Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX) Calculations Practice Exam

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• If maintaining zero wind, what would be the expected track if the aircraft remains on the course provided in illustration 1?
• How much altitude will an airplane lose when gliding at an angle of attack of 8° over a distance of 3 statute miles?
• If an aircraft has a true heading of 281° and a true course of 286°, what might this suggest about the wind conditions?
• When flying under VFR 'night' conditions at 18,000 ft, how much usable fuel is typically required for optimal performance?
• What is the expected improvement in maximum rate of climb when temperature drops from 40°C to 20°C for a weight of 4,000 pounds at a pressure altitude of 4,000 feet?
• Which factor directly affects the base altitude of cumulus clouds?
• What temperature condition is needed to estimate endurance flights at 18,000 ft for VFR day reserves?
• If an aircraft has a total weight of 4,137 lb and a CG location at Station 67.8, what will be the CG location after 1 hour 30 minutes of flight time?
• How much AvGas is required to fly 600 NM with a 15 knot headwind at 18,000 ft and -21 °C?
• How do you calculate a climb rate in feet per minute?
• What is the significance of wing loading in performance calculations?
• Given the true course of 286°, which of the following choices reflects a possibility for wind direction?
• What is the landing ground roll under conditions where the temperature is 50 °F, pressure altitude 2,000 feet, weight 3,200 lb, and wind is calm?
• At a pressure altitude of 7,000 ft and a true air temperature of +15 °C, what is the approximate density altitude?
• How much time in minutes will it take for an aircraft weighing 4,000 lb to climb to 8,000 ft from an airport at 2,000 ft with a temperature of 32 °C at maximum rate of climb?
• Which statement is true regarding the airplane's movement if the present heading is maintained?
• When determining wind direction, which reference point is primarily used in aviation calculations?
• If the true airspeed is 110 knots and groundspeed is 98 knots, what is the wind speed?
• To safely take off over a 50-foot obstacle in 1,000 feet at a temperature of 75 °F, pressure altitude of 6,000 ft, and weight of 2,900 lb, what weight reduction is necessary?
• At approximately what altitude AGL should bases of convective-type cumuliform clouds be expected?
• How do you calculate the total distance required to land an airplane?
• Is the airplane with an empty weight of 1,271 lbs and a total weight including 400 lb for pilot and copilot, 140 lb for rear seat passenger, and cargo of 100 lb loaded within limits if fuel is 37 gallons?
• If the pressure altitude is at 5,000 ft and true air temperature is +30 °F, what is the approximate density altitude?
• What is the wind direction and speed with a true course of 345° and true heading of 355°?
• How much baggage needs to be moved from the rear baggage area to the forward baggage area to adjust the CG from 94.0 to 92.0?
• If the aircraft's weight moment is calculated at 102.04 in-lb/1,000, does the empty weight inclusion of oil affect the total weight measurement?
• What is the true airspeed and hourly fuel consumption at 7,500 feet using 52 percent power?
• How does increasing bank angle in a turn affect stall speed?
• What is the total takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle when the temperature is 30°F and weight is 3,300 lb?
• What is the relationship between true airspeed and groundspeed when determining wind speed?
• What is the stall speed of an airplane under a load factor of 2 G's if the unaccelerated stall speed is 65 knots?
• What happens to the stall speed as the load factor increases?
• For an aircraft weighing 3,500 lb, how much fuel is consumed climbing to 10,000 feet pressure altitude?
• What does point A represent in the context of drag?
• Which landing runway, when wind is 140 degrees at 15 knots, would have a crosswind component of 9 knots to the left?
• What is the load factor at straight and level flight?
• How much AvGas is required to fly 620 NM under day VFR conditions with a 12 knot tailwind at 6,000 feet?
• What is the fuel consumption in pounds for a climb to 8,000 feet at a pressure altitude of 4,000 feet and temperature of 32 °C for an aircraft weighing 3,800 lb?
• At a weight of 3,300 lb and temperature of 30°F, what total distance would be required during takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle at a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft with a headwind of 20 kts?
• What is the value of standard atmospheric pressure at sea level?
• In illustration 4, which will occur if the airplane's heading is maintained?
• How do you convert temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit?
• When landing runway 22 with winds from 140 degrees at 20 knots, what is the crosswind component?
• Given a true course of 105° and a true heading of 085°, what is the wind direction and speed?
• Which of the following is the true airspeed for the aircraft described?
• How is total aircraft weight calculated before a flight?
