1. If a true heading of 135 degrees results in a ground track of 130 degrees and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from
a. 246 degrees and 13 knots.
b. 019 degrees and 12 knots.
c. 200 degrees and 13 knots.
2. When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on
a. 123.0 and 119.0 MHz.
b. 118.0 and 118.8 MHz.
c. 121.5 and 243.0 MHz.
3. When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should
a. add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.
b. subtract westerly variation and add right wind correction angle.
c. subtract easterly variation and right wind correction angle.
4. What is meant by the term “dew point”?
a. The temperature at which condensation and evaporation are equal.
b. The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated.
c. The temperature at which dew will always form.
1. The correct answer is A. Using a mechanical E6B: 1. Set ground track (130) at true index and center the grommet over the ground speed (140). 2. Since the true heading is 5 degrees more than the track, find where the 5-degree converging line to the right of the center line crosses the 135-knot (TAS) line and place a dot at this point. 3. Turn the circular disc until the dot is directly above the grommet. 4. Under the true index is the wind direction; the wind speed is the distance in units between the dot and the grommet. A computer/calculator E6B will yield the same result.
2. The correct answer is C. The two VHF emergency frequencies are 121.5 and, exactly double that, 243.0. Some ELTs also transmit on 406 MHz. (Aeronautical Information Manual 6-2-4)
3. The correct answer is A. From the E6B flight computer: True course minus left wind correction angle plus westerly variation equals magnetic heading. TC - WCA + VAR = MH.
4. The correct answer is B. When the temperature of the air is reduced to the dew point, the air is completely saturated and moisture begins to condense out of the air in the form of fog and clouds, which are obstructions to visibility. This is the importance of the temperature and dew point spread to the pilot. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 11)
5. The correct answer is A. In addition to finding obvious discrepancies during the preflight, a maintenance record review will inform the pilot of AD compliances, annual inspection currency, and systems and equipment test currency. (FAR 91, subpart E)
6. The correct answer is C. As pilot participation is optional, only those in communication with ATC can receive sequencing and separation services. (AIM 3-5-6)
7. The correct answer is A. FAR 1.2 defines many aviation acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols, including V-speeds.
8. The correct answer is A. The only instrument that utilizes the dynamic pitot pressure is the airspeed indicator. The vertical speed indicator and the altimeter utilize only static pressure, which is derived from the static port. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 7)
5. The airworthiness of an aircraft can be determined by a preflight inspection and
a. review of the maintenance records.
b. logbook endorsement from a flight instructor.
c. statement from the owner or operator that the aircraft is airworthy.
6. TRSA service in the terminal radar program provides
a. warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.
b. IFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and three miles lateral) between all aircraft.
c. sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft.
7. Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?
a. VA.
b. VLO.
c. VNE.
8. The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?
a. Airspeed indicator.
b. Vertical speed indicator.
c. Altimeter.
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