General Flashcards
(110 cards)
1
Q
GVR is not available for the runway you intend to use. For RVR 2400 you should substitute
A
1/2 SM ground visibility
2
Q
If the RVR equipment is inoperative for an IAP that requires a visibility of 2,400 RVR, how should the pilot expect the visibility requirement to be reported in lieu of the published RVR?
A
As a ground visibility of 1/2 SM
3
Q
All pilots should use the local altimeter setting because it provides:
A
Data to enable better vertical separation of aircraft
4
Q
How can you obtain the pressure altitude on flights below 18,000’?
A
Set your altimeter to 29.92”Hg
5
Q
How can you determine the pressure altitude on an airport without a tower or FSS?
A
Set the altimeter to 29.92”Hg and read the altitude indicated
6
Q
Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92”Hg?
A
Pressure Altitude
7
Q
Why is it important to have the correct altimeter setting? It allows the altimeter to read:
A
true altitude at field elevation
8
Q
Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to indicate height above:
A
The standard datum plate
9
Q
(Refer to figure 78.) When eastbound on V86 between Whitehall and Livingston, the minimum altitude that you should cross BZN is?
A
10,200’
10
Q
If you adjust the altimeter from 30.11”Hg to 29.96” Hg, the indicated altitude would be:
A
150’ lower
11
Q
Which of the following defines the type of altitude when maintaining FL210?
A
Pressure
12
Q
(Refer to figure 91) What lighting is indicated on the chart for Jackson Hole Airport?
A
Pilot controlled lighting
13
Q
(Refer to figure 134.) Unless a higher angle is necessary for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glidepath angle for a 2-bar VASI?
A
3°
14
Q
Which of the following indications would a pilot see while approaching to land on a runway served by a 2-bar VASI?
A
If departing to the high side of the glidepath, the far bars will change from red to white
15
Q
The middle and far bars of a 3-bar VASI will:
A
Constitute a 2-bar VASI for using the proper glidepath
16
Q
Tricolor Visual Approach Indicators normally consist of:
A
A single unit, projecting a three color visual approach path
17
Q
When on the proper glidepath of a 2-bar VASI, the piot will see the near bar as:
A
White and the far bar as red
18
Q
When conducting a non-precision approach, the pilot reaches the missed approach point and observes that all three bars of a 3-bar VASI are red. The pilot should:
A
Immediately initiate the missed approach procedure
19
Q
Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?
A
Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area
20
Q
(Refer to figure 135.) Unless a higher angle is required for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glidepath for a 3-bar VASI?`
A
3°
21
Q
(Refer to figure 135.) Which illustration would a pilot observe when on the lower glidepath?
A
5
22
Q
(Refer to figure 135.) Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is above both glidepaths?
A
7
23
Q
(Refer to figure 135.) Which illustration would a pilot observe the aircraft is below glidepaths?
A
4
24
Q
(Refer to figure 136) Which illustration depicts an “on glidepath indication?
A
10
25
(Refer to figure 136.) Which illustration depicts a "slightly low" 2.8 ° indication?
11
26
(Refer to figure 136.) Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is ona glidepath higher than 3.5°?
8
27
(Refer to figure 136.) Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is "slightly high" (3.2°) on the glidepath?
9
28
(Refer to figure 136.) Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is below the glide slope?
12
29
Which type of runway lighting consist of a pair of synchronized flashing lights, one on each side of the runway threshold?
REIL
- These are normally installed on the approach end of the runway. They help with identifying the approach end of the runway in low visibility conditions
30
The primary purpose of runway end identifier lights, installed at many airfields, is to provide:
Rapid identification of the approach end of the runway during reduced visibility
31
The 'runway hold position' sign denotes:
an entrance to the runway from a taxiway
32
'Runway hold positions' markings on the taxiway
identifies where aircraft hold short of the runway
33
The 'no entry sign identifies
paved area where aircraft entry is prohibited
34
When turning onto a taxiway fro another taxiway, the 'taxiway directional sign' indicates
designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection
35
Mandatory airport instruction signs are designated by having
white lettering with a red background
36
(Refer to figure 94.) What sign is designated by illustration 7?
Mandatory instruction sign
37
(Refer to figure 94.) What colors are runway holding position signs?
White with a red background
38
(Refer to figure 94.) Hold line markings at the intersection of taxiways and runways consist of four lines that extend across the width of the taxiway. These lines are:
yellow, and the dashed lines are nearest the runway
39
(Refer to figure 137.) What is the distance (A) from the beginning of the runway to the fixed distance marker?
1,000' feet
40
(Refer to figure 137.) What is the distance (B) from the beginning of the runway to the location zone marker?
500 feet
41
(Refer to figure 137.) What is the distance (C) from the beginning of the touchdown zone marker to the beginning of the fixed distance marker?
500 feet
42
Which runway marking indicates a displaced threshold on an instrument runway?
Arrows leading to the threshold mark
43
(Refer to figure 138.) What night operations, if any, are authorized between the approach end of the runway and the threshold lights?
Taxi and takeoff operations are permitted, providing the takeoff operations are toward the visible green threshold lights.
44
Which condition is guaranteed for all of the following altitude limits: MAA, MCA, MOCA, and MEA? (non mountainous area.)
1,000' obstacle clearance
45
Class G airspace is that airspace where
ATC does not control air traffic
46
Which aeronautical chart depicts Military Training Routes (MTR) above 1,500 feet?
IFR Low Altitude En Route Chart
47
During a flight, the controller advises "traffic 2 o'clock 5 miles southbound". The pilot is holding 20° correction for a crosswind from the right. Where should the pilot look for the traffic?
40° to the right of the aircraft's nose
48
A "CRUISE FOUR THOUSAND FEET" clearance would mean that the pilot is authorized to
vacate 4,000' without notifying ATC
49
While on an IFR flight, a pilot has an emergency which causes a deviation from ATC clearance. What action must be taken?
Notify ATC of the deviation as soon as possible and obtain an amended ATC clearance
50
To comply with ATC instructions for altitude changes of more than 1,000 feet, what rate of climb or descent should be made?
As rapidly as practicable to 1,000 feet above/below the assigned altitude, and then between 500 and 1,500 feet per minute until reaching the assigned altitude
51
When may a pilot cancel the IFR flight plan prior to completing the flight?
Only in VFR conditions when not in Class A airspace
52
Which type of airspace are depicted on the En Route Low Altitude Chart?
Special Use Airspace
53
For IFR operations off of established airways below 18,000 feet, VOR navigational aids used to describe the "route of flight" should be no more than
80 NM apart
54
(Refer to figure 24.) Proceeding southbound on V187, (vicinity of Cortez VOR) contact is lost with Denver Center. You should attempt to reestablish with Denver Center on:
118.575 MHz
55
At what point should the timing begin for the first leg outbound in a nonstandard holding pattern?
When over or abeam the holding fix, whichever occurs later.
56
What timing procedure should be used when performing a holding pattern at a VOR?
Timing for the outbound leg begins over or abeam the VOR, whichever occurs later
57
ATC instructs you to hold at 6,000 feet. What is the maximum indicated airspeed you may use?
200 knots
58
(Refer to figure 242.) What type of entry is recommended to the missed approach holding pattern in if the inbound heading is 050°?
Teardrop
59
You are in a civil turbojet aircraft holding above 14,000 MSL. WHat is the maximum permitted airspeed?
265 knots
60
Where a holding pattern is specified in lieu of a procedure turn, the holding maneuver must be executed within:
the 1-minute time limitation or DME distance as specified in the profile view
61
What obstacle clearance and navigation signal coverage is a pilot assued with the Minimum Sector Altitude depicted on the IAP charts?
1,000 feet within a 25 NM radius of the navigation facility, but not acceptable navigation signal coverage
62
When more than one circuit of the holding pattern is needed to lost altitude or become better established on course, the additional circuits can be made:
only if pilot advises ATC and ATC approves
63
How is ATC radar used for instrument approaches when the facility is approved for approach control service?
Course guidance to the final approach course, ASR and PAR approaches, and the monitoring of nonradar approaches
64
Under which condition does ATC issue a STAR?
When ATC deems it appropriate, unless the pilot requests "NO STAR"
65
What is the procedure for setting the altimeter when assigned an IFR altitude of 18,000 feet or higher on a direct flight off airways?
Set the altimeter to the current reported setting for climb-out and 29.92"Hg upon reaching 18,000 feet
66
Descending from FL 350 to an approximate field elevation of 650 MSL, you fail to set the altimeter to 30.57. Upon landing your altimeter shows?
Sea level
67
While you are flying at FL250, you hear ATC give an altimeter setting of 28.92"Hg in your area. At what pressure altitude are you flying?
25,000 feet
68
En Route at FL290, your altimeter is set correctly, but you fail to reset it to the local altimeter setting of 30.26"Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 134 feet and your altimeter is functioning properly, what will indicate after landing?
206 feet below sea level
69
Why is hypoxia particularly dangerous during flights with one pilot?
May cause hard to recognize symptoms
70
Which statement is correct regarding the use of cockpit lighting for night flight?
The use of regular white light, such as a flashlight, will impari night adaptation
71
Which procedure is recommended to prevent or overcome spatial disorientation?
Rely on the indicators of the flight instruments
72
What action should be taken if hyperventilation is suspected?
Consciously breathe at a slower rate than normal
73
Which use of cockpit lighting is correct for night flight?
Reducing the interior lighting intensity to a minimum level
74
Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight and level flight?
Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals
75
What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?
Haze creates the illusion of being a greater distance than actual from the runway
76
Departure control has instructed you to "resume own navigation" after being vectored to a victor airway. You should:
maintain airway by use of your own navigation equipment
77
While on IFR clearance, ATC tells you "radar contact". This means:
your aircraft has been identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided until radar identification is terminated
78
Upon intercepting the assigned radial, the controller advises you to "RESUME OWN NAVIGATION". This phrase means that:
Resume operations as filed and cleared
79
What is the definition of MEA?