• In illustration 1, if the aircraft's heading turns to the heading marker, what is the outcome concerning joining the selected radial?
• At 7,500 feet and 52 percent power, what is the endurance assuming no reserve with 48 gallons of fuel?
• If winds are 101° at 18 knots, which runway do the winds favor, and what is the crosswind component?
• In weight and balance calculations, what does "arm" refer to?
• Which of the following would increase the total flight time given a fixed amount of fuel?
• How is the required fuel for a flight calculated?
• What does Vfe represent in aviation terminology?
• How much time would be needed for a climb to 16,000 feet for an aircraft weighing 4,000 lb with a temperature of 7 °C?
• At what fuel consumption rate does an aircraft weighing 4,000 lbs at 4,000 ft altitude range climb at 27 minutes to 16,000 ft?
• What is the effect of altitude on aircraft performance?
• How do you calculate the total distance required for takeoff?
• What is the ground roll required for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle at a temperature of 80°F and pressure altitude of 2,000 ft, with a weight of 3,200 lb?
• What is the approximate ground roll when the temperature is 70 °F, pressure altitude is sea level, weight is 3,400 lb, and headwind is 16 kts?
• What is the crosswind component for a Rwy 13 landing when the surface wind is 180° at 25 knots?
• What is the headwind for takeoff when the wind is 190° at 25 knots?
• How much would the maximum rate of climb improve if a flight is delayed to let the temperature drop from 40°C to 20°C at a weight of 4,000 pounds and a pressure altitude of 4,000 feet?
• The angle of attack that provides the most lift for the least amount of drag is approximately:
• What is a potential tailwind component during an approach when wind direction is 220° at 10 knots before landing on runway 28?
• What is the crosswind component if surface wind is reported as 045° at 10 knots for a runway aligned at 180°?
• If the temperature is 50 °F, pressure altitude is sea level, weight is 3,000 lb, and headwind is 10 kts, what is the approximate ground roll?
• How much AvGas is required to fly 600 NM with a 12 knot headwind at 18,000 ft with standard temperature?
• What is the fuel, time, and distance required to climb to cruise altitude from an airport pressure altitude of 2,000 ft to cruise altitude of 10,000 ft?
• What is the correction for altitude when converting true airspeed (TAS) to ground speed?
• With 38 gallons of fuel at a cruise altitude of 7,500 feet and 2,700 RPM, what would be the aircraft's fuel range?
• Under conditions including an empty weight of 1,271 lbs and determining CG, where is the CG located?
• Using maximum rate of climb for a 3,400 lb aircraft, how much fuel is consumed climbing to 16,000 feet from 6,000 feet?
• What does a true heading of 281° suggest for the direction the aircraft is facing?
• What is the total weight if the pilot and copilot together weigh 360 lb, a rear passenger weighs 340 lb, and cargo weighs 340 lb, with an empty weight of 1,271 lbs?
• What does a higher moment arm imply for an aircraft's control surfaces?
• Which action should be taken to intercept the 060 radial at a 45° angle inbound according to illustration 3?
• What is the unit of measurement for pressure altitude?
• After 1 hour and 45 minutes of flight time, what is the new CG location given the initial weight and CG location?
• What is the recommended way to calculate cruise fuel consumption?
• How do you convert nautical miles to statute miles?
• What is the indicated wind direction if the true course is 286° and the true heading is 281°?
• Determine the wind direction and speed given a true course of 350° and true heading of 358°.
• What is the effect of high altitude on engine performance?
• How is density altitude calculated?
• What is the critical angle of attack for the given aircraft?
• What is affected by a weight shift in an aircraft?
• Under the given conditions, what is the maximum available flight time with +13 °C at 2,500 RPM?
• Which of the following signifies the wind speed in the given scenario?
• In aviation, what does the term 'TAS' stand for?
• What does a reduced takeoff weight allow during flight operations?
• Determine the approximate ground roll when the temperature is 70 °F, pressure altitude is 4,000 ft, weight is 2,500 lb, and headwind is 20 kts.
• What is the maximum available flight time at 6,000 ft pressure altitude and +3 °C temperature?
• What is the expected time required for an aircraft weighing 3,700 lbs at 4,000 ft to climb to 14,000 ft?
• In a scenario with a temperature of 90°F and a weight of 3,400 lb, what is the required takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle?
• Which illustration indicates that the airplane will intercept the 060 radial at a 60° angle inbound when maintaining the present heading?
• How is the wind direction typically expressed in aviation calculations?
