Crosscountry Flight Planning II Flashcards
If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, what procedure should be used? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.121) Use the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure should be used.
When may a pilot intentionally deviate from an ATC clearance or instruction? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.123) No pilot may deviate from an ATC clearance unless: ETA
Emergency
Traffic and collision avoidance
Amended clearance was obtained
As pilot-in-command, what action, if any, is required of you if you deviate from an ATC instruction and priority is given?
Two actions are required of you as PIC: (14 CFR 91.123)
a. must notify ATC of that deviation as soon as possible.
b. submit a report if requested
Light Gun Signals in the ground and in the air:
Steady Green
Flashing Green
Steady Red
Flashing Red
Flashing White
Alternating Red/Green
(14 CFR 91.125)
If the aircraft radio fails in flight under VFR while operating into a tower controlled airport, what conditions must be met before a landing may be made at that airport? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.126, 91.127, 91.129)
a. Weather conditions must be at or above basic VFR weather minimums;
b. Visual contact with the tower is maintained; and
c. A clearance to land is received.
What procedures should be used when attempting communications with a tower when the aircraft transmitter or receiver or both are inoperative?
Arriving aircraft receiver inop
Arriving aircraft Transmitter inop
Arriving aircraft Transmitter and receiver inop
Arriving Aircraft Receiver Inoperative:
a. Remain outside or above Class D surface area.
b. Determine direction and flow of traffic.
c. Advise tower of aircraft type, position, altitude, and intention to land. Request to be controlled by light signals.
Arriving Aircraft Transmitter Inoperative:
a. Remain outside or above Class D surface area.
b. Determine direction and flow of traffic.
c. Join the traffic pattern and watch for light gun signals.
Arriving Aircraft Transmitter and Receiver Inoperative:
a. Remain outside or above Class D surface area.
b. Determine direction and flow of traffic.
c. Join the traffic pattern and watch for light gun signals
What general rules apply concerning traffic pattern operations at non-tower airports within Class E or G airspace?
(14 CFR 91.126, 91.127)
a. when landing: make all turns to the left
b. when departing an airport, comply with any traffic patterns established for that airport in Part 93.
When operating in Class D airspace, what procedure should be used when approaching to land on a runway with a Visual Approach Slope Indicator?
(14 CFR 91.129) an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing.
What is the fuel requirement for VFR flight at night?
(14 CFR 91.151)
Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, at night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.
What is the fuel requirement for VFR flight during the day? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.151)
Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes.
When operating an aircraft under VFR in level cruising flight at an altitude of more than 3,000 feet above the surface, what rules apply concerning specific altitudes flown?
(14 CFR 91.159)
Above 3,000 feet AGL but less than 18,000 feet MSL on a magnetic course of:
0° to 179°, fly at an odd-thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet.
180° to 359°, fly at an even-thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet.
What is an “ELT”? (AIM 6-2-4)
Emergency Locator Transmitter — A radio transmitter which aids in locating downed aircraft. It is designed to function without human action after an accident. It can be operationally tested during the first 5 minutes after any hour.
Is an emergency locator transmitter required on all aircraft? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.207) Yes but several exceptions exist, including the following an aircraft engaged in:
DAMT
Design and testing.
Agricultural operations.
Manufacture, preparation and delivery
Training operations
When must the batteries in an emergency locator transmitter be replaced or recharged, if rechargeable? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.207)
a. When the transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour; or
b. When 50 percent of their useful life has expired.
Note: The new expiration date for replacing (or recharging) the battery must be legibly marked on the outside of the transmitter and entered in the aircraft maintenance record. This date indicates 50% of the battery’s useful life.
What are the regulations concerning use of supplemental oxygen on board an aircraft?
