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QUIZ ANSWERS
SAFETY QUIZ ANSWERS
1 (B) False. The second engine on light twin engine
aircraft improves performance in takeoff and
climbout, but does not typically increase cruise
speeds or performance in significant ways. Beyond
that, it burns just as much fuel as the first engine,
decreasing efficiency.
2 (A) True. However, the payload and range
increases come at a cost. That second engine is
just as heavy as the first engine! And it requires
an equal amount of fuel. Twin engine aircraft also
double the maintenance costs for its operators, so
all must be calculated into the financial equation.
3 (B) False. The safest aircraft is the one that is
operated by the most competent, current pilots,
who are part of the most safety conscious flight
departments. Twin engine aircraft accidents are
complicated affairs, and tend to end in fatalities,
especially when the aircraft loses an engine on
takeoff and the pilot is not current in single-engine
techniques and emergency procedures. It doesn't
matter if the engines are piston or turbine. Twin
engine airplanes require sharp, well-trained,
current pilots who are primed for an emergency.
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4 (B) False. It depends on the autopilot you have
installed. Many larger twins (and a few Technically
Advanced Aircraft modern light twins) are
equipped with autopilots that are certified with
rudder control, which can aid pilots flying during
an engine-out. For instance, Garmin's Smart
Rudder Bias can hold the airplane fully in control
automatically, showing an engine-out indication
on the EFIS, while the pilot takes a deep breath,
correctly identifies the failed engine, shuts it down
and runs an emergency checklist.
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