Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

In flying an S-Turn, the greatest amount of crab occurs:

Accepted Answer

At the point where the airplane is directly crosswind

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As the airplane turns upwind

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At a point when the airplane turns directly downwind

Question 2

What is the load factor on an airplane flying a 45 degree steep turn at a level altitude?

Accepted Answer

1.4 Gs

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2.4 Gs

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2.0 Gs

Question 3

The ground reference maneuver, rectangular course, represents:

Accepted Answer

An airport traffic pattern

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An emergency landing situation

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An engine out emergency landing scenario

Question 4

The load factor on any airplane during a constant altitude turn is determined by:

Accepted Answer

Bank alone

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The type of aircraft being flown

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Airspeed

Question 5

(Refer to figure 72.) The positive limit load factor is represented by the

Accepted Answer

horizontal dashed line from C to point E

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vertical solid line from D to G

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vertical dashed line from E to F

Question 6

While attempting a level turn, you begin to lose altitude. In addition to the natural horizon, what should you reference to make a correction?

Accepted Answer

Flight instruments

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GPS moving map

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Tachometer

Question 7

Maneuvering speed is:

Accepted Answer

Not marked on the airspeed indicator

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The top of the green arc on the airspeed indicator

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Represented by the red line on the airspeed indicator

Question 8

(Refer to figure 62.) In flying the rectangular course, when would the aircraft be turned less than 90°?

Accepted Answer

Corners 1 and 4

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Corners 1 and 2

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Corners 2 and 4

Question 9

What is the maximum speed for performing steep turns?

Accepted Answer

Va - maneuvering speed

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Vne - never exceed speed

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Vfe - maximum flaps extended speed

Question 10

The load factor in a level, coordinated turn with 60 degrees of bank is:

Accepted Answer

2.00 Gs

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3.00 Gs

Answer

1.00 G

Exam questions Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane