Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX) Performance Practice Exam

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• At a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft, what is the likely burning time in minutes with a temperature of +3 degrees C?
• What typically affects the pitch and stability of an aircraft?
• What flight duration in minutes corresponds to a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft with a temperature of +13 degrees C?
• At what temperature would the calculated takeoff distance be approximately 742 feet?
• What could bring the CG of an aircraft with a weight of 3,700 pounds at 92.5 inches into the allowable range of 90.0 to 92.0 inches?
• What is the takeoff distance required to clear a 50-foot obstacle at a temperature of 80 degrees F, pressure altitude of 5,000 ft, and weight of 3,300 lb?
• Which factor is NOT considered when calculating takeoff distance?
• What is the estimated takeoff distance at a temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit?
• If fuel consumption is 80 pounds per hour and groundspeed is 180 knots, how much fuel is required for the flight?
• What is the flight duration at 18,000 feet pressure altitude and a temperature of -1 degrees C?
• What is the effect of adjusting performance data in the AFM/POH for non-standard atmospheric conditions?
• How should performance data in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)/Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) be treated?
• What is the estimated flight time at a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft with a temperature of +3 degrees C?
• Given the consumption of 9.5 gallons per hour at a cruising altitude of 6,000 feet, how long would it take to use 35 gallons?
• What is the calculated takeoff distance at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit?
• At a temperature of 90 degrees F, what is the appropriate takeoff distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle?
• What is the required fuel in gallons for an airplane departing at a pressure altitude of 2,000 ft and a temperature of 20 degrees C?
• Why is it important to ensure the maximum fuel weight is within range?
• What is the estimated time to consume fuel for an aircraft weighing 3,400 lb at an airport pressure altitude of 4,000 ft?
• At an altitude of 7,500 feet using 52 percent power, what is the approximate true airspeed?
• How much fuel would an airplane consume if it is at a cruising altitude of 6,500 feet consuming 95 pounds of fuel per hour?
• Why does an aircraft experience lower performance at higher relative humidity?
• If the maximum load for baggage area 1 is 120 pounds, what is the safe weight limit for an 80-pound bag?
• What is the heading for an airplane descending from 10,500 ft to an airport at 1,700 ft?
• At 55 percent power, what is the duration of flight with 38 gallons of fuel aboard?
• How much AvGas is required to fly 600NM with a 12 knot headwind?
• What is the crosswind component for landing on runway 17 with winds from 140 degrees at 25 knots?
• How does fuel burned on the ground impact the weight of an aircraft?
• In conditions of a headwind of 10 kts, what is the expected ground roll required for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle at a weight of 3,200 lb and temperature at 90 degrees F?
• Which runway offers the least wind resistance with a given wind of 010 degrees at 18 knots?
• If an airplane is operating at a higher load factor, how does it affect stall speed?
• What is the calculated moment for an aircraft with a total weight of 2,950 pounds?
• If you are required to fly for 620 NM under VFR conditions, how much AvGas would you need?
• What would be the fuel consumption for 4 hours of flight at 18,000 feet and a specific temperature?
• If a pilot and copilot together weigh 400 pounds in an aircraft with an empty weight of 1,271 pounds, what is necessary for the CG to remain within limits?
• What is the average groundspeed of an aircraft that consumes fuel at a rate of 15 GPH?
• What is the fuel consumption rate if an aircraft uses 80 pounds of AvGas per hour while flying at a groundspeed of 180 knots in a 15 knot tailwind?
• What is the altitude loss for an airplane gliding at an angle of attack of 8 degrees over 3 statute miles?
• How much fuel will a 3,700 lb aircraft consume at sea level pressure altitude?
• What is the required distance for an airplane departing an airport at 3,000 ft pressure altitude and 15 degrees C?
• What is the required ground roll for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle at a temperature of 80 degrees F and a pressure altitude of 2,000 ft with a weight of 3,300 lb?
• What is the amount of AvGas required to fly for 4 hours if the conditions are stable for consumption?
• If you are 9 miles off course, have flown 95 miles, and need to fly 125 miles to converge at the destination, what is the total correction angle required?
