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A coded transponder with altitude reporting capability is required for all controlled airspace

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at and above 10,000 feet MSL (excluding airspace at or below 2500 feet AGL)

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No pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft, under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR unless that pilot has, within the preceding 6 calendar months, completed at least

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six instrument approaches, holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses using navigational systems, or passed an instrument proficiency check

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What information must be recorded to show meeting instrument currency requirements to act as PIC during instrument flight?

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Location and type of each instrument approach and safety pilot name

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What portion of dual instruction time may a certificated instrument flight instructor log as instrument flight time?

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All time during which the instructor acts as instrument instructor in actual instrument weather conditions

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Which flight time may be logged as instrument time when on an instrument flight plan?

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Only the time you controlled the aircraft solely by reference to flight instruments

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To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements of 61.57(c), within the last 6 calendar months you need

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holding approaches, six instruments approaches, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft

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After your recent IFR experience lapses, how much time do you have before you must pass an instrument proficiency check to act as pilot in command under IFR?

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6 months

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An instrument rated pilot, who has not logged any instrument time in 1 year or more, cannot serve as pilot in command under IFR, unless the pilot

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passes an instrument proficiency check in the category of aircraft involved, given by an approved FAA examiner, instrument instructor, or FAA inspector

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A pilot’s recent IFR experience expires on July 1 of this year. What is the latest date the pilot can meet the IFR experience requirement without having to take an instrument proficiency check?

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December 31, this year

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What minimum conditions are necessary for the instrument approaches required for IFR currency?

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The approaches may be made in an aircraft, approved instrument ground trainer, or any combination of these

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Without an instrument rating, you are prohibited from flying

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into class A airspace

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A certificated commercial pilot who carries passengers for hire at night or in excess of 50 NM is required to have at least

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an instrument rating in the same category and class of aircraft

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You intend to carry passengers for hire on a night VFR flight in a single engine airplane within a 25 mile radius of the departure airport. You are required to possess at least wich rating(s)?

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A commercial pilot certificate with a single engine and instrument (airplane) rating

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What limitation is imposed on a newly certificated commercial airplane pilot if that person does not hold an instrument pilot rating?

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They carrying of passengers for hire on cross-country flights of more than 50 NM or at night is prohibited

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The use of certain portable electronic devices is prohibited on aircraft that are being operated under

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IFR

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Verifying that the altimeter meets the requirements of 14 CFR part 91 for an instrument flight is the responsibility of the

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pilot in command

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17
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Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight including:

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the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the aircraft’s takeoff and landing data

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18
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To serve as a safety pilot for simulated instrument flight, you must hold at least a private pilot certificate and an

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appropriate category and class rating for the aircraft to be flown

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Which procedure is recommended while climbing to an assigned altitude on the airway?

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Climb on the centerline of the airway expect when maneuvering to avoid other air traffic in VFR conditions

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While enroute under IFR at FL 250, your DME fails. What action should you take?

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Advise ATC of the equipment failure and continue to the next airport of intended landing

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21
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What is the procedure when the DME or suitable RNAV malfunctions at or above 24,000 feet MSL?

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After immediately notifying ATC, you may continue to the next airport of intended landing where repairs can be made

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22
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In the case of operations over an area designated as a mountainous area where no other minimum altitude is prescribed, no person may operate an aircraft under IFR below an altitude of

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2000 feet above the highest obstacle

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23
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If, while in Class E airspace, a clearance is received to maintain VFR conditions on top, the pilot should maintain a VFR cruising altitude based on the direction of the

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magnetic course

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What is the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds for flight at 10,500 feet with a VFR on top clearance during daylight hours?

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5 SM, 1000 feet above, 1000 feet below, and 1 mile horizontal

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What is the required flight visibility and distance from clouds if you are operating in Class E airspace at 9,500 feet MSL with a VFR on top clearance during daylight hours?

