AFOQT STudy Guide exAM lATeST 2026 ACTuAl QueSTiONS
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Absolute Accuracy - ANSWer-The ability to determine present position in space
independently, and is most often used by pilots.
Absolute Altitude - ANSWer-The actual distance between an aircraft and the terrain
over which it is flying.
Absolute Pressure - ANSWer-Pressure measured from the reference of zero pressure,
or a vacuum.
Acceleration error - ANSWer-A magnetic compass error apparent when the aircraft
accelerates while flying on an easterly or westerly heading, causing the compass card
to rotate toward North.
Accelerate-go distance - ANSWer-The distance required to accelerate to V1 with all
engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1, and continue the takeoff
on the remaining engine(s). The runway required includes the distance required to
climb to 35 feet by which time V2 speed must be attained.
Accelerate-stop distance - ANSWer-The distance required to accelerate to V1 with all
engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1, and abort the takeoff and
bring the airplane to a stop using braking action only (use of thrust reversing is not
considered).
Accelerometer - ANSWer-A part of an inertial navigation system (INS) that accurately
measures the force of acceleration in one direction.
,Adjustable-pitch propeller - ANSWer-A propeller with blades whose pitch can be
adjusted on the ground with the engine not running, but which cannot be adjusted in
flight. Also referred to as a ground adjustable propeller. Sometimes also used to refer
to constant-speed propellers that are adjustable in flight.
Adjustable stabilizer - ANSWer-A stabilizer that can be adjusted in flight to trim the
airplane, thereby allowing the airplane to fly hands-off at any given airspeed.
Advection fog - ANSWer-Fog resulting from the movement of warm, humid air over a
cold surface.
Adverse yaw - ANSWer-A condition of flight in which the nose of an airplane tends to
yaw toward the outside of the turn. This is caused by the higher induced drag on the
outside wing, which is also producing more lift. Induced drag is a by-product of the lift
associated with the outside wing.
Aerodynamics - ANSWer-The science of the action of air on an object, and with the
motion of air on other gases. Aerodynamics deals with the production of lift by the
aircraft, the relative wind, and the atmosphere.
Aeronautical chart - ANSWer-A map used in air navigation containing all or part of the
following: topographic features, hazards and obstructions, navigation aids, navigation
routes, designated airspace, and airports.
Aeronautical decision-making (ADM) - ANSWer-A systematic approach to the mental
process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response
to a given set of circumstances.
Agonic line - ANSWer-An irregular imaginary line across the surface of the Earth along
which the magnetic and geographic poles are in alignment, and along which there is no
magnetic variation.
Ailerons - ANSWer-Primary flight control surfaces mounted on the trailing edge of an
airplane wing, near the tip. Ailerons control roll about the longitudinal axis.
,Aircraft altitude - ANSWer-The actual height above sea level at which the aircraft is
flying.
Aircraft approach category - ANSWer-A performance grouping of aircraft based on a
speed of 1.3 times the stall speed in the landing configuration at maximum gross
landing weight.
Air Data Computer (ADC) - ANSWer-An aircraft computer that receives and processes
pitot pressure, static pressure, and temperature to calculate very precise altitude,
indicated airspeed, true airspeed, and air temperature.
Airfoil - ANSWer-Any surface, such as a wing, which provides aerodynamic force when
it interacts with a moving stream of air.
AIRMET - ANSWer-Inflight weather advisory issued as an amendment to the area
forecast, concerning weather phenomena of operational interest to all aircraft and that
is potentially hazardous to aircraft with limited capability due to lack of equipment,
instrumentation, or pilot qualifications.
Airport Diagram - ANSWer-The section of an instrument approach procedure chart that
shows a detailed diagram of the airport. This diagram includes surface features and
airport configuration information.
Airport markings - ANSWer-
Airport signs - ANSWer-
Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE) - ANSWer-Radar equipment specifically
designed to detect all principal features and traffic on the surface of an airport,
presenting the entire image on the control tower console; used to augment visual
observation by tower personnel of aircraft and/or vehicular movements on runways and
taxiways.
, Airport surveillance radar (ASR) - ANSWer-Approach control radar used to detect and
display an aircraft's position in the terminal area.
Airport surveillance radar approach - ANSWer-An instrument approach in which ATC
issues instructions for pilot compliance based on aircraft position in relation to the final
approach course and the distance from the end of the runway as displayed on the
controller's radar scope.
Air route surveillance radar (ARSR) - ANSWer-Air route traffic control center (ARTCC)
radar used primarily to detect and display an aircraft's position while en route between
terminal areas.
Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) - ANSWer-Provides ATC service to aircraft
operating on IFR flight plans within controlled airspace and principally during the en
route phase of flight.
Airspeed - ANSWer-Rate of the aircraft's progress through the air.
Airspeed Indicator - ANSWer-A differential pressure gauge that measures the dynamic
pressure of the air through which the aircraft is flying. Displays the craft's airspeed,
typically in knots, to the pilot.
Air traffic control radar beacon system (ATCRBS) - ANSWer-Sometimes called
secondary surveillance radar (SSR), which utilizes a transponder in the aircraft. The
ground equipment is an interrogating unit, in which the beacon antenna is mounted so it
rotates with the surveillance antenna. The interrogating unit transmits a coded pulse
sequence that actuates the aircraft transponder. The transponder answers the coded
sequence by transmitting a preselected coded sequence back to the ground
equipment, providing a strong return signal and positive aircraft identification, as well
as other special data.
Airway - ANSWer-An airway is based on a centerline that extends from one navigation
aid or intersection to another navigation aid (or through several navigation aids or
intersections); used to establish a known route for en route procedures between
terminal areas.
