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Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Flashcards

1
Q

What is an Aircraft according to Federal regulations?

A

Device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. Includes airplanes, airships, balloons, gliders, helicopters.

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According to Federal regulations, what is a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air?

A

An Aircraft.

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What document specifies Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA)?

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14 CFR Part 91

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What does CFR stand for?

A

Code of Federal Regulations

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In what part of 14 CFR is the Minimum Safe Altitude specified?

A

part 91

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What is a Resolution Advisory (RA)?

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A display indication given to the pilot recommending a maneuver to increase vertical separation relative to an intruding aircraft.

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What is a display indication given to the pilot recommending a maneuver to increase vertical separation relative to an intruding aircraft?

A

A Resolution Advisory (RA)

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What system issues a Resolution Advisory (RA)?

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The traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS II)

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9
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What do Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) do?

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Establish rules, regulations for operation of aircraft and give direction to promote safety of flight.

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10
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What regulations establish rules, regulations for operation of aircraft and give direction to promote safety of flight?

A

Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

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11
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Who issues FARs?

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the FAA administrator

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12
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What do FARs apply to?

A

all aircraft operating in U.S. airspace.

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13
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Do FARs apply to all aircraft operating in U.S. airspace?

A

Yes

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14
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Within how many nautical miles of water off the US coast do FARs apply?

A

3 nautical miles

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15
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Within how many nautical miles of airspace off the US coast do FARs apply?

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12 nautical miles

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16
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According to FAR 91, who has final authority for the operation of the aircraft?

A

The pilot

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17
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When may a pilot deviate from FAR 91?

A

In emergencies

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18
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What set of regulations can a pilot deviate from in case of emergencies?

A

FAR 91

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19
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Can pilots operate aircraft in a way that endangers the life and property of others?

A

NO

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20
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May a person (pilot or ATC) operate in a way which create a collision hazard?

A

NO

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21
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Under what circumstances may aircraft formations be flown?

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With prior coordination or passengers for hire on board.

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22
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Must pilots be familiar with all available information regarding their flight?

A

Yes

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23
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What aircraft type has right-of-way over all other aircraft?

A

Aircraft in distress

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24
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Do aircraft in distress have right-of-way over all other aircraft?

A

yes

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25
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If two similar type aircraft are converging, which one has the right of way?

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The one to the right of the other

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26
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If two aircraft are approaching head on, how are they to deconflict their flight paths?

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Each pilot is to move to the right

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27
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What is the protocol if an aircraft is overtaking another?

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The overtaking aircraft is to pass on the right.

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28
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Which has right of way when an aircraft is landing:

  1. The aircraft on final or enacting a landing
  2. Airborne or ground traffic
A
  1. The aircraft on final or during landing have right of way.
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29
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What is MSL?

A

Mean sea level. It’s a means of measuring altitude. EX - 10,000’ MSL means 10,000 feet above mean sea level.

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30
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What does IAS stand for?

A

Indicated Airspeed

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31
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What is the maximum speed below 10,000’ MSL?

32
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Below what MSL measured altitude is the speed limit for aircraft 250 knots?

A

10,000 feet above MSL

33
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Below 2,500’ AGL and within 4 nautical miles of a primary airport in class C or D airspace, what is the maximum indicated airspeed allowed of aircraft?

34
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Below what AGL altitude, within 4 nautical miles of a primary airport, and in class C or D airspace is the speed limit for aircraft 200 knots?

35
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At and below 2,500’ AGL, within how many nautical miles of a primary airport in class C or D airspace is the speed limit for aircraft 200 knots?

A

within 4 nautical miles of a primary airport

36
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At and below 2,500’ AGL, within 4 nautical miles of what structure in class C or D airspace is the speed limit for aircraft 200 knots?

A

A primary airport

37
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At and below 2,500’ AGL, within 4 nautical miles of a primary airport in what classes of airspace is the speed limit for aircraft 200 knots?

A

Class C or D airspace.

38
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If an aircraft cannot maintain the maximum speeds prescribed by FAR 91 due to aircraft performance, what speed does the FAR say they must use?

A

Their minimum safe speed.

39
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Under what conditions is it acceptable for an aircraft to use its minimum safe speed instead of the maximum speed allowed according to the FAR 91?

A

If it cannot travel the maximum speed allowed due to aircraft performance.

40
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What is the maximum IAS below class B airspace shelf or below the class B VFR corridor?

41
Q

Below what class airspace shelf is the maximum IAS 200 knots?

