Description : The most likely cause of brake fade is
Last Answer : D. the brake pad overheating
Description : The most likely cause of brake fade is: a. Oil or grease on the brake drums b. Worn stators c. The pilot reducing the brake pressure d. The brake pads overheating
Last Answer : d. The brake pads overheating
Description : At an aircraft taxiing speed of 10mph, the anti-skid braking system is: a. Inoperative b. Operative c. Operative only on the nosewheel brakes d. Operative only on the main wheel brakes
Last Answer : a. Inoperative
Description : A nose wheel control system a. Prevents the nosewheel from castering at all times b. Allows the nosewheel to caster within preset limits about the neutral position c. Allows the nosewheel to caster freely at all times d. Prevents the nose gear from lowering if the nosewheels are not centralised
Last Answer : b. Allows the nosewheel to caster within preset limits about the neutral position
Description : The flight deck warning on activation of an engine fire detection system is
Last Answer : C. Warning light and warning bell
Description : What friction should it be when brake blocks are pressing against a wheel rim high or low?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : In disc brake, the disc is attached to the (A) wheel (B) axle (C) suspension system (D) none of the above
Last Answer : (B) axle
Description : QFE is 1000 hPa with an airfield elevation of 200m AMSL. What is QNH? (use 8m per hPa) a. 975 hPa b. 1025 hPa c. 1008 hPa d. 992 hPa
Last Answer : b. 1025 hPa
Description : What visual technique should be used when searching for an aircraft? a. Sweep from side to side with the eyes covering the whole field of vision b. Search the sky portion by portion starting ... the sky and confirm before passing onto another d. Use a succession of small and rapid eye movements
Last Answer : c. Pinpoint 10° segments of the sky and confirm before passing onto another
Description : The phrase to use when you want to say “yes”is:
Last Answer : affirm
Description : The phrase to use when you want to say “yes” is: a. AFFIRMATIVE b. ROGER c. WILCO d. AFFIRM
Last Answer : d. AFFIRM
Description : When reporting a frequency the use of the word “DECIMAL” can be omitted: a. When there is no likelihood of confusion b. After the initial call c. Never d. By the ground station only
Last Answer : c. Never
Description : . If you are repeating a word or a message for clarity then you should use the phrase: a. WORDS TWICE b. I REPEAT c. I SAY AGAIN d. DITTO
Last Answer : c. I SAY AGAIN
Description : When given instructions to set a mode/code, a pilot shall: a. Only use the word “wilco” b. Only read back the code c. Only use the word “roger” d. Read back mode and code
Last Answer : d. Read back mode and code
Description : Pilots are not allowed to use the indent function on their SSR, unless: a. They operate outside controlled airspace b. If asked by ATC c. Within controlled airspace d. They operate a transponder with mode C
Last Answer : b. If asked by ATC
Description : You're 36,000 ft. above earth and a hole erupts in the fuselage of the aircraft you are in. What are your thoughts and what would you do?
Last Answer : I am not very religious but I think I would pray.
Description : When did FEDEX add the B777 to their fleet?
Last Answer : UScitizen Try this ==> http://mediacenter.fedex.designcdt.com/taxonomy/term/753 Last fall.
Description : Aircraft Carrier
Last Answer : An aircraft carrier gets about 6 inches per gallon of fuel.
Description : What Positions are connected by isobars on the surface weather chart?
Last Answer : OSITIONS WITH THE SAME AIR PRESSURE AT A GIVEN LEVEL
Description : The station pressure used in surface weather charts is
Last Answer : Qff
Description : If you are flying at FL300 in an airmass that is 15*C warmer than a standard atmosphere, what is the outside temperature likely to be?
Last Answer : 30*C
Description : How would you characterize an air temperature of -55*C at the 200HPA level over western Europe?
Last Answer : WITH IN + 5*C OF ISA
Description : What is the boundary layer between troposphere and stratosphere called?
