Known questions

Question 1

“Cleared as filed” means:

Answer 1

Proceed to filed destination airport at filed enroute altitude, transponder code and DP.

Question 2

Hotspots are depicted as

Answer 2

Circles or polygons

Question 3

DUI’s must be reported to DOT no later than

Answer 3

60 days from incurrence.

Question 4

IFR take off minima for multi-engine helicopters

Answer 4

1/2 SM vis

Question 5

In a MOA, traffic separation is provided by

Answer 5

ATC to nonparticipating IFR traffic provided radar contact can be maintained by ATC.

Question 6

“At Pilot’s discretion” means

Answer 6

Departure, enroute, or approach segment of IFR flight is to be executed per instruction at a time in the near future but at the relative leisure of the pilot instructed. Generally WRT altitude changes, implies that there is no conflicting airborne traffic ahead.

Question 7

“Minimum Fuel” means

Answer 7

Aircraft fuel supply is such that upon reaching destination, it can accept little or no delay. Not an emergency situation, but one may develop with undo delay.

Question 8

CVR recordings are required…

Answer 8

From use of the checklist before flight to the final checklist at the end of the flight.

Question 9

Mandatory approach calls in the Non-radar environment:

Answer 9

?

Question 10

How many first aid kits are required on a 20 pax aircraft with 14 pax on board?

Answer 10

Aircraft operating under part 135 require at least one first aid kit on board. Part 121: 0-50=1 , 51-150=2 , 151-250=3 , 251+=4

Question 11

If an aircraft responds to a TCAS II RA, who must be notified and how soon?

Answer 11

Each pilot that deviates from an ATC clearance in response to a TCAS II RA must notify ATC as soon as practical and then return to the correct ATC clearance when the issue is resolved.

Question 12

With a person in custody on an aircraft, what are the loading/ unloading restriction and escort requirements?

Answer 12

When practical, loaded before all others and unloaded last. In rear most corner away from other passengers, isles, and emergency exits. Two armed escorts are required for any high-risk detainee.

Question 13

Hover Taxi

Answer 13

Movement at less than 20 kts and below 25’ unless higher altitude movement is more practical.

Question 14

Fast and heavy helicopters in airport operations get what considerations?

Answer 14

Take off, landing, taxi and noise abatement departure/arrival routing.

Question 15

How often are IFR and PPC checks required?

Answer 15

IFR every 6 months and PPCs every year.

Question 16

Transition Training definition

Answer 16

Training in the same capacity from one aircraft to another.

Question 17

Oral Passenger Briefing must consist, at a minimum, to

Answer 17

Smoking, seat belt and harness use, Door and emergency exit operation, survival equipment, and other info as required.

Question 18

Where are “release from maintenance process” descriptions found?

Answer 18

A maintenance release is a document that contains a cert confirming that the maintenance work to which it relates has been completed in a satisfactory manner, either in accordance with the approved data and the procedures described in the maintenance organizations procedures manual, or under an equivalent system.

Question 19

What altitude must all passengers be on oxygen in an unpressurized aircraft?

Answer 19

above 15000’

Question 20

What is the definition of “extended overwater” operations?

Answer 20

For a helicopter, more than 50NM from shore or offshore helipad.

Question 21

Terminal radar reports may describe precipitation as mild, moderate, heavy or extreme

Answer 21

but not severe.

Question 22

How is routing described on a flight plan?

Answer 22

Simply by using airways and transitions, not using reporting points.

Question 23

Flight plans should be filed and taxi clearance requested how soon in advance of departure?

Answer 23

flight plan a minimum of 30 min prior and taxi not more than 10 min prior to departure.

Question 24

What are weather limits for a “visual approach”?

Answer 24

1000’ 3SM viz

Question 25

What separation does ATC provide in Class C airspace?

Answer 25

Not VFR to VFR

Question 26

What control does ATC provide to outer ranges of Class C airspace?

Answer 26

Same as the rest of class c airspace

Question 27

A pilot that departs into thunderstorms is demonstrating what behavioral flaw?

Answer 27

Anti-Authority

Question 28

What is the airspeed limit below class B airspace?

Answer 28

200kts

Question 29

Approaching an airport from the SW, what is the correct ATIS to listen to?

Answer 29

There are two ATIS frequencies depending on which direction you are arriving from.

Question 30

What causes Coriolis effect?

Answer 30

Shift in center of mass of flapping blade.

Question 31

Crew member definition

Answer 31

Any person assigned to onboard duties

Question 32

What audio is expected at the middle marker?

Answer 32

dot dash, dot dash

Question 33

ATC Instruction is:

Answer 33

A directive used by ATC that requires pilots to take a specific action, generally requiring a verbatim read back.