• If the weight is 3,700 pounds, the pressure altitude is 4,000 feet, and the temperature is 30°C, what is the maximum rate of climb?
• How many gallons of fuel are needed, including day VFR reserves, for a cruise time of 4 hours and 36 minutes?
• At what pressure altitude and temperature combination does an aircraft weighing 3,800 lb using maximum rate of climb consume 40 pounds of fuel?
• How much fuel will be used when climbing to 10,000 feet pressure altitude with an aircraft weight of 3,800 lb at maximum rate of climb?
• What is the formula to calculate weight and balance?
• Which parameters are involved in calculating climb performance?
• How much fuel would be consumed during a normal climb from engine start to a pressure altitude of 12,000 feet, given the aircraft weight is 3,700 lb and temperature is 21 °C?
• What is the purpose of center of gravity (CG) limits?
• What effect does increasing altitude have on engine performance?
• At the airspeed represented by point A in steady flight, the airplane will have what ratio?
• At a 2° angle of attack, the lift-to-drag (L/D) ratio is approximately the same as that for which other angle of attack?
• Based on illustration 5, which radial will the airplane intercept if it turns to the designated heading marker?
• How can indicated airspeed be determined?
• How does an airplane's CG location change if baggage is moved towards the front from the rear baggage compartment?
• How do you find the distance to climb to a certain altitude?
• How does humidity impact aircraft performance?
• How does temperature affect aircraft performance?
• If the temperature is 100 °F, pressure altitude is 4,000 ft, and weight is 3,200 lb with calm winds, what is the ground roll required for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle?
• What is the maximum rate of climb for a weight of 4,000 lb at a pressure altitude of 5,000 ft and temperature of 30°C?
• With a weight of 3,700 lb, pressure altitude of 22,000 ft, and temperature of -10°C, what is the maximum rate of climb?
• What is the standard temperature lapse rate per 1,000 feet?
• How does temperature affect air density at altitude?
• What is the result of using a lean mixture at altitude?
• For a climb to 8,000 feet, how long would it take for an aircraft weighing 3,400 lb with a temperature of 14 °C?
• At a 4° angle of attack, the L/D ratio is approximately the same as that for which other angle?
• With 80 gallons of usable AvGas and 20 gallons for preflight operations, what is the maximum cruise flight time allowed?
• If the tower-reported surface wind is 010° at 18 knots, what is the crosswind component for a Rwy 08 landing?
• Using the specified conditions, how much AvGas would be consumed climbing to 16,000 feet with a weight of 3,700 lb?
• What is the primary benefit of using calibrated airspeed (CAS) in flight?
• Using a normal climb from engine start for an aircraft weighing 3,700 lbs at sea level, how much AvGas is required to reach a pressure altitude of 16,000 feet?
• After using 30 gallons of fuel, will the CG remain within limits if the initial loading includes an empty weight of 1,271 lbs, a pilot and copilot of 360 lb, a rear seat passenger of 340 lb, and cargo of 340 lb?
• If an airplane glides at an angle of attack of 10°, how much altitude will it lose in 6 miles?
• Using maximum rate of climb, how much fuel is used to climb from engine start to 6,000 feet pressure altitude for an aircraft weighing 3,200 lb?
• What is the approximate density altitude for a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft and a true air temperature of +25 °C?
• For landing on runway 17 with winds from 140 degrees at 20 knots, what is the crosswind component?
• What does a higher climb gradient indicate in aviation?
• For a weight of 3,700 lb at a pressure altitude of 22,000 ft and a temperature of -10°C, determine the maximum rate of climb.
• What does an increase in stall speed with weight indicate?
• What is the relationship between IAS and CAS?
• What is the flight level (FL) that corresponds to 10,000 feet?
• What is the estimated range of an aircraft at 7,500 feet using 64 percent power with 48 gallons of usable fuel?
• If you have 375 lbs of usable AvGas and need 50 lbs for non-cruise flight, how long can you cruise to meet night VFR requirements?
• How much fuel is used during a normal climb from engine start to 12,000 feet pressure altitude with an aircraft weight of 3,800 lb?
• Which factor influences indicated airspeed measurement directly?
• What is the purpose of the V-speeds in aviation?
• What is the primary difference between static and dynamic stability?
• At what temperature, combined with altitude and power settings, would cause a 6 hours flight time reduction?
• What does "Vx" indicate in aviation?
• When the temperature is 80°F, pressure altitude is 2,000 ft, and weight is 3,400 lb, what is the takeoff distance required to clear a 50-foot oil rig?
