FARs Flashcards
What are FARs?
Rules and regulations that give direction and promote safety. Issued by authority of FAA Administrator.
What are some areas FARs cover?
Definitions and Abbreviations; Control Tower Operator Certification; Medical Standards and Certification; Airspace, Airways, Reporting points; Flight Rules
What is an air traffic clearance?
Authorization from ATC to proceed in controlled airspace
What is considered an aircraft?
Plane, glider, balloon, helicopter, airship
What is the standard altimeter setting?
29.92
Where do flight levels begin?
18,000 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL)
What is VFR?
Visual Flight Rules
What is IFR?
Instrument Flight Rules
When are Statue Miles used instead of Nautical Miles?
Visibility
Time changes to the next minute when?
At 30 seconds past the last minute
Where do FARs apply?
Over USA out to 12 miles off the coast
Who is directly responsible for operation of the aircraft?
Pilot in command
What must pilot do pre-flight?
Be familiar with all information concerning that flight (weather, NOTAMs, etc)
When are formation flights not allowed?
Carrying passengers for hire, or don’t have prior arrangement with all pilots in command
What is the max speed below 10,000 feet?
250 knots
