Commercial Pilot – Stage 1 Exam - Race City Flight Operations

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When the angle-of-attack of a symmetrical airfoil is increased, the center of pressure will

not move.

move aft (rearward).

move forward.

A symmetrical airfoil moving through the air at zero degrees angle-of-attack

will produce a high pressure above the wing and a low pressure beneath the wing.

will cause similar acceleration of the airflow over both upper and lower surfaces, similar velocities of flow generating similar pressures and therefore no lift.

will generate a low static pressure above the wing and a high static pressure beneath the wing.

The lift generated by an airfoil is

inversely proportional to the air density.

proportional to the square of the velocity of the relative airflow.

inversely proportional to the wing surface area.

If the airplane attitude remains in a new position after the control column is pressed forward and released, the airplane is said to display

positive longitudinal static stability.

negative longitudinal static stability.

neutral longitudinal static stability.

If the airplane attitude oscillates about its original position before gradually settling down after the control column is pressed forward and released, the airplane is said to display

positive dynamic stability.

negative dynamic stability.

neutral static stability.

Longitudinal dynamic instability in an airplane can be identified by

the need to apply continuous forward pressure on the control column.

bank oscillations becoming progressively steeper.

pitch oscillations becoming progressively steeper.

If a tire has moved so that the creep marks are out of alignment, then

the tire should be inspected and possibly reinstalled or replaced.

tire pressure should be checked.

the tire is serviceable.

Most light airplane braking systems are operated

by cables.

hydraulically.

pneumatically.

How many hours are required for completion of the Commercial Certificate, following a Part 141 program?

250 hours of flight training, 35 hours of ground training.

190 hours of flight training, 100 hours of ground training.

120 hours of flight training, 35 hours of ground training.

What is density altitude?

The altitude read directly from the altimeter.

The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature.

The altitude above the standard datum plane.

If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate change in indication?

The altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher.

The altimeter will indicate 15 in. Hg higher.

The altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.

In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if

the aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading.

a right turn is entered from an east heading.

a left turn is entered from a west heading.

Minimum thrust for steady cruise flight occurs at

maximum cruise speed.

minimum cruise speed.

the speed for minimum total drag.

At the airspeed represented by point “B,” in steady flight the pilot can expect to obtain the airplane’s maximum

coefficient of lift.

glide range and cruise range.

endurance.

While maintaining a constant bank angle and altitude in a coordinated turn, an increase in airspeed will

decrease the rate of turn resulting in no change in load factor.

decrease the rate of turn resulting in a decreased load factor.

increase the rate of turn resulting in no change in load factor.

During a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?

The other aircraft is flying away from you.

The other aircraft is crossing to the left.

The other aircraft is crossing to the right.

To best overcome the effects of spatial disorientation, a pilot should

increase the breathing rate.

rely on aircraft instrument indications.

rely on body sensations.

In a nonpressurized airplane, at high altitudes, the amount of oxygen that diffuses across the lung membranes and into the blood is

unchanged to that at sea level.

decreased because of the low partial pressure of oxygen.

decreased because of the lower temperatures.

If a pilot does not meet the recency of experience requirements for night flight and official sunset is 1800 CST, the latest time passengers should be carried is

1859 CST.

1759 CST.

1829 CST.

For 14 CFR Part 135 Operations, the airplane flight manual specifies a maximum altitude loss of 75 feet for malfunction of the autopilot under cruise conditions. What is the lowest altitude above the terrain the autopilot may be used during enroute operations?

1,500 feet.

500 feet.

1,000 feet.

Which is required equipment for powered aircraft during VFR night flights?

Gyroscopic direction indicator.

Anticollision light system.

Gyroscopic bank-and-pitch indicator.

In theory, if the angle of attack and other factors remain constant and the airspeed is doubled, the lift produced at the higher speed will be

two times greater than at the lower speed.

four times greater than at the lower speed.

the same as the lower speed.

How much altitude will this airplane lose in 3 miles of gliding at an angle of attack of 8°?

1,320 feet.

880 feet.

440 feet.

Stall speed is affected by

weight, load factor, and power.

angle of attack, weight, and air density.

load factor, angle of attack, and power.

If the same angle of attack is maintained in ground effect as when out of ground effect, lift will

decrease, and parasite drag will increase.

increase, and induced drag will decrease.

increase, and induced drag will increase.

Which procedure should you follow to avoid wake turbulence if a large jet crosses your course from left to right approximately 1 mile ahead and at your altitude?

Make sure you are slightly below the path of the jet and perpendicular to the course.

Make sure you are slightly above the path of the jet.

Slow your airspeed to VA and maintain altitude and course.

What is the operational difference between the turn coordinator and the turn-and-slip indicator? The turn coordinator

is always electric; the turn-and-slip indicator is always vacuum-driven.

indicates roll rate, rate of turn, and coordination; the turn-and-slip indicator indicates rate of turn and coordination.

indicates bank angle only; the turn-andslip indicator indicates rate of turn and coordination.

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 `.

Enter a shallow climb or descent at maneuvering speed.

What flight time must be shown, in a reliable record, by a pilot exercising the privileges of a commercial certificate?

All flight time flown for compensation or hire.

Only flight time for compensation or hire with passengers aboard which is necessary to meet the recent flight experience requirements.

Flight time showing aeronautical training and experience to meet requirements for a certificate or rating.

14 CFR Part 135 applies to which operation?

Commercial operations (not an air carrier) in an aircraft with less than 20 passenger seats and a maximum payload capacity of less than 6,000 pounds.

Nonstop sightseeing flights that begin and end at the same airport, and are conducted within a 25 SM radius of that airport.

Aerial operations for compensation, such as aerial photography, pipeline patrol, rescue, and crop dusting.

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2024-09-21

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2024-09-01

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2024-07-26

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