• What is the headwind component for a Rwy 13 takeoff if the surface wind is 190° at 15 knots?
• If the pressure altitude is 5,000 ft and the true air temperature is +25 °C, what is the density altitude approximately?
• How do crosswind component calculations affect landing?
• What is the maximum rate of climb at a weight of 3,700 pound, pressure altitude of 4,000 feet, and temperature of 30°C?
• ATC has instructed you to intercept the selected radial southwest of the station. Which HSI indicates compliance with this clearance?
• What does the indicated airspeed represent in the context of a flight?
• What is the effect of altitude on fuel flow?
• How do you derive the square of the desired speed for climb calculations?
• How do you calculate the wind correction angle for navigation?
• Which value represents the aircraft's expected performance in no wind conditions?
• At 18,000 ft and -41 °C with 2,500 RPM, what is the approximate flight time under VFR night fuel reserve conditions?
• If an airplane glides at an angle of attack of 10°, approximately how much altitude will it lose in 1 mile?
• At an airspeed represented by point B, what can the pilot expect to achieve?
• How much AvGas will be burned in 4 hours at 6,000 ft and +3 °C with specified power settings?
• What is the approximate flight time available at 18,000 ft with a temperature of -21 °C and a power setting of 2,400 RPM?
• When looking to ensure that an aircraft's loading is acceptable, what is the primary measurement to consider?
• At a weight of 4,000 pounds and pressure altitude of 6,000 feet, what is the maximum acceptable temperature at takeoff if a climb rate of 745 FPM is needed?
• What happens to lift as angle of attack increases up to a certain point?
• What is the formula for calculating vertical speed?
• How do pilots establish fuel reserves for a flight?
• If the heading of the aircraft is adjusted to the heading marker, what will happen according to illustration 2?
• If ATC instructs you to intercept the selected radial north of the station, which HSI indicates compliance with this clearance?
• Given a pressure altitude of 12,000 ft and true air temperature of +50 °F, what is the approximate density altitude?
• How would you calculate wind speed if the true airspeed is 110 knots and groundspeed is 98 knots?
• What is the metric unit of mass often used in aviation?
• With an empty weight moment of 102.01 and other given weights, is the airplane loaded within limits?
• What is true regarding the airplane's movement in illustration 4 if the present heading is maintained?
• What is the required distance to climb to cruise altitude for an aircraft given airport pressure altitude of 4,000 ft and cruise altitude of 9,000 ft?
• How do you calculate the range of an aircraft using fuel consumption?
• What does point A on a given flight graph represent in terms of aerodynamic efficiency?
• If the wind is calculated to be 15 knots, which of the following could be a possible wind direction?
• If luggage weighing 90 pounds is moved from the rear baggage compartment to the front compartment, what will be the new CG if the initial CG is 98 inches aft of datum?
• What is the approximate amount of fuel required for a flight under the conditions described for takeoff and longer cruise?
• Which illustration indicates a 150° left turn to intercept the 360 radial at a 60° angle inbound?
• What is the difference between calibrated airspeed (CAS) and indicated airspeed (IAS)?
• In relation to the aircraft's true heading, where is the wind coming from based on the calculated wind direction?
• What is the lift equation?
• For a flight requiring takeoff and a cruise distance under defined conditions, how much AvGas is required?
• If an aircraft is climbing from sea level with a temperature of 14 °C, how much fuel is used to reach 12,000 feet?
• What is a common average fuel burn rate per hour for single-engine aircraft?
• How do you find the moment of an object?
• At what point should reserve fuel be calculated?
• How does the density of air at high altitude relate to fuel efficiency?
• What is the formula to calculate groundspeed?
• What aerodynamic factor causes wingtip vortices?
• At which angle of attack is the drag minimized for an airplane?
• Given the weight moment of a gyroplane, what can be concluded if the CG is located outside the CG envelope but the maximum gross weight is not exceeded?
• What is the approximate ground roll under the following conditions: temperature 60 °F, pressure altitude sea level, weight 3,000 lb, headwind 10 kts?
• In a flight with a weight of 3,400 lb at 4,000 ft pressure altitude and calm winds, what is the expected takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle at a temperature of 90°F?
• What is the flight time available at 18,000 ft with a temperature of -1 °C, power at 2,200 RPM, and a fuel load of 344 lb?
• Which surface wind would exceed the airplane's crosswind capability of 0.2 VSO, if VSO is 60 knots?
• What is the purpose of using a magnetic compass in flight?
• What is the purpose of using pressure settings in flight planning?
