General Knowledge

Question 1

How many satellites are needed for RAIM?

Answer 1

5 (or 4 with a Baro-aided GPS)

Question 2

What should pilots have readily available for LAHSO?

Answer 2

The published ALD and runway slope information for all LAHSO runway combinations at each airport of intended landing

Question 3

Unless directed otherwise, when should you exit a runway after being given a LAHSO clearance?

Answer 3

At the first convenient taxiway before reaching the hold short point

Question 4

LAHSO: A good “rule-of-thumb” for any Part 91 operation is to add at least _______ feet to the published aircraft Landing distance to cover any contingencies

Answer 4

1,000

Question 5

LAHSO: _________ control is the most important factor in achieving landing precision.

Answer 5

Airspeed

Question 6

Should you accept a LAHSO clearance if there are reports of thunderstorms or wind shear near the airport

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Pilots should only receive a LAHSO clearance when there is a minimum ceiling of ______ feet and ___ statute miles visibility

Answer 7

1,000 / 3 (1,500 and 5 for air carriers at airports without PAPIs or VASIs)

Question 8

What is ASDE-X?

Answer 8

Airport Surface Detection Equipment Model X. It is a surveillance system using radar, multilateration and satellite technology that allows air traffic controllers to track surface movement of aircraft and vehicles.

Question 9

What is SMGCS?

Answer 9

Surface Movement Guidance and Control System. A system providing routing, guidance and surveillance for the control of aircraft and vehicles under all weather conditions.

Question 10

What is considered severe wind shear?

Answer 10

Rapid change in windspeed or velocity exceeding 15 knots or vertical speeds greater than 500 FPM.

Question 11

What frequency should a pilot use if there is no published CTAF or UNICOM at an airport?

Answer 11

MULTICOM - 122.9

Question 12

When should a pilot commence the crosswind turn in a VFR pattern?

Answer 12

Only when past the departure end of the runway and within 300 feet of the pattern altitude.

Question 13

How should a pilot depart the VFR traffic pattern?

Answer 13

Straight ahead or 45 degrees in the direction of the traffic pattern.

Question 14

What is the speed limit in the VFR traffic pattern?

Answer 14

200 Knots

Question 15

When can you not use GPS to navigate?

Answer 15

When NOTAM’d, on the final approach course and when flying a localizer based course (can use GPS as long as you monitor the localizer).

Question 16

What does alternate means of navigation mean?

Answer 16

You have the means to navigate with the raw NAVAID but are using GPS instead.

Question 17

What does substitute means of navigation mean?

Answer 17

You do not have the means to navigate via the raw NAVAID and are using GPS instead.

Question 18

What can you use a GPS for?

Answer 18

Determine position, navigate, hold and fly and arc.

Question 19

What weather is needed for SVFR in the day?

Answer 19

1 SM and clear of clouds

Question 20

Can you request SVFR at night?

Answer 20

Yes, if the pilot is instrument rated and the aircraft is certified for IFR flight.

Question 21

When is an alternate required for IFR flight plans?

Answer 21

For at least 1 hour before and for 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, the ceiling will be at least 2,000 feet above the airport elevation and the visibility will be at least 3 statute miles

Question 22

What weather is required at my IFR alternate?

Answer 22

Precision approach: Ceiling 600 feet and visibility 2 statute miles.
Nonprecision approach: Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles.

Question 23

What weather is required for an IFR takeoff?

Answer 23

The weather conditions at time of takeoff are at or above the weather minimums for IFR takeoff prescribed for that airport, if not published, then:
Aircraft having two engines or less—1 statute mile visibility.
Aircraft having more than two engines— 1⁄2 statute mile visibility.

Question 24

What altitudes are included in RVSM airspace?

Answer 24

FL290 through FL410

Question 25

What are the two ways to make changes to an aircraft?

Answer 25

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or a Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration)

Question 26

Where can a pilot find out what maintenance they can personally perform legally?

Answer 26

Section 8 of the POH

Question 27

What is a CDL?

Answer 27

Configuration Deviation List. “Missing Parts” list. Approved list of exterior parts that can be missing while maintaining airworthiness.

Question 28

What are the non-expanded circling mins?

Answer 28

A: 1.3
B: 1.5
C: 1.7
D: 2.3
E: 4.5
“357 - 2345”

Question 29

Under what conditions can a pilot expect icing?

Answer 29

In visible moisture and temps between 10 and - 40 C.

Question 30

What are the different levels of icing accumulation?

Answer 30

Trace, Light, Moderate, Severe and Extreme

Question 31

What normal airspaces require clearance to enter?

Answer 31

A and B

Question 32

What normal airspaces require 2-way radio communication before entry?

Answer 32

C, D, and E (sometimes)

Question 33

Can a student pilot enter Class A airspace?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

Can a student pilot enter Class B airspace?

Answer 34

Yes, but local restrictions may apply.

Question 35

Can you get a special VFR clearance in class A airspace?

Answer 35

No. Only B, C, D, and E

Question 36

What is a form 337?

Answer 36

Major repair or alterations form

Question 37

What is a STC?

Answer 37

Supplemental type certificate. FAA approval for modification.

Question 38

What fuel is required for VFR flight?

Answer 38

Plan to land with 30 minutes of fuel in the day and 45 at night.

Question 39

What fuel is required for IFR flight?

Answer 39

To destination plus 45 minutes. If alternate is required: to destination, then alternate, plus 45 minutes.