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Brainteasers Interactive Quiz #30:
Specialty Takeoffs And Landings

How long has it been since you had to do a soft field takeoff, or a slip to a landing over an obstacle? Other than for practical exams and perhaps for the occasional flight review, most pilots rarely perform anything but normal departures and arrivals. Irv Siegel's latest interactive quiz is designed to refresh your knowledge and get you ready to go out and practice some of these specialty takeoffs and landings.

by Irv Siegel

NOTE: For more complete explanations of the reasoning behind the answers, please see FAA-H-8083-3, AIRPLANE FLYING HANDBOOK.

1. For most aircraft, taking off in a crosswind will require more rudder
a. left.
b. right.
c. It makes no difference which side the crosswind is from; rudder pressure
pressure when the crosswind is from the


will be the same.

2. If a significant crosswind exists, liftoff should occur at
a. lower than normal airspeed.
b. higher than normal airspeed.
c. the same airspeed as for a calm wind takeoff.
3. Describe the proper technique for the initial portion of a short field
a. Taxi onto the runway at the fastest speed without scraping the tires, and
airplane as rapidly as possible.


apply takeoff power as rapidly as possible.


b. Taxi onto the runway, align the aircraft with the centerline, set the
c. Align the airplane with the intended takeoff path at the beginning of the
heading indicator, and wind sock, and then release the parking brake.


parking brake, and apply takeoff power. Check the engine gauges, propeller RPM,
takeoff area. Apply takeoff power smoothly and continuously to accelerate the
4. Due to several days of rain, the airport is very muddy. Prior to taxiing
a. bring the airplane to a stop and check that the flaps are set properly, as
b. use sufficient power to keep the airplane in continuous motion.
c. test the brakes by applying maximum braking, to be sure that the airplane
can be stopped after a rejected takeoff.


onto the runway for a soft field takeoff, the pilot should


well as the transponder and fuel pump, if so equipped.

5. Which is the true statement regarding noise abatement takeoffs?
a. Noise abatement procedures are mandatory for large and turbine powered
aircraft. They are optional for all other aircraft.


b. Safety of flight considerations take priority over noise abatement
c. Pilots are expected to know the appropriate noise abatement procedures for
d. Both a and b are correct.
e. Both b and c are correct.
information regarding such procedures.


procedures.


the airport(s) they use, and should not use ATC frequencies to obtain
6. When landing, what is the primary purpose of a forward slip?
a. To increase the descent angle without increasing airspeed.
b. To keep the longitudinal axis of the airplane parallel to the direction of
c. To obtain better forward visibility.
movement over the ground.

7. In the typical general aviation airplane, what is a potential problem
a. If the pilot does not increase the pitch quickly, there is a danger that
at a proper climb pitch attitude.


b. The nose of the aircraft may veer suddenly to the right.
c. Forward elevator pressure must be anticipated and applied to stop the nose
during a go-around?


the increased power will cause the aircraft to fly into the ground.

8. If there is standing water on the runway, what is the approximate minimum
a. 84 knots
b. 63 knots
c. 42 knots
dynamic hydroplaning speed for an airplane with a main tire pressure of 24 PSI?

9. Which of the following techniques are appropriate for a turbulent air
a. Use a power-on approach at an airspeed slightly above the normal approach
approach and landing?


b. To maintain good control, the approach in turbulent air with a gusty
c. Landings from power approaches in turbulence should be such that the
crosswind may require the use of partial, rather than full, wing flaps.


d. All of the above.
speed.


touchdown is made with the airplane in approximately the level flight attitude.

10. If the airplane manufacturer does not recommend a specific approach
a. Not more than 1.1 Vso.
b. Not more than 1.2 Vso.
c. Not more than 1.3 Vso.
speed, what indicated airspeed should be used for a short field landing?