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Absolute Accuracy - ANSWer-The ability to determine present position in space
independently, and is most often used by pilots.
Absolute Altitude - ANSWer-The actual distance between an aircraft and the terrain
over which it is flying.
Absolute Pressure - ANSWer-Pressure measured from the reference of zero pressure,
or a vacuum.
Acceleration error - ANSWer-A magnetic compass error apparent when the aircraft
accelerates while flying on an easterly or westerly heading, causing the compass card
to rotate toward North.
Accelerate-go distance - ANSWer-The distance required to accelerate to V1 with all
engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1, and continue the takeoff
on the remaining engine(s). The runway required includes the distance required to
climb to 35 feet by which time V2 speed must be attained.
Accelerate-stop distance - ANSWer-The distance required to accelerate to V1 with all
engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1, and abort the takeoff and
bring the airplane to a stop using braking action only (use of thrust reversing is not
considered).
Accelerometer - ANSWer-A part of an inertial navigation system (INS) that accurately
measures the force of acceleration in one direction.
,Adjustable-pitch propeller - ANSWer-A propeller with blades whose pitch can be
adjusted on the ground with the engine not running, but which cannot be adjusted in
flight. Also referred to as a ground adjustable propeller. Sometimes also used to refer
to constant-speed propellers that are adjustable in flight.
Adjustable stabilizer - ANSWer-A stabilizer that can be adjusted in flight to trim the
airplane, thereby allowing the airplane to fly hands-off at any given airspeed.
Advection fog - ANSWer-Fog resulting from the movement of warm, humid air over a
cold surface.
Adverse yaw - ANSWer-A condition of flight in which the nose of an airplane tends to
yaw toward the outside of the turn. This is caused by the higher induced drag on the
outside wing, which is also producing more lift. Induced drag is a by-product of the lift
associated with the outside wing.
Aerodynamics - ANSWer-The science of the action of air on an object, and with the
motion of air on other gases. Aerodynamics deals with the production of lift by the
aircraft, the relative wind, and the atmosphere.
Aeronautical chart - ANSWer-A map used in air navigation containing all or part of the
following: topographic features, hazards and obstructions, navigation aids, navigation
routes, designated airspace, and airports.
Aeronautical decision-making (ADM) - ANSWer-A systematic approach to the mental
process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response
to a given set of circumstances.
Agonic line - ANSWer-An irregular imaginary line across the surface of the Earth along
which the magnetic and geographic poles are in alignment, and along which there is no
magnetic variation.
Ailerons - ANSWer-Primary flight control surfaces mounted on the trailing edge of an
airplane wing, near the tip. Ailerons control roll about the longitudinal axis.
,Aircraft altitude - ANSWer-The actual height above sea level at which the aircraft is
flying.
Aircraft approach category - ANSWer-A performance grouping of aircraft based on a
speed of 1.3 times the stall speed in the landing configuration at maximum gross
landing weight.
Air Data Computer (ADC) - ANSWer-An aircraft computer that receives and processes
pitot pressure, static pressure, and temperature to calculate very precise altitude,
indicated airspeed, true airspeed, and air temperature.
Airfoil - ANSWer-Any surface, such as a wing, which provides aerodynamic force when
it interacts with a moving stream of air.
AIRMET - ANSWer-Inflight weather advisory issued as an amendment to the area
forecast, concerning weather phenomena of operational interest to all aircraft and that
is potentially hazardous to aircraft with limited capability due to lack of equipment,
instrumentation, or pilot qualifications.
Airport Diagram - ANSWer-The section of an instrument approach procedure chart that
shows a detailed diagram of the airport. This diagram includes surface features and
airport configuration information.
Airport markings - ANSWer-
Airport signs - ANSWer-
Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE) - ANSWer-Radar equipment specifically
designed to detect all principal features and traffic on the surface of an airport,
presenting the entire image on the control tower console; used to augment visual
observation by tower personnel of aircraft and/or vehicular movements on runways and
taxiways.
, Airport surveillance radar (ASR) - ANSWer-Approach control radar used to detect and
display an aircraft's position in the terminal area.
Airport surveillance radar approach - ANSWer-An instrument approach in which ATC
issues instructions for pilot compliance based on aircraft position in relation to the final
approach course and the distance from the end of the runway as displayed on the
controller's radar scope.
Air route surveillance radar (ARSR) - ANSWer-Air route traffic control center (ARTCC)
radar used primarily to detect and display an aircraft's position while en route between
terminal areas.
Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) - ANSWer-Provides ATC service to aircraft
operating on IFR flight plans within controlled airspace and principally during the en
route phase of flight.
Airspeed - ANSWer-Rate of the aircraft's progress through the air.
Airspeed Indicator - ANSWer-A differential pressure gauge that measures the dynamic
pressure of the air through which the aircraft is flying. Displays the craft's airspeed,
typically in knots, to the pilot.
Air traffic control radar beacon system (ATCRBS) - ANSWer-Sometimes called
secondary surveillance radar (SSR), which utilizes a transponder in the aircraft. The
ground equipment is an interrogating unit, in which the beacon antenna is mounted so it
rotates with the surveillance antenna. The interrogating unit transmits a coded pulse
sequence that actuates the aircraft transponder. The transponder answers the coded
sequence by transmitting a preselected coded sequence back to the ground
equipment, providing a strong return signal and positive aircraft identification, as well
as other special data.
Airway - ANSWer-An airway is based on a centerline that extends from one navigation
aid or intersection to another navigation aid (or through several navigation aids or
intersections); used to establish a known route for en route procedures between
terminal areas.
