51. Northerly
compass error causes the compass to initially indicate a turn in
the opposite direction, due to the vertical component of the
earth's magnetic field. Southerly turning error causes the
compass to indicate a turn in the same direction, but at a faster
rate. The lead or lag is equal to approximately one degree for
each degree of latitude. These errors are most apparent when
turning FROM a heading of North or South.
Acceleration error is caused by the center of gravity of the
compass float being below its pivot.
When accelerating on a heading of East or West, the compass will
indicate a turn to the North. When decelerating on a heading of
East or West, the compass will indicate a turn to the South. ANDS
52. Slight
engine roughness indicates that the spark plugs might be fouled.
Verify by testing magnetos for obvious power loss. Leaning the
mixture may alleviate the problem. If unfixable, operate on good
magneto only and head for the nearest airport
53. A
low oil pressure indication accompanied by normal oil temperature
indicates a gauge malfunction. A low oil pressure indication
accompanied by rising oil temperature indicates imminent engine
failure. Operate on minimum power and select a suitable forced
landing location
54. In
slow flight with flaps down, the air flowing around the airplane
is disturbed such that the static port pressure is no longer
accurate. Because of this, the indicated airspeed at the moment
of a stall may be well below the white arc.
55. The
pressure inside the cabin is slightly lower, so the altimeter
indicates a higher altitude.
56. The
altimeter measures the absolute pressure of the air to indicate
altitude. Temperature affects density and thus pressure of air.
Cold air is denser, the pressure levels are closer together, and
the altimeter will indicate higher. Warm air is less dense, the
pressure levels are farther apart, and the altimeter indicates
lower than actual.
57. The
power output might be too high, or the mixture might be too lean.
58. Loss
of power, excessive oil consumption, and permanent engine damage.
59. Spark
plugs may foul and no longer be able to ignite the mixture.
60. Only
one spark plug is igniting the mixture, and the time required for
complete combustion allows the unburned mixture to become so hot
that it explodes. Detonation produces enough heat and pressure to
seriously damage the engine.
61. The
excessive lead content could lead to spark plug fouling.
62. The
temperature. The warmer the fuel, the more water is can hold.
When the fuel is cooled, the water condenses out. water in the
fuel can cause engine failure.
63. Fuel
vapors form in the fuel line between the tank and the engine. The
vapor pressure can keep fuel from entering. Vapor lock is most
likely on hot days when the engine is run for a long time on the
ground. It can be prevented by running the fuel pump. Vapor lock
can also result from running one tank dry before switching tanks.
The engine driven or electric fuel pump may introduce air into
the fuel lines.
64. The
pressure drop that results from high velocity air flowing into
the engine through the venturi is proportional to the volume of
air that is being pulled into the cylinders. The amount of fuel
metered into this air is determined by the pressure drop.
65. The
expansion of air leaving the venturi and the vaporization of fuel
cause an air temperature decrease. Carb ice can form between 20
and 70F when there is visible moisture or high humidity. With a
fixed-pitch prop, the RPM drops; with a constant speed prop, the
manifold pressure drops.
66. The
ratio of the weight of fuel and the weight of air entering the
cylinder.
67. The
attitude at which, under standard atmospheric conditions, an
engine can develop its rated horsepower. With a turbo-charged
engine, the manifold pressure will remain the same until the
critical altitude is reached.
68. The
ratio of thrust horsepower to brake horsepower. Prop efficiency
varies between 50 and 87%. Effective pitch equals geometric pitch
minus slip
69. A
force applied to a gyro will act 90 degrees ahead in the
direction of rotation.
70. Spiraling
slipstream causes a plane to rotate right about its longitudinal
axis (because the air is striking the bottom of the left
horizontal stabilizer), and left about its vertical axis (because
the air is striking the left side of the vertical stabilizer).
71. When
flying at a high angle of attack, the descending blade is taking
a greater bite of air, causing a yawing tendency to the left.
72. When
adding power, increase RPM before power. When decreasing power,
decrease power before decreasing RPM. (Avoid high power with low
RPM settings).
