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IFS Stage 3 Exam

Determine the approximate total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. OAT: 90°F Pressure altitude: 4,000 ft. Weight: 2,800 lb. Headwind component: 10 kt.

1,775 ft

1525 ft

1959 ft

Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle. OAT: standard ; Pressure altitude: Sea Level ; Takeoff weight: 2,700 lb ; Headwind component: Calm

1,400 feet

1,000 feet

1,700 feet

Assume that you are flying outbound from a VOR station on the 120 degree radial and inbound to the next station on the 300 degree radial. IF the course selector is set at 120 degrees, what TO/FROM indication will be displayed when you change the frequency to the station ahead?

OFF

FROM

When a stressful situation is encountered in flight, an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in and out can cause a condition know as

Hyperventilation

Aerosinusitis

Aerotitis

What type of hazardous attitude is represented by the statement, "It won't happened to me," and what is the appropriate antidote?

Macho, and "taking chances is foolish."

Invulnerability, and "It could happen to me."

Invulnerability, and "Not so fast - Think first."

What part of your eye allows you to receive color?

Rods

Cones

Nerves

Determine the magnetic heading fro a flight from Fort Worth Meacham (area 4) to Denton Muni (area1). The wind is from 330 degrees at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 degrees east.

003 degrees

017 degrees

023 degrees

Determine the magnetic course from Airpark East Airport (area 1) to WInnsboro Airport (area 2). Magnetic variation is 6 degrees 30'E.

075 degrees

082 degrees

091 degrees

Determine if the airplane weight and balance is within limits. Front seat occupants = 415lbs Rear seat occupants: 110lbs ; Fuel, main tanks: 44 gal ; Fuel, aux. tanks: 19 gal ; Baggage: 32lb.

Weight within limits, CG out of limits

19 lbs overweight, CG within limits.

19 lbs overweight, CG out of limits forward.

For a night cross-country flight, you are required by the FARs to carry enough fuel, considering wind and forecast weather, to complete the flight to

Your primary destination at economy cruise speed

Your destination, plus an additional 30 minutes at normal cruise speed.

The first point of intended landing and fly after that for at least 45 minutes at normal cruise speed

The time-speed-distance function of your flight computer can be used to solve for

Groundspeed and fuel consumption

Estimated time en route and indicated airspeed

Calibrated airspeed, groundspeed, and wind correction angle

When flying a VFR approach at night there is a natural tendency to use a

Lower-than-normal approach

Higher-than-normal approach

Lower-than-normal groundspeed

The VOR Receiver has the indications shown. What radial is the aircraft crossing?

030 degrees

210 degrees

300 degrees

Based on the following conditions, what is the total moment/1000 pound-inches? Empty weight; 1,467 lb ; Empty moment/1000: 57.3 lb-inch ; Pilot and front passenger: 300 lb ; Rear seat passenger: 100 lb ; Baggage area 1: 100 lb ; Fuel: 40 gal.

40.4

47.6

96.8

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?

High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude

Low temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude

High temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude

What magnetic bearing should the pilot use to fly TO the station (heading as 33 ; needle pointing towards 21 ; opposite end of needle at 3)

210 degrees

010 degrees

145 degrees

What is the expected fuel consumption for a 1,000-nautical mile flight under the following conditions? Pressure altitude: 8,000 ft. Temperature: 22°C Manifold pressure: 20.8 in. Hg. Wind: Calm

70.1 gallons

60.2 gallons

73.2 gallons

Determine the compass heading for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1). The wind is from 280° at 08 knots, and the true airspeed is 85 knots.

042 degrees

033 degrees

038 degrees

How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?

The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing.

The tower will automatically close the flight plan when the aircraft turns off the runway.

The tower will relay the instructions to the nearest FSS when the aircraft contacts the tower for landing.

Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1). The wind is from 330° at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 100 knots, and the magnetic variation is 10° east.

352 degrees

002 degrees

012 degrees

Center of gravity is defined as the theoretical point

From which all horizontal measurements are made.

Where all of the aircraft’s lift is considered to be concentrated.

Where all of the aircraft’s weight is considered to be concentrated

If a true heading of 135° results in a ground track of 130° and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from

246° and 13 knots

019° and 12 knots

200° and 13 knots.

