KSL ATP 107 flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Class B clearance requirement

An explicit ATC clearance is required to operate in Class B airspace; the phrase "cleared into the Class B airspace" must be heard before entering.

Alcohol and flight rules

Pilots may not act as crew within 8 hours of consuming alcohol, while under the influence, or with a blood alcohol level of 0.04 percent or higher.

Mode C veil

A 30-nautical-mile radius around the primary airport of a Class B area where a Mode C transponder is required for operations.

Class G VFR minimums

Below 1,200 ft AGL during the day, VFR requires 1 statute mile visibility and remaining clear of clouds.

Density altitude rule of thumb

Density altitude increases about 120 feet for each degree Celsius the temperature exceeds standard at a given pressure altitude.

Load factor in a turn

Load factor equals 1 divided by the cosine of the bank angle; a 60-degree level turn produces 2.0 G.

Stall speed and load factor

Stall speed increases with the square root of the load factor, so doubling the load factor raises stall speed about 41 percent.

Carburetor ice conditions

Carburetor icing is most likely with outside air temperatures between about -7 and 21 degrees Celsius and relative humidity above 50 percent.

Alternator failure response

With alternator failure the battery supplies limited electrical power; reduce electrical load and plan to land before the battery is depleted.

Standard temperature lapse rate

Temperature decreases about 2 degrees Celsius per 1,000 feet in the troposphere, used to compute density altitude and freezing levels.

Convective SIGMET

A SIGMET issued for severe or embedded thunderstorms, lines of thunderstorms, or tornadoes affecting an area.

Ceiling definition

The ceiling is the height above ground of the lowest broken or overcast layer, or of the vertical visibility into an obscuration.

Fog likelihood indicator

A dew point spread of about 2 degrees Celsius or less, combined with overnight cooling, favors fog formation.

Freezing rain hazard

Freezing rain indicates a warm layer aloft above a subfreezing surface layer and creates severe airframe icing risk.

Magnetic variation east

When magnetic variation is east, magnetic north lies east of true north, so easterly variation is subtracted from true heading.

One in sixty rule

Being 1 nautical mile off course after 60 nautical miles flown corresponds to roughly 1 degree of course error.

IFR fuel reserve

Instrument flight rules require enough fuel to fly to the destination, then to an alternate, plus 45 minutes at normal cruise.

VOR radial interpretation

VOR radials are magnetic bearings from the station; a centered CDI with a FROM indication places the aircraft on that radial.

IMSAFE checklist

A preflight self-assessment covering Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, and Emotion to judge fitness to fly.

Time of useful consciousness

The interval before hypoxia impairs performance; it falls sharply with altitude, dropping to seconds above the mid-40,000-foot range.

Hyperventilation treatment

Hyperventilation causes dizziness and tingling; treatment is slowing the breathing rate and reassuring the pilot.

Carbon monoxide symptoms

Carbon monoxide poisoning produces headache, drowsiness, and impaired judgment; treat with fresh air and supplemental oxygen.

Squawk code 7700

The transponder code 7700 indicates an emergency and alerts ATC to provide priority handling and assistance.

Line up and wait

An instruction to enter the runway and hold in position; it is not a takeoff clearance and takeoff may not begin.

VFR lost communications

If radio contact is lost under VFR, continue under VFR, land as soon as practical, and notify ATC after landing.

Class D airspace contact

Class D airspace surrounds a towered airport; two-way radio contact with the tower must be established before entering.

Engine failure in flight

Establish best glide speed, select a landing site, attempt a restart per checklist, and declare an emergency with ATC.

Emergency frequency

121.5 MHz is the VHF emergency and guard frequency monitored by ATC and search and rescue services.

Cabin pressure loss

Don oxygen masks, initiate a descent to below 10,000 feet, and declare an emergency with ATC.

ELT test window

Emergency locator transmitters may be tested only during the first five minutes of any hour to limit false alerts.

Declaring an emergency

Use the word "mayday" or "emergency" to ATC; the pilot in command may deviate from rules to the extent needed.

BasicMed duration

BasicMed privileges require a physical exam within 61 months for pilots under 40 and 49 months for those 40 and older.