• With a weight of 4,000 pounds, what climb rate corresponds to a maximum performance requirement?
• Given a weight of 4,000 lbs, what is the maximum rate of climb?
• What is the total flight time required to operate under the conditions listed in the chart?
• An aircraft loaded with a weight of 4,700 pounds has a CG of 97.0 inches. What could be the new CG after adjustments?
• If the true course is 350 degrees and the true heading is 358 degrees, what is the wind direction and speed?
• Given a true course of 105 degrees and a true heading of 085 degrees, what is the wind direction and speed?
• Given a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft and a temperature of -17 degrees C, how long can the flight be sustained?
• At a groundspeed of 180 knots, how many total pounds of fuel would be consumed over a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes at 80 pounds per hour?
• What is considered when determining the usage of optional equipment in weight calculations?
• At a given weight, and without increasing power, what will occur if the angle of attack increases?
• What is the fuel requirement when descending from 10,500 ft to an airport at 1,700 ft?
• When landing on runway 30, what wind direction at 20 knots is most favorable?
• If the fuel quantity is 47 gallons, how long can the aircraft fly at cruise power?
• What does the term 'CG' stand for in weight and balance terminology?
• What is the total weight of an aircraft with a ramp weight of 3,650 pounds and its CG at 94.0 inches if calculated correctly?
• What is the fuel consumption per hour for an aircraft at 4,000 ft pressure with a weight of 3,700 lb?
• How does increasing the altitude affect aircraft takeoff distance?
• How many total gallons will an aircraft consume if it travels for 2 hours while consuming 9.5 gallons per hour?
• If the airplane is under maximum gross weight but the center of gravity (CG) is too far forward, what should be done to correct this situation?
• When the surface wind is 180 degrees at 27 knots, what is the crosswind component?
• What is the crosswind component if the tower reports a wind direction of 010 degrees at 18 knots?
• How much AvGas is required to fly 600 nautical miles with a 15 knot headwind?
• At what CG location is the aircraft considered to be at 44.9 inches aft of datum?
• What is the approximate fuel consumption in gallons for a climb at 75 percent power for 15 minutes?
• Which wind condition would result in the highest crosswind component when the surface wind is reported as 180 degrees at 25 knots?
• What is meant by 'static load' in aviation?
• For weights A, B, and C of 135 pounds at 15 inches, 205 pounds at 117 inches, and 85 pounds at 195 inches, where is the CG located?
• In a maximum rate of climb, how much fuel is used from engine start to 6,000 feet pressure altitude?
• What does a placard indicating the maximum weight limit for a baggage compartment signify?
• If an empty weight of 1,271 pounds has a moment of 102.04 in-lb/1,000, are a pilot and copilot weighing 260 pounds within the CG envelope?
• What can be found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of an aircraft?
• At cruise altitude of 7,500 feet, what percentage of power usage allows for a distance of 810 miles?
• What happens to the CG if a plane weighs 3,037 pounds within the provided CG limits?
• At 80 degrees F and a pressure altitude of 2,000 ft, what is the required ground roll for takeoff if the weight is 3,300 lb?
• What must be added to the basic empty weight when calculating weight and balance?
• During preflight, why is it important to know fuel burn?
• What load factor corresponds to a bank angle of 60 degrees in flight?
• When considering a weight of 3,300 lb and a headwind of 15 kts, how much ground roll is needed over a 50-foot obstacle at a pressure altitude of 5,000 ft?
• What is the average fuel consumption of an aircraft in the U.S.?
• What effect does an increase in density altitude have on an airplane's performance?
• What necessary climb rate is required for takeoff from a runway if a climb rate of 745 ft/min is needed?
• An airplane loaded to a gross weight of 4,800 pounds has a calculated CG of what distance aft of datum?
• If an airplane descends for 18 minutes from 7,500 ft to an airport at 1,300 ft, how far is it from the airport?
• How much fuel is consumed for a 2-hour and 48-minute flight based on a given standard?
• Which parameter is NOT typically assessed when performing weight and balance calculations?
• Given an aircraft's empty weight of 1,271 pounds and a pilot and co-pilot weight of 355 pounds, is the aircraft's CG status positive?