What effect does a 35-gallon fuel burn (main tanks) have on the weight and balance if the airplane weighed 2,890 pounds and the MOM/100 was 2,452 at takeoff?

Weight is reduced by 210 pounds and the CG is aft of limits

Weight is reduced by 210 pounds and the CG is unaffected.

Weight is reduced to 2,680 pounds and the CG moves forward.

The best way to view dim objects at night is to

Scan around the object, then stare at it.

Stare directly at the object for a few moments, then scan around it

Use off-center viewing and avoid staring at the object for too long

He weight of the loaded aircraft is 2,207 pounds and the moment/1000 is 96.8 pound-inches. According to the center of gravity moment envelope, the aircraft’s CG is

Out of limits, aft

Within both normal and utility category limits.

Within normal category limits but outside utility category limits.

(Area 5) The VOR is tuned to the Dallas/Fort Worth VORTAC. The omnibearing selector (OBS) is set on 253°, with a TO indication, and a right course deviation indicator (CDI) deflection. What is the aircraft's position from the VORTAC?

East-northeast.

North-northeast.

West-southwest.

En route to First Flight Airport (area 5), your flight passes over Hampton Roads Airport (area 2) at 1456 and then over Chesapeake Municipal at 1501. At what time should your flight arrive at First Flight?

1526

1516

1521

Determine the true airspeed for the trip. Pressure altitude: 7,500 feet ; Winds: 280°/20 knots ; Temp: 5°C ; Calibrated airspeed: 100 knots ; True course: 050° ; Variation: 13°E ; Deviation: +1° ; Fuel consumption: 9.5 gph ; Usable fuel capacity: 36 gal ; Distance: 313 nm

113 knots

118 knots

122 knots

If your aircraft’s fuel consumption rate is 5.6 g.p.h., how much fuel will it use on a flight of 230 n.m. With an average groundspeed of 93 knots?

11.3 gallons

12.5 gallons

13.8 gallons

Assuming the actual departure time was 1930Z, at what time will ATC begin a telephone search if the flight plan has not been closed?

2200Z

2210Z

2240Z

Using the partially completed navigation log, determine the time required to fly the distance from the bridge to the destination.

1 hour, 5 minutes

1 hour, 10 minutes

1 hour, 17 minutes

If more than one cruising altitude is intended, which should be entered in block 7 of the flight plan?

Initial cruising altitude

Highest cruising altitude.

Lowest cruising altitude.

What is the maximum amount of baggage that can be carried when the airplane is loaded as follows? Front seat occupants: 387 lb. Rear seat occupants: 293 lb. Fuel: 35 gal.

45 lbs

63 lbs

220 lbs

What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying?

Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.

Wear sunglasses after sunset until ready for flight.

Avoid red lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.

On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set to navigate direct from Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1) to Savannah VORTAC (area 3)?

183°

200°

003°

If airplane B has 280° set in the course selector, the VOR indications will correspond to those of instrument

(Area 3) The VOR is tuned to Elizabeth City VOR, and the aircraft is positioned over Shawboro. Which VOR indication is correct?

If airplane C displays the VOR indications shown on instrument 2, the course selector will read

120°

160°

300°

The “I’m Safe” Checklist provides a

Thorough preflight of your aircraft

Means for the FAA to evaluate you

Self-assessment of your safety as a pilot

If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to

Rely upon the aircraft instrument indications

Concentrare on yaw, pitch, and roll sensations

Consciously slow the breathing rate until symptoms clear and then resume normal breathing rate.

The compass heading for the trip will be... Pressure altitude: 7,500 feet ; Winds: 280°/20 knots ; Temp: 5°C ; Calibrated airspeed: 100 knots ; True course: 050° ; Variation: 13°E ; Deviation: +1° ; Fuel consumption: 9.5 gph ; Usable fuel capacity: 36 gal ; Distance: 313 nm

113 knots

118 knots

122 knots

Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in

And increased sense of well-being

Tightness across the forehead

Loss of muscular power

What fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power?

11.2 gallons per hour.

10.6 gallons per hour

11.8 gallons per hour.

Calculate the moment of the airplane and determine which category is applicable.: Empty weight: 1,350 lb. Empty moment/1000: 51.5 Pilot and front passenger: 310 lb. Rear passenger: 96 lb. Fuel: 38 gal. Oil: 8 qt.

