STAGE 1 EXAM - INSTRUMENT FLIGHT (ASA)
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
/. When an altimeter is changed from 30.11" Hg to 29.96" Hg, in which direction will the
indicated altitude change, and by what value?
A— Altimeter will indicate 15 feet lower.
B— Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.
C— Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher - Answer-B— Altimeter will indicate 150 feet
lower.
/.When an aircraft is decelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly
indicate a
A— left turn.
B— climb.
C— descent. - Answer-C - Descent
/.Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted
to indicate height above
A— sea level.
B— the standard datum plane.
C— ground level. - Answer-B - The standard datum plane
/.Prior to starting an engine, you should check the turn-and-slip indicator to determine if
the
A— needle indication properly corresponds to the angle of the wings or rotors with the
horizon.
B— needle is approximately centered and the tube is full of fluid.
C— ball will move freely from one end of the tube to the other when the aircraft is
rocked - Answer-B - Needle is approximately centered and the tube is full of liquid
/.How can you determine the pressure altitude on an airport without a tower or FSS?
A - Set the altimeter to 29.92'' Hg and read the attitude indicated
B— Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting of a station within 100 miles and
correct this indicated altitude with local temperature.
C— Use your computer and correct the field elevation for temperature. - Answer-A - Set
the altimeter to 29.92'' Hg and read the attitude indicated
, /.When airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain a constant
altitude?
A— Decrease the angle of attack.
B— Increase the angle of bank and/or decrease the pitch attitude.
C— Decrease the angle of bank. - Answer-B— Increase the angle of bank and/or
decrease the pitch attitude.
/.On the taxi check, the magnetic compass should
A— swing opposite to the direction of turn when turning from north.
B— exhibit the same number of degrees of dip as the latitude.
C— swing freely and indicate known headings. - Answer-C— swing freely and indicate
known headings.
/.The local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area, primarily to
provide for
A— the cancellation of altimeter error due to nonstandard temperatures aloft.
B— better vertical separation of aircraft.
C— more accurate terrain clearance in mountainous areas. - Answer-B— better vertical
separation of aircraft.
/.If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 180°?
A— 1 minute.
B— 2 minutes.
C— 3 minutes - Answer-A— 1 minute.
/.What is the first fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
A— Aircraft control.
B— Instrument cross-check.
C— Instrument interpretation. - Answer-B— Instrument cross-check.
/.Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?
A— When the atmospheric pressure is 29.92" Hg.
B— When standard atmospheric conditions exist.
C— When indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude - Answer-B— When
standard atmospheric conditions exist.
/.The gyroscopic heading indicator is inoperative.What is the primary bank instrument in
unaccelerated straight-and-level flight?
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
/. When an altimeter is changed from 30.11" Hg to 29.96" Hg, in which direction will the
indicated altitude change, and by what value?
A— Altimeter will indicate 15 feet lower.
B— Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.
C— Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher - Answer-B— Altimeter will indicate 150 feet
lower.
/.When an aircraft is decelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly
indicate a
A— left turn.
B— climb.
C— descent. - Answer-C - Descent
/.Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted
to indicate height above
A— sea level.
B— the standard datum plane.
C— ground level. - Answer-B - The standard datum plane
/.Prior to starting an engine, you should check the turn-and-slip indicator to determine if
the
A— needle indication properly corresponds to the angle of the wings or rotors with the
horizon.
B— needle is approximately centered and the tube is full of fluid.
C— ball will move freely from one end of the tube to the other when the aircraft is
rocked - Answer-B - Needle is approximately centered and the tube is full of liquid
/.How can you determine the pressure altitude on an airport without a tower or FSS?
A - Set the altimeter to 29.92'' Hg and read the attitude indicated
B— Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting of a station within 100 miles and
correct this indicated altitude with local temperature.
C— Use your computer and correct the field elevation for temperature. - Answer-A - Set
the altimeter to 29.92'' Hg and read the attitude indicated
, /.When airspeed is increased in a turn, what must be done to maintain a constant
altitude?
A— Decrease the angle of attack.
B— Increase the angle of bank and/or decrease the pitch attitude.
C— Decrease the angle of bank. - Answer-B— Increase the angle of bank and/or
decrease the pitch attitude.
/.On the taxi check, the magnetic compass should
A— swing opposite to the direction of turn when turning from north.
B— exhibit the same number of degrees of dip as the latitude.
C— swing freely and indicate known headings. - Answer-C— swing freely and indicate
known headings.
/.The local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area, primarily to
provide for
A— the cancellation of altimeter error due to nonstandard temperatures aloft.
B— better vertical separation of aircraft.
C— more accurate terrain clearance in mountainous areas. - Answer-B— better vertical
separation of aircraft.
/.If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 180°?
A— 1 minute.
B— 2 minutes.
C— 3 minutes - Answer-A— 1 minute.
/.What is the first fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying?
A— Aircraft control.
B— Instrument cross-check.
C— Instrument interpretation. - Answer-B— Instrument cross-check.
/.Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?
A— When the atmospheric pressure is 29.92" Hg.
B— When standard atmospheric conditions exist.
C— When indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude - Answer-B— When
standard atmospheric conditions exist.
/.The gyroscopic heading indicator is inoperative.What is the primary bank instrument in
unaccelerated straight-and-level flight?