73. Lowest
stall speed, highest cruising speed, and least stability.
74. Induced
drag is increased, thus decreasing cruising speed. Stalling speed
increases, as does longitudinal stability.
75. A
decrease in pressure decreases density and thus increases density
altitude. An increase in temperature decreases density and thus
increases density altitude. An increase in humidity increases
density altitude (water vapor is less dense than dry air). (High
humidity may decrease power by 7% and climb performance may be
reduced by 10%.).
76. Engine
and propeller efficiencies are reduced, and a greater true
airspeed is required for liftoff.
77. Indicated
airspeed corrected for position and instrument errors.
78. Indicated
airspeed corrected for adiabatic compressible flow for the
particular altitude.
79. Equivalent
airspeed corrected for air density variations from the standard
value at sea level.
80. With
an unsupercharged engine, power decreases with altitude, thus Vmc
decreases as altitude increases. But, the stalling speed does not
decrease with altitude.
81. Banking
toward the inoperative engine increases Vmc at about 3 knots per
degree. Banking toward the operative engine decreases Vmc at
about 3 knots per degree.
82. The
arm between the rudder and the CG shortens, thus a higher
airspeed is necessary (Vmc increases).
83. The
standard lapse rate is 2 degrees for every 1000'
The dry adiabatic lapse rate is 3 degrees for every 1000'
The moist lapse rate varies, but it is always less than the dry
rate
At very cold temperatures (-40) it is about the same as the
DALR, but at very hot temperatures (100F) it is only one third
of the DALR. This is because saturated air holds much more water
vapor at high temperatures, so there is much more latent heat to
release when condensation occurs.
84. On
slow moving cold fronts or stationary fronts.
85. Wind
shear associated with a low level temperature inversion
Wind shear in a frontal zone
Clear air turbulence at high levels associated with the jet
stream.
86. Radiation
fog forms near the surface when terrestrial radiation cools the
ground, and the ground in turn cools the air. When the air is
cooled to its dewpoint, fog forms.
87. Advection
fog forms when moist air moves over colder ground or water. Much
more extensive than radiation fog, it can move in rapidly day or
night. Winds of more than 15 knots will disperse it.
88. Moist,
stable air being adiabatically cooled as it moves upslope.
89. Forms
when relatively warm rain or drizzle falls through cool air, as
happens in a warm front. Evaporation from the precipitation
saturates the cool air and forms fog.
90. Ice
fog occurs in cold weather when the temperature is far below
freezing. Water vapor sublimates directly as ice crystals.
91. Up
to 700 miles.
92. Freezing
level data
91% relative humidity at the (M) middle level indicated
2400' (1st level)
8500' (2nd level indicated)
10,500' (3rd level indicated)(crossed the 0 degree isotherm) /1 =
There is one more isothermal crossing, not listed here.
93. Little
Rock, Arkansas
1133 ZULU
AREA of echoes, 4/10 coverage
22 degrees, 100 nautical miles (from LIT)
88 degrees, 170 nautical miles
Cells moving from 240 degrees at 25 knots
Maximum tops at 31,000, 162 degrees, 110 NM from LIT radar.
94. A
front that is building up.
95. A
front that is dissipating.
96. Severe
icing
Severe or extreme turbulence
Clear air turbulence
Severe icing
All of which are NOT associated with thunderstorms, widespread
duststorms, sandstorms, volcanic eruptions, or volcanic ash
lowering visibility to less than 3 miles
SIGMET=WS.
97. Severe
thunderstorms
Wind gusts of 50 knots or more
Surface hail equal to or greater than 3/4 of an inch
Tornadoes
Embedded thunderstorms
Lines of thunderstorms
Thunderstorms greater than VIP 4 affecting 40% or more of an area
of at least 3,000 miles
Always implies severe or greater turbulence, severe icing, and
low level wind shear, so these items are not specified in the
advisory.
98. 60
* minutes between bearing change divided by degree change.
99. TAS
* minutes between change divided by degree change.
100. 122.95.