Flight Operations Flashcards
8879
What services are provided for aircraft operating within Class C airspcae?
Sequencing of arriving aircraft, separation of aircraft (except between VFR aircraft), and traffic advisories.
AIM3-2-4
9385
What altitude is a pilot authorized to fly when cleared for an ILS approach? The pilot
must maintain the last assigned altitude until established on a published route or segment of the approach with published altitudes.
CFR91.175
9438
When cleared to execute a published side-step maneuver for a specific approach and landing on the parallel runway, at what point is the pilot expected to commence this maneuver?
As soon as possible after the runway or runway environment is in sight.
AIM5-4-19
9005
Under what condition may a pilot cancel an IFR flight plan prior to completing the flight?
Only if in VFR conditions in other than Class A airspace.
AIM5-1-14
8882
(Refer to Figure 127.) Which altitude is normally appropriate for the top of Class D airspace?
2,500 feet AGL.
AIM3-2-5
9818
When should an aircraft depart if issued an EDCT?
No earlier than 5 minutes before and no later than 5 minutes after the EDCT.
AIM5-2-6
9014
Where are position reports required on an IFR flight on airways or routes?
Over all designated compulsory reporting points.
AIM5-3-2
9005.2
A landing weight increase of 10% will result in
21% increase in kinetic energy.
9382
Assuming that all ILS component are operating and the required visual references are not acquired, the missed approach should be initiated upon
arrival at the DH on the glide slope.
CFR91.175
9400
At what maximum indicated airspeed can a reciprocating-engine airplane operate in the airspace underlying Class B airspace?
200 knots.
CFR91.117
9093
What separation or service by ATC is afforded pilots authorized ‘VFR on Top’?
Traffic advisories only
AIM5-5-13
9034
What is the primary purpose of a STAR?
Simplify clearance delivery procedures.
AIM5-4-1
9402
What action should a pilot take when a clearance is received from ATC that appears to be contrary to a regulation?
Request a clarification from ATC.
CFR91.123
9614
(Refer to Figure 269.) The flight is filed Senic One Departure, Daggett transition. Before reaching MOXIE intersection, ATC clears you to turn left heading 030 and proceed direct LAHAB intersection. After the turn, you realize you cannot cross LAHAB at 15,000 feet. What should you do if you are in IMC?
Advise departure control you cannot make the clearance and request radar vectors.
8800
(Refer to Figure 257A.) At what point does the final approach phase of the ILS RWY 25: at LAX?
Intercept of glide slope.
9091
What is the difference between a visual and a contact approach?
A visual approach is initiated by ATC while a contact approach is initiated by the pilot.
AIM5-4-22 and 5-4-24
8252
When a departure alternate is required for a three-engine air carrier flight, it must be located at a distance not greater than
2 hours from the departure airport at normal cruising speed in still air with one engine not functioning.
AIM121.617
8900
What is the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds for flight at 10,500 feet, in Class E airspace, with a VFR-on-Top clearance during daylight hours?
5 statute miles, 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 1 mile horizontal.
CFR91.155
9744
Pilots are not authorized to fly a published RNAV or RNP procedure unless it is retrievable by the procedure name from
the aircraft navigation database.
AIM5-5-16
9096
If ATC requests a speed adjustment that is not within the operating limits of the aircraft, what action must the pilot take?
Advise ATC of the airspeed that will be used.
AIM4-4-2
8884
(Refer to Figure 127.) Which altitude is appropriate for the top of Class E airspace?
18,000 feet MSL.
AIM3-2-1
9033
How should an off-airway direct flight be defined on an IFR flight plan?
All radio fixes over which the flight will pass.
AIM5-1-8
9655
(Refer to Figure 201 and 201A.) What type of weather information would normally be expected to be available from the Weather Data Source at Ogde-Hinckley?
Cloud height, weather, obstructions to vision, temperature, dewpoint, altimeter, surface winds, and any pertinent remarks.
9419
Civil aircraft holding at an altitude of 14,000 feet at a military or joint civil/military use airport should expect to operate at which holding pattern airspeed?
230 knots
AIM5-3-7
9809
Before requesting RVSM clearance, each person
shall correctly annotate the flight plan.
