Commonly Asked Questions Flashcards
Civilian airport beacon color ?
white and green flashes
Military airport beacon color ?
2 white flashes and 1 green flash
Water airport beacon color ?
White and Yellow.
Heliport airport beacon color ?
White, Yellow, Green.
Describe eyesight at night.
Eyes need to adapt 20-30 minutes.
Avoid bright lights during flight.
Blind Spots: Look off-center to expose rods
Scanning to expose objects at night
Describe oxygen requirements.
91.211 = Supplemental O2 required if 12,500 for 30 min or more… 14K ft oxygen at all times. 15K, passengers
What are the day and night VFR fuel requirements
Day + 30 minutes of flight, Night + 45 Min
What is the duration for 3rd class Medical Cert ?
Under 40 = 60 Months
Over 40 = 24 Months
What is the duration for 2nd class Medical Cert ?
12 months (Annual) Not age dependent
What is the duration for 1st class Medical Cert ?
Under 40 = 12 months
Over 40 = 6 months
What is Basic Med ?
3 rd class only. 1 DME exam, then General Doctor can perform.
What is a MEL ?
Lists equipment NOT required for flight.
How do you obtain a MEL ?
1) Apply to obtain MMEL Master List of equipment
2) AP selects equipment on that instance of aircraft
3) MEL with Ops and Maintenance
4) Preamble and Signoff
When is Mode-C transponder Required ?
1) Above 10K feet
2) 30 NM of class B
3) In A, B or C airspace
Where is ADS-B Out required ?
- Class A, B, C airspace
- Class E above 10K feet
- 30 NM of class B
- Above B and C Airspace
- Class E over gulf > 3000 MSL
- 12 NM of coast