APS Quiz Advanced | Aviation Performance Solutions

Welcome to your APS Advanced Graduate Quiz!

Irrespective of the aircraft’s attitude, if the pilot feels positive G’s (i.e. pressed into his seat), is the airplane’s main wing experiencing a positive AOA while in flight?

Yes

In general aviation and commercial airplanes, can it be assumed that ailerons will be reliable to correctly control roll during a stall?

Yes

As a general rule of thumb during upright spin recoveries (unless published to the contrary), should the pilot ever push the elevator forward BEFORE applying opposite rudder?

Yes

It doesn't matter as long as everything ends up in the right spot at some point.

What are Primary Control Strategies?

A foundational strategy requiring the use of the primary flight controls in the primary way in which they were designed.

Strategies used in ab-initio training that don't transfer to larger airplanes, especially multiengine jet airplanes.

The strategies reverted by human beings in a crisis. Also known as primal reversion strategies.

If a pilot suspects he is disoriented, what should be his top priority?

Cross checking performance instruments and Standby AI

Advising ATC of his condition

Neutralizing all the flight controls

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