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Civil Air Patrol - 4
Civil Air Patrol General Knowledge
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12/17/2009

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What is the only jet engine with no moving parts?
Definition
Ramjet
Term
What instrument measures the speed of the engine?
Definition
Tachometer
Term
How many feet are in one statute mile?
Definition
5,280 ft.
Term
How many feet are in one nautical mile?
Definition
6,076 ft.
Term
What shows whether an airplane is slipping or skidding?
Definition
The inclinometer
Term
What type of heading are runway headings?
Definition
Magnetic Heading
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What is the intended path of flight?
Definition
Course
Term
The tetrahedron is a device that gives an indication of what?
Definition
The landing direction of an airport
Term
What does VASI stand for?
Definition
Visual Approach Slope Indicator
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What color are taxi lights normally?
Definition
Blue
Term
What is the art and science of creating charts and maps?
Definition
Cartography
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What is the intersection of two lines of position?
Definition
A fix
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What is the scale of a sectional chart (in inches to miles)?
Definition
1 inch: 500,000 mi.
Term
What is the CAP motto?
Definition
Semper Vigilans
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Smiles, frowns, and yawns are examples of what?
Definition
Feedback
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Where can you find out about the CAP flag and the US flag?
Definition
CAPR900-2
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What are the four important and interrelated elements of communication?
Definition
Communicator-receiver, message symbols, the receiver, and feedback
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What is the transfer of an idea from a receiver to a sender through a medium?
Definition
Communication
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Who was the first General of the Air Force?
Definition
General Henry "Hap" Arnold
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True or False: When wearing civilian clothing, you must salute officers
Definition
False
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What things should you consider about the receiver when you phrase your message?
Definition
Background, experience, and education
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