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ASA INSTRUMENT TEST PREP CHAPTER 3 - FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
"Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? - CORRECT
ANSWER At standard temperature"
"Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude? - CORRECT ANSWER
When standard atmospheric conditions exist" "Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than actually flown (true
altitude)? - CORRECT ANSWER Air temperature warmer than standard"
"Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude with an altimeter
setting of 29.92" Hg? - CORRECT ANSWER In colder than standard air temperature"
"Altimeter setting is the value to which the scale of the pressure altimeter is set so the altimeter
indicates - CORRECT ANSWER true altitude at field elevation"
"Below 18,000 feet, pressure altitude may be obtained by - CORRECT ANSWER setting the
altimeter to 29.92" Hg"
"One characteristic that a properly functioning gyro depends upon for operation is the -
CORRECT ANSWER resistance to deflection of the spinning wheel or disc"
"If a 180° steep turn is made to the right and the aircraft is rolled out to straight-and-level flight
by visual references, the attitude indicator - CORRECT ANSWER may show a slight climb and
turn"
"As a rule of thumb, altitude corrections of less than 100 feet should be corrected by using -
CORRECT ANSWER half bar width on the attitude indicator"
"Which condition during taxi is an indication that an attitude indicator is unreliable? -
CORRECT ANSWER The horizon bar tilts more than 5 degrees while making taxi turns"
"What indication should be observed on a turn coordinator during a right turn while taxiing? -
CORRECT ANSWER The miniature airplane will show a turn to the right and the ball moves
to the left"
"What does the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator directly display? - CORRECT
ANSWER Rate of roll and rate of turn"
"What indications are displayed by the miniature aircraft of a turn coordinator? - CORRECT
ANSWER Rate of roll and rate of turn"
"What indication is presented by the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator? - CORRECT
ANSWER Indirect indication of the bank attitude"
"(Refer to Figure 144.) Which illustration indicates a coordinated turn? - CORRECT ANSWER
"(Refer to Figure 144.) Which illustration indicates a skidding turn - CORRECT ANSWER 1"
"(Refer to Figure 144.) What changes in control displacement should be made so that "1" would
result in a coordinated standard rate turn? - CORRECT ANSWER Increase right rudder and
increase rate of turn"
"(Refer to Figure 144.) Which illustrates indications of a slipping turn? - CORRECT ANSWER
"What pretakeoff check should be made of a vacuum-driven heading indicator in preparation for
an IFR flight? - CORRECT ANSWER After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetic
heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns"
"On taxi check, the magnetic compass should - CORRECT ANSWER swing freely and indicate
known headings."
"The primary flight display (PFD) receives attitude and heading data from the - CORRECT
ANSWER AHRS"
"Each person operating an aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out must operate this equipment -
CORRECT ANSWER in transmit mode at all times"
"If both the ram air input and drain hole of the pitot system become blocked, what airspeed
indication can be expected? - CORRECT ANSWER Increase of indicated airspeed during a
climb"
"What are three fundamental skills involved in attitude instrument flying? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control"
"What is the first fundamental dill in attitude instrument flying? - CORRECT ANSWER
Instrument cross-check" "What effect will a change in wind direction have upon maintaining a 3 degree glide slope at a
constant true airspeed? - CORRECT ANSWER When ground speed increases, rate of descent
must increase"
"The rate of descent required to stay on the ILS glideslope - CORRECT ANSWER must be
decreased if the ground speed is decreased"
"To remain on the ILS glidepath, the rate of descent must be - CORRECT ANSWER increased
if the ground speed is increased"
"The rate of descent on the glide slope is dependent upon - CORRECT ANSWER ground
speed" "The glide slope and localizer are centered, but the airspeed is too fast. Which should be adjusted
initially? - CORRECT ANSWER Power only"
"During a precision radar or ILS approach, the rate of descent required to remain on the glide
slope will - CORRECT ANSWER increase as the ground speed increases"
"What is the third fundamental skill in attitude instrument flying? - CORRECT ANSWER
Aircraft control"
"In addition to the attitude indicator, the pitch control instruments are the - CORRECT
ANSWER altimeter, airspeed indicator, and VSI"
"Which instruments should be used to make a pitch correction when you have deviated from
your assigned altitude? - CORRECT ANSWER Attitude indicator, altimeter, and VSI"
"Conditions that determine the pitch attitude required to maintain level flight are - CORRECT
ANSWER airspeed, air density, wing design, and angle of attack"
"Approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the
number of feet to lead the level-off from a climb to a specific altitude? - CORRECT ANSWER
10 percent"