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3 SM, 1000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2000 feet horizontal

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During your preflight planning for an IFR flight, you determine that the first airport of intended landing has no instrument approach prescribed in 14 CFR part 97. The weather forecast for one hour before through one hour after your estimated time of arrival is 3000 feet scattered with 5 miles visibility. To meet the fuel requirements for this flight, you must be able to fly to the first airport of intended landing,

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then to the alternate airport, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.

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27
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Expect when necessary for takeoff or landing or unless otherwise authorized by the administrator, the minimum altitude for IFR flight is

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2000 feet above the highest obstacle over designated mountainous terrain; 1000 feet above the highest obstacle over terrain elsewhere

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Which data must be recorded in the aircraft log or other appropriate log by a pilot making a VOR operational check for IFR operations?

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date, place, bearing error, and signature

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29
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Operation in which airspace requires filing an IFR flight plan?

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Class E airspace with IMC and Class A airspace

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When operating under instrument flight rules, a pilot must file an IFR flight plan and have received a clearance from ATC before

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entering Class A, B, C, D, or E airspace

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You plan to file an airport which has only a VOR approach as your alternate airport. What minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at the alternate airport?

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800 foot ceiling and 2 statute miles visibility

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For aircraft other than helicopters, is an alternate airport required for an IFR flight to ATL if the proposed ETA is 1930Z?
TAF KATL 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030
FM2000 3SM TSRA OVC025CB
FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC040
BECMG 0608 02008KT BKN 040 BECMG 1012 0000KT P6M CLR=

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No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to be at or above 2000 feet and 3 miles within 1 hour before to 1 hour after the ETA.

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For aircraft other than helicopters, what minimum conditions must exist at the destination airport to avoid listing an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan when a standard IAP is available?

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From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, forecast ceiling 2000 and visibility 3 miles

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34
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For aircraft other than helicopters, what forecast weather minimums are required to list an airport as an alternate on an IFR flight plan if the airport has VOR approach only?

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Ceiling and visibility at ETA, 800 feet and 2 miles, respectively

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What are the minimum weather conditions that must be forecast to list an airport as an alternate when the airport has no approved IAP?

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The ceiling and visibility at ETA must allow descent from MEA, approach, and landing, under basic VFR

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For aircraft other than helicopters, what minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport that has a precision approach procedure, with standard alternate minimums, in order to list it as an alternate for the IFR flight?

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600 foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA

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37
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In the event of two-way radio communications failure while operating on an IFR clearance in VFR conditions the pilot should continue

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the flight under VFR and land as soon as practical

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38
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When making an instrument approach at the selected alternate airport, what landing minimums apply?

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The landing minimums published for the type of procedure selected

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39
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A pilot is making an ILS approach and is past the OM to a runway which has a VASI. What action should the pilot take if an electronic glide slope malfunction occurs and the pilot has the VASI in sight?

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The pilot may continue the approach and use the VASI glide slope in place of the electronic glide slope

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When planning your IFR flight, an alternate is required. What are the minimums for the IAP?

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The minimums prescribed for the approach, prescribed for the PIC, or appropriate for the equipment used; whichever is higher

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What are the alternate minimums that must be forecast at the ETA for an airport that has a precision approach prcedure?

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600 foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility

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When an alternate airport is required, what are the weather minimums that must be forecast at the ETA for an alternate airport that has a precision approach procedure?

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600 foot ceiling and 2 statute miles visibility

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43
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If executing an ILS approach, and the runway environment is not in sight when reaching the DA/DH, you should

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immediately execute the missed approach procedure

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In the case of operations over an area designated as a mountainous area, no person may operate an aircraft under IFR below 2000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of

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4 NM from the course flown

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An airport without an authorized IAP may be included on an IFR flight plan as an alternate, if the current weather forecast indicates that the ceiling and visibility at the ETA will

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allow for a descent from the MEA, approach, and a landing under basic VFR conditions

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If the aircraft’s transponder fails during flight within Class B airspace,

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ATC may authorize deviation from the transponder requirement to allow aircraft to continue to the airport of ultimate destination

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If an unpressurized aircraft is operated above 12,500 feet MSL, but not more than 14,000 feet MSL, for a period of 2 hours 20 minutes, how long during that time is the minimum flight crew required to use supplemental oxygen?

