541.                            P11                            PVT
Air damper valves should normally be kept closed during climbs because any air forced into the
system would
A) increase the amount of gas that must be exhausted to prevent the airship from ascending at an
excessively high rate.
B) increase the amount of air to be exhausted, resulting in a lower rate of ascent.
C) decrease the purity of the gas within the envelope.

542.                            P11                            PVT
To land an airship that is 250 pounds heavy when the wind is calm, the best landing can usually be
made if the airship is
A) in trim.
B) nose heavy approximately 20�‹.
C) tail heavy approximately 20�‹.

543.                          H983                                PVT
(Refer to figure 25.) An airship passes over the Quitman VOR-DME area 2) at 0940 and then over
the intersection of the powerline and Victor 114 at 0948. Approximately what time should the flight
arrive over the Bonham VORTAC (area 3)?
A) 1109.
B) 1117.
C) 1138.

544.                          H983                                PVT
(Refer to figure 25.) Estimate the time en route from Majors Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport
(area 2). The wind is from 340�‹ at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 36 knots.

A) 55 minutes.
B) 59 minutes.
C) 63 minutes.

545.                           H983                                PVT
(Refer to figure 22.) An airship crosses over Minot VORTAC (area 1) at 1056 and over the creek 8
nautical miles south-southeast on Victor 15 at 1108. What should be the approximate position on
Victor 15 at 1211?
A) Over Lake Nettie National Wildlife Refuge.
B) Crossing the road east of Underwood.
C) Over the powerlines east of Washburn Airport.

546.                           H987                                PVT
(Refer to figure 25.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Majors Airport (area 1) to
Winnsboro Airport (area 2). The wind is from 340�‹ at 12 knots, the true airspeed is 36 knots, and
the magnetic variation is 6�‹30'E.
A) 078�‹.
B) 091�‹.
C) 101�‹.

547.                             M52                            PVT
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic Control and
General Operations are issued under which subject number?
A) 60.
B) 70.
C) 90.

548.                              B07                           PVT
When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that
deviation to the Administrator?
A) Within 7 days.
B) Within 10 days.
C) Upon request.

549.                                I64                      PVT
(Refer to figure 20.) How are Significant Weather Prognostic Charts best used by a pilot?
A) For overall planning at all altitudes.
B) For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence).
C) For analyzing current frontal activity and cloud coverage.

550.                             P04                            PVT
The maximum altitude that a rigid airship can reach (under a given atmospheric condition) and then
return safely to the surface is determined by
A) the disposable load.
B) ballonet capacity.
C) pressure altitude.

551.                             P04                            PVT
An unbalanced condition of an airship in flight must be overcome by
A) valving air from the ballonets.
B) valving gas from the envelope.
C) a negative or a positive dynamic force.

552.                          H940                                 PVT
Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?
A) Unusable fuel and undrainable oil.
B) Only the airframe, powerplant, and optional equipment.
C) Full fuel tanks and engine oil to capacity.

553.                          H748                                 PVT
High airspeeds, particularly in turbulent air, should be avoided primarily because of the possibility of
A) an abrupt pitchup.
B) retreating blade stall.
C) a low-frequency vibration developing.

554.                          H703                                 PVT
The upward bending of the rotor blades resulting from the combined forces of lift and centrifugal
force is known as
A) coning.
B) blade slapping.
C) inertia.

555.                          H703                                 PVT
(Refer to figure 10.) During flight, if cyclic control pressure is applied which results in a maximum
increase in pitch angle of the rotor blade at position A, the rotor disc will tilt
A) forward.
B) aft.
C) left.

556.                                 J12                         PVT
When flying HAWK N666CB, the proper phraseology for initial contact with McAlester AFSS is
A) 'MC ALESTER RADIO, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE
VORTAC, OVER.'
B) 'MC ALESTER STATION, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CEE BEE, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC,
OVER.'
C) 'MC ALESTER FLIGHT SERVICE STATION, HAWK NOVEMBER SIX CHARLIE BRAVO,
RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER.'

557.                             H776                                 PVT
(Refer to figure 40.) Determine the total takeoff distance required for a gyroplane to clear a 50-foot
obstacle if the temperature is 95 �‹F and the pressure altitude is 1,700 feet.
A) 1,825 feet.
B) 1,910 feet.
C) 2,030 feet.

558.                             H776                                 PVT
(Refer to figure 40.) Determine the total landing distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle in a gyroplane.
The outside air temperature (OAT) is 75�‹F and the pressure altitude at the airport is 2,500 feet.
A) 521 feet.
B) 525 feet.
C) 529 feet.

559.                             H928                                 PVT
For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on
A) a properly functioning thermostat.
B) air flowing over the exhaust manifold.
C) the circulation of lubricating oil.

560.                             H780                                 PVT
What precaution should be taken while taxiing a gyroplane?
A) The cyclic stick should be held in the neutral position at all times.
B) Avoid abrupt control movements when blades are turning.
C) The cyclic stick should be held slightly aft of neutral at all times.





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