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IR Exam 1-30
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- 1. Multiple Choice
[1] On the taxi check, the magnetic compass should
swing opposite to the direction of turn when turning from north.
exhibit the same number of degrees of dip as the latitude.
swing freely and indicate known headings.
- 2. Multiple Choice
[2] What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left from an east heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.
- 3. Multiple Choice
[3] What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from an easterly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
The compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
- 4. Multiple Choice
[4] What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
- 5. Multiple Choice
[5] What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.
- 6. Multiple Choice
[6] What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a westerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will remain on a westerly heading for a short time, then gradually catch up to the actual heading of the aircraft.
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
The compass will initially show a turn in the opposite direction, then turn to a northerly indication but lagging behind the actual heading of the aircraft.
- 7. Multiple Choice
[7] What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a northerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
The compass will remain on north for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
- 8. Multiple Choice
[8] What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth.
The compass will remain on west for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.
- 9. Multiple Choice
[9] What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the left from a north heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.
The compass will remain on north for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the aircraft.
The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
- 10. Multiple Choice
[10] During flight, if the pitot tube becomes clogged with ice, which of the following instruments would be affected?
The airspeed indicator and the altimeter.
The airspeed indicator only.
The airspeed indicator, altimeter, and Vertical Speed Indicator.
- 11. Multiple Choice
[11] If both the ram air input and the drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what reaction should you observe on the airspeed indicator when power is applied and a climb is initiated out of severe icing conditions?
The indicated airspeed would show a continuous deceleration while climbing.
No change until an actual climb rate is established, then indicated airspeed will increase.
The airspeed would drop to, and remain at, zero.
- 12. Multiple Choice
[12] What indication should a pilot observe if an airspeed indicator ram air input and drain hole are blocked?
The airspeed indicator will react as an altimeter.
The airspeed indicator will show a decrease with an increase in altitude.
No airspeed indicator change will occur during climbs or descents.
- 13. Multiple Choice
[13] If the outside air temperature increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant indicated altitude, the true airspeed will
decrease and true altitude will increase.
increase and true altitude will decrease.
increase and true altitude will increase.
- 14. Multiple Choice
[14] If while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following variations in instrument indications should the pilot expect?
The altimeter will read lower than normal, airspeed lower than normal, and the VSI will momentarily show a descent.
The altimeter will read higher than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will momentarily show a climb.
The altimeter will read lower than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will momentarily show a climb and then a descent.
- 15. Multiple Choice
[15] What would be the indication on the VSI during entry into a 500 FPM actual descent from level flight if the static ports were iced over?
The indication would be in reverse of the actual rate of descent (500 FPM climb).
The initial indication would be a climb, then descent at a rate in excess of 500 FPM.
The VSI pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent.
- 16. Multiple Choice
[16] You check the flight instruments while taxiing and find the vertical speed indicator (VSI) indicates a descent of 100 feet per minute. In this case, you
may take off and use 100 feet descent as the zero indication.
may not take off until the instrument is corrected by either the pilot or a mechanic.
must return to the parking area and have the instrument corrected by an authorized instrument repairman.
- 17. Multiple Choice
[17] What information does a Mach meter present?
The ratio of aircraft indicated airspeed to the speed of sound.
The ratio of aircraft true airspeed to the speed of sound.
The ratio of aircraft equivalent airspeed, corrected for installation error, to the speed of sound.
- 18. Multiple Choice
[18] How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight?
Set the altimeter first with 29.92" Hg and then the current altimeter setting. The change in altitude should correspond to the change in setting.
Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of the actual elevation for acceptable accuracy.
Set the altimeter to 29.92" Hg. With current temperature and the altimeter indication, determine the true altitude to compare with the field elevation.
- 19. Multiple Choice
[19] How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight?
Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of the actual elevation for acceptable accuracy.
Set the altimeter first with 29.92" Hg and then the current altimeter setting. The change in altitude should correspond to the change in setting.
Set the altimeter to the current temperature. With current temperature and the altimeter indication, determine the calibrated altitude to compare with the field elevation.
- 20. Multiple Choice
[20] Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to indicate height above
sea level.
ground level.
the standard datum plane.
- 21. Multiple Choice
[21] Altimeter setting is the value to which the scale of the pressure altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates
pressure altitude at sea level.
true altitude at field elevation.
pressure altitude at field elevation.
- 22. Multiple Choice
[22] If you are departing from an airport where you cannot obtain an altimeter setting, you should set your altimeter
on the current airport barometric pressure, if known.
on 29.92" Hg.
to the airport elevation.
- 23. Multiple Choice
[23] Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92" Hg?
Pressure.
Standard.
Density.
- 24. Multiple Choice
[24] The pressure altitude at a given location is indicated on the altimeter after the altimeter is set to
the current altimeter setting.
29.92" Hg.
the field elevation.
- 25. Multiple Choice
[25] How can you determine the pressure altitude on an airport without a tower or FSS?
Set the altimeter to 29.92" Hg and read the altitude indicated.
Use your computer and correct the field elevation for temperature.
Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting of a station within 100 miles and correct this indicated altitude with local temperature.
- 26. Multiple Choice
[26] How can you obtain the pressure altitude on flights below 18,000 feet?
Contact an FSS and ask for the pressure altitude.
Set your altimeter to 29.92" Hg.
Use your computer to change the indicated altitude to pressure altitude.
- 27. Multiple Choice
[27] At an altitude of 6,500 feet MSL, the current altimeter setting is 30.42" Hg. The pressure altitude would be approximately
7,500 feet.
6,500 feet.
6,000 feet.
- 28. Multiple Choice
[28] How does a pilot normally obtain the current altimeter setting during an IFR flight in Class E airspace below 18,000 feet?
The pilot should contact ARTCC at least every 100 NM and request the altimeter setting.
ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting.
FSS's along the route broadcast the weather information at 15 minutes past the hour.
- 29. Multiple Choice
[29] Which of the following defines the type of altitude used when maintaining FL 210?
Pressure.
Calibrated.
Indicated.
- 30. Multiple Choice
[30] What is the procedure for setting the altimeter when assigned an IFR altitude of 18,000 feet or higher on a direct flight off airways?
Set the altimeter to the current reported setting for climb-out and 29.92" Hg upon reaching 18,000 feet.
Set the altimeter to 29.92" Hg before takeoff.
Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting until reaching the assigned altitude, then set to 29.92" Hg.
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