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1 hour 50 minutes

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48
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Aircraft being operated under IFR are required to have, in addition to the equipment required for VFR and night, at least

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a slip skid indicator

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49
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Which of the following requires DME or suitable RNAV system for a flight conducted under IFR?

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Operation at or above FL240 if VOR navigation is required

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An aircraft is required to have which of the following for IFR flight?

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Gyroscopic attitude and bank indicators

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What is the maximum IFR altitude you may fly in an unpressurized aircraft without providing passengers with supplemental oxygen?

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15,000 feet

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52
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What minimum navigation equipment is required for IFR flight?

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Navigation equipment appropriate to the ground facilities to be used

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(Refer to figure 89) What are the oxygen requirements for an IFR flight east bound from Milford on V244 at the lowest appropriate altitude in an unpressurized aircraft?

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The pilot must use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight of more than 30 minutes, and all occupants must be provided supplemental oxygen for the entire flight above 15,000 feet

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(Refer to figure 91) What are the oxygen requirements for an IFR flight eastbound on V520 from DBS VORTAC in an unpressurized aircraft at the MEA?

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The required minimum crew must be provided and use supplemental oxygen

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Your aircraft had the static pressure system and altimeter tested and inspected on March 9th of this year, and was found to comply with FAA standards. These systems must be reinspected and approved for use in controlled airspace under IFR by

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March 31, 2 years hence

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What publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots?

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NTSB part 830

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57
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Which substitution is permitted when an ILS component is inoperative?

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A compass locator or precision radar may be substituted for the ILS outer or middle marker

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Which of these facilities may be substituted for an MM during a complete ILS IAP?

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Compass locator and precision radar

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Which substitution is appropriate during an ILS approach?

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LOC minimums should be substituted for ILS minimums whenever the glide slope becomes inoperative

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When is a pilot on an IFR flight plan responsible for avoiding other aircraft?

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When weather conditions permit

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What is the purpose of FDC NOTAMS?

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To advise of changes in flight data which affect instrument approach procedure (IAP), aeronautical charts, and flight restrictions prior to normal publication

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You have filed an IFR flight plan with a VFR-on-top clearance in lieu of an assigned altitude. If you receive this clearance and fly a course of 180 degree, at what altitude should you fly? (assume VFR conditions)

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An even thousand foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet

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Unless otherwise prescribed, what is the rule regarding altitude and course to be maintained during an off airways IFR flight over non mountainous terrain?

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1000 feet above the highest obstacle within 4 NM of course

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Unless otherwise prescribed, what is the rule regarding altitude and course to be maintained during an IFR off airways flight over mountainous terrain?

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2000 feet above the highest obstacle within 4 NM of course

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The aircraft’s transponder fails during flight within Class D airspace

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No deviation is required because a transponder is not required in Class D airspace

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While operating on an IFR clearance within Class C airspace, what service is provided by ATC?

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Separation from all IFR and participating VFR aircraft

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In addition to a VOR receiver and two-way communications capability, which additional equipment is required for IFR operation in Class B airspace?

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An operable coded transponder having Mode C capability

68
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To operate an aircraft under IFR in controlled airspace, you must

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file an IFR flight plan and receive ATC clearance

69
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When an aircraft is not equipped with a transponder, what requirement must be met before ATC will authorize a flight within class B airspace?

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A request for the proposed flight must be made to ATC at least 1 hour before the flight

70
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Prior to operating an aircraft not equipped with a transponder in Class B airspace, a request for a deviation must be submitted to the

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controlling ATC facility at least 1 hour before the proposed flight

71
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Which of the following is required equipment for operating an aircraft within Class B airspace?

