NAME _____________________ (317 points possible) earned ________ Due date May 6, 2021 Objective: Plan a cross-country flight in a Cessna 172 from Will Rogers Airport (OKC) in Oklahoma City to Cox Airport at Paris, Texas (PRX) to Addison Airport (ADS) at Dallas, Texas. Use pre-flight planning resources available within to ensure that the flights can be conducted safely and legally. Departure date 4/7/21. GIVEN: Use Dallas-Ft. Worth sectional chart OKC departure time — 1900Z True Airspeed (TAS) — 110 kts Distances — measure in nautical miles Fuel Consumption — 11.0 gallons per hour Pilot — (name – Ace) 190 lbs. Private pilot 17 years old Passenger — (name – Joker) 150 lbs. Student pilot 16 years old Luggage — 20 lbs. Aircraft empty weight — 1350 lbs. & Moment 51.5 Fuel Tanks Full – (48 gal) (Min. octane – 100) 12/7/19 at 1830Z Cessna 172 — single-engine, 150 hp, fixed pitch prop, flaps, non-retracting gear What is the Ace (as PIC) could be on this x-country? ___________ The minimum required for Ace is a _____________ Class. What telephone number will Ace use to call for a ___ _____ ______ _________ When Ace received an initial FSS briefing more than six hours prior to departure, he requested an ________ briefing. A complete briefing an hour before the proposed departure is a _________briefing. Another call to the FSS just minutes prior to the flight for a specific segment is referred to as an ___________ briefing. A can be requested by Ace at night. T F Ace’s proposed departure time from OKC is 1900Z, convert that to local time. _________ central standard time _______ 24-hour clock time TFR stands for _____________ ____________ ___________ Can Ace knowingly violate a FAR during an emergency? Yes No Find weather surface observations ( ) to determine if the airports are currently reporting VFR conditions. What are the at: OKC — PRX — ADS — METAR KOKC 301245Z 28009KT / 17SM / SKC / 27/11 / A2970 METAR KPRX 301245Z 21012KT / 3SM BR/ FEW 004 SCT120 / 27/11 / A2968 METAR KADS 301246Z 18011G25 / 5SM -RA / BKN11 / 28/24 / A2974 Based on these METARs, do ? Y N (circle one) (UA) OKC UA /OV OKC/ TM 1917/ FL 045/ TP C172/ TA 11/ WV 18037/ TB Occasional moderate turbulence surface to 50. Smooth above. 1. What might Ace expect while departing OKC to PRX? __________________ 2. Ace may have to slow the airplane to _______________ 3. Why? 4. If Ace encountered severe turbulence, which should he attempt to maintain? _______________________ 5. Determine the following from the above: Altitude – _____________ Type of aircraft – _____________ Temperature – _________ Winds aloft – _____________ Location – ____________ Time – ___________ 6. When unforecasted adverse weather is experienced during flight, it is recommended to advise the FSS with a Pilot Report (PIREP). T F 7. A to a FSS over a communication radio. T F 8. A is a portion of a FSS preflight briefing. T F If the is in operation at ADS (1) what colors will be observed …and (2) it indicates what during daylight hours? (Do not interpolate — use nearest forecast altitude) FT OKC 0608 2012+17 2337+02 3337-04 On the sectional map draw true course lines, determine distances, and find magnetic variation. Then decode forecasted winds aloft and . Distance ________nm True Course (TC) ____________ degrees FD_________ degrees ________ kts Ground speed (GS) ________ kts Wind correction angle (WCA) ______degrees (L or R) Time Enroute _______min. True heading (TH)____degrees Magnetic Heading (MH) ______ degrees Isogonic value (MV)______degrees (E or W) Fuel consumed ____gal (Refer to Figure 8, A2-9 and OKC METAR) Altimeter setting _______ Conversion factor _______ Airport elevation_______ Temperature _______ Pressure Altitude _______ Density altitude _______ Ace finds this data block on the sectional chart. Indicate the meaning of each entry. Will Rogers (OKC) CT – 119.35 ATIS 125.85 1295 L 98 Fill in the blanks from 1 to 17 for the , ( …some creativity may be necessary! [See ] activates the for runway 35 at PRX? __________ This VASI has a __________ degree glide angle and threshold crossing height of __________ feet. PRX has an : What is it? ________ What frequency? _______ 1. PRX has four . What are they? ____/____ ____/____ ____/____ ___________ 2. Based on the PRX METAR answer Ace’s landing consideration: a. ….wind direction ________ b. wind velocity _________ c. …land on which specific runway _____ 1. width?________ 2. length?_____ 3. landing distance available? _____ 4. landing obstacles? _____ d. headwind component? (use figure 36, page A2-29) _____________ e. Determine total ground roll based on sea level and 59 degrees F. (see note: use figure 3, page A2-31) ________________ f. (Refer to figure 36, page A2-29) Determine the cross-wind component if Ace elects to land on runway 14. __________ g. What does an “X” on the end of a runway indicate? __________ 1. There is a layer of scattered clouds. Determine the cloud’s height: a. Above Sea Level ______ b. Above Ground Level _____ 2. Descending from 13,500 ft. into PRX, pictorially and quantitatively depict (1) above and (2) below 10,000 ft MSL. 3. 