CGI Cross-Country & Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the purpose of a fuel endurance calculation in cross-country flight planning?

Accepted Answer

Determines how long the aircraft can fly on available fuel, factoring in required reserves

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Determines minimum altitude for VFR flight

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Calculates the most fuel-efficient altitude for cruise

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Estimates turbulence severity along the route

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 91, what is the minimum fuel reserve required for VFR day flight?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes at cruise power

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20 minutes at cruise power

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45 minutes at cruise power

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1 hour at cruise power

Question 3

What is the first action a pilot should take when a complete engine failure occurs in flight?

Accepted Answer

Establish best glide speed immediately

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Declare an emergency on 121.5 MHz

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Attempt an engine restart procedure

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Turn toward the nearest airport

Question 4

What is a 'squawk 7700' transponder code used for?

Accepted Answer

Emergency

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Radio communication failure

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Hijacking

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VFR flight following

Question 5

What is a 'MAYDAY' call, and when should it be used?

Accepted Answer

An internationally recognized distress call indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance

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A request for priority landing due to low fuel

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A request for radar vectors in IMC

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A non-urgent alert used for precautionary situations

Question 6

What information should be included in a distress call?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft identification, nature of distress, position, altitude, pilot intentions, and number of persons aboard

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Aircraft identification, nature of emergency, pilot's license number, and ETA

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Aircraft type, departure point, destination, and fuel remaining only

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Aircraft identification, requested service, and weather at departure