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A 4096 code transponder with automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment

72
Q

Where are VFR-on-top operations prohibited?

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In Class A airspace

73
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When are you required to establish communications with the tower, (Class D airspace) if you cancel you IFR flight plan 10 miles from the destination?

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before entering Class D airspace

74
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Which airspace is defined as a transition area when designated in conjunction with an airport which has a prescribed IAP?

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The Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface and terminating at the base of the overlying controlled airspace

75
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The vertical extent of the Class A airspace throughout the conterminous U.S. extends from

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18,000 feet to and including FL600

76
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What are the vertical limits of a transition area that is designated in conjunction with an airport having a prescribed IAP?

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700 feet AGL or more to the base of the overlying controlled airspace

77
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Which altitude is the normal upper limit for Class D airspace?

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2,500 feet AGL

78
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What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in conjunction with an airport which has an approved IAP?

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700 feet AGL

79
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What is the floor of Class A airspace?

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18,000 feet MSL

80
Q

What minimum aircraft equipment is required while flying IFR in Class C airspace?

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Two-way radio communications and Mode C transponder

81
Q

MOAs are established to

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separate certain military activities from IFR traffic

82
Q

When should your transponder be on Mode C while on an IFR flight?

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At all times if the equipment has been calibrated, unless requested otherwise by ATC

83
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What does declaring minimum fuel to ATC imply?

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An advisory that indicates an emergency situation is possible

84
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When ATC has not imposed any climb or descent restrictions and aircraft are within 1000 feet of assigned altitude, pilots should attempt to both climb and descend at a rate of between

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500 feet per minute and 1,500 feet per minute

85
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What is the significance of an ATC clearance which reads CRUISE SIX THOUSAND?

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Climbs may be made to, or descents made from, 6000 feet at the pilot’s discretion

86
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What is the recommended climb procedure when a nonradar departure control instructs a pilot to climb to the assigned altitude?

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Maintain an optimum climb on the centerline of the airway without intermediate level-offs until 1000 feet below assigned altitude, then 500 to 1500 feet per minute

87
Q

What response is expected when ATC issues an IFR clearance to pilots of airborne aircraft?

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Read back those parts containing altitude assignments or vectors and any part requiring verification

88
Q

Which clearance items are always given in an abbreviated IFR departure clearance?

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Destination airport, altitude, DP Name, Number, and/or transition, if appropriate

89
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On the run up pad, you receive the following clearance from ground control:
CLEARED TO THE DALLAS LOVE AIRPORT AS FILED - MAINTAIN SIX THOUSAND - SQUAWK ZERO SEVEN ZERO FOUR JUST BEFORE DEPARTURE - DEPARTURE CONTROL WILL BE ONE TWO FOUR POINT NINER. An abbreviated clearance contains:

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destination airport and route

90
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You declare an emergency while flying under IFR. ATC may request a detailed report if you

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received ATC priority

91
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ATC has given you the clearance to cruise six thousand. What does this allow you to do?

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operate anywhere from the minimum IFR altitude up to and including 6000

92
Q

Which rules apply to the pilot in command when operating on a VFR-on-top clearance?

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VFR and IFR

93
Q

When can a VFR-on-top clearance be assigned by ATC?

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only upon request of the pilot when conditions are indicated to be suitable

94
Q

Which ATC clearance should instrument rated pilots request in order to climb through a cloud layer or an area of reduced visibility and then continue the flight VFR?

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To VFR-on-top

95
Q

When on a VFR-on-top clearance, the cruising altitude is based on

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magnetic course

96
Q

In which airspace is VFR-on-top operation prohibited?

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Class A airspace

97
Q

What cruising altitude is appropriate for VFR-on-top on a westbound flight below 18,000 feet?

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Even thousand foot levels plus 500 feet, but not below MEA

98
Q

What reports are required of a flight operating on an IFR clearance specifying VFR-on-top in a non radar environment?

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The same reports that are required for any IFR flight

99
Q

What minimums must be considered in selecting an altitude when operating with a VFR-on-Top clearance?