A

Class B airspace shelf

42
Q

Below what class airspace VFR corridor is the maximum IAS 200 knots?

A

Class B VFR corredor.

43
Q

What is the minimum safe altitude for a VFR aircraft relative to the highest obstacle when near cities or other populated areas?

44
Q

What is the minimum safe altitude for a VFR aircraft relative to other aircraft when near cities or other populated areas?

45
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When near what areas must a VFR aircraft fly 1000’ above the highest obstacle and within 2000’ radius of other aircraft?

A

Cities or other populated areas

46
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What is the minimum safe altitude for a VFR aircraft over water or non-populated areas?

47
Q

Over what areas is the minimum safe altitude for a VFR aircraft 500’

A

Water or non-populated areas.

48
Q

What is the minimum safe altitude for helicopters?

A

any altitude provided it is in compliance with any route/altitude specifically designated for them and does not pose a hazard to people or property on the ground.

49
Q

What is the required altimeter setting at or above FL180?

50
Q

At or above what flight level is the required altimeter setting 29.92?

51
Q

What is the required altimeter setting below FL180?

A

The current setting reported by a station within 100NM of the aircraft on its route.

52
Q

In what 3 scenarios is a pilot not required to comply with ATC?

A

An emergency situation exists
An amended clearance is issued
Responding to a Traffic collision avoidance system resolution advisory (TCAS RA)

53
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What is TCAS?

A

Traffic collision avoidance system

54
Q

What is an RA?

A

resolution advisory

55
Q

If an emergency situation exists what must the pilot do vis a vis ATC?

A

Notify ATC as soon as possible

56
Q

If an emergency situation exists, may a pilot be requested to submit a report?

57
Q

What does the FAR 91 require about departure procedures?

A

Comply with all published departure procedures.

58
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What does the FAR 91 require about noise abatement programs?

A

Comply with noise abatement programs

59
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What altitude does the FAR 91 require turbine aircraft to climb to as early as practical?

A

1500’ AGL

60
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Must aircraft obtain clearance to operate (taxi, land, etc.)?

61
Q

What are the airspace requirements for Class A airspace required by the FAR 91?

A 
IFR pilot rating
IFR flight equipment
IFR clearance
Two-way communication
Transponder with mode C
62
Q 
What class airspace requires:
IFR pilot rating
IFR flight equipment
IFR clearance
Two-way communication
Transponder with mode C
63
Q

What are the airspace requirements for Class B airspace required by the FAR 91?

A

ATC clearance
Two-way communication
Transponder with mode C
Appropriate navigational equipment

64
Q 
What class airspace requires: 
Two-way communication
Appropriate navigational equipment
Transponder with mode C
ATC clearance
65
Q

What does VMC mean?

A

visual meteorological conditions

66
Q 
What class airspace requires: 
Two-way communication
Minimum altitude for turbine aircraft: 1500’ AGL traffic pattern entry, until beginning landing decent
Left turns, unless instructed otherwise
Helicopters: avoid fixed wing traffic flow
A

Class C/D airspace

67
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What are the airspace requirements for Class C/D airspace required by the FAR 91?

A

Helicopters: avoid fixed wing traffic flow
Two-way communication
Left turns, unless instructed otherwise
Minimum altitude for turbine aircraft: 1500’ AGL traffic pattern entry, until beginning landing decent

68
Q

In the event of radio failure in VMC, what must pilots do in class C/D airspace?

A

maintain visual contact with the tower for light gun signals

69
Q

What are the airspace requirements for Class E airspace required by the FAR 91?

A

Comply with any established traffic pattern

Two way communication with towers, within 4NM and from SFC-2,500’ AGL

70
Q

What class airspace requires pilots to:
Comply with any established traffic pattern
Two way communication at airports with towers, within 4NM and from SFC-2,500’ AGL

71
Q

What are the airspace requirements for Class G airspace required by the FAR 91?

A
  1. maintain communication
  2. prior to 4NM from the airport,
  3. from SFC-2,500’AGL
72
Q 
What class airspace requires pilots to: 
maintain communication prior to 4NM from the airport, from SFC-2,500’AGL
73
Q

What airspace requirements does the FAR 91 have for Non-towered airports?

A

Left turns unless markings/lights indicate otherwise

Helicopters avoid fixed wing traffic flow

74
Q

What document establishes the eligibility and requirements for the performance and certification of air traffic controllers?

75
Q

What document establishes the medical requirements for air traffic controllers.

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