AIM4-6-4
8824
(Refer to Figure 114.) The changeover point on V8 southwest bound between HEC VORTAC and PDZ VORTAC is
31 DME miles from the HEC VORTAC.
8954
When cleared to execute a published side-step maneuver, at what point is the pilot expected to commence this maneuver?
As soon as possible after the runway environment is in sight.
AIM5-4-19
8874
(Refer to Figure 126.) What is the radius from the airport of the outer circle, A?
10 miles.
AIM3-2-4
9055
How should a pilot describe braking action?
Good, good to medium, medium, medium to poor, poor or nil.
AIM4-3-8
8872
(Refer to Figure 126.) What is the normal radius from the airport of the outer area, B?
20 miles.
AIM3-2-4
8891
What is the purpose of MOAs?
To separate military training activities from IFR traffic.
AIM3-4-5
8953
When simultaneous approaches are in progress, how does each pilot receive radar advisories?
On tower frequency.
AIM5-4-15
9773
Pilots are responsible for knowing
if they can conduct an RNP approach with an arc at a designated airspeed.
AIM5-4-18
8251
When is a supplemental air carrier, operating under IFR, required to list an alternate airport for each destination airport within the 48 contiguous United States?
On all flights, an alternate is required regardless of existing of forecast weather conditions at the destination.
CFR121.623
9013
What action should a pilot take if asked by ARTCC to ‘VERIFY 9,000’ and the flight is actually maintaining 8,000?
Report maintaining 8,000.
AIM5-3-1
8889
What restriction applies to a large, turbine-powered airplane operating to or from a primary airport in Class B airspace?
Most operate above the floor when within lateral limits of Class B airspace.
AIM3-2-3
8255
The minimum weather conditions that must exist for an airport to be listed as an alternate in the dispatch release for a domestic air carrier flight are
those specified in the certificate holder’s Operations Specifications for that airport, when the flight arrives.
CFR121.625
9603
(Refer to Figure 293.) What must be operational for N711JB to execute the VOR RWY 13L/13R approach to JFK?
VOR, LDIN, and DEM or radar.
8802
(Refer to Figure 257B.) The radio altimeter indication for the DH at the inner marker on the ILS RWY 24R approach at LAX is
115.
8852
(Refer to Figure 279 and Legend72.) What is the approximate rate of descent required (for planning purposes) to maintain the electronic glide slope at 120 KIAS with a reported headwind component of 15 knots?
558 ft/min.
9600
(Refer to Figure 293.) The La Guardia weather goes below minimums and New York Approach Control issues a clearance to N711JB, via radar vectors, to ASALT Intersection. As N711JB is approaching ASALR, Approach Control clears the aircraft to fly the VOR RWY 13L/13R approach. What is the distance from ASALT Intersection to Rwy 13L?
12.2 NM.
8881
(Refer to Figure 127.) Which altitude is appropriate for the top of Class G airspace?
1,200 feet AGL.
AIM3-2-1
(Refer to Figure 127.) Which altitude is appropriate for the top of Class A airspce?
FL600.
AIM3-2-1
8782
(Refer to Figure 99, 101, 101A.) Which frequency should be selected to check airport conditions and weather prior to departure at DFW Intl?
135.95 MHz
9036 What action(s) should a pilot take if vectored across the final approach course during an IFR approach?
Contact approach control, and advise that the flight is crossing the final approach course.
AIM5-4-3
9383
What action should be taken when a pilot is ‘cleared for approach’ while being radar vectored on an unpublished route?
Remain at last assigned altitude until established on a published route segment.
CFR91.175
8298
With regard to flight crewmember duties, which of the following operations are considered to be in the ‘critical phase of flight’?
Taxi, takeoff, landing, and all other operations conducted below 10,000 feet, excluding cruise flight.
CFR121.542
8797
(Refer to Figure 348.) What distance is available for takeoff on RWY 11R at Tucson Intl?
8,408 feet.
8798
(Refer to Figure 348.) What effect on the takeoff run can be expected on RWY 11R at Tucson Intl?
Takeoff run will be lengthened by the 0.7 percent upslope of the runway.
9089
How often are NOTAMs broadcast to pilots on a scheduled basis?
Hourly, appended to the weather broadcast.
AIM5-1-3
8726
(Refer to Figure 310.) What is the required minimum reported weather to initiate the ILS RWY 9L approach at PHL in your CAT C turbine-powered airplane with no MEL items?
