CPL Flight Performance and Planning 2

Question 1

An aircraft's center of gravity (CG) is found to be aft of the aft limit. What is the primary concern?

Accepted Answer

Reduced longitudinal stability and possible loss of control

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Reduced range due to higher drag

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Increased stall speed

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Reduced climb gradient

Question 2

When calculating takeoff performance, which condition results in the longest ground roll?

Accepted Answer

High elevation, high temperature, tailwind

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High elevation, high temperature, headwind

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Sea level, standard temperature, calm wind

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Low elevation, low temperature, headwind

Question 3

What is the definition of 'density altitude'?

Accepted Answer

Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature

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Altitude above sea level corrected for temperature only

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True altitude corrected for atmospheric pressure

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Indicated altitude corrected for instrument error

Question 4

Under FAR Part 91, what fuel reserve is required for a VFR day flight to a destination 200 nm away at an aircraft cruise fuel burn of 15 GPH?

Accepted Answer

Enough fuel to fly to destination plus 30 minutes at cruise

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Enough fuel to fly to destination plus 45 minutes at cruise

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Enough fuel to fly to destination only

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Enough fuel to fly to alternate plus 30 minutes at cruise

Question 5

A pilot uses a weight-and-balance chart and finds the loaded moment exceeds the maximum allowable moment. What action is required?

Accepted Answer

Redistribute or remove weight until within limits

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Increase airspeed to compensate

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File a special weight deviation with the FAA

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Limit the flight to VFR conditions only

Question 6

What effect does a wet or contaminated runway have on landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Significantly increases landing distance due to reduced braking effectiveness

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Decreases landing distance due to added friction

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Has no effect on landing distance

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Reduces hydroplaning risk

Question 7

Which atmospheric condition causes the most significant reduction in aircraft climb performance?

Accepted Answer

High temperature and high elevation (high density altitude)

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Low humidity at sea level

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Standard temperature at pressure altitude 5,000 ft

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Overcast skies with calm winds