RCAC Practice Exam (Airmanship, Engines, Radio) V1
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Royal Canadian Air CadetsFlying scholarship practice examAirmanship, Radio Procedures, and Engines
- 1.EGT varies primarily as a function of:
- A.
Octane rating of the fuel
- B.
Fuel / air mixture
- C.
Throttle angle
- D.
Outside air temperature
- 2.The propeller:
- A.
Converts torque to thrust.
- B.
Moves a small mass of air backward at a relatively high speed.
- C.
Moves a large mass of air backward at a relatively low speed.
- D.
Both a and c
- 3.The advantage(s) of a wet sump lubrication system is (are):
- A.
Simplicity.
- B.
Good Sump capacity.
- C.
Light weight.
- D.
Both A and C.
- 4.Viscosity refers to:
- A.
Resistance to flow.
- B.
Resistance to vaporization.
- C.
Resistance to ignition.
- D.
Resistance to deteriorization
- 5.The word __________ means; OK I have received your message. (Fill in the blank)
- A.
Acknowledged.
- B.
Roger.
- C.
Affirmative.
- D.
Confirmed.
- 6.In Radiotelephone Procedures, 12 o'clock midday and 12 o'clock midnight respectively as:
- A.
1200, 0000
- B.
1200, 2400
- C.
12AM, 12PM
- D.
1200 AM, 1200 PM
- 7.An urgency signal is preceded by the word ________ and is repeated ________. (Fill in the blanks)
- A.
SECURITY, three times
- B.
DISTRESS, continuously for 10 seconds
- C.
PAN-PAN, three times
- D.
MAYDAY, continuously for 10 seconds
- 8.The primary reason for developing proficiency in slow flight is;
- A.
Because this speed range is used to achieve maximum range.
- B.
Because this speed range is used to achieve maximum endurance.
- C.
Because this speed range is used in flight under all conditions of reduced visibility.
- D.
To recognize the symptoms indicating the approach of a stall.
- 9.The maneuvering speed for an aeroplane is the maximum;
- A.
Speed at which the aeroplane can be safely operated in smooth air.
- B.
Speed at which the flight controls can be may be used without exceeding the design load factor.
- C.
Speed at which the aeroplane may be flow with flaps lowered.
- D.
Safe speed at which the aeroplane should be operated.
- 10.The use of low octane fuel in a high compression engine may result in;
- A.
Too lean a mixture for best operation.
- B.
Carburetor icing.
- C.
Fouling of the spark plugs.
- D.
Detonation.
- 11.If ice has accumulated on an airfoil in flight, the Stall speed will;
- A.
Remain unchanged.
- B.
Decrease in all flight conditions.
- C.
Increase in level flight.
- D.
Increase in all flight conditions.
- 12.The indicated Stall speed of an aeroplane;
- A.
Is higher when flying downwind than upwind.
- B.
Increases with altitude.
- C.
Decreases with altitude.
- D.
Does not change with a change of altitude
- 13.The stalling speed of an aeroplane;
- A.
Is the same in a coordinated turn as in straight and level flight.
- B.
Is less in a coordinated turn as in straight and level flight.
- C.
Is greater in a coordinated turn as in straight and level flight.
- D.
Increases in climbing turns, decreases in gliding turns.
- 14.If one magneto should fail on an engine equipped with a dual ignition;
- A.
A slight loss of power would result.
- B.
There would be no effect on the engine.
- C.
The engine would stop.
- D.
Half of the cylinders would not fire.
- 15.The use of carburetor heat while taxing should be kept to a minimum because the heated air entering the induction system will;
- A.
Cause plug fouling.
- B.
Cause pre-ignition.
- C.
Cause overheating.
- D.
Not be filtered.
- 16.The altimeter setting is 29.70 in. HG. If the pilot inadvertently sets 30.70 in HG. on the altimeter subscale the altimeter will read:
- A.
1,000' high.
- B.
1,000' low.
- C.
100' high.
- D.
100' low.
- 17.A major early symptom of Hypoxia (lack of sufficient oxygen) is;
- A.
Drowsiness.
- B.
Dizziness.
- C.
Euphoria (increased sense of well being).
- D.
Hyperventilation (over breathing).
- 18.The effects of one drink of alcohol at sea level will;
- A.
Increase with an increase in altitude.
- B.
Decrease with an increase in altitude.
- C.
Remain the same with an increase in altitude.
- D.
Remain constant to 6,000' ASL.
- 19.Wheebarrowing on landing may result from a;
- A.
Low approach speed.
- B.
Low approach angle.
- C.
High approach speed.
- D.
Strong cross-wind.
- 20.The upper limit of the white arc on an airspeed indicator is the maximum;
- A.
Normal operating speed.
- B.
Flap extension speed.
- C.
Maneuvering speed.
- D.
Range speed.
- 21.Deceleration errors in a magnetic compass would be most pronounced on a heading of;
- A.
North and South.
- B.
East and North.
- C.
East and West.
- D.
West and South.
- 22.Wake turbulence caused by a departing aeroplane is most severe immediately;
- A.
Following full power application.
- B.
Before rotation.
- C.
Following rotation.
- D.
Above its flight path.
- 23.The use of Carb heat will;
- A.
Increase manifold pressure and enrich the mixture.
- B.
Increase manifold pressure and lean out the mixture.
- C.
Decrease manifold pressure and enrich the mixture.
- D.
Decrease manifold pressure and lean out the mixture.
- 24.In gliding, an important use of wing spoilers is to;
- A.
Increase the rate of descent at the same speed.
- B.
Increase lift without increasing drag.
- C.
Make safe approaches possible at slower air speeds.
- D.
Improve the lift / drag ratio.
- 25.Air / Ground communication is primarily;
- A.
UHF
- B.
VHF
- C.
HF
- D.
L/MF
- 26."Ground Control" at a controlled airport controls;
- A.
Clearances for take-off and landing.
- B.
Movements for passengers on the ground.
- C.
Clearance to taxi.
- D.
Clearance for pilots to exit their aircraft.
- 27.The phonetic spelling for "PILOTS" is;
- A.
Papa, India, Lima, Oscar, Tango, Sierra
- B.
Papa, Indian, Lima, October, Tango, Sierra
- C.
Puppy, India, Lemon, Oyster, Tart, Sierra
- D.
Papa, India, Tango, Lima, Oscar, Sierra
- 28.The Search and Rescue frequency is;
- A.
118.00 MHz.
- B.
126.70 MHz.
- C.
123.20 MHz.
- D.
121.60 MHz.
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