80.8, utility category

79.2, utility category.

81.2, normal category.

What combination of conditions is most detrimental to takeoff and climb performance?

Dry air and low density altitude

Low temperature, low humidity, and low altitude

High temperature, high humidity, and high altitude

The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use

Peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off-center viewing.

Regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o'clock positions.

A series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 30-degree sector.

The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to

Look to the side of the object and scan slowly.

Scan the visual field very rapidly.

Look to the side of the object and scan rapidly.

On a flight from Salina, on the upper portion of the chart, to Hutchinson, on the lower portion, your true course will be approximately

103°

193°

283°

VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished

The same as during daytime.

At a higher airspeed.

With a steeper descent.

With the heading indicator displaying 130° and the automatic direction finder pointing to 210°, what heading would you use with a fixed-card indicator to proceed to the NDB?

080°

210°

340°

What is the CG location after the airplane is loaded with full fuel?

42.16 inches

42.66 inches

43.03 inches

If airplane A has 090° set in the course selector, its VOR indications will correspond to those of instrument

What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR at night in an airplane?

Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.

Enough to complete the flight at normal cruising speed with adverse wind conditions.

Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.

Determine the magnetic course from Breckheimer (Pvt) Airport (area 1) to Jamestown Airport (area 4).

180°.

188°.

360°.

To convert true heading to magnetic heading, you need to

Add or subtract the appropriate deviation listed on the compass correction card.

Compute the wind correction angle and add it to or subtract it from the true heading.

Subtract easterly or add westerly variation, determined from the isogonic lines on the chart.

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Antiauthority"?

Follow the rules

Rules do not apply in this situation

I know what I am doing

The variation in the area is

7°E

7°30'W

7°30'E

The key concepts of effective workload management are

Planning and preparing for high workload periods during periods of lower workload, and assigning appropriate priority to tasks.

Working as fast as possible and postponing important tasks until the landing approach, when your concentration will be at its peak.

Listening only for your own call sign on the radio, delegating as many tasks as possible to others, and omitting low-priority tasks.

To maximize your communication effectiveness, you should

Stay ahead of the conversation by anticipating what is being said

Mentally “fill in the blanks” when you receive incomplete communications.

repeat complex communications back to the sender to verify that you have understood them correctly.

One of the things that can cause hyperventilation is

Stress

Lack of oxygen

Lack of proper nourishment

Determine the moment with the following data: Empty weight: 1,350 lb. Empty moment/1000: 51.5 Pilot and front passenger: 340 lb. Fuel (std. tanks): Capacity Oil, 8 qts.

74.9 pound-inches.

69.9 pound-inches.

77.6 pound-inches.

How much fuel can be carried in the aircraft without exceeding a maximum takeoff weight of 2,700 pounds?

11.7 gallons

19.6 gallons

27.5 gallons

According to the accompanying chart, a pressure altitude of 5,000 feet with a temperature of +40°C will result in a density altitude of approximately

5,000 feet

8,900 feet

9,500 feet

What is the maximum amount of baggage that may be loaded aboard the airplane for the CG to remain within the moment envelope?.: Empty weight: 1,350 lb. Empty moment/1000: 51.5 Pilot and front passenger: 250 lb. Rear passengers: 400 lb. Fuel: 30 gal. Oil: 8 qt.

105 lbs

110 lbs

120 lbs

What information should be entered in block 12 for a VFR day flight?

The amount of usable fuel on board expressed in time

The estimated time en route plus 30 minutes

The estimated time en route plus 45 minutes

One of the items included in an aircraft's basic empty weight is

Baggage

Useable fuel

Unusable fuel

When you are flying an aircraft into a left-quartering headwind, what is the effect on groundspeed and wind correction angle if the wind velocity increases?

Both increase

Both decrease

Groundspeed decreases, and wind correction increases

On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule. Distance between A and B: 70 NM Forecast wind: 310° at 15 kt. Pressure altitude: 8,000 ft. Ambient temperature: -10°C True course: 270° The required indicated airspeed would be approximately

137 knots

126 knots

152 knots

Assume an aircraft has a total weight of 2,950 pounds and a total moment of 240,700 poundinches. If the CG range is from 82.1 to 86.7 inches, what action, if any, should you take before you fly the aircraft?

