1.
Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135°?
A.
Even thousandths.
B.
Even thousandths plus 500 feet.
C.
Odd thousandths plus 500 feet.
2.
May aircraft wreckage be moved prior to the time the NTSB takes custody?
A.
Yes, but only if moved by a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer.
B.
Yes, but only to protect the wreckage from further damage.
C.
No, it may not be moved under any circumstances.
3.
When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is
A.
180 knots.
B.
200 knots.
C.
250 knots.
4.
Maintenance records show the last transponder inspection was performed on September 1, 1993. The next inspection will be due no later than
A.
September 30, 1994.
B.
September 1, 1995.
C.
September 30, 1995.
5.
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a category of aircraft?
A.
Gyroplane, helicopter, airship, free balloon.
B.
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air.
C.
Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea.
6.
What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?
A.
1 mile.
B.
3 miles.
C.
4 miles.
7.
The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is
A.
remain clear of clouds.
B.
500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally.
C.
500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally.
8.
An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter are required in
A.
Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport.
B.
Class D airspace.
C.
Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL.
9.
What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR at night in an airplane?
A.
Enough to complete the flight at normal cruising speed with adverse wind conditions.
B.
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.
C.
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
10.
Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft?
A.
Flight under instrument flight rules.
B.
Flight over a densely populated area.
C.
Flight within Class D airspace.
11.
The responsibility for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the
A.
pilot in command.
B.
owner or operator.
C.
mechanic who performs the work.
12.
Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft?
A.
In an emergency or if the person is a medical patient under proper care.
B.
Only if the person does not have access to the cockpit or pilot's compartment.
C.
Under no condition.
13.
When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator?
A.
Within 7 days.
B.
Within 10 days.
C.
Upon request.
14.
What is the definition of a high-performance airplane?
A.
An airplane with 180 horsepower, or retractable landing gear, flaps, and a fixed-pitch propeller.
B.
An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
C.
An airplane with a normal cruise speed in excess of 200 knots.
15.
How long does the Airworthiness Certificate of an aircraft remain valid?
A.
As long as the aircraft has a current Registration Certificate.
B.
Indefinitely, unless the aircraft suffers major damage.
C.
As long as the aircraft is maintained and operated as required by Federal Aviation Regulations.
16.
(Refer to figure 27, area 2.) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over the town of Cooperstown between 1,200 feet AGL and 10,000 feet MSL are
A.
1 mile and clear of clouds.
B.
1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.
C.
3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.
17.
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airspace are issued under which subject number?
A.
60.
B.
70.
C.
90.
18.
With certain exceptions, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to, but does not include,
A.
10,000 feet MSL.
B.
14,500 feet MSL.
C.
18,000 feet MSL.
19.
What is indicated when a current CONVECTIVE SIGMET forecasts thunderstorms?
A.
Moderate thunderstorms covering 30 percent of the area.
B.
Moderate or severe turbulence.
C.
Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers.
20.
What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts?
A.
Magnetic direction and knots.
B.
Magnetic direction and miles per hour.
C.
True direction and knots.
21.
The suffix 'nimbus,' used in naming clouds, means
A.
a cloud with extensive vertical development.
B.
a rain cloud.
C.
a middle cloud containing ice pellets.
22.
One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the
A.
wind direction.
B.
type of precipitation.
C.
stability of the air mass.
23.
Why is frost considered hazardous to flight?
A.
Frost changes the basic aerodynamic shape of the airfoils, thereby decreasing lift.
B.
Frost slows the airflow over the airfoils, thereby increasing control effectiveness.
C.
Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability.
24.
What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
A.
15 °C and 29.92 inches Hg.
B.
59 °C and 1013.2 millibars.
C.
59 °F and 29.92 millibars.
25.
(Refer to figure 15.) What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast?
A.
No significant wind.
B.
Variable in direction at 6 knots.
C.
Variable in direction at 4 knots.
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