?
- Declare an emergency on 121.5 MHz
- Attempt an engine restart procedure
- Establish best glide speed immediately (Correct answer)
- Turn toward the nearest airport
Correct 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.
Question 4: What is a 'squawk 7700' transponder code used for?
- Radio communication failure
- Hijacking
- Emergency (Correct answer)
- VFR flight following
Correct answer: Emergency
Transponder code 7700 is the universal emergency code that alerts ATC radar facilities to an aircraft in distress, triggering emergency response procedures.
Question 5: What is a 'MAYDAY' call, and when should it be used?
- A request for priority landing due to low fuel
- An internationally recognized distress call indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance (Correct answer)
- A request for radar vectors in IMC
- A non-urgent alert used for precautionary situations
Correct 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.
Question 6: What information should be included in a distress call?
- Aircraft identification, nature of emergency, pilot's license number, and ETA
- Aircraft identification, nature of distress, position, altitude, pilot intentions, and number of persons aboard (Correct answer)
- Aircraft type, departure point, destination, and fuel remaining only
- Aircraft identification, requested service, and weather at departure
Correct 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.
CGI Cross-Country & Emergency Procedures 1
What is the purpose of a fuel endurance calculation in cross-country flight planning?