WorksheetsSU-11 Cross Country Flight Planning PP Exam
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
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1.
1. (Refer to Figure 51, Flight Plan Form). If more than one cruising altitude is intended, which should be entered in item15, "Level," of the flight plan?
a)
Initial cruising altitude.
b)
Highest cruising altitude.
c)
Lowest cruising altitude.
2.
2. (Refer to Figure 51, Flight Plan Form). What information should be entered in item 15, "Level," for a VFR day flight?
a)
Initial cruising altitude.
b)
Highest cruising altitude.
c)
Lowest cruising altitude.
3.
3. (Refer to Figure 51, Flight Plan Form). What information should be entered into item 16, "Destination Aerodrome," for a VFR day flight?
a)
The destination airport identifier code and name of the FBO where the plane will be parked.
b)
The destination airport identifier code.
c)
The destination city and state.
4.
4. (Refer to Figure 51, Flight Plan Form). What information should be entered in item 19, "Endurance," for a VFR day flight.
a)
The actual time en route expressed in hours and minutes.
b)
The estimated time en route expressed in hours and minutes.
c)
The total amount of usable fuel on board expressed in hours and minutes.
5.
5. (Refer to Figure 51, Flight Plan Form). What information should be entered in item 16, "Destination Aerodrome," for a VFR day flight?
a)
The ICAO four-letter indicator of the airport of first intended landing.
b)
The ICAO four-letter indicator of destination airport if no stopover for more than 1 hour is anticipated.
c)
The ICAO four-letter indication of the airport where the aircraft is based.
6.
6. (Refer to Figure 51, Flight Plan Form). What information should be entered in item 19, "Endurance," for a VFR day Flight?
a)
The estimated time en route plus 30 minutes.
b)
The estimated time en route plus 45 minutes.
c)
The amount of usable fuel on board expressed in time.
7.
7. (Refer to Figure 51, Flight Plan Form). The International Flight Plan, FAA Form 7233-4, is used
a)
only for international flight under VFR or IFR.
b)
for domestic and international flight under VFR and IFR.
c)
only for flights within 30 NM of the DC SFRA.
8.
8. (Refer to Figure 51, Flight Plan Form). If you are going to conduct a flight partially under VFR and partially under IFR, you should
a)
file two flight plans, one for each portion of the flight.
b)
specify which part of the flight plan will be VFR and which part will be IFR in item 18, other information.
c)
enter both "V" and "I" in item 8, Flight Rules.
9.
9. How should a VFR flight plan be closed, at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?
a)
The tower will automatically close the flight plan when the aircraft turns off the runway.
b)
The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing.
c)
The tower will relay the instructions to the nearest FSS when the aircraft contacts the tower for landing.
10.
10. During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?
a)
The pilot in command.
b)
The owner or operator.
c)
The certificated mechanic who performed the annual inspection.
11.
11. Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition?
a)
Pilot in command.
b)
Owner or operator.
c)
Mechanic.
12.
12. How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?
a)
Quick walk around with a check of gas and oil.
b)
Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.
c)
Any sequence as determined by the pilot in command.
13.
13. Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain?
a)
Constant altitude and airspeed.
b)
Constant angle of attack.
c)
Level flight attitude.
14.
14. The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to
a)
immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed.
b)
quickly check the fuel supply for possible fuel exhaustion.
c)
determine the wind direction to plan for the forced landing.
15.
15. When executing an emergency approach to land in a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed will
a)
increase the chances of shock cooling the engine.
b)
assure the proper descent angle is maintained until entering the flare.
c)
nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgement of gliding distance and landing spot.
16.
16. VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished
a)
at a higher speed.
b)
with a steeper descent.
c)
the same as during daytime.
17.
17. If you experience an engine failure in a single-engine aircraft after takeoff, you should
a)
establish the proper glide attitude.
b)
turn into the wind.
c)
adjust the pitch to maintain VY.
18.
18. When taxing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used?
a)
Aileron down on the downwind aide.
b)
Ailerons neutral.
c)
Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.
19.