• What is the approximate takeoff distance at a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pressure altitude of 4,000 ft and a headwind of 20 knots?
• When computing weight and balance, what does the basic empty weight include?
• Given a wind direction of 175 degrees at 20 knots and a distance of 135 NM, what is the estimated flight time?
• How long will an aircraft weighing 4,000 lb take to consume fuel at an airport pressure altitude of 2,000 ft?
• If the aircraft has 50 gallons of fuel left and is cruising at 55 percent power, how long can it fly?
• What is the primary purpose of calculating wind direction and speed in flight planning?
• Using the Best Power Level Flight line, how much fuel does the aircraft use per hour?
• How much fuel would be used from engine start to reach 10,000 feet pressure altitude using a maximum rate of climb?
• What is the empty weight moment of the aircraft in in-lb per 1,000 lbs?
• What is the ground distance covered when cruising at 9,500 ft with a heading of 132 degrees from an airport elevated at 1,500 ft?
• The lift-to-drag ratio (L/D) at a 2 degree angle of attack is approximately equal to what angle of attack?
• What is the moment for an aircraft with a total weight of 4,120 pounds?
• If the wind at the surface is reported at 260 degrees at 20 knots, what is the crosswind component while landing on runway 30?
• At a weight of 3,700 lbs, what is the maximum rate of climb?
• To achieve maximum range, what should the pilot do as fuel is consumed?
• What happens to the CG when more weight is added forward of the datum?
• How long will a 4,000 lb aircraft at 2,000 ft altitude take to burn through its fuel?
• What is the expected altitude at a temperature of 100 degrees F?
• Given weights A, B, and C, where would the CG be located if Weight A is 155 pounds at 45 inches, Weight B is 165 pounds at 145 inches, and Weight C is 95 pounds at 185 inches?
• For a normal climb from engine start to 8,000 feet pressure altitude, how much fuel is typically consumed?
• What is the required amount of AvGas for a flight under the given conditions if it demands 67 gallons?
• For a pressure altitude of sea level, with a temperature of 80 degrees F and a weight of 3,000 lb, what is the required ground roll for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle?
• What is the fuel consumption rate for an airplane cruising at 6,000 feet?
• What is the primary consequence of exceeding the aircraft's maximum weight limit?
• How would you classify a left crosswind of 13 knots during a landing?
• When utilizing performance figures from the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), what standards are typically applied?
• For a flight from an airport at 4,000 ft with 12 degrees C, how far can you fly in nautical miles?
• Approximately how much fuel would be consumed during a 7-minute climb at 75 percent power?
• In what scenario is usability of 6.2 GPH achieved at 7,500 feet?
• For an airport at 4,000 ft pressure altitude and 12 degrees C, how far would the flight cover?
• How is the Center of Gravity (CG) of an aircraft determined?
• With a total weight of 4,137 pounds, what is the CG when the ramp weight is 3,650 pounds and has a CG of 94.0 inches?
• During a normal climb, how much fuel would be used from engine start to 12,000 feet pressure altitude?
• After completing all aircraft loading, what is the CG location if calculated at 81.1 inches?
• What is the stall speed of an airplane weighing 2,750 pounds?
• During a 20-minute climb at 75 percent power, the aircraft consumes how much fuel approximately?
• During a descent, what is likely the primary concern related to altitude loss?
• How does increasing bank angle influence turning radius and load factor?
• If all index units are positive, where would the location of the datum be when computing weight and balance?
• Which aspect is essential for weight and balance calculations in aviation operations?
• For winds of 180 at 25 knots, which runway provides the best condition for landing, considering a left crosswind?
• When an airplane glides at an angle of attack of 10 degrees, how much altitude will it lose in 1 mile?
• When loading the aircraft and computing weight and balance, what is the CG at 44.0 inches aft of datum?
• If an aircraft's empty weight moment is reported as 102.04 in-lb/1,000, how does that relate to the operational CG?
• What is the total weight of the aircraft if its CG location is 93 inches aft of the datum and calculated at 3,700 pounds?