(14 CFR 91.211)
a. 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL: flight crew if flying 30 minutes plus at that altitude
b. above 14,000 feet MSL: Crew at all times
c. above 15,000 feet MSL: each occupant is provided with supplemental oxygen
According to regulations, where is aerobatic flight of an aircraft not permitted? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.303) No person may operate an aircraft in aerobatic flight: 43 BLOC
Within 4 nautical miles of the center line of a Federal airway
When flight visibility is less than 3 statute miles
Below an altitude of 1,500 feet above the surface;
Within the Lateral boundaries of the surface areas of Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E airspace designated for an airport
Over an Open air assembly of persons
Over any Congested area of a city, town, or settlement
Define aerobatic flight. Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.303)
An intentional maneuver involving: abrupt change in an aircraft’s attitude abnormal attitude abnormal acceleration
When are parachutes required on board an aircraft? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.307)
When executing any intentional maneuver that exceeds:
- a bank angle of 60° relative to the horizon; or
- a nose-up or nose-down attitude of 30° relative to the horizon.
The above regulation does not apply to:
- flight tests for pilot certification or rating;
- spins and other flight maneuvers required by the regulations
What is Class A airspace? (AIM 3‑2‑2)
Class A Airspace –
Airspace from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL600
Airspace overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska.
Unless otherwise authorized, all persons must operate their aircraft under IFR.
Can a flight under VFR be conducted within Class A airspace? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.135) No, unless otherwise authorized by ATC
What is the minimum pilot certification for operations conducted within Class A airspace? ()
14 CFR 91.135 The pilot must be at least a private pilot with an instrument rating.
What minimum equipment is required for flight operations within Class A airspace?
(14 CFR 91.135)
a. A two-way radio capable of communicating with ATC on the frequency assigned.
b. A Mode C altitude encoding transponder.
c. Equipped with instruments and equipment required for IFR operations.
How is Class A airspace depicted on navigational charts? (AIM 3‑2‑2)
Class A airspace is not specifically charted.
What is the definition of Class B airspace? (AIM 3‑2‑3)
Class B Airspace:
From the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nation’s busiest airports
The configuration of each Class B airspace area is individually tailored and consists of a surface area and two or more layers
What minimum pilot certification is required to operate an aircraft within Class B airspace? Show Answer
(14 CFR 91.131)
Holds at least a private pilot certificate, recreational pilot or sport pilot with requirements met
What is the minimum equipment required for operations of an aircraft within Class B airspace?
(14 CFR 91.131)
a. An operable two-way radio capable of communications with ATC on the appropriate frequencies for that area.
b. A Mode C altitude encoding transponder.
c. If IFR, an operable VOR or TACAN receiver or an operable and suitable RNAV system.
Before operating an aircraft into Class B airspace, what basic requirement must be met? Show Answer
obtain an ATC clearance from the ATC facility having jurisdiction for that area prior to operating an aircraft in that area.
What minimum weather conditions are required when conducting VFR flight operations within Class B airspace?
(14 CFR 91.155) VFR flight operations must be conducted clear of clouds with at least 3 statute miles flight visibility.
How is Class B airspace depicted on navigational charts? (AIM 3‑2‑3)
A solid shaded blue line depicts the lateral limits of Class B airspace.
Numbers indicate the base and top, i.e. 100⁄25, 100⁄SFC.
What basic ATC services are provided to all aircraft operating within Class B airspace? (AIM 3‑2‑3) Show Answer
VFR pilots will be provided sequencing and separation from other aircraft while operating within Class B airspace.
It becomes apparent that wake turbulence may be encountered while ATC is providing sequencing and separation services in Class B airspace. Whose responsibility is it to avoid this turbulence? (AIM 3‑2‑3)
The pilot-in-command is responsible. The services provided by ATC do not relieve pilots of their responsibilities to see and avoid other traffic
What is the maximum speed allowed when operating inside Class B airspace, under 10,000 feet and within a Class D surface area? Show Answer
91.117
Speed Limits
Below 10,000’ 250 knots
Below 2,500’ Class C/D 200 knots
Underlying Class B & corridor 200 knots
Explain the purpose of Class E transition areas. (AIM 3-2-6)
Class E transition areas extend upward from either 700 feet AGL (magenta vignette) or 1,200 feet AGL (blue vignette) and exist to help separate (via cloud clearance) arriving and departing IFR traffic from VFR aircraft operating in the vicinity.
