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1. Crosswind After Landing Roll (767)
(Refer to Figure 61 .) How should the 500-pound weight be shifted to balance the plank on the fulcrum?
A - 1 inch to the left.
B - 1 inch to the right.
C - 4.5 inches to the right.
 
2. Radio Navigation (3585)
(Refer to Figure 30 , illustration 1.) What outbound bearing is the aircraft crossing?
A - 030°.
B - 150°.
C - 180°.
 
3. Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques (3613)
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.'
 
4. Radar Summary Chart (3518)
(Refer to Figure 19 , area E.) The top of the precipitation of the cell is
A - 16,000 feet AGL.
B - 16,000 feet MSL.
C - 25,000 feet MSL.
 
5. Service Available to Pilots (3798)
TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides
A - IFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and 3 miles lateral) between all aircraft.
B - warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.
C - sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft.
 
6. Sectional Chart (3627)
(Refer to Figure 21 , area 1.) What minimum radio equipment is required to land and take off at Norfolk International?
A - Mode C transponder and omnireceiver.
B - Mode C transponder and two-way radio.
C - Mode C transponder, omnireceiver, and DME.
 
7. Flight Control Systems (3219)
One of the main functions of flaps during approach and landing is to
A - decrease the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed.
B - permit a touchdown at a higher indicated airspeed.
C - increase the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed.
 
8. Abbreviations and Symbols (3011)
Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?
A - VY.
B - VA.
C - VX.
 
9. Thunderstorms (3437)
During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?
A - Cumulus.
B - Dissipating.
C - Mature.
 
10. Maintenance Preventive Maintenance and Alterations (3181-3)
Who is responsible for ensuring Airworthiness Directives (AD's) are complied with?
A - Owner or operator.
B - Mechanic with inspection authorization (IA).
C - Repair station.