19. Which aileron positions should a pilot generally use when taxiing in strong quartering headwinds?
a)
Aileron up on the side from which the wind is blowing.
b)
Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.
c)
Aileron neutral.
20.
20. Which wind condition would be most critical when taxing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane?
a)
Quartering tailwind.
b)
Direct crosswind.
c)
Quartering headwind.
21.
21. (Refer to Figure 9, Control Position for Taxi). (Refer to Area A). How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane into a left quartering headwind?
a)
Left aileron up, elevator neutral.
b)
Left aileron down, elevator neutral.
c)
Left aileron up, elevator down.
22.
22. (Refer to Figure 9, Control Position for Taxi). (Refer to Area C). How should the flight controls be held while taxing a tricycle gear equipped airplane with a left quartering tailwind?
a)
Left aileron up, elevator neutral.
b)
Left aileron down, elevator down.
c)
Left aileron up, elevator down.
23.
23. (Refer to Figure 9, Control Position for Taxi). (Refer to Area B). How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane into a right quartering headwind?
a)
Right aileron up, elevator up.
b)
Right aileron down, elevator neutral.
c)
Right aileron up, elevator down.
24.
24. (Refer to Figure 9, Control Position for Taxi). (Refer to Area C). How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane with a left quartering tailwind?
a)
Left aileron up, elevator neutral.
b)
Left aileron down, elevator neutral.
c)
Left aileron down, elevator down.
25.
25. The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is
a)
magnetic deviation.
b)
magnetic variation.
c)
compass acceleration error.
26.
26. (Refer to Figure 23, Sectional Chart Excerpt). On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set to navigate direct from Hampton Varnville Airport (Area 1) to Savannah VORTAC (Area 3)?
a)
015°
b)
195°
c)
201°
27.
27. (Refer to Figure 20, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine magnetic course from First Flight Airport (Area 5) to Hampton Roads Airport (Area 2).
a)
141°
b)
321°
c)
331°
28.
28. (Refer to Figure 26, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine the magnetic course from Cooperstown Airport (Area 2) to Jamestown Airport (Area 4).
a)
030°
b)
218°
c)
210°
29.
29. (Refer to Figure 21, Sectional Chart Excerpt). What course should be selected on the omnibearing selector (OBS) to make a direct flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (Area 3) to the Minot VORTAC (Area 1) with a TO indication?
a)
359°
b)
179°
c)
001°
30.
30. (Refer to Figure 24, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine the magnetic course from Airpark East Airport (Area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (Area 2). Magnetic variation is 6°30'E.
a)
075°
b)
082°
c)
091°
31.
31. (Refer to Figure 24, Sectional Chart Excerpt). On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set in order to navigate direct from Majors Airport (Area 1) to Quitman VOR/DME (Area 2)?
a)
101°
b)
108°
c)
281°
32.
32. (Refer to Figure 24, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Majors Airport (Area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (Area 2). The wind is from 340° at 12 knots, the true airspeed is 136 knots, and the magnetic variation is 6°30'E.
a)
091°
b)
095°
c)
099°
33.
33. (Refer to Figure 21, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (Area 3) to Minot International (Area 1). The wind is from 330° at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 100 knots, and the magnetic variation is 10°E.
a)
002°
b)
012°
c)
352°
34.
34. (Refer to Figure 22, Sectional Chart Excerpt). What is the magnetic heading for a flight from Priest River Airport (Area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (Area 3)? The wind is from 030° at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots.
a)
121°
b)
143°
c)
136°
35.
35. (Refer to Figure 22, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from St. Maries Airport (Area 4) to Priest River Airport (Area 1). The wind is from 340° at 10 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots.
a)
330°
b)
325°
c)
345°
36.
36. (Refer to Figure 22, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Sandpoint Airport (Area 1) to St. Maries Airport (Area 4). The wind is from 215° at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 125 knots.
a)
352°
b)
172°
c)
166°
37.
37. If a true heading of 135° results in a ground track of 130° and true airspeed of 135 knots result in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from.
a)
019° and 12 knots.
b)
200° and 13 knots.
c)
246° and 13 knots.