Last Answer : TROPOPAUSE
Description : The greater the pressure gradient the: a. Closer the isobars and the lower the temperatures b. Further the isobars will be apart and the higher the temperature c. Closer the isobars and the stronger the wind
Last Answer : c. Closer the isobars and the stronger the wind
Description : In an area of converging air a. Clouds cannot be formed b. Clouds can be formed c. Convective clouds can be dissolved d. Stratified clouds can be dissolved
Last Answer : b. Clouds can be formed
Description : In which zone of a jetstream is the strongest CAT to be expected? a. The warm air side of the core b. Exactly in the center of the core c. About 12,000ft above the core d. The cold air side of the core
Last Answer : d. The cold air side of the core
Description : From a pre-flight briefing you know a jet stream is at 31,000ft whilst you are at FL270. You experience moderate CAT. What would be the best course of action? a. Stay level b. Descend c. Climb d. Reduce speed
Last Answer : b. Descend
Description : Which of the following statement is an interpretation of the SIGMET? LSAW SWITZERLAND 0307 SIGMET 2 VALID 030700/031100 LSSW mod to sev cat fcst north of alps btn fl 260 and fl 380 / ... towards the area north of the Alps. Intensity increasing. Pilots advised to cross this area above FL260
Last Answer : c. Moderate to severe clear air turbulence to be expected north of the Alps. Intensity increasing. Danger zone between FL260 and FL380
Description : Refer to the following TAF for Zurich LSZH 261019 20018G30KT 9999 –RA SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO 23012KT 6000 –DZ BKN015 BKN030 BECMG 1518 23020G35KT 4000 RA OVC010= The lowest visibility forecast at ETA Zurich 1430 UTC is: a. 6km b. 6nm c. 4km d. 10km
Last Answer : a. 6km
Description : Which of the following statements is an interpretation of the METAR? 00000KT 0200 R14/0800U R16/P1500U FZFG VV001 m03/m03 Q1022 BECMG 0800 = a. Meteorological visibility 200m, RVR for ... 800m, vertical visibility 100ft, calm, meteorological visibility improving to 800m in the next 2 hours
Last Answer : d. RVR for runway 14 800m, vertical visibility 100ft, calm, meteorological visibility improving to 800m in the next 2 hours
Description : The code “BECMG FM 1100 –RASH” in a METAR means: a. From 1100UTC, the cessation of rain showers b. Becoming from 1100UTC slight rain showers c. Becoming from 1100UTC rain showers d. Becoming from 1100UTC till 0000UTC slight rain showers
Last Answer : b. Becoming from 1100UTC slight rain showers
Description : What is the coldest time of the day? a. 1hr before sunrise b. 1/2 hr before sunrise c. At exact moment of sunrise d. 1/2 hour after sunrise
Last Answer : d. 1/2 hour after sunrise
Description : The station pressure used in surface weather charts is: a. QNE b. QFF c. QFE d. QNH
Last Answer : a. QNE
Description : With regard to RVR and Met vis: a. Met vis is usually less than RVR b. Met vis is usually greater than RVR c. RVR is usually less than met vis d. Met vis and RVR are usually the same
Last Answer : a. Met vis is usually less than RVR
Description : Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for a 30,065 ft pressure level (FL 300)? a. 200 hPa b. 700 hPa c. 500 hPa d. 300 hPa
Last Answer : d. 300 hPa
Description : In what frequency band is the ATIS normally broadcasted? a. LF b. HF c. ADF d. VHF
Last Answer : d. VHF
Description : You are cruising at FL 200, OAT is -40°C, sea level pressure is 1033 hPa. Calculate the true altitude. a. 20,660 ft b. 21,740 ft c. 18,260 ft d. 19, 340 ft
Last Answer : d. 19, 340 ft
Description : A flight is to depart from an airport with runway 09 and 27. Surface wind is 270/05; an inversion is reported at 300 feet with turbulence and wind shear. The wind just above the ... throttle during the passage through the inversion d. Depart runway 27 with as steep an ascent as possible
Last Answer : b. Depart on runway 09 with a tailwind
Description : ATC will only report wind as gusting if: a. Gust speed exceeds mean speed by >15kts b. Gusts to over 25kts c. Gusts exceed mean speed by 10kts d. Gusts to under 25kts
Last Answer : c. Gusts exceed mean speed by 10kts
Description : Two aircrafts, one with a sharp wing profile (S) and the other with a thick profile (T), are flying through the same cloud with the same true airspeed. The cloud consists of small ... aircrafts accumulate ice due to the small size of droplets d. Aircraft S experiences more icing than T
Last Answer : d. Aircraft S experiences more icing than T
Description : How does a pilot react to heavy freezing rain at 2,000ft/AGL, when he is unable to deice nor land? a. He ascends to the cold air layer above b. He continues to fly at the same altitude c. He turns back before the aircraft loses maneuverability d. He descends to the warm air layer below
Last Answer : c. He turns back before the aircraft loses maneuverability
Description : The isobars drawn on a surface weather chart represent lines of equal pressure: a. At flight level b. At height of observatory c. At a determined density altitude d. Reduced to sea level
Last Answer : d. Reduced to sea level
Description : An inversion is: a. A decrease of pressure with height b. A decrease of temperature with height c. An increase of temperature with height d. An increase of pressure with height
Last Answer : c. An increase of temperature with height
Description : What is normally the most effective measure to reduce or avoid CAT effects? a. Change of flight level b. Change of course c. Increase of speed d. Decrease of speed
Last Answer : a. Change of flight level
Description : VOLMETs are updated a. Every hour b. 4 times a day c. 2 times a day d. Every half hour
Last Answer : d. Every half hour
Description : When a TREND is included at the end of a METAR, the trend is a forecast valid for: a. 1 hour after the time of observation b. 2 hours after the time of observation c. 2 hours after it was issued d. 1 hour after it was issued
Last Answer : b. 2 hours after the time of observation
Description : TAFs are usually valid for: a. For the period indicated in the TAF itself b. For 18 hours c. For 24 hours d. For 8 hours
Last Answer : a. For the period indicated in the TAF itself
Description : In which weather report would you expect to find information about icing conditions on the runway? a. GAFOR b. TAF c. METAR d. SIGMET
Last Answer : c. METAR
Description : You are flying at FL170. The pressure level which is closest to you is the: a. 300mb b. 700mb c. 500mb d. 850mb
Last Answer : c. 500mb