• What is the endurance at an altitude of 7,500 feet using 52 percent power?
• In weight and balance computations, what is considered a moment?
• Under what condition is density altitude equal to field elevation?
• What is the calculated time in minutes for a flight departing from an airport at 2,000 ft pressure altitude at 20 degrees C?
• Using 60 gallons of fuel, how long can the aircraft sustain flight at 55 percent power?
• How long can you fly with 80 gallons of usable AvGas?
• What would be the impact of a 15 knot headwind on fuel consumption for a 600NM flight?
• With 38 gallons of fuel, what is the maximum distance that can be flown?
• At a temperature of 50 degrees F, what altitude can be expected?
• If an aircraft weighing 3,700 lb is flying at an airport pressure altitude of 4,000 ft, how much fuel will it consume?
• If an aircraft consumes 13 gallons of AvGas per hour with a groundspeed of 165 knots in a 12 knot tailwind, how much fuel will be consumed over a certain time period?
• How much altitude does an airplane lose in 6 miles when gliding at an angle of attack of 10 degrees?
• What is the effect of a downhill runway slope on takeoff performance?
• From engine start to 10,000 feet pressure altitude in a normal climb, how much fuel is consumed?
• Given a true course of 286 degrees and a true heading of 281 degrees, what is the wind direction and speed?
• What quantity of fuel corresponds to an average fuel consumption of 15 GPH over 3.5 hours flying time?
• Under what condition will true airspeed and groundspeed increase proportionally?
• If an airplane is consuming 14.8 gallons of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 7,500 feet, how much fuel will it consume in 3.4 hours?
• Which condition would likely cause a longer takeoff distance?
• What is the time enroute and fuel used for a true course of 100 degrees at an airspeed of 90 knots, with a wind of 170/15 and a distance of 142 nautical miles?
• What is the fuel consumption per hour at an altitude of 7,500 feet using 52 percent power?
• If landing on runway 22 with winds from 140 degrees at 20 knots, what is the correct crosswind component?
• How much AvGas will be burned over a flight time of 4 hours under specified conditions?
• What is the wind direction and speed for a true course of 345 degrees and a true heading of 355 degrees?
• With an empty weight of 1,271 pounds and an empty weight moment of 102.04 in-lb/1,000, can a pilot and copilot weighing 400 pounds be accommodated within the CG limits?
• For an empty weight of 1,271 pounds, would a combined weight of 355 pounds for the pilot and copilot keep the aircraft within the CG envelope?
• Using 48 gallons of fuel, what is the maximum distance that can be achieved?
• How much fuel will an airplane require if it is consuming 72 pounds per hour and flying at a groundspeed of 110 knots?
• What happens to aircraft performance when it operates at higher temperatures?
• What is the estimated descent distance if descending from 7,500 ft to a destination 34 NM away?
• What is the headwind component for a takeoff from Runway 13 if the headwind is 7 knots?
• For a flight lasting 6 hours and 39 minutes, what conditions are met regarding altitude and temperature?
• When flying at a temperature of 70 degrees F, what is the estimated pressure altitude for a standard flight?
• Where would the CG of an aircraft be located if Weight A is 175 pounds at 135 inches aft of datum, Weight B is 135 pounds at 115 inches aft of datum, and Weight C is 75 pounds at 85 inches aft of datum?
• What is the total flying time from 6,500 ft to an airport at 700 ft?
• If you have a true airspeed of 95 knots and a groundspeed of 87 knots, what does this indicate about the wind?
• When computing CG while loading an aircraft, what CG location might you end up at if certain weight calculations are applied?
• While landing on runway 17 with winds from 140 degrees at 20 knots, what is the resulting left crosswind component?
• With 65 gallons of fuel on board, how long can the aircraft operate at cruise power?
• Which of the following factors does NOT affect the takeoff distance of an aircraft?
• If an airplane is cruising at 9,500 ft after departing from a 1,500 ft elevation airport, what is the expected heading?
• With a surface wind of 180 degrees at 25 knots, what would the resultant headwind be?
• Is it acceptable for a published ramp weight to be exceeded during operations?
