ATSA Dial Reading and Gauge Interpretation

Question 1

A radar altimeter displays 2,500 feet. The aircraft descends at 500 feet per minute. How many minutes until it reaches 1,000 feet?

Accepted Answer

3 minutes

Answer

At 500 ft/min, dropping 1,500 feet (from 2,500 to 1,000) takes exactly 3 minutes.

Question 2

A fuel gauge reads 3/4 full on a tank that holds 800 gallons. How many gallons remain?

Accepted Answer

600 gallons

Answer

Three-quarters of 800 gallons equals 600 gallons remaining in the tank.

Question 3

An airspeed indicator shows 240 knots. The aircraft must slow to 180 knots in 3 minutes. What is the required deceleration rate per minute?

Accepted Answer

20 knots/min

Answer

The aircraft must lose 60 knots over 3 minutes, which equals 20 knots per minute.

Question 4

A vertical speed indicator (VSI) shows +1,200 feet per minute. If the aircraft maintains this climb for 4 minutes, how much altitude is gained?

Accepted Answer

4,800 feet

Answer

Multiplying 1,200 ft/min by 4 minutes gives a total altitude gain of 4,800 feet.

Question 5

A compass shows a heading of 315 degrees. The pilot turns right 45 degrees. What is the new heading?

Accepted Answer

360 degrees

Answer

Adding 45 degrees to 315 degrees equals 360 degrees, which is due north.

ATSA - Air Traffic Skills Assessment Practice Test