Commercial – Chapter 11 – Flight Operations

Question 1 of 23

1. Question

Name the four fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft.

Power, pitch, bank, and trim.
Thrust, lift, turns, and glides.
Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents.

Question 2 of 23

2. Question

While taxiing a light, high-wing airplane during strong quartering tailwinds, the aileron control should be positioned

neutral at all times.
toward the direction from which the wind is blowing.
opposite the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Question 3 of 23

3. Question

When taxiing during strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used?

Neutral.
Aileron up on the side from which the wind is blowing.
Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.

Question 4 of 23

4. Question

With respect to the technique required for a crosswind correction on takeoff, a pilot should use

aileron pressure into the wind and initiate the lift-off at a normal airspeed in both tailwheel and nosewheel-type airplanes.
right rudder pressure, aileron pressure into the wind, and higher than normal lift-off airspeed in both tricycle- and conventional-gear airplanes.
rudder as required to maintain directional control, aileron pressure into the wind, and higher than normal lift-off airspeed in both conventional- and nosewheel-type airplanes

Question 5 of 23

5. Question

Which type of approach and landing is recommended during gusty wind conditions?

A power-on approach and power-on landing.
A power-off approach and power-on landing.
A power-on approach and power-off landing.

Question 6 of 23

6. Question

When turbulence is encountered during the approach to a landing, what action is recommended and for what primary reason?

Increase the airspeed slightly above normal approach speed to attain more positive control.
Decrease the airspeed slightly below normal approach speed to avoid overstressing the airplane.
Increase the airspeed slightly above normal approach speed to penetrate the turbulence as quickly as possible.

Question 7 of 23

7. Question

A proper crosswind landing on a runway requires that, at the moment of touchdown, the

direction of motion of the airplane and its lateral axis be perpendicular to the runway.
direction of motion of the airplane and its longitudinal axis be parallel to the runway.
downwind wing be lowered sufficiently to eliminate the tendency for the airplane to drift.

Question 8 of 23

8. Question

A pilot’s most immediate and vital concern in the event of complete engine failure after becoming airborne on takeoff is

maintaining a safe airspeed.
landing directly into the wind.
turning back to the takeoff field.

Question 9 of 23

9. Question

When diverting to an alternate airport because of an emergency, pilots should

rely upon radio as the primary method of navigation.
climb to a higher altitude because it will be easier to identify checkpoints.
apply rule-of-thumb computations, estimates, and other appropriate shortcuts to divert to the new course as soon as possible.

Question 10 of 23

10. Question

Pilots are required to have the anti-collision light system operating

during all types of operations, both day and night.
anytime the pilot is in the cockpit.
anytime an engine is in operation.

Question 11 of 23

11. Question

If necessary to take off from a slushy runway, the freezing of landing gear mechanisms can be minimized by

recycling the gear.
delaying gear retraction.
increasing the airspeed to VLE before retraction.

Question 12 of 23

12. Question

Which is true regarding preheating an aircraft during cold weather operations?

The cabin area as well as the engine should be preheated.
The cabin area should not be preheated with portable heaters.
Hot air should be blown directly at the engine through the air intakes

Question 13 of 23

13. Question

During preflight in cold weather, crankcase breather lines should receive special attention because they are susceptible to being clogged by

congealed oil from the crankcase.
moisture from the outside air which has frozen.
ice from crankcase vapors that have condensed and subsequently frozen.

Question 14 of 23

14. Question

If severe turbulence is encountered during flight,

minimum control speed.
design-maneuvering speed.
maximum structural cruising speed.

Question 15 of 23

15. Question

Which is the best technique for minimizing the wing-load factor when flying in severe turbulence?

Change power settings, as necessary, to maintain constant airspeed.
Control airspeed with power, maintain wings level, and accept variations of altitude.
Set power and trim to obtain an airspeed at or below maneuvering speed, maintain wings level, and accept variations of airspeed and altitude.

Question 16 of 23

16. Question

A pilot is entering an area where significant clear air turbulence has been reported. Which action is appropriate upon encountering the first ripple?

Maintain altitude and airspeed.
Adjust airspeed to that recommended for rough air.
Enter a shallow climb or descent at maneuvering speed.

Question 17 of 23

17. Question

For night flying operations, the best night vision is achieved when the

pupils of the eyes have become dilated in approximately 10 minutes.
rods in the eyes have become adjusted to the darkness in approximately 30 minutes.
cones in the eyes have become adjusted to the darkness in approximately 5 minutes.

Question 18 of 23

18. Question

When planning a night cross-country flight, a pilot should check for

availability and status of en route and destination airport lightning systems.
red en route course lights.
location of rotating light beacons.

Question 19 of 23

19. Question

When planning a night cross-country flight, a pilot should check for the availability and status of

all VORs to be used en route.
airport rotating light beacons.
destination airport lighting systems

Question 20 of 23

20. Question

Light beacons producing red flashes indicate

end of runway warning at departure end.
a pilot should remain clear of an airport traffic pattern and continue circling.
obstructions or areas considered hazardous to aerial navigation.

Question 21 of 23

21. Question

When operating VFR at night, what is the first indication of flying into restricted visibility conditions?

Ground lights begin to take on an appearance of being surrounded by a halo or glow.
A gradual disappearance of lights on the ground.
Cockpit lights begin to take on an appearance of a halo or glow around them.

Question 22 of 23

22. Question

After experiencing a powerplant failure at night, one of the primary considerations should include

turning off all electrical switches to save battery power for landing.
planning the emergency approach and landing to an unlighted portion of an area.
maneuvering to, and landing on a lighted highway or road.

Question 23 of 23

23. Question

When planning for an emergency landing at night, one of the primary considerations should include

turning off all electrical switches to save battery power for the landing.
selecting a landing area close to public access, if possible.
landing without flaps to ensure a nose-high landing attitude at touchdown.

Commercial – Chapter 11 – Flight Operations