"To level off from a descent to a specific altitude, the pilot should lead the level-off by
approximately - CORRECT ANSWER 10 percent of the vertical speed"
"For maintaining level flight at constant thrust, which instrument would be the least appropriate
for determining the need for a pitch change? - CORRECT ANSWER Attitude indicator"
"To enter a constant-airspeed descent from level cruising flight and maintain cruising airspeed,
the pilot should - CORRECT ANSWER simultaneously reduce power and adjust the pitch
using the attitude indicator as a reference to maintain the cruising airspeed" "To level off at an airspeed higher than the descent speed, the addition of power should be made,
assuming a 500 fpm rate of descent, at approximately - CORRECT ANSWER 100 to 150 feet
above the desired altitude" "To level off from a descent maintaining the descending airspeed, the pilot should lead the
desired altitude by approximately - CORRECT ANSWER 50 feet"
"While recovering from an unusual flight attitude without the aid of the attitude indicator,
approximate level pitch attitude is reached when the - CORRECT ANSWER airspeed and
altimeter stop their movement and the VSI reverses its trend"
"During recoveries from unusual attitudes, level flight is attained the instant - CORRECT
ANSWER the altimeter and airspeed needles stop prior to reversing their direction of
movement" "(Refer to Figure 145.) What is the correct sequence for recovery from the unusual attitude
indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce power, level the wings, bring pitch attitude to level
flight" "(Refer to Figure 147.) Which is the correct sequence for recovery from the unusual attitude
indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER Add power, lower nose, level wings, return to original
attitude and heading" "You enter an unusual attitude after failure of your attitude indicator. To recover, which
instruments do you consult for the best pitch information? - CORRECT ANSWER Airspeed,
VSI, and altimeter" "Which is the correct sequence for recovering from a spiraling, nose-low, increasing airspeed,
unusual flight attitude? - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce power, correct the bank attitude, and
raise the nose to a level attitude"
"Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92" Hg? - CORRECT ANSWER
Pressure" "At an altitude of 6,500 feet MSL, the current altimeter setting is 30.42 "Hg. The pressure altitude
would be approximately - CORRECT ANSWER 6,000 feet"
"The pressure altitude at a given location is indicated on the altimeter after the altimeter is set to
CORRECT ANSWER 29.92" HG"
"If the outside air temperature increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant
indicated altitude, the true airspeed will - CORRECT ANSWER increase and true attitude will
increase" "Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the
altimeter indicates - CORRECT ANSWER true altitude at field elevation"
"Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to
indicate height above - CORRECT ANSWER the standard datum plane"
"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? - CORRECT ANSWER Altimeter will indicate 150 feet
lower" "En route at FL290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter setting of 30.57" Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 650 feet and the altimeter is functioning
properly, what is the approximate indication upon landing? - CORRECT ANSWER Sea level"
"En route at FL290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter setting of 30.26" Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 134 feet and the altimeter is functioning
properly, what is the approximate indication upon landing? - CORRECT ANSWER 206 feet
below MSL"
"Which of the following defines the type of altitude used when maintaining FL210? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pressure"
"What is the procedure for setting the altimeter when assigned an IFR altitude of 18,000 feet or
higher on a direct flight off airways? - CORRECT ANSWER Set the altimeter to the current
reported setting for climb-out and 29.92" Hg upon reaching 18,000 feet" "While you are flying at FL250, you hear ATC give an altimeter setting of 28.92" Hg in your area. At
what pressure altitude are you flying? - CORRECT ANSWER 25,000 feet"
"If you are departing from an airport where you cannot obtain an altimeter setting, you should
set your altimeter - CORRECT ANSWER to the airport elevation"
"How does a pilot normally obtain the current altimeter setting during an IFR flight in Class E
airspace below 18,000 feet? - CORRECT ANSWER ATC periodically advises the pilot of the
proper altimeter setting" "The local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area, primarily to provide
for - CORRECT ANSWER better vertical separation of aircraft"
"How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight? - CORRECT ANSWER
Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75 feet of actual elevation for acceptable accuracy"
"During taxi, the VSI indicates a 100 fpm descent. How does this indication effect your flight? -
CORRECT ANSWER You may continue under IFR using the 100 fpm descent as the "zero"
indication" "What pretakeoff check should be made of the attitude indicator in preparation for an IFR flight?