Move some load aft in the aircraft.

Remove some load from the aft of the aircraft.

Take no action, since the aircraft is properly loaded.

The best way to overcome the effects of hypoxia is to

Climb to a higher altitude

Use supplemental oxygen

Breathe slowly into a paper bag

What information should be entered in block 9 for a VFR day flight?

The name of destination airport if no stopover for more than 1 hour is anticipated

The name of the airport of first intended landing.

The name of the airport where the aircraft is based.

What is one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks?

Checklists

Situational awareness

Flying outside the envelope

The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft's position relative to the station?

Southeast

East

West

Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features ro reduce the risks associated with each flight?

Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgement

Application of stress management and risk element procedures

The mental process of analyzing all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take.

Assume you feel a tumbling or spinning sensation during a climb out after a night departure. In this situation, you should

Focus on the horizon and keep the wings level

Use supplemental oxygen to help restore your equilibrium

Rely on the flight instruments and believe what they tell you

Who is responsible for determining whether a pilot is fit to fly for a particular flight, even though he or she holds a current medical certificate?

The pilot

The FAA

The medical examiner

While allowing your eyes to adapt to darkness for a night flight, you should

Use low-level blue-white light for two hours prior to the flight

Wear dark glasses that block all wavelengths of light except blue for one hour before flight

Avoid bright white lights, such as headlights, landing lights, strobe lights, and flash lights for at least thirty minutes before flight

If you have several cruising altitudes selected for a flight, how are they entered in block 7?

Enter all altitudes

List only the last altitude

List only the first altitude

The primary disadvantage of VOR navigation is the

Limited navigation

Line-of-sight reception characteristic.

Difficulty involved in tracking the selected radial

Assuming a constant fuel consumption rate throughout the flight, how much fuel will remain?

11.0 gallons

12.2 gallons

13.1 gallons

Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle.

1,004 feet

1,205 feet

1,506 feet

Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?

Unusable fuel and un-drainable oil

Only the airframe, power plant, and optional equipment

Full fuel tanks and engine oil to capacity

What is the effect of a temperature increase from 25 to 50 degrees F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 5,000 feet?

1,650-foot increase

1,200-foot increase

1,400-foot increase

Determine the magnetic course from First Flight Airport (area 5) to Hampton Roads Airport (area 2).

331 degrees

141 degrees

321 degrees

Determine the estimated time en route from flight from Priest River airport (area1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3). The wind is from 030 degrees and 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb out.

31 minutes

27 minutes

29 minutes

(Illustration 1) The VOR receiver had the indications show. What's the aircraft's position relative to the station?

South

North

East

If fueling the airplane to the maximum takeoff weight of 2,700 lbs, the total moment is

108,231.6 pound-inches

113,876.4 pound-inches

114,860.0 pound-inches

An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. IF fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained?

18.4 gallons

15.7 gallons

16.2 gallons

Which statement best defines hypoxia?

A state of oxygen deficiency in the body

An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed

A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles

Determine the density altitude for these conditions: Altimeter setting 30.25 ; Runway temperature: +25 degrees F ; Airport elevation: 3,894 ft. MSL

2,000 ft MSL

2,900 ft MSL

3,500 ft MSL

What is the difference between the range and the endurance of an aircraft?

Range is the amount of fuel required to fly to a destination, and endurance is the time it will take to get there

Range is the amount of time that the aircraft can remain in the air, and endurance is the recommended time that the pilot should fly.

With a given amount of fuel, range is the distance that the aircraft can fly, and endurance is the amount of time that the aircraft can remain in the air.

What is the estimated time en route from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1)? The wind is from 330 degrees at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 100 knots. Add 3-½ minutes for departure and climb-out.

48 minutes

44 minutes

52 minutes

While you are tracking a VOR radial, what factor causes the most difference between the selected course and the magnetic heading?

Wind

Deviation

Variation

How will the flight plan be affected if it is not opened, or activated, until 2030Z?

There will be no effect.

The FSS will begin a phone search of the departure airport to determine why the pilot has not opened the flight plan.

The FSS will cancel the flight plan automatically if it is not opened within one hour of the proposed departure time.

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