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FARs Flashcards

1
Q

What are FARs?

A

Rules and regulations that give direction and promote safety. Issued by authority of FAA Administrator.

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What are some areas FARs cover?

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Definitions and Abbreviations; Control Tower Operator Certification; Medical Standards and Certification; Airspace, Airways, Reporting points; Flight Rules

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3
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What is an air traffic clearance?

A

Authorization from ATC to proceed in controlled airspace

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4
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What is considered an aircraft?

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Plane, glider, balloon, helicopter, airship

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5
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What is the standard altimeter setting?

A

29.92

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6
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Where do flight levels begin?

A

18,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL)

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7
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What is VFR?

A

Visual Flight Rules

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What is IFR?

A

Instrument Flight Rules

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9
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When are Statue Miles used instead of Nautical Miles?

A

Visibility

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10
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Time changes to the next minute when?

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At 30 seconds past the last minute

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11
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Where do FARs apply?

A

Over USA out to 12 miles off the coast

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12
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Who is directly responsible for operation of the aircraft?

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Pilot in command

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13
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What must pilot do pre-flight?

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Be familiar with all information concerning that flight (weather, NOTAMs, etc)

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14
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When are formation flights not allowed?

A

Carrying passengers for hire, or don’t have prior arrangement with all pilots in command

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15
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What is the max speed below 10,000 feet?

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250 knots

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16
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What is max speed below 2500 feet or within 4NM of a class C or D airspace?

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200 knots

17
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What is the max speed below or through a VFR corridor of class B airspace

A

200 knots

18
Q

What is minimum safe altitude over a congested area?

A

1000 feet above highest obstacle

19
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What is minimum safe altitude over uncongested areas?

A

500 feet above highest obstacle

20
Q

Can helicopters go below minimum safe altitudes?

A

Yes, if not hazardous to persons or property

21
Q

What altitudes do pilots get issued an altimeter setting?

A

Below 18,000 feet MSL

22
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When may a pilot deviate from an ATC clearance?

A

In an Emergency, responding to a TCAS alert, or with an amended clearance

23
Q

What 2 things are required to cancel IFR clearance?

A

Be in VFR conditions, not be in class A airspace

24
Q

What is required to go near an airport 2500 feet or below with a tower?

A

Establish communications before 4NM from the airport

25
Q

Class B airspace requirements include what 4 things?

A

ATC clearance, 2 way radio communication, proper NAV equipment, Transponder with altitude readout

26
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Class A airspace requirements include what 4 things?

A

ATC clearance, 2 way radio communication, IFR equipment and rating, Transponder with altitude readout

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