- CORRECT ANSWER The horizon bar should erect and become stable within 5 minutes"
"During normal operation of a vacuum-driven attitude indicator, what attitude indication should
you see when rolling out from a 180° skidding turn to straight-and-level coordinated flight? -
CORRECT ANSWER The miniature aircraft shows a turn in the direction opposite the skid"
"During normal coordinated turns, what error due to precession should you observe when rolling
out to straight-and-level flight from a 180° steep turn to the right? - CORRECT ANSWER The
miniature aircraft would show a slight turn indication to the left" "Errors in both pitch and bank indication on an attitude indicator are usually at a maximum as
the aircraft rolls out of a - CORRECT ANSWER 180 degree turn"
"When the aircraft accelerates, the attitude indicator may precess and incorrectly indicate a -
CORRECT ANSWER climb"
"When an aircraft is decelerated, some attitude indicators will precess and incorrectly indicate -
CORRECT ANSWER descent"
"While cruising at 160 knots, you wish to establish a climb at 130 knots. When entering the climb (full panel), it is proper to make the initial pitch change by increasing back elevator pressure
"If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how long will it take to turn 360 degrees? -
CORRECT ANSWER 4 minutes"
"If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 180°? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1 minute"
"If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn clockwise
from a heading of 090° to a heading of 180°? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 minute"
"During a constant-bank level turn, what effect would an increase in airspeed have on the rate
and radius of turn? - CORRECT ANSWER Rate of turn would decrease, and the radius of turn
would increase" "If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the right from
a heading of 090 degrees to a heading of 270 degrees? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 minute"
"If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a
heading of 090° to a heading of 300°? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 seconds"
"If a half-standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 135°? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1 minute 30 seconds"
"Rate of turn can be increased and radius of turn decreased by - CORRECT ANSWER
decreasing airspeed and increasing the bank" "The primary reason the angle of attack must be increased, to maintain a constant altitude
during a coordinated turn, is because the - CORRECT ANSWER vertical component of lift has
decreased as the result of the bank"
"The displacement of a turn coordinator during a coordinated turn - CORRECT ANSWER
increase as angle of bank increases" "(Refer to Figure 144.) What changes in control displacement should be made so that "2" would
result in a coordinated standard rate turn? - CORRECT ANSWER Increase left rudder and
increase rate of turn" "What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to
the left from a east heading in the Northern Hemisphere? - CORRECT ANSWER The compass
will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth"
"What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to
the right from a easterly heading in the Northern Hemisphere? - CORRECT ANSWER The
compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth" "What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to
the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere? - CORRECT ANSWER The
compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring" "On what headings will the magnetic compass read most accurately during a level 360 degree
turn, with a bank of approximately 15 degree? - CORRECT ANSWER 090 degrees and 270
degrees"
"What causes the northerly turning error in a magnetic compass? - CORRECT ANSWER The
magnetic dip characteristic" "What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to
the left from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere? - CORRECT ANSWER The
compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring" "What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to
the right from a westerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere? - CORRECT ANSWER The
compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth" "What should be the indication of the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to
the right from northerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere? - CORRECT ANSWER The
compass will initially indicate a turn to the left" "What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to
the left from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere? - CORRECT ANSWER The
compass will indicate the approximate the correct magnetic heading if the roll into the turn is smooth" "What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to
the left from a north heading in the Northern Hemisphere? - CORRECT ANSWER The
compass will initially indicate a turn to the right"
