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Incorrect. The minimum safe single engine speed (Vsse) is 78 knots.
Correct. Vyse is also the "Blue Line" speed.
Incorrect. Vyse or the best single engine rate of climb is 84 knots.
Correct.
Incorrect. The max landing gear extension speed (Vle) is 156 knots.
Incorrect.
Vfe speeds:
Max speed for half flaps is 130 knots.
Max speed for full flaps is 113 knots.
Incorrect. The best rate of climb (Vy) is 96 knots.
Incorrect. The minimum control speed (Vmc) is 69 knots.
Incorrect. The never exceed speed (Vne) is 234 knots.
Incorrect. The stall speed with gear and full flaps extended (Vs1) is 52 knots.
Correct. The maximum take off power is full throttle and 3400 rpm for up to 5 minutes. However, it is recommended that once established in a climb, you leave full throttle, but slowly reduce RPM to 2750 and climb at 130 knots.
Correct. Any attempt to fully top off the tanks will require you to fill and wait for it to settle, then fill some more.
Incorrect. The total usable fuel in the tanks is 156 gallons.
Incorrect. There is no nose fuel tank, and there is no fuel selector value. A total of 5 interconnected tanks flow into the center tank. The engines are fed fuel from the center tank.
Correct. There is no nose fuel tank, and there is no fuel selector value. A total of 5 interconnected tanks flow into the center tank. The engines are fed fuel from the center tank.
Incorrect. The oil tank capacity is 5 gallons per side.
Correct. You should check to see if there is at least 3.25 gallons of oil in the tank before engine operation. Oil will migrate to the sump when the plane has been sitting. You will need to start the engine and get it warm before being able to accurately check the oil quantity in the tank.
Incorrect. You should check to see if there is at least 3.25 gallons of oil in the tank before engine operation. Oil will migrate to the sump when the plane has been sitting. You will need to start the engine and get it warm before being able to accurately check the oil quantity in the tank.
Incorrect. Get out your chuck and air hose. The correct air pressure is 30 lbs. in the nose tire and 40 lbs. in the mains.
Correct. It's also good for checking your hair upon landing.
Incorrect. Get out your rag and make sure its clean so you can get a good look.
Correct. Take extra care not to inadvertently pull up on the gear selector handle. There is a safety latch to the right of the gear selector handle to help guard against a premature raising.
Incorrect. As long as the hydraulics are pressurized, a movement of the gear handle will raise the gear.
Incorrect. There is no gear handle hand crank. If the gear motor fails, select down on the gear handle and the gear will free fall to the open position.
Correct. There is no gear handle hand crank. If the gear motor fails, select down on the gear handle and the gear will free fall to the open position.
Incorrect. You will need to pay special attention to those that tow the airplane. It has a limit to the angle that a tow bar can turn. Make sure no turn requires the tow bar to exceed 20 degrees of turn, otherwise you will break the shear pin on the nose.
Correct. You will need to pay special attention to those that tow the airplane. It has a limit to the angle that a tow bar can turn. Make sure no turn requires the tow bar to exceed 20 degrees of turn, otherwise you will break the shear pin on the nose.
Incorrect. The maximum gross weight is 6,000 lbs.
Incorrect. The weight of the pilots moves the CG forward, toward a nose-heavy condition.
Correct. The weight of the pilots moves the CG forward, toward a nose-heavy condition.
Incorrect. The weight of people and things in the cabin move the CG forward, toward a nose-heavy condition.
Correct. The weight of people and things in the cabin move the CG forward, toward a nose-heavy condition.
Incorrect. The maximum weight allowed in the baggage area is 300 lbs.
Correct. The maximum weight allowed in the baggage compartment is 300 lbs.
Incorrect. Seriously... you thought that was ok?
Correct. The best speed over the numbers to make a smooth landing is 90 knots. It is recommended to never go below 84 knots, in case of a go-around.
Incorrect. The best speed over the numbers to make a smooth landing is 90 knots. It is recommended to never go below 84 knots, in case of a go-around.
Correct. One Engine Profile recommends 110 knots until on final, 100 knots on final, then 90 knots on short final.
Incorrect. One Engine Profile recommends 110 knots until on final, 100 knots on final, then 90 knots on short final.
Correct. As long as there is no leak, you can actuate systems with the hand pump.
However, a hydraulic failure means that the flaps are INOP.
If there is a leak, save the hydraulic fluid for brakes and steering.
Incorrect. As long as there is no leak, you can actuate systems with the hand pump.
Right side up... good.
Upside down... bad.
Correct. Extra care must be taken to make sure you have tail clearance when moving in and out of hangars.
Incorrect. Extra care must be taken when moving in and out of hangars.
Incorrect. Because of the hydraulic steering, taxing can be a difficult and humbling experience.
Correct. Because of the hydraulic steering, taxing can be a difficult and humbling experience. It's often considered the hardest part of flying an Aero Commander.
Incorrect. Incorrect. Incorrect. Allowing the props to windmill at idle in the air can cause significant damage to the gearbox, and result in a huge expense. If this is your answer, "No soup for you".
Correct. Allowing the props to windmill at idle in the air can cause significate damage to the gearbox, resulting in a huge expense. ALWAYS keep the manifold pressure up. If not, you'll be able to hear the gearbox "chatter" or "whine" if you allow too low a throttle setting.
Correct. Wear a jacket, or bring a blanket in cold weather.
Correct. The hydraulic system powers all the above.
Yes, that's correct... but it also powers more systems. Keep going.
Yes, but there's more. Keep going.
Correct. The first thing a Commander pilot always does upon exit is to set the rudder lock. This protects the rudder from blowing in the wind, prop wash and other hazards. There is a shear pin that can break with too much side pressure on the rudder.
That means its also real important for a Commander pilot to check to make sure the rudder lock is removed before flight.
Correct. Making sure the rudder lock is removed before flight is an essential part of your pre-flight. Check it twice.
Correct. It's just a simple filler cap. But the guys that have them are charging YUGE prices. Don't lose it.
Incorrect. You lose it you bought it.
Correct. Because of the engine gearbox, the best procedure is to power up, then advance RPM slowly.
Incorrect. Because of the engine gearbox, the best procedure is to power up, then advance RPM slowly.
Correct. Slow throttle movements will help to save the engine gearbox.
Correct. Much below 1,400 to 1,500 rpm idle will "chatter" the gearbox, causing very rapid wear of the outer planetary "ring gear". This is a VERY expensive part to replace.
Correct. Once each quarter, the CAF conducts a random draw of their pilots. Those that are selected are not told. The D&A Program Supervisor (for Ike's Bird, it's Gerald Oliver) will hand the paperwork to the selected pilot, who is expected to go immediately to a testing center for screening.
Incorrect. Commander pilots are saintly creatures who never touch drugs, nor drink to excess.
This one is obviously true, but we can't admit that on a test in writing, so must score it as an "Incorrect".
Aero Commander L-26B Operating Limitations
Required Reading
In a nutshell, the secret to long life of your GO-series Lycoming is to NEVER EVER let the air turn the prop! Although the Lycoming planetary gearbox is pretty stout, things really begin to bang and clatter if you don't have a solid, positive power setting.
Good answer. Thank you.
Not good enough. You need to go back and re-read and understand these limitations. We'll give you one more chance to get the right answer, and if not, this test and your computer/smart phone will self-destruct. And your car won't start when we send you on your way.
Wrong answer. Fat chance you will ever see the inside of the cockpit. Your car won't start and your dog will run away. Crickets will infest your house and keep you awake until you crack up. Sayonara loser...
