Jeppesen Ch 1

Question 1

What are the two requirements for obtaining a student pilot certificate?

Answer 1

16 years of age

Able to speak and read English

Question 2

Before solo, you must have what kind of medical certificate?

Answer 2

First-class, second-class, or third-class

Question 3

A 25-year-old pilot obtained a second-class medical certificate on March 15, 2018. For exercising private pilot privileges, when does the medical certificate expire?

Answer 3

March 31, 2023

Question 4

The BasicMed rule allows you to use a driver’s license instead of an FAA medical certificate for which of the following?
A: Below 18,000 feet MSL at a maximum airspeed of 250 kts
B: Outside the US as long as the flight is not for compensation or hire
C: Carrying up to 6 passengers in an aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no more than 8,000 lbs

Answer 4

A: Below 18,000 feet MSL at a maximum airspeed of 250 kts

Question 5

What requirements must you meet to utilize the BasicMed rule?

Answer 5

Completed an approved medical education course within the previous 24 calendar months and a comprehensive medical exam from a physician within the previous 48 months

Question 6

With respect to pilot certification, which are categories of aircraft?

Answer 6

Airplane, rotorcraft, powered lift, glider, lighter-than-air

Question 7

With respect to pilot certification, which are classes of aircraft?

Answer 7

Single-engine land and sea, multi-engine land and sea

Question 8

With respect to the certification of aircraft, which are categories of aircraft?

Answer 8

Normal, utility, acrobatic

Question 9

Which flight time must you record in your logbook?

Answer 9

Flight time needed to meet the requirements for a certificate, rating, flight review, or recency of experience

Question 10

What is the required age to obtain a private pilot certificate for an airplane?

Answer 10

17

Question 11

When is a flight review required?

Answer 11

Within the past 24 calendar months to act as pilot in command whether flying solo or carrying passengers

Question 12

What requirement must you meet before acting as pilot in command while carrying passengers?

Answer 12

You must have completed 3 takeoffs and landings within the previous 90 days in the same category and class of aircraft.

Question 13

Which of the following requires a logbook endorsement?
A: Aerobatic flight
B: Flying in the mountains
C: Operating as pilot in command of a tailwheel airplane

Answer 13

C: Operating as pilot in command of a tailwheel airplane

Question 14

What is the definition of a high-performance airplane according to the FARs?

Answer 14

An airplane that has an engine with more than 200 horsepower

Question 15

How do the FARs define a complex airplane?

Answer 15

A complex airplane has retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch propeller

Question 16

Which of the following ratings requires both a computerized knowledge test and a practical test?
A: Seaplane
B: Instrument
C: Multi-engine

Answer 16

B: Instrument

Question 17

What rating allows you to operate in the clouds without a reference to the ground or horizon?

Answer 17

Instrument rating

Question 18

True or False? The glider rating does not require a knowledge test, provided you hold a powered category rating.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a category and class rating?
A: Multi-engine land
B: Rotorcraft helicopter
C: Powered-lift gyroplane

Answer 19

B: Rotorcraft helicopter

Question 20

True or False? You must have an ATP certificate to fly for a major airline under Part 121.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM)

Answer 21

Gathering and analyzing information and making effective decisions about the current and future status of your flight using:

• aeronautical decision making (ADM)
• risk management
• task management
• situational awareness
• controlled flight into terrain (CFIT)
• automation management

Question 22

Crew Resource Management (CRM)

Answer 22

The application of team management concepts in a multi-person flight crew to make effective use of all available resources: human, hardware, and information

Question 23

Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)

Answer 23

A systematic approach to the mental process used by aircraft pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to circumstances

Question 24

Situational Awareness

Answer 24

The accurate perception of all the operational and environmental factors that affect flight safety before, during, and after a flight

Question 25

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)

Answer 25

Collision with terrain or water with no prior awareness by the pilot that the crash is imminent

Question 26

Automation Management

Answer 26

Employing effective techniques to manage distractions and increase situational awareness when using advanced cockpit avionics

Question 27

Which is a true statement about the ADM process? A: The ADM process is used when you need to respond immediately using established procedures B: Part of the ADM process is to evaluate the outcome of your decision to ensure your actions are producing the desired result C: The first step of the ADM process is to choose a course of action after considering the risk involved with each possible action

Answer 27

B: Part of the ADM process is to evaluate the outcome of your decision to ensure your actions are producing the desired result

Question 28

List each of the factors you should assess when you follow the I'M SAFE checklist prior to a flight

Answer 28

``` Illness Medication Stress Alcohol Fatigue Eating/Emotion ```

Question 29

List the five hazardous attitudes and their antidotes

Answer 29

Anti-authority -> Follow the rules, they are usually right Impulsivity -> Not so fast, think first Invulnerability -> It could happen to me Macho -> Taking chances is foolish Resignation -> I'm not helpless, I can make a difference

Question 30

List the risk factors associated with the 5 Ps

Answer 30

``` Pilot Passengers Plane Programming Plan ```

Question 31

Which is a true statement regarding the use of checklists? A: Use do-lists to manage emergencies, such as an engine failure B: Use flow patterns for abnormal procedures, such as an equipment malfunction C: Use flow patterns to perform normal procedures, such as configuring the airplane and avionics

Answer 31

C: Use flow patterns to perform normal procedures, such as configuring the airplane and avionics

Question 32

List the items included in a passenger briefing using the SAFETY acronym

Answer 32

``` Seat belts Air vents Fire Extinguisher Egress and emergency Traffic and talking Your questions ```

Question 33

Which is an item to include in the takeoff briefing? A: Traffic pattern entry B: Wind direction and velocity C: Taxi instructions to the runway

Answer 33

B: Wind direction and velocity

Question 34

Which is a true statement regarding ear and sinus block during flight? A: During descent, high pressure in the middle ear typically opens the eustachian tube to equalize the pressure B: Pressure in the ear can be equalized by performing the Valsalva maneuver -- holding the nose and mouth shut and forcibly exhaling C: Rapid descent rates can help increase the pressure differential between the auditory canal and the middle ear helping to open the eustachian tube

Answer 34

B: Pressure in the ear can be equalized by performing the Valsalva maneuver -- holding the nose and mouth shut and forcibly exhaling

Question 35

Name at least two ways to help prevent or alleviate motion sickness

Answer 35

Avoid lessons in turbulent conditions Start with shorter flights and graduate to longer instruction periods Open fresh air vents Focus on objects outside the airplane

Question 36

In addition to pressure effects and motion sickness, name at least 3 factors that can impair your fitness for flight

Answer 36

``` Stress Fatigue Noise Alcohol Drugs ```

Question 37

The FARs require that your blood alcohol level be less than what percent?

Answer 37

0.04%

Question 38

How many hours must pass between drinking alcohol and piloting an airplane according to the FARs?

Answer 38

8 hours