Aircraft Part 3

Question 1

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airspace are issued under which subject number?
A: 60.
B: 70.
C: 90.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are issued under which subject number
A: 70.
B: 90.
C: 60.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to
A: concentrate on yaw, pitch, and roll sensations.
B: consciously slow the breathing rate until symptoms clear and then resume normal breathing rate.
C: rely upon the aircraft instrument indications.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if
A: eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments.
B: they ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear.
C: body signals are used to interpret flight attitude.

Answer 4

C

Question 5

A state of temporary confusion resulting from misleading information being sent to the brain by various sensory organs is defined as
A: hypoxia.
B: spatial disorientation.
C: hyperventilation.

Answer 5

B

Question 6

The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by
A: shifting the eyes quickly between the exterior visual field and the instrument panel.
B: having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs.
C: leaning the body in the opposite direction of the motion of the aircraft.

Answer 6

B

Question 7

What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying
A: Avoid red lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.
B: Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight.
C: Wear sunglasses after sunset until ready for flight.

Answer 7

B

Question 8

Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as
A: altitude decreases.
B: altitude increases.
C: air pressure increases.

Answer 8

B

Question 9

A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by
A: closely monitoring the flight instruments to control the airplane.
B: increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation.
C: slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.

Answer 9

C

Question 10

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation
A: The excessive consumption of alcohol.
B: An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen.
C: Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear.

Answer 10

C

Question 11

Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as
A: aerosinusitis.
B: hyperventilation.
C: aerotitis.

Answer 11

B

Question 12

Which statement best defines hypoxia
A: An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed.
B: A state of oxygen deficiency in the body.
C: A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles.

Answer 12

B

Question 13

The letters VHF/DF appearing in the Airport/Facility Directory for a certain airport indicate that
A: this airport is designated as an airport of entry.
B: the Flight Service Station has equipment with which to determine your direction from the station.
C: this airport has a direct-line phone to the Flight Service Station.

Answer 13

B

Question 14

(Refer to figure 53.) Traffic patterns in effect at Lincoln Municipal are
A: to the right on Runway 17L and Runway 35L; to the left on Runway 17R and Runway 35R.
B: to the right on Runways 14 - 32.
C: to the left on Runway 17L and Runway 35L; to the right on Runway 17R and Runway 35R.

Answer 14

C

Question 15

(Refer to figure 53.) Where is Loup City Municipal located with relation to the city
A: Northeast approximately 3 miles.
B: Northwest approximately 1 mile.
C: East approximately 10 miles.

Answer 15

B

Question 16

(Refer to figure 53.) What is the recommended communications procedure for landing at Lincoln Municipal during the hours when the tower is not in operation
A: Monitor ATIS for airport conditions, then announce your position on 122.95 MHz.
B: Contact UNICOM on 122.95 MHz for traffic advisories.
C: Monitor airport traffic and announce your position and intentions on 118.5 MHz.

Answer 16

C

Question 17

(Refer to figure 53.) Which type radar service is provided to VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal
A: Sequencing to the primary Class C airport and standard separation.
B: Sequencing to the primary Class C airport, traffic advisories, conflict resolution, and safety alerts.
C: Sequencing to the primary Class C airport and conflict resolution so that radar targets do not touch, or 1,000 feet vertical separation.

Answer 17

B

Question 18

(Refer to figure 53.) When approaching Lincoln Municipal from the west at noon for the purpose of landing, initial communications should be with
A: Lincoln Approach Control on 124.0 MHz.
B: Minneapolis Center on 128.75 MHz.
C: Lincoln Tower on 118.5 MHz.

Answer 18

A

Question 19

An ATC clearance provides
A: priority over all other traffic.
B: adequate separation from all traffic.
C: authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace.

Answer 19

C

Question 20

How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft
A: The other aircraft will always appear to get larger and closer at a rapid rate.
B: There will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft.
C: The nose of each aircraft is pointed at the same point in space.

Answer 20

B

Question 21

Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight-and-level flight
A: Continuous sweeping of the windshield from right to left.
B: Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
C: Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area.

Answer 21

B

Question 22

The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight hours is to use
A: regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o’clock positions.
B: peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing.
C: a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector.

Answer 22

C

Question 23

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight
A: Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity.
B: All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance.
C: The eyes tend to overwork in haze and do not detect relative movement easily.

Answer 23

B

Question 24

Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in
A: loss of muscular power.
B: an increased sense of well-being.
C: tightness across the forehead.

Answer 24

A

Question 25

Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than
A: 3,000 feet AGL.
B: 1,000 feet AGL.
C: 2,000 feet AGL.

Answer 25

C

Question 26

When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by maneuvering the aircraft
A: above and upwind from the heavy aircraft.
B: below and upwind from the heavy aircraft.
C: below and downwind from the heavy aircraft.

Answer 26

A

Question 27

When landing behind a large aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by staying
A: above the large aircraft’s final approach path and landing before the large aircraft’s touchdown point.
B: above the large aircraft’s final approach path and landing beyond the large aircraft’s touchdown point.
C: below the large aircraft’s final approach path and landing before the large aircraft’s touchdown point.

Answer 27

B

Question 28

The wind condition that requires maximum caution when avoiding wake turbulence on landing is a
A: strong headwind.
B: light, quartering headwind.
C: light, quartering tailwind.

Answer 28

C

Question 29

When taking off or landing at an airport where heavy aircraft are operating, one should be particularly alert to the hazards of wingtip vortices because this turbulence tends to
A: rise from a crossing runway into the takeoff or landing path.
B: rise into the traffic pattern area surrounding the airport.
C: sink into the flightpath of aircraft operating below the aircraft generating the turbulence.

Answer 29

C

Question 30

Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to
A: sink below the aircraft generating turbulence.
B: rise into the takeoff or landing path of a crossing runway.
C: rise into the traffic pattern.

Answer 30

A

Question 31

The greatest vortex strength occurs when the generating aircraft is
A: heavy, clean, and slow.
B: heavy, dirty, and fast.
C: light, dirty, and fast.

Answer 31

A

Question 32

Wingtip vortices are created only when an aircraft is
A: developing lift.
B: operating at high airspeeds.
C: heavily loaded.

Answer 32

A

Question 33

Below FL180, en route weather advisories should be obtained from an FSS on
A: 122.1 MHz.
B: 122.0 MHz.
C: 123.6 MHz.

Answer 33

B

Question 34

Which procedure is recommended to ensure that the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) has not been activated
A: Ask the airport tower if they are receiving an ELT signal.
B: Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown.
C: Turn off the aircraft ELT after landing.

Answer 34

B

Question 35

When may an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested
A: During the first 5 minutes after the hour.
B: At 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.
C: Anytime.

Answer 35

A