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Minimum IFR altitude, minimum distance from clouds, and visibility appropriate to altitude selected

100
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What is expected of you as pilot on an IFR flight plan if you are descending or climbing in VFR conditions?

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Execute gentle banks, left and right, at a frequency which permits continuous visual scanning of the airspace about you

101
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When operating under IFR with a VFR-on-top clearance, what altitude should be maintained?

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A VFR cruising altitude appropriate to the magnetic course being flown and as restricted by ATC

102
Q

When may a pilot file a composite flight plan?

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any time a portion of the flight will be VFR

103
Q

What is the recommended procedure for transitioning from VFR to IFR on a composite flight plan?

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Prior to transitioning to IFR, contact the nearest FSS, close the VFR portion, and request ATC clearance

104
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While on an IFR flight plan, you should notify ATC of a variation in speed when

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average true airspeed changes by 10 knots or 5%

105
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For IFR planning purposes, what are the compulsory reporting points when using VOR/DME or VORTAC fixes to define a direct route not on established airways?

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fixes selected to define the route

106
Q

From what source can you obtain the latest FDC NOTAMs?

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FAA AFSS/FSS

107
Q

You are departing a non towered airport with an IFR clearance containing a void time

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You must advise ATC as soon as possible, but no later than 30 minutes, of intentions if not off by the void time

108
Q

An abbreviated departure clearance CLEARED AS FILED will always contain the name

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of the destination airport filed in the flight plan

109
Q

Which is true regarding the use of an instrument departure procedure chart?

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To use an instrument departure procedure, the pilot must possess either the textual or the graphic form of the approved procedure

110
Q

When no in radar contact, you should always report

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departing the FAF inbound

111
Q

What action should you take if your No. 1 VOR receiver malfunctions while operating in controlled airspace under IFR? Your aircraft is equipped with two VOR receivers. The No. 1 receiver has VOR/Localizer/Glide slope capability, and the No. 2 receiver has only VOR/Localizer capability

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Report the malfunction immediately to ATC

112
Q

Unless otherwise specified on the chart, the minimum en route altitude along a jet route is

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18,000 feet MSL

113
Q

During the en route phase of an IFR flight, the pilot is advised radar service terminated. What action is appropriate?

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Resume normal position reporting

114
Q

What altitude may a pilot select upon receiving a VFR-on-top clearance?

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Any appropriate VFR altitude at or above the MEA in VFR weather conditions

115
Q

Under which of the following circumstances will ATC issue a VFR restriction to an IFR flight?

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When the pilot requests it

116
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You are cruising at 190 knots. ATC instructs you to reduce speed to 160. You comply by reducing

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IAS 160 knots and maintaining that speed plus or minus 10 knots

117
Q

When is radar service terminated during a visual approach?

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Automatically when ATC instructs the pilot to contact the tower

118
Q

During an IFR flight in IMC, a distress condition is encountered. The pilot should

A

immediately declare an emergency and obtain an amended clearance

119
Q

During an IFR flight in IMC, you enter a holding pattern (at a fix that is not the same as the approach fix) with an EFC time of 1530. At 1520 you experience complete two way communications failure. Which procedure should you follow to execute the approach to a landing?

A

Depart the holding fix at the EFC time, and complete the approach

120
Q

Which procedure should you follow if you experience two way communications failure while holding at a holding fix with an EFC time? (The holding fix is not the same as the approach fix)

A

Depart the holding fix at the EFC time

121
Q

While flying on an IFR flight plan, you experience two way communications radio failure while in VFR conditions. In this situation, you should continue your flight under

A

VFR and land as soon as practicable and then contact ATC

122
Q

If you encounter two-way radio communications failure in IMC enroute on an IFR flight plan, you should squawk 7600 and

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continue to fly along your assigned route, at the last assigned altitude or the MEA, whichever is higher

123
Q

Which procedure should you follow if, during an IFR flight in VFR conditions, you have two way radio communications failure?