The lowest published altitude which meets obstacle clearance requirements and assures acceptable navigational signal coverage.
80
The altitude that provides acceptable navigational signal coverage for the route, and meets obstacle clearance requirements, is the:
MEA (minimum enroute altitude)
81
Reception of signals from an off airway radio facility may be inadequate to identify the fix at the designated MEA. In this case, which altitude is designated for the fix?
MRA
82
If no MCA is specified, what is the lowest altitude for crossing a radio fix, beyond which a higher minimum applies?
The MEA at which the fix is approached
83
MEA is an altitude which assures
Acceptable navigational signal coverage and meets obstruction clearance requirements
84
Reception of signals from a radio facility, located off the airway being flow, may be inadequate at the designated MEA to identify the fix. In this case, which altitude is designated for the fix?
MRA
85
ATC may assign the MOCA when certain special conditions exist, and when within
22NM of a VOR
86
Acceptable navigational signal coverage at the MOCA is assured for a distance from the VOR of only:
22 NM
87
(Refer to figure 193.) On which frequencies could you communicate with the Montgomery Country FSS while on the ground at College Station?
122.65 / 122.2
88
(Refer to figure 24.) For planning purposes, what would be the highest MEA on V382 between Grand Junction Rgnl (JNC) and Durango, La Plata Co. (DRO) airports?
15,300 feet
89
(Refer to figure 24.) At what point should a VOR changeover be made from JNC VOR to MANCA intersection southbound on V187?
52 NM south of JNC
90
(Refer to figure 24.) What is the MOCA between JNC and HERRM intersection on V187?
12,100 feet MSL
91
(Refer to figure 34.) For planning purposes, what is the highest useable altitude for an IFR flight on V573 from the HOT VORTAC to the TXK VORTAC?
16,000 feet MSL
92
(Refer to figure 40.) For planning purposes, what is the highest useable altitude for an IFR flight eastbound on V66 between HYMAN and the Abilene VORTAC (ABI)?
17,000 feet MSL
93
(Refer to figure 53.) Where is the VOR COP on V27 between the GVO and MQO VORTACs?
20 DME from GVO VORTAC
94
(Refer to figure 65.) You are flying east on V552 from LFT to the TBD VORTACs? Which point would be the appropriate VOR COP?
34 DME from the LFT VORTAC
95
(Refer to figures 65 & 67.) What is the significance of the symbol at GRICE intersection?
The localizer has an additional navigational function
96
(Refer to figure 78.) What is the maximum altitude that you may flight plan an IFR flight on V86 Eastbound between BOZEMAN and BILLINGS VORTAC?
17,000 feet MSL
97
(Refer to figure 87.) Where is the VOR COP when flying east on V306 from Daisetta to Lake Charles?
30 NM east of DAS
98
(Refer to figure 87.) What is indicated by the localizer course symbol at Beaumont/Port Arthur Jack Brooks Regional Airport?
A published ILS localizer course, which has an additional navigational function
99
(Refer to figure 87.) Which VHF frequencies, other than 121.5, can be used to receive De Ridder FSS in the Lake Charles area?
122.2 / 122.3
100
(Refer to figure 87.) Where is the VOR changeover point on V20 between Beaumont and Hobby?
Halfway point
101
(Refer to figure 89.) When flying from Milford Municipal to Bryce Canyon via V235 and V293, what minimum altitude should you be at when crossing Cedar City VOR?
12,000 feet
102
(Refer to figure 89.) What VHF frequencies are available for communications with Cedar City FSS?
122.2
121.5
122.6
112.1
103
(Refer to figure 89.) What is the ARTCC discrete frequency at the COP on V208 southwest bound from HVE to PGA VOR/DME?
127.55
104
(Refer to figure 91.) What is the minimum crossing altitude at DBS VORTAC for a northbound IFR flight on V257?
8,600 feet
105
(Refer to figure 91.) What is the function of the Great Falls RCO (Yellowstone vicinity)?
Remote communications outlet for Great Falls FSS
106
(Refer to figure 91.) Where should you change VOR frequencies when en route from DBS VORTAC to JAC VOR/DME on V520?
60 NM from DBS VORTAC
107
(Refer to figure 91.) What is the minimum altitude you should be flying at SABAT intersection when eastbound from DBS VORTAC on V298?
11,100 feet
108
(Refer to figure 47.) En Route on V112 from BTG VORTAC to LTJ VORTAC, the minimum altitude crossing GYMME intersection is
7,000 feet
109
(Refer to figure 47.) When En Route on V448 from YKM VORTAC to BTG VORTAC, what minimum navigation equipment is required to identify ANGOO intersection?
One VOR receiver
110
(Refer to figure 47.) En Route on V468 from BTG VORTAC to YKM VORTAC, the minimum enroute altitude at TROTS intersection is
11,500 feet
