Mixed Deck — All PPL Topics Flashcards
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What does the Class B airspace clearance requirement “Cleared into the Bravo” mean?
Answer: You are authorized to enter Class B airspace and must follow ATC instructions.
The phrase "Cleared into the Bravo" is a specific and mandatory clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC) that authorizes an aircraft to enter Class B airspace. This clearance is crucial because pilots *must* receive explicit permission to enter Class B airspace. Once cleared, the pilot is expected to comply with all subsequent ATC instructions for safe operation within that complex airspace.
During an engine failure in flight, what is the pilot's first priority?
Answer: Establish best glide airspeed
Maintaining aircraft control by pitching for best glide airspeed comes before any troubleshooting.
What does the phonetic alphabet letter 'Tango' represent?
Answer: T
In the ICAO phonetic alphabet, Tango represents the letter T, ensuring clear and unambiguous communication of letters over radio.
What is spatial disorientation in aviation?
Answer: A false sense of aircraft attitude caused by conflicting sensory inputs, most dangerous in IMC
Spatial disorientation occurs when the vestibular and visual systems provide conflicting information about aircraft attitude, causing the pilot to feel a false sense of motion or bank.
What is the term for the required equipment area within 30 NM of a Class B primary airport, from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL?
Answer: Mode C veil
The Mode C veil extends 30 NM from the Class B primary airport and requires a Mode C transponder.
What happens to a normally-aspirated engine's power output as altitude increases?
Answer: Power decreases because lower air density reduces the mass of air entering the engine
As altitude increases, air density decreases, so the engine ingests less air mass per stroke, reducing combustion energy and power output.
An aircraft will always stall at the same:
Answer: Angle of attack
A wing always stalls at the same critical angle of attack, though the corresponding airspeed varies.
What is the recommended response to wake turbulence from a large aircraft ahead on approach?
Answer: Stay at or above its flight path and land beyond its touchdown point
Staying above the larger aircraft's path and landing beyond its touchdown point avoids its sinking wake vortices.
Before entering Class C airspace, a pilot must establish:
Answer: Two-way radio communication with ATC
Entry into Class C airspace requires establishing two-way radio communication with the controlling ATC facility.
During a passenger medical emergency in flight, what should the pilot generally do first?
Answer: Advise ATC and divert to the nearest suitable airport
Notifying ATC and diverting gets the passenger to medical help as quickly as possible.
What is the standard weight of aviation fuel (100LL) per US gallon used in weight and balance calculations?
Answer: 6.0 pounds
Aviation gasoline (100LL) weighs 6.0 pounds per gallon at standard temperature, which is the value used in standard weight and balance calculations.
What does FAR 61.56 require regarding the flight review?
Answer: A pilot must complete a flight review with a CFI every 24 calendar months to maintain pilot-in-command privileges
FAR 61.56 requires all pilots to complete a flight review with a certificated flight instructor every 24 calendar months to maintain the privilege of acting as pilot in command.
Which airspace class does NOT exist in the United States?
Answer: Class F
The U.S. uses Classes A, B, C, D, E, and G; Class F is not used domestically.
If the pitot tube becomes blocked by ice, which instrument becomes unreliable?
Answer: Airspeed indicator
The airspeed indicator relies on pitot ram-air pressure, which a blockage disrupts.
What is the standard atmospheric pressure setting used as the altimeter reference at and above 18,000 feet MSL?
Answer: 29.92 in Hg
At 18,000 feet MSL and above, all aircraft set the altimeter to 29.92 in Hg to use standard flight levels.
During a night engine failure with no visible field, what landing light technique is advised?
Answer: Use the landing light, but be prepared to land without it if the terrain looks bad
The landing light aids the flare, but an unappealing view may argue for not looking.
When two aircraft are approaching head-on, each pilot should:
Answer: Turn right
In a head-on situation, each aircraft alters course to the right.
What does a red arc on an airspeed indicator represent?
Answer: Never-exceed speed (VNE)
The red line marks VNE, the never-exceed speed.
What are the basic VFR weather minimums (visibility and cloud clearance) in Class C airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?
Answer: 3 SM, 500 below/1,000 above/2,000 horizontal
Class C requires 3 SM visibility with 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal cloud clearance.
What transponder code indicates a general emergency?
Answer: 7700
Squawk 7700 alerts ATC to a general in-flight emergency.