A

continue the flight under VFR, land as soon as practicable, and advise ATC

124
Q

What altitude and route should be used if you are flying in IMC and have two radio communications failure?

A

Continue on the route specified in your clearance, fly at an altitude that is the highest of last assigned altitude, altitude ATC has informed you to expect, or the MEA

125
Q

(refer to figure 87) While holding at STRUT west of LCH for an ILS approach to RWY 15 at Lake charles muni airport, ATC advises you to expect clearance for the approach at 1015. At 1000, you experience two-way radio communications failure. Which procedure should be followed?

A

Squawk 7600, attempt to contact ATC via the previously assigned frequency. Plan to start your approach at 1015.

126
Q

Preferred IFR routes beginning with a fix, indicate that departing aircraft will normally be routed to the fix by

A

an instrument departure procedure (DP), or radar vectors

127
Q

You need to know the runway closures, runway lighting, and snow conditions. What sources do you use?

A

Distant (D) NOTAMs

128
Q

(refer to figure 89) What type airspace exists above bryce canyon airport from the surface to 1200 feet AGL?

A

Class G

129
Q

What facilities, if any, may be substituted for an inoperative middle marker during an ILS approach without affecting the straight in minimum?

A

Substitution not necessary, minimums do not change

130
Q

How can a pilot determine if a global positioning system (GPS) installed in an aircraft is approved for IFR enroute and IFR approaches?

A

flight manual supplement

131
Q

Under which condition must the pilot in command of a civil aircraft have at least an instrument rating?

A

For a flight in VFR conditions while on a IFR flight plan

132
Q

To operate an aircraft under IFR, a flight plan must have been filed and an ATC clearance received prior to

A

entering controlled airspace that includes Class A airspace

133
Q

Do regulations permit you to act as pilot in command of an airplane in IMC if you hold a private pilot certificate with ASEL, rotorcraft category, with helicopter class rating and instrument helicopter rating?

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No, you must hold either an unrestricted airline transport pilot-airplane certificate or an airplane instrument rating

134
Q

The pilot in command of a civil aircraft must have an instrument rating when operating

A

under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimum for VFR flight

135
Q

The PIC should ensure that the pressure altitude reporting system has been inspected to comply with 14 CFR part 43 within the last

A

24 calendar months before operating on an IFR flight in controlled airspace

136
Q

Which additional instrument experience, within the preceding 6 calendar months, is required to meet the requirements to act as pilot in command of an airplane under IFR if you already have: 3 hours in an instrument simulator (including holding, intercepting, and tracking courses), and 2 instrument approaches in an airplane?

A

Another 4 instrument approaches in the same category and class

137
Q

When filling out a flight plan for a composite flight, you should

A

check both VFR and IFR

138
Q

A pilot has an IFR flight planned for July 10 of this year. What is the earliest date the pilot can meet the IFR experience requirements without having to take an IFR proficiency check?

A

January 10 this year

139
Q

A pilot intends to act as PIC on an instrument flight on July 10th of this year. That pilot must have performed and logged

A

the required instrument currency tasks between january 01 this year and the date of the flight

140
Q

What is the maximum cabin pressure altitude at which a pilot can fly without using supplemental oxygen over 30 minutes?

A

12,500 feet

141
Q

A pilot plans to make an IFR flight on July 10th of this year. In order to meet the instrument currency requirements, what must the pilot have?

A

Performed and logged the required tasks and iterations between January 10th of this year and the date of the planned flight

142
Q

What are the supplemental oxygen requirements of an unpressurized aircraft at 15,000 feet?

A

The crew must use oxygen for the entire time above 14,000 feet

143
Q

It has been a month since you last met the requirements of 14 CFR 61.57(c). Assuming you do not fly anymore, how long until you need to have an instrument proficiency check to act as PIC in IFR?