38.
38. When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should
a)
subtract easterly variation and right wind correction angle.
b)
add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.
c)
subtract westerly variation and add right wind correction angle
39.
39. (Refer to Figure 25, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Fort Worth Meacham (Area 4) to Denton Muni (Area 1). The wind is from 330° at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7°E.
a)
003°
b)
017°
c)
023°
40.
40. (Refer to Figure 23, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Allendale County Airport (Area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (Area 2). The wind is from 090° at 16 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Magnetic variation is 7°W.
a)
230°
b)
213°
c)
210°
41.
41. (Refer to Figure 23, Sectional Chart Excerpt, and Figure 58, Compass Card). Determine the compass heading for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (Area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (Area 1). The wind is from 280° at 8 knots, and the true airspeed is 85 knots. Magnetic variation is 7°W.
a)
033°
b)
044°
c)
038°
42.
42. How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots.?
a)
2.45 NM.
b)
3.35 NM.
c)
4.08 NM.
43.
43. How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a groundspeed of 114 knots?
a)
14.25 NM.
b)
15.00 NM.
c)
14.50 NM.
44.
44. On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule.
Distance between A and B 70 NM
Forecast wind 310° at 15 kts.
Pressure altitude 8,000 ft.
Ambient temperature -10°C
True course 270°
The required indicated airspeed would be approximately
a)
126 knots.
b)
137 knots.
c)
152 knots.
45.
45. (Refer to Figure 21, Sectional Chart Excerpt). What is the estimated time en route from Mercer County Regional Airport (Area 3) to Minot International (Area 1)? The wind is from 330° at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 100 knots. Add 3-1/2 minutes for departure and climb-out.
a)
45 minutes.
b)
48 1/2 minutes.
c)
52 minutes.
46.
46. (Refer to Figure 22, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Determine the estimated time en route for a flight from Priest River Airport (Area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (Area 3). The wind is from 030° at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out.
a)
29 minutes.
b)
27 minutes.
c)
31 minutes.
47.
47. (Refer to Figure 22, Sectional Chart Excerpt). What is the estimated time en route from Sandpoint Airport (Area 1) to St. Maries Airport (Area 4)? The wind is from 215° at 25 knots, and the true airspeed is 125 knots.
a)
38 minutes.
b)
30 minutes.
c)
34 minutes.
48.
48. (Refer to Figure 22, Sectional Chart Excerpt). What is the estimated time en route for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (Area 1)? The wind is from 300° at 14 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Add 3 minutes for climb-out.
a)
38 minutes.
b)
43 minutes.
c)
48 minutes.
49.
49. (Refer to Figure 23, Sectional Chart Excerpt). While en route on Victor 185, a flight crosses the 248° radial of Allendale VOR at 0953 and then crosses the 216° radial of Allendale VOR at 1000. What is the estimated time of arrival at Savannah VORTAC.
a)
1023
b)
1028
c)
1036
50.
50. (Refer to Figure 23, Sectional Chart Excerpt). What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Allendale County Airport (Area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (Area 2). The wind is from 100° at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 115 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out.
a)
33 minutes.
b)
27 minutes.
c)
30 minutes.
51.
51. (Refer to Figure 23, Sectional Chart Excerpt). What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (Area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (Area 1). The wind is from 290° at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 85 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out.
a)
35 minutes.
b)
39 minutes.
c)
43 minutes.
52.
52. (Refer to Figure 24, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Estimate the time en route from Majors Airport (Area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (Area 2). The wind is from 340° at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 136 knots. Magnetic variation is 5°east.
a)
17 minutes, 30 seconds.
b)
14 minutes, 30 seconds.
c)
19 minutes.
53.
53. (Refer to Figure 25, Sectional Chart Excerpt). What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Denton (Area 1) to Addison (Area 2)? The wind is from 200° at 20 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7° east.
a)
13 minutes.
b)
16 minutes.
c)
19 minutes.
54.