• How much fuel would be used from engine start to a pressure altitude of 12,000 feet for an aircraft weighing 3,700 lbs under the given conditions?
• Under which condition would an airplane typically have its maximum L/D ratio?
• What should be the power setting at 18,000 ft for optimal performance in the scenario given?
• With a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft and true air temperature of +30 °F, what is the approximate density altitude?
• For an aircraft with a pressure altitude of 3,000 ft and a temperature of 15 °C, what is the fuel, time, and distance to climb to 8,000 ft?
• Under the condition of an empty weight of 1,271 lbs, with a pilot and copilot weighing 260 lb, a rear seat passenger 120 lb, cargo 60 lb, and fuel 37 gallons, is the CG located within the CG envelope?
• What is the formula for calculating drift angle due to wind?
• Given a temperature of 85 °F, pressure altitude of 6,000 ft, weight of 2,800 lb, and headwind of 14 kts, what is the approximate ground roll?
• What are the primary factors in calculating approach speeds?
• In terms of weight and balance, why is it important to monitor the CG of an aircraft?
• What is the intended effect of adjusting baggage towards the forward compartment?
• How much fuel would be consumed during a normal climb for an aircraft weighing 3,400 lbs from engine start to a pressure altitude of 8,000 ft?
• At a temperature of 50 °F and a pressure altitude of 2,000 ft, what is the total takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle if the weight is 2,700 lb and the wind is calm?
• How are pressure altitude and density altitude related?
• With a usable fuel load of 425 pounds at cruise altitude, what is the aircraft's endurance with the given conditions?
• What is the definition of fuel flow in GPH?
• What piece of information is critical for calculating true airspeed?
• Given winds of 180° at 25 knots and an airport with runway 03/21, which runway do the winds favor and what is the crosswind component?
• How long would it take an aircraft weighing 4,000 lbs to climb to a pressure altitude of 16,000 feet if the temperature is 7 °C above standard?
• How do you calculate the bank angle required for a turn?
• How do you calculate the load factor during a turn?
• If the surface wind is 210° at 30 knots, what would the crosswind component be for landing on Rwy 27?
• Given a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft, how does a power setting of 2,200 RPM compare to 2,500 RPM in terms of fuel consumption?
• Which illustration indicates that the airplane will intercept the 060 radial at a 75° angle outbound, maintaining the present heading?
• How is the weight of fuel calculated in pounds?
• What is the maximum available flight time with 465 lbs of usable fuel at 6,000 ft and specified power settings?
• At 5,000 feet with 48 gallons of fuel at 75% BHP, what is the range of the aircraft?
• How much AvGas would an aircraft use to reach a pressure altitude of 12,000 feet if the weight is 3,700 lbs at sea level?
• At -17 °C temperature and 2,300 RPM at 6,000 ft, what is the maximum flight time available?
• Given a temperature of 30 °F, pressure altitude of sea level, weight of 3,400 lb, and headwind of 5 kts, what type of performance change could be expected in ground roll?
• What is the AvGas consumption for a climb to 12,000 feet for an aircraft weighing 3,700 lb at sea level?
• How do you calculate true airspeed (TAS) from indicated airspeed (IAS)?
• What is the approximate base of the cumulus clouds if the temperature at 2,000 feet MSL is 10 °C and the dewpoint is 1 °C?
• For a takeoff weight reduction over a 50-foot obstacle at 3,000 feet pressure altitude, what might be the expected reduction when winds calm?
• For an aircraft weighing 3,400 lb climbing to 16,000 feet at maximum rate, how much fuel is used starting from 6,000 ft at a temperature of 10 °C?
• At a temperature of 80°F and pressure altitude of 5,000 ft with a weight of 3,300 lb, what is the total takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle?
• What effect do load factors during maneuvers have on aircraft performance?
• When climbing from a pressure altitude of 2,000 ft with a temperature of 10 °C to cruise altitude of 9,000 ft, what is the distance required?
• What is the crosswind component for a Rwy 13 landing when the surface wind is 180° at 27 knots?
• What occurs with the total drag when an airplane is in steady flight at the speed indicated by point A?
• For an aircraft weighing 3,400 lbs, how much time is required to climb to a pressure altitude of 8,000 feet given the temperature is 14 °C?
• What does a groundspeed of 98 knots indicate compared to a true airspeed of 110 knots?
• What is the role of lift in climb calculations?
• What is the standard unit of pressure measurement used in aviation?
• In flight performance, how does weight affect stall speed?