CFI Stage 2 Exam

Which is the primary driving force of weather on the Earth?

If the air temperature is +6C at an elevation of 700 feet and a standard (average) temperature lapse rate exists, what will be the approximate freezing level?

The windflow around a low pressure is

Streamers of precipitation trailing beneath clouds but evaporating before reaching the ground are known as

The conditions most favorable to wave formation over mountainous areas are a layer of

Using the 1400 sounding, does an inversion exist and, if so, at what altitudes?

Which symbol used on a Surface Analysis Weather Chart represents a dissipating warm front?

What is the expected duration of an individual microburst?

A written statement from an authorized instructor certifying that an applicant has received the required training in preparation for a practical test must be dated within how many days preceding the date of application?

What night flight training is required for an unrestricted Private Pilot Certificate with an airplane rating?

An applicant for a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a glider rating must have at least

To endorse a student pilot’s logbook for solo flight, an instructor is required, in part, to have

Unless otherwise authorized or required by air traffic control, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?

What is the minimum fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an airplane? Enough to fly to

Authority for approval of a minimum equipment list (MEL) must be obtained from the

The critical angle of attack at which a given aircraft stalls is dependent on the

A rectangular wing, as compared to other wing planforms, has a tendency to stall first at the

With regard to gyroscopic precession, when a force is applied at a point on the rim of a spinning disc, the resultant force acts in which direction and at what point?

Most helicopters tend to drift to the right when hovering. What is done to counteract this?

When refueling aircraft, which precaution would be adequate for eliminating the potential hazard of static electricity?

Pitot-static system errors are generally the greatest in which range of airspeed?

In addition to an added safety factor, dual ignition systems also provide

Which type of flap creates the least change in pitching moment?

What would be the indicated stall speed in a 30° banked turn with the gear down and flaps set at 15°?

How should the 500-pound weight be shifted to balance the plank on the fulcrum?

The stalling speed of an aircraft will be highest when the aircraft is loaded with a

Under which condition is a forward CG most critical?

Determine the maximum payload for a balloon flying at 1,500 feet at an ambient temperature of 87°F.

GIVEN: Distance........................................ 200 NM True course..........................................320° Wind..................................... 215° at 25 kts True airspeed...................................116 kts Rate of fuel consumption.............19 gal/hr What would be the approximate groundspeed and amount of fuel consumed?

GIVEN: Usable fuel at takeoff........................ 40 gal Fuel consumption rate.............. 12.2 gal/hr Constant groundspeed.................... 120 kts Flight time since takeoff.......... 1 hr 30 min According to Part 91, how much farther can an airplane be flown under night VFR?

On a cross-country flight, point X is crossed at 1015 and arrival at point Y is expected at 1025. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point Y on schedule. Distance between X and Y..............27 NM Forecast wind........................240° at 30 kts Pressure altitude.............................5,500 ft Ambient temperature........................+05°C True course..........................................100° The required indicated airspeed would be approximately

GIVEN: True course..........................................238° Variation.............................................3° W Indicated airspeed.......................... 160 kts Ambient temperature......................... -15°C Pressure altitude............................ 8,500 ft Forecast wind........................160° at 25 kts Under these conditions, the magnetic heading and groundspeed would be approximately

Within the contiguous United States, the floor of Class A airspace is

While holding a constant angle of bank in a coordinated turn, the displacement of the turn needle will

During a level turn, increasing the airspeed while maintaining a constant load factor would result in

What could be a result of a student focusing too far ahead during a landing approach?

What procedure should be used to correct for slight ballooning during landing?

The collective pitch control should be used to 1. correct for loss of lift during level turns at altitude. 2. maintain desired engine power. 3. correct a high rotor RPM during autorotations from altitude. The correct statement(s) is(are)

The visual glidepath of a 2-bar VASI provides safe obstruction clearance within plus or minus 10° of the extended runway centerline and to a distance of how many miles from the runway threshold?

A series of continuous red lights in the runway centerline lighting indicates

What effect would a crosswind of 5 knots or less have on the wingtip vortices generated by a large aircraft that had just taken off?

Which statement concerning hypoxia is true?

How can smoking affect a pilot?

During an autolaunch, the pitch angle of the glider should not exceed

What is the purpose for the runway hold position markings on the taxiway?

Tying a severed suspension line

Action of the elevators moves the plane on its

An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by

The “ILS critical area boundary sign” identifies

A foreign national received flight training and completed solo flights outside the U.S. and comes to you to complete flight training and obtain a private pilot certificate. As a CFI, you know that