• What is the minimum ground roll required to clear a 50-foot obstacle at a pressure altitude of seabed level with a weight of 3,000 lb?
• When is it crucial to consider the weight and balance of an aircraft before flight?
• How long would the flight last if the accumulated AvGas reaches 67 gallons under specified conditions?
• If the cruise altitude is 7,500 feet and using 64 percent power, what is the maximum distance that can be traveled?
• What is the descent time for an airplane from a cruising altitude of 6,500 ft to an airport at 700 ft?
• What happens to an aircraft's lift as angle of attack increases toward its critical angle?
• How much ground roll is necessary for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle if the weight is 3,200 lb and the headwind is 10 knots at a temperature of 80 degrees F?
• What is the required ground roll for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle considering weight at 3,000 lb, temperature at 80 degrees F, and sea-level pressure altitude?
• If a gyroplane has a basic weight of 1,315 pounds, what can be inferred regarding its CG envelope?
• A flight at a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft with a temperature of -17 degrees C will sustain for how long?
• Which wind direction provides the most favorable approach for landing on runway 21?
• If an aircraft weighs 3,400 lb at a 6,000 ft airport pressure altitude, how much fuel does it need?
• What action might be necessary if the CG of an aircraft is found to be outside the allowable range?
• What is the fuel required for an aircraft weighing 3,400 lb at an airport pressure altitude of 6,000 ft?
• What direction will the airplane be flying when descending from 6,500 ft to an airport 18 NM away?
• What is the estimated time to consume fuel for an aircraft weighing 4,000 lb at an airport pressure altitude of 4,000 ft?
• If the empty weight is 1,271 pounds and a moment of 102.04 in-lb/1,000, what is the result if the pilot and copilot weigh 360 pounds?
• How much fuel is consumed during takeoff and climb at 70 percent power over 10 minutes?
• How does a change from headwind to tailwind affect aircraft performance?
• Given a temperature of 75 degrees F, what is the maximum weight capacity?
• What is the empty weight of the aircraft, including oil?
• When weight is moved aft in an aircraft, what is generally expected to happen?
• What is the fuel requirement when consuming 12.5 gallons of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 8,500 feet?
• What ground roll is needed for takeoff over a 50-foot obstacle at 80 degrees F and 15 kts headwind for a weight of 3,300 lb at a pressure altitude of 5,000 ft?
• For a weight of 3,200 pounds at a pressure altitude of 2,000 ft and calm wind, what is the estimated takeoff distance?
• What is the expected fuel usage for a typical 5-minute climb at full power?
• Which angle of attack would likely result in the lowest drag for a specific aircraft configuration?
• What crosswind component is observed if landing on a specific runway with winds from 180 degrees at 25 knots?
• Which of the following wind conditions can make an aircraft fly faster over the ground than its true airspeed?
• If fuel consumption is 14.7 gallons per hour and groundspeed is 157 knots, how much fuel is required for a specific flight duration?
• What is the flight duration at 18,000 feet pressure altitude and a temperature of -21 degrees C?
• What would be the effect of a headwind during takeoff from a runway?
• At a pressure altitude of 6,000 ft and a temperature of +13 degrees C, what is the estimated flight time?
• At an airport pressure altitude of sea level with a temperature of 14 degrees C above, how much fuel will a 3,700 lb aircraft require?
• You have flown 52 miles, are 6 miles off course, and have 118 miles yet to fly. To converge on your destination, what is the total correction angle required?
• How many pounds of AvGas is required to travel 350 NM in day VFR conditions?
• What is indicated if a pilot and copilot weight is consistently within the CG envelope during assessments?
• What percentage corresponds to a constant rate of descent in a descending airplane?
• What total weight are the pilot and copilot together?
• At 18,000 feet and -41 degrees C, what is the approximate flight time?
• With a temperature of 30 degrees F, what is the expected altitude?
• The performance tables for takeoff and climb of an aircraft are primarily based on what factors?
• What does an aircraft's center of gravity (CG) placement affect?
• If an airplane is flying from an airport at an elevation of 1,500 ft to a cruise altitude of 9,500 ft, what is the calculated time in minutes for the flight?