Indicated altitude - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AFOQT Aviation Information Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed What is the primary purpose of the altimeter in an aircraft? The primary purpose of the altimeter is to measure the aircraft's altitude above sea level by comparing the atmospheric pressure outside the aircraft to a preset standard pressure. How does a compass function in aviation? A compass functions by aligning itself with the Earth's magnetic field, providing pilots with direction...

When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot - should not cross the lines without ATC clearance When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, what is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign? - Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection. From the flight deck, this marking (double solid lines below double dashed lines) confirms the aircraft to be - on a runway about to clear Long and short arrows before t...

Aviation 100 Questions and Answers 100% Pass three primary flight control surfaces ailerons, elevator, rudder secondary flight controls flaps, trim three types of aircraft instruments control, performance, navigation aircraft attitude and percent power are ________ instruments control the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and coordination indicator are ______ instruments performance ETCA establish, trim, crosscheck, adjust when lift=weight, aircraft is in _______ flight lev...

As a student pilot, can you fly solo in class D airspace - yes As a student pilot, can you fly solo into class B airspace? - Not without specific training and proper endorsement from instructor As a student pilot, can you fly solo into class C airspace? - Yes basic empty weight - Standard empty weight plus optional equipment before departure, what should passengers be briefed on? - no smoking seatbelts and how to use location of exits location of survival equipment emergency procedures ...

Controllers who encounter situations that are NOT covered in JO 7110.65 are expected to _______ - ️️use their best judgment Procedural Letters of Agreement are ________ to JO 7110.65 - ️️supplemental Procedural Letters of Agreement require the concurrence of _________. - ️️more than one facility The word "shall" means a procedure is ________ - ️️mandatory The word that means a procedure is recommended is "_______" - ️️should The word that means futurity, bu...

How Long is Cat 3 Medical Exam Good for if over 40? -Answer- 2 years Does a CAT 1 Medical time period start on the Exam date or Issuance date? -Answer- Exam Date A Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) and ___________ __________ are very similar. Except a PPC may be required for IFR currency requirements. -Answer- Competency Check What is the difference between an AOC and a COA? -Answer- AOC= Air Operator's Certificate COA= Certifcate of Airworthiness Maximum Air Speed Rules are always ...

NIFE AERO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ What is a vector? direction and magnitude What is air density? Total mass of air particles per unit volume. m/v What is a moment? Force that is moved some distance. What are the requirements for an airplane to be in equilibrium flight? Sum of all forces and all moments around the center of gravity are equal to 0 Can equilibrium flight be achieved in a turn? No. Acceleration is occurring. There are moments What are the requirements for an a...

Name the components of a primary radar system - Answer-Transmitter, antenna, receiver, and radar display The AFSS position that records meteorological data by documenting it accurately and promptly is the _______ position - Answer-Weather Observer Which document prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology used by the FAA? - Answer-Order 7110.65 The AFSS position that provides local airport advisories is the ________ position. - Answer-Inflight What is the maximum speed ...

ADX dispatcher exa1 Question and answers already passed what is the definition of "severe wind shear"? - correct answer any rapid change in wind direction or velocity which causes airspeed changes greater than 15 knots or vertical speed changes greater than 500 ft / min. what information from the control tower is indicated by the following transmission? "south boundary wind one six zero at two five, west boundary wind two four zero at three five"? - correct answer there is a possibili...

An ATC clearance or instruction is valid only: correct answers For aircraft operating in controlled airspace In the NDA cruising altitudes are based off: correct answers True Track An IFR flight may fly through class F restricted airspace when? correct answers Prior permission has been obtained from the controlling authority Do stopovers have to be indicated on a single IFR flight plan? correct answers No A pilot should file an IFR flight plan at least _____ minutes before intended d...