AVMT 231 Stage I Review

In order to log instrument flight time, what must a pilot do?

• Receive instruction from an authorized flight instructor.

• Be the sole manipulator of the controls and fly solely by reference to instruments, either with an authorized flight instructor or with a safety pilot, in actual or simulated IFR conditions.

• Fly in actual IFR conditions on an IFR flight plan.

Which aspect is generally emphasized first during the initial phase of instrument rating training?

• Controlling the aircraft solely by reference to instruments

• Executing instrument approach procedures

• Conducting instrument cross-country flights

If the pitot tube becomes clogged with ice during flight, which instrument would be affected?

• The airspeed indicator and the altimeter.

• The airspeed indicator only.

• The airspeed indicator, altimeter, and Vertical Speed Indicator.

If both the ram air input and the drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what should you observe on the airspeed indicator when power is applied and a climb is initiated to get out of severe icing conditions?

• The airspeed would drop to, and remain at, zero.

• The indicated airspeed would show a continuous deceleration while climbing.

• No change until an actual climb rate is established, then indicated airspeed will increase.

What indication should a pilot observe if an airspeed indicator ram air input and drain hole are blocked?

• The airspeed indicator will show a decrease with an increase in altitude.

• The airspeed indicator will react as an altimeter.

• No airspeed indicator change will occur during climbs or descents.

What are the minimum qualifications for a person who occupies the other control seat as a safety pilot during simulated instrument flight?

• Private pilot with instrument rating.

• Commercial pilot.

• At least a private pilot appropriately rated to fly that aircraft.

• Student pilot with instructor endorsement.

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 initial indication would be a climb, then descent at a rate in excess of 500 FPM.

• The indication would be in reverse of the actual rate of descent (500 FPM climb).

• The VSI pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent.

• The VSI pointer would show a rapid climb and then stabilize at zero.

You check the flight instruments while taxiing and find that 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.

• must return to the parking area and have the instrument corrected by an authorized instrument repair specialist.

• may not take off until the instrument is corrected by either the pilot or a mechanic.

• should ignore the VSI reading as it is not important for takeoff.

How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight?

• Set the altimeter first with 29.92 In-Hg and then the current altimeter setting. The change in altitude should correspond to the change in setting.

• Set the altimeter to 29.92 In-Hg. With current temperature and the altimeter indication, determine the true altitude to compare with the field elevation.

• 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 zero and check if it reads field elevation.

Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92" Hg?

• Pressure.

• Density.

• Standard.