54. (Refer to Figure 25, Sectional Chart Excerpt). Estimate the time en route from Addison (Area 2) to Dallas Executive (Area 3). The wind is from 300° at 15 knots, the true airspeed is 120 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7° east.
a)
8 minutes.
b)
11 minutes.
c)
14 minutes.
55.
55. (Refer to Figure 20, Sectional Chart Excerpt). En route to First Flight Airport (Area 5), your flight passes over Hampton Roads Airport (Area 2) at 1456 and then over Chesapeake Regional at 1501. At what time should your flight arrive at First Flight?
a)
1516.
b)
1521.
c)
1526.
56.
56. (Refer to Figure 68, Wind Triangle). The line from point A to point B of the wind triangle represents
a)
true heading and airspeed.
b)
true course and groundspeed.
c)
groundspeed and true heading.
57.
57. (Refer to Figure 68, Wind Triangle). The line from point C to point B of the wind triangle represents
a)
airspeed and heading.
b)
groundspeed and true course.
c)
true heading and groundspeed.
58.
58. (Refer to Figure 68, Wind Triangle). The line from point C to point A of the wind triangle represents
a)
wind direction and velocity.
b)
true course and ground speed.
c)
true heading and groundspeed.
59.
59. (Refer to Figure 27, Time Conversion Table). An aircraft departs an airport in the eastern daylight time zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?
a)
1345Z.
b)
1445Z.
c)
1545Z.
60.
60. (Refer to Figure 27, Time Conversion Table). An aircraft departs an airport in the Pacific standard time zone at 1030 PST for a 4-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?
a)
2030Z.
b)
2130Z.
c)
2230Z.
61.
61. (Refer to Figure 27, Time Conversion Table). An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0930 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what time?
a)
0930 MST.
b)
1030 MST.
c)
1130 MST.
62.
62. (Refer to Figure 27, Time Conversion Table). An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0845 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?
a)
1345Z.
b)
1445Z.
c)
1645Z.
63.
63. (Refer to Figure 27, Time Conversion Table). An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1615 MST for a 2-hour 15-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. The estimated time of arrival at the destination airport should be
a)
1630 PST.
b)
1730 PST.
c)
1830 PST.
64.
64. (Refer to Figure 27, Time Conversion Table). An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1515 MST for a 2-hour 30-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. What is the estimated time of arrival at the destination airport?
a)
1645 PST.
b)
1745 PST.
c)
1845 PST.
65.
65. Select the four flight fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft.
a)
Aircraft power, pitch, bank, and turn.
b)
Starting, taxiing, takeoff, and landing.
c)
Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents.
66.
66. (Refer to Figure 62, Rectangular Course). In flying the rectangular course, when would the aircraft be turned less than 90°?
a)
Corners 1 and 4.
b)
Corners 1 and 2.
c)
Corners 2 and 4.
67.
67. (Refer to Figure 62, Rectangular Course). In flying the rectangular course, when should the aircraft bank vary from a steep bank to a medium bank?
a)
Corner 1.
b)
Corner 3.
c)
Corner 2 and 3.
68.
68. (Refer to Figure 66, S-Turn Diagram). While practicing S-Turns, a consistently smaller half -circle is made on one side of the road than on the other, and this turn is not completed before crossing the road or reference line. This would most likely occur in turn
a)
1-2-3 because the bank is decreased too rapidly during the latter part of the turn.
b)
4-5-6 because the bank is increased too rapidly during the early part of the turn.
c)
4-5-6 because the bank is increased to slowly during the latter part of the turn.
69.
69. To minimize the side loads placed on the landing gear during touchdown, the pilot should keep the
a)
direction of motion of the aircraft parallel to the runway.
b)
longitudinal axis of the aircraft parallel to the direction of its motion.
c)
downwind wing lowered sufficiently to eliminate the tendency for the aircraft to drift.
70.
70. What should be expected when making a downwind landing? The likelihood of
a)
undershooting the intended landing spot and a faster airspeed at touchdown.
b)
overshooting the intended landing spot and a faster groundspeed at touchdown.
c)
undershooting the intended landing spot and a faster groundspeed at touchdown.
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