SIFT Aviation Knowledge 2

Question 1

What is the standard altimeter setting in the United States when flying above 18,000 feet MSL?

Accepted Answer

29.92 inches Hg

Answer

The current local barometric pressure

Answer

The departure airport altimeter setting

Answer

The destination airport altimeter setting

Question 2

What does 'VFR' stand for and what does it require?

Accepted Answer

Visual Flight Rules — flying by outside visual reference in good weather

Answer

Variable Flight Rules — used in mountainous terrain

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Verified Flight Records — the logging of all flight hours

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Vectored Flight Routing — following ATC assigned headings

Question 3

What is a 'NOTAM' in aviation?

Accepted Answer

Notice to Airmen — temporary notices about flight hazards, restrictions, or changes

Answer

Night Operations Technical Aviation Manual

Answer

Navigation Of Traffic And Maneuvering guidance

Answer

Non-standard Operations Training and Airspace Management

Question 4

What does 'MSL' mean in aviation altimetry?

Accepted Answer

Mean Sea Level — the average ocean surface used as altitude reference

Answer

Maximum Speed Limit

Answer

Minimum Safe Landing

Answer

Military Standard Level

Question 5

What is 'relative wind' in aerodynamics?

Accepted Answer

The airflow experienced by the airfoil, opposite in direction to the aircraft's movement

Answer

Wind speed measured relative to true north

Answer

The wind component directly perpendicular to the flight path

Answer

Natural wind corrected for pressure altitude

Question 6

What does 'the four forces of flight' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Lift, weight, thrust, and drag

Answer

Power, torque, velocity, and altitude

Answer

Roll, pitch, yaw, and surge

Answer

Speed, altitude, heading, and attitude