FAA Aviation Flight Instrument Rating 2

Question 1

During an instrument approach, the pilot notices the attitude indicator shows a slight bank while the turn coordinator and heading are stable in level flight. What should the pilot suspect?

Accepted Answer

A failed attitude indicator

Answer

Disagreement between the attitude indicator and other instruments showing stable level flight indicates a failing or failed attitude indicator (gyro).

Question 2

What is the primary instrument for pitch during a stabilized straight-and-level cruise?

Accepted Answer

Altimeter

Answer

In stabilized straight-and-level flight the altimeter is the primary pitch instrument because it shows a constant value to maintain.

Question 3

An IFR flight plan requires an alternate airport. Under the standard 1-2-3 rule, an alternate is required if, within 1 hour of ETA, the ceiling is less than what value?

Accepted Answer

2,000 feet

Answer

The 1-2-3 rule requires an alternate unless the forecast ceiling is at least 2,000 feet and visibility at least 3 statute miles.

Question 4

What does a 'standard rate turn' produce in degrees per second?

Accepted Answer

3 degrees per second

Answer

A standard rate turn is 3 degrees per second, completing a 360-degree turn in two minutes.

Question 5

While holding, the pilot crosses the fix and the depicted holding pattern is a standard pattern. Which direction are the turns?

Accepted Answer

Right turns

Answer

A standard holding pattern uses right turns; nonstandard patterns (left turns) must be charted or assigned by ATC.

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FAA Aviation Flight Instrument Rating 2