Visibility 1800 RVR.
9046
Under what conditions may a pilot on an IFR flight plan comply with authorization to maintain ‘VFR on Top’?
Maintain VFR altitudes, cloud clearances, and comply with applicable instrument flight rules.
AIM5-5-13
9094
When a speed adjustment is necessary to maintain separation, what minimum speed may ATC request of a turbine-powered aircraft operating below 10,000 feet?
210 knots
AIM4-4-12
9827.1
You are rolling on takeoff in a 14 CFR Part 25 certified jet and you see an engine oil pressure caution light as you approach V1. You should
promptly abort the takeoff and plan on only having asymmetrical reverse thrust.
9394.2
An airport may not be qualified for alternate use if
the NAVAIDs used for the final approach are unmonitored.
9691
The GPS Approach Overlay Program permits pilots to use GPS avionics when IFR for flying existing instrument approach procedures, except
SDF, LOC and LDA.
AIM1-1-19
8253
Which in-flight conditions are required by a supplemental air carrier to conduct a day, over-the-top flight below the specified IFR minimum en route altitude?
The flight must be conducted at least 1,000 feet above an overcast or broken cloud layer, any higher broken/overcast cloud cover is a minimum of 1,000 feet above the IFR MEA, and have at least 5 miles flight visibility.
CFR121.657
9658
(Refer to Figure 185 and 185A.) The maximum gross weight that an L1011 can be operated on RWY 01L/19R at McCarran Intl is
496,000 pounds
9599
(Refer to Figure 293.) The distance from the FAF to the MAP for the VOR or GPS RWY 13L/13R approach is
2.6 NM.
9817
When executing a stabilized approach, you should use
no more than 1000 FPM rate of descent for a non-precision or precision approach from 1,000 feet above the airport or TDZE.
8890
Why are certain areas that start 3 nautical miles from the coastline of the U.S. and extend outward, classified as Warning Areas?
To warn pilot of nonparticipating aircraft of a potential danger within the area.
AIM3-4-4
8242
Assuring that appropriate aeronautical charts are aboard an aircraft is the responsibility of the
pilot-in-command.
CFR121.549
9095
When a speed adjustment is necessary to maintain separation, what minimum speed may ATC request of a turbine-powered aircraft departing an airport?
230 knots.
AIM4-4-12
8876
(Refer to Figure 126.) Which altitude (box 1) is applicable to the vertical extent of the inner and outer circules?
4,000 feet above airport
AIM3-2-4
8873
(Refer to Figure 126.) What is the usual radius from the airport of the inner circle, C?
5 miles.
AIM3-2-4
8887
The maximum indicated airspeed that an aircraft may be flown in Class B airspace, after departing the primary airport, while at 1,700 feet AGL and 3.5 nautical miles from the airport is
250 knots.
CFR91.117
9760
Precision runway monitoring requires
pilot responsibility to monitor 2 simultaneous radios.
AIM5-4-16
9692
Aircraft navigating by GPS are considered, on the flight plan, to be
RNAV equipped.
8893
What is the required flight visibility and distance from clouds if you are operating in Class E airspace at 9,500 feet with a VFR-on-Top clearance during daylight hours?
3 statute miles, 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
CFR91.155
8736
(Refer to Figure 1.) What does the 20:1 ratio represent?
Obstacle clearance surface (OCS).
9424
Pilots should state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff
from a runway intersection.
AIM4-3-10
9827.2
You are rolling on takeoff in a 14 CFR Part 25 certified jet and you see an engine oil pressure caution light as you pass V1. You should
continue the takeoff as briefed and handle the illumination as an inflight emergency.
8279
Under what conditions may an air carrier pilot continue an instrument approach to the DH, after receiving a weather report indicating that less than minimum published landing conditions exist at the airport?
When the weather report is received after the pilot has begun the final approach segment of the instrument approach.
CFR121.651
9005.1
A landing weight increase of 10% will result in a landing distance increase of approximately
10%
9744.1
GBAS approaches are
flown using the same techniques as an ILS once selected and identified.
AIM1-1-21
8950
(Refer to Figure 145.) The minimums for the nonprecision approach at KAMA are 3/4-mile visibility and 400 feet. When operating under Part 121, can the pilot legally execute the approach with the given METAR data?
No, they do not meet the minimum ceiling requirements.