A

5 calendar months

144
Q

To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements to serve as pilot in command of an airplane under IFR, within the last six calendar months, a minimum of six instrument approaches must be conducted

A

in a powered airplane/approved simulator

145
Q

On an IFR flight plan from KDAL to KSAT (2 hour ETE), the weather requires you file an alternate that is 20 minutes from KSAT. You require a minimum fuel endurance of

A

3:05 of fuel endurance

146
Q

Who is responsible for collision avoidance?

A

PIC when weather conditions permit

147
Q

You have 3 instrument approaches (including holding, intercepting and tracking courses) and 2 hours in a simulator in the last 2 months. What additional experience do you need to be current?

A

3 approaches in actual or simulated IFR in an airplane of the same category and class

148
Q

When operating under IFR, you must track the centerline of an ATC assigned airway except

A

for shallow clearing turns while climbing in VMC

149
Q

Immediate changes in flight data which affect instrument approach procedure (IAP), aeronautical charts, and flight restrictions prior to normal publication are disseminated by

A

FDC NOTAMs

150
Q

The altitude restriction in your IFR clearance is to CRUISE 7000 FEET. There is a 5000 foot MEA on your filed airway. What altitude may you use?

A

Any intermediate altitude within this block of airspace

151
Q

What are the minimum fuel requirements if IFR conditions, if the first airport of intended landing is forecast to have 3000 foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility at flight planned ETA? Fuel to fly to

A

the destination airport, fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed

152
Q

A person who holds an airplane category commercial pilot certificate without an instrument rating may carry passengers

A

on a cross country flight up to 50 nautical miles, but night flights are prohibited with passengers for hire

153
Q

When flying in an unpressurized aircraft at 16,000 feet MSL, what are the oxygen requirements?

A

Above 14,000 feet, the required minimum flight crew must use supplemental oxygen

154
Q

With respect to the flight experience necessary to remain current to act as PIC in IFR, you must fly

A

the required approaches in an aircraft, flight training device, or simulator representing the aircraft category you wish to remain current

155
Q

You have just successfully passed your instrument proficiency check. How long are the recency of experience requirements met for if no further IFR flights are made?

A

6 calendar months

156
Q

(refer to figure 226) Departing from lamar muni (LAA), ceiling is 300 feet overcast and visibility 2 SM. How can you obtain an IFR clearance?

A

Contact flight service before taxing

157
Q

An abbreviated departure clearance CLEARED AS FILED means that

A

you are cleared to fly the filed route unless ATC otherwise directs

158
Q

(refer to figure 193) When doing an airborne VOR check over brownwood airport over the rotating beacon with the VOR set to 169 degree, your DME shows 6.2 NM and your VOR receiver shows a 5 degree deflection to the right. You determine that

A

this was a successful VOR and DME check

159
Q

You have an IFR clearance and are operating VFR-on-top in a non radar environment? You will

A

make position reports

160
Q

Which data must be recorded in the aircraft log or other appropriate log by a pilot making a VOR operational check for IFR operations?

A

Place, amount of bearing error, date, and signature

161
Q

Under what condition may you fly above 18,000 MSL when using BasicMed medical qualification?

A

Flight above 18,000 MSL is not allowed under BasicMed

162
Q

What conditions allow a pilot exercising the privileges of BasicMed to act as PIC under instrument flight rules (IFR)?

A

When the PIC is instrument rated and current

163
Q

You are flying a heading of 090 with a VFR-on-top clearance. What altitude do you fly?

A

Odd thousand plus 500 feet

164
Q

As part of the preflight planning for a flight under IFR, the PIC must

A

consider the runway lengths and takeoff and landing distances, including at the alternate

165
Q

You experience two way radio communication failure in IMC from STL to OKC. You should

A

continue on the route specified in your clearance, fly at an altitude that is the highest of last assigned altitude, altitude ATC has informed you to expect, or the MEA

166
Q

You are flying a heading of 270 with a VFR-on-top clearance. What altitude do you fly?

A

even thousand plus 500 feet

Instrument Written Exam (6 decks)

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