4. Based on the temperature and dew point, at what altitude might Ace find cumulus clouds. Demonstrate the formula. (remember: C to F conversion) What ground based near PRX will assist Ace in locating the airport? ______________ …..on what frequency? ______________ Locate a (MTR) Ace will cross approximately 15 statute miles Northwest of PRX… . ________ ___________ PRX airport lies on the PRX VOR-DME _________ . What is the needed to land at PRX airport? _________ is located northwest of PRX: a. What is the Ace can fly over the lake? ________ AGL b. What’s the effect on altitude if the lake was a ? ______ c. What from PRX VOR does the lake lay? _______ to _______ Approaching PRX Joker yells, what’s the system and what’s the concern? __________________________ At PRX Ace performs a very hard landing and suspects the was activated. How would he determine this? Distance _______ TC________ FD ____ ____ GS ______ WCA ____ L or R TH _____ Time enroute______ Fuel _____ MV ______ MH _______ On what ground based near PRX would Ace communicate with FSS? _________ which FSS? ____________________ Seventeen miles southwest of PRX Ace observes another airplane at his opposite direction, and at the same altitude. Upon arriving at ADS, Ace notes that the control tower controller isn’t answering his radio calls. He continues toward the airport and directed toward him from the control tower. What will be used for the ADS arrival? ATIS ______ Ground control _______ Tower ________ Approach _______ (1) the route of this entire x-country and (2) the segments where a C is required. Which airports (ADS, PRX, OKC) are ? Class A ___ Class B ___ Class C ___ Class D ___ Class E ___ Class G ____ What on the sectional chart did you use to determine the answers above? Determine the following airspace altitude: base of Class E over PRX _______MSL top of Class B over ADS ______MSL base of Class B over ADS_______AGL base of Class B at ADS ______MSL top of Class C at OKC _______MSL top of Class D over ADS
______MSL base of a Victor Airway _______AGL base of Class C at OKC ______AGL top of Class A over PRX _______MSL top of Class G over PRX ______AGL Can Ace legally use for his proposed flight? Y N Why? FAA Advisory Circulars containing subject matter specifically are issued under which subject number? ________ Use the weight and balance graph (figure 34, page A2-27) to determine if Ace loaded the plane properly before he departs OKC. ….empty weight, oil, etc. Total Gross Weight _________ Moment _______ C.G. ______ inches aft of datum line ….is within center of gravity envelope? Y N 1 2 3 4 5 Ace banks onto final, experiences a of “2”. s seat supports _________lbs. Assuming full fuel, does Ace have enough fuel for this entire x-country flight? (GIVEN are used for ground operations at each airport). a. enough fuel? Y N b. How many of fuel were consumed? _______ leg 1 – ______ c. What is VFR day fuel reserve? _________ leg 2 – ______ d. Can auto gas be substituted? Y N ground ops – ______ Total gallons- ______ Based on Appendix B, Ace decides to refuel at PRX. The airport operator is temporarily out of (1) Can he Y N Explain: (2) If Ace needs fuel at night in PRX, he will call telephone # _________________ containing subject matter specially are issued under which subject number? ______ To celebrate the upcoming flight, Ace has a . If Ace’s was issued on January 17, 2017, is it still current? Y N Ace was invited to go scuba diving three hours prior to this flight…what is wrong with this scenario? tobacco products while flying a Cessna 172 is not prohibited by FARs, however it should be avoided by pilots and passengers. (1 point each) A is: (circle all that apply) a. used exclusively by astronauts in Iowa b. restrictive c. what a family of six needs d. covered in FAR Part 61 e. guarantees employment at NASA What would Ace voice over the communications radio to announce an emergency? __________________ decreases carbon dioxide in the blood. T F is valid for ____ ___________ months. What should Ace scan for other traffic? ______ Is Ace’s required to be in the plane during flight? Y N are required to be: ? Are aircraft maintenance logbooks required to be in the plane during flight? Y N What is the ? __________ What color is the ? _______ are required to be illuminated from _________ to ____________. (Refer to figure 4, page A-2-5) The speed is _______________. During an emergency, what…..Transponder code_______ Communications freq_______ What effect does have on (1) engine performance and (2) mixture? The airplane hasn’t flown for three weeks, nor were the fuel tanks filled after its last flight. During the what must be done and why? What special check should be made during a after it has been stored outside during the summer for an extended period of time? What dangers exist while closely following a heavy 747 on the approach? a factor on the flight from PRX to ADS? Y N Why? will this Cessna 172 stall? What V-speed would provide the and where is this information found? ____________ __________ Determine if the aircraft is legal, logbook inspection on 12/7/2020 indicates the following: Transponder/static: Last certification Dec 7, 2020 Y N Annual inspection: Completed April 2, 2020 Y N The aircraft annual inspection will expire at midnight….day____ month____ year_____ Can a 100 hour inspection Y N Explain why atmospheric pressures change .___________ What is an ? ______________________ List characteristics of: at sea level at sea level One of the most with a frontal passage is a change in ______________and which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the ______________. Define the term . What phenomenon is associated with a thunderstorm? ______________ (Refer to figure 18, page A2-13)…Find the on the weather depiction chart and . ____________ Which flight leg would Ace have the highest susceptibility to ? _______ to _______ Why? __________________ What conditions are most favorable for ? __________ __________ Clouds, fog, or dew when what occurs? ___________________ Is required on any part of this x-country? Y N …..explain. What are the ? Aviation _________ Other _______ When must an be replaced? 1. __________ 2._________ from an airborne aircraft? Y N When must be used by: FLIGHT CREW ________________________________ PASSENGERS ___________________________________________ Joker offered Ace a for the opportunity to accompany him. Can Ace accept and if so, Except for certain provisions, Ace is required to wear a if any intentional maneuver exceeds _____° of bank or ______° nose-up or nose-down. The maximum indicated airspeed for flight below 10,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized or requested by ATC, is_____ knots. …..if ATC assigned Ace this airspeed, what would be his response? (use figure 4, page A2-5) (Ace logged three different flights on 10/17/19.) On this flight he elects . Describe pilot currency requirements allowing this. ) for closing a VFR Flight Plan? _____________ Ace moved from his in Kirksville to Buzz, Ohio on 1/21/21. a. Who must Ace notify __________ b. & within what time period? __________ Can a carry passengers without a CFI? Y N Is a “ ” required to fly a Cessna 172? Y N Is a “ ” logbook endorsement required to fly a Cessna 172? Y N Can a enter Class B airspace? Y N …explain All turns in a non-tower airport traffic pattern are left unless otherwise indicated… ….describe the pattern procedure at ADS The legal aviation is the time between dusk and dawn. T F Ace had an accident to his plane. What are the NTSB notification requirements? May the be moved prior to the time NTSB takes custody? Y N Explain What airport is found at the following coordinates? N35-39.9 W095-57.0 to should be accomplished the . T F The at Tuttle, OK, located 12 nm southwest of OKC represents what? on an aircraft decreases lift and increases drag. T F The highest accumulation of during flight occurs in _______ ________ and develops ____________ type ice. A has _______ possible codes. An receives radio signals. (circle one) __________ controls airspeed and ___________controls altitude. (both begin with P) How many satellites make up the (GPS)? ________ An is found in which instrument________. An airplane’s turns on/off the cockpit electrical system. T F Ace the engine with the: (circle one) Block refer to Appendix A) represents the number of ________aboard the aircraft. One of the main functions of flaps during an approach is to ________________________ without _________________________. The is the angle between the _______ ________ and the ______ ______. Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with an aircraft . _________ are prohibited over a congested area of a city, town, or settlement. T F Who is directly responsible for the of the passengers for a flight? ________ Ace during an in-flight emergency: (check correct answer(s)) ______ Can he be sent to prison. ______ He is required to submit a written report. ______ He lived but committed suicide. A radar controller gives Ace the following radar vector, “fly heading 270 and maintain 2000 feet.” This would cause him to . What should he do and say? Ace knows a cute little nurse who gave him a container of for this flight. Can he legally use it? Y N explain