SIFT Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'The Army requires aviators to maintain instrument currency by logging at least six instrument approaches within six months.' What does 'instrument currency' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining recent practice and proficiency in instrument flight to legally exercise instrument privileges

Answer

'Currency' in aviation means being currently qualified through recent practice, not just holding a certificate. Instrument currency specifically requires recent logged approaches and other tasks.

Question 2

Read: 'Spatial disorientation accounts for approximately 15% of all fatal general aviation accidents. Unlike visual illusions, many spatial disorientation incidents occur in actual IMC when pilots have no outside visual reference.' What is the main conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Spatial disorientation is a significant and disproportionately fatal hazard, especially in IMC

Answer

The passage emphasizes that spatial disorientation accounts for 15% of fatal accidents, highlighting it as a serious risk, particularly when outside visual references are unavailable.

Question 3

A manual states: 'Pre-flight inspection is mandatory before every flight, regardless of the time elapsed since the last inspection or the number of flight hours since the previous pre-flight.' What does 'regardless' signal?

Accepted Answer

The rule applies universally with no exceptions

Answer

'Regardless' indicates that no conditions or circumstances create exceptions to the rule — pre-flight is required every single time.

Question 4

Passage: 'The Chinook's tandem rotor design eliminates the need for a tail rotor. This allows all engine power to be directed to lift and forward flight rather than anti-torque. As a result, the Chinook is more efficient per horsepower than comparable single-rotor helicopters.' What is the key advantage described?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating the tail rotor frees all power for productive lift, improving efficiency

Answer

The passage explains a direct cause-and-effect: no tail rotor → all power goes to lift → better efficiency per horsepower. That is the key advantage.

Question 5

A regulation states: 'Pilots shall not begin a flight unless the aircraft has sufficient fuel to fly to the first intended landing and, assuming normal cruise conditions, fly at least 20 minutes more.' What is the minimum fuel requirement?

Accepted Answer

Fuel to reach the destination plus a 20-minute reserve

Answer

The regulation requires fuel for the trip to the first landing point PLUS an additional 20-minute reserve — not just enough to arrive.

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SIFT Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers 2