MCN Flashcards
Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in a specified configuration?
VS1
Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable?
VS
14 CFR part 1 defines VF as
design flap speed
14 CFR part 1 defines VLE as
maximum landing gear extended speed
14 CFR part 1 defines VY as
speed for best rate of climb
If an airplane category is listed as utility, it would mean that this airplane could be operated in which of the following maneuvers?
Limited acrobatics, including spins (if approved)
Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a ‘restricted’ category airplane?
No person may operate a ‘restricted’ category airplane carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire
Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a “primary” category airplane?
No person may operate a “primary” category airplane carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire
The carriage of passengers for hire by a commercial pilot is
not authorized in a “limited” category aircraft
No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental airworthiness certificate
when carrying persons or property for hire
Pitch setting means
the propeller blade setting as determined by the blade angle measured as a specified by the propeller instruction manual
(refer to figure) If an aircraft’s static load is 3,000 lbs, what is its dynamic load in a level 60 angle of bank turn?
6,000 lbs
Question: 67 Remaining: 11
To begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR, there must be enough fuel to fly
to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruise speed, to
fly thereafter for at least
A) 20 minutes,
B) 30 minutes.
C) 45 minutes.
20 minutes,
Question: 76 Remaining: 10
Approved flotation gear, readily available to each occupant, is required on
each helicopter if it is being flown for hire over water,
A) more than 50 statute miles from shore.
B) beyond power-off gliding distance from shore.
C) in amphibious aircraft beyond 50 NM from shore.
beyond power-off gliding distance from shore.
Question: 78 Remaining: 9
Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a “restricted”
category helicopter?
A) A“restricted” category helicopter is limited to an operating radius of 25
miles from its home base.
B) A pilot of a “restricted” category helicopter is required to hold a
commercial pilot certificate.
C) No person may operate a “restricted” category helicopter carrying
passengers or property for compensation or hire.
No person may operate a “restricted” category helicopter carrying
passengers or property for compensation or hire.
Question: 84 Remaining: 8
What transponder equipment is required for helicopter operations within
Class B airspace? A transponder
A) with 4096 code and Mode C capability.
B) is required for helicopter operations when visibility is less than 3 miles.
C) with 4096 code capability is required except when operating at or
below 1,000 feet AGL under the terms of a letter of agreement.
with 4096 code and Mode C capability.
Question: 109 Remaining: 7
Which minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds is required for a
day VFR helicopter flight in Class G airspace at 3,500 feet MSL over terrain
with an elevation of 1,900 feet MSL?
A) Visibility-3 miles; distance from clouds- 1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet
above, and 1 mile horizontally.
B) Visibility-3 miles; distance from clouds-500 feet below, 1,000 feet
above, and 2,000 feet horizontally.
C) Visibility-1 mile; distance from clouds-500 feet below, 1,000 feet
above, and 2,000 feet horizontally.
isibility-1 mile; distance from clouds-500 feet below, 1,000 feet
above, and 2,000 feet horizontally.
Question: 110 Remaining: 6
Basic VFR weather minimums require at least what visibility for operating a
helicopter within Class D airspace?
A) 1 mile.
B) 2 miles.
C) 3 miles.
3 miles
Question: 134 Remaining: 5
Operating regulations for U.S.-registered civil helicopters require that
during movement on the surface, takeoffs, and landings, a seat belt and
shoulder harness (if installed) must be properly secured about each
A) person on board.
B) flight and cabin crewmembers.
C) flight crew member only.
person on board
Question: 137 Remaining: 4
Minimum safe altitude rules require that helicopter pilots
A) not fly lower than 500 feet, except when necessary for takeoff or
landing.
B) comply with routes and altitudes prescribed by the FAA.
C) not fly closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
comply with routes and altitudes prescribed by the FAA.
Question: 138 Remaining: 3
Minimum safe altitude rules authorize helicopter pilots to
A) fly at less than 500 feet.
B) fly at less than 500 feet if they do not create a hazard to persons or
property on the surface,
C) fly closer than 500 feet to any person, vehicle, vessel, or structure on
the surface.
fly at less than 500 feet if they do not create a hazard to persons or
property on the surface,
Question: 142 Remaining: 2
When approaching to land at an airport, without an operating control
tower, in Class G airspace, a helicopter pilot should
A) avoid the flow of fixed-wing aircraft.
B) make all turns to the left, unless otherwise indicated.
C) enter and fly a traffic pattern at 800 feet AGL.
avoid the flow of fixed-wing aircraft.
Question: 591 Remaining: 1
(Refer to figure 54, point 1) A helicopter flight over Livermore Airport
(LVK) at 3,000 feet MSL
A) requires a transponder, but ATC communication is not necessary.
B) does not require a transponder or ATC communication.
C) cannot be accomplished without meeting all Class B airspace
requirements.
requires a transponder, but ATC communication is not necessary. (figure above Class D airspace)
Question: 1074 Remaining: 0
For an airport with an approved instrument approach procedure to be
listed as an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather
conditions at the time of arrival must be at or above the following weather
minimums.
A) Ceiling 200 feet above the minimum for the approach to be flown and
visibility at least 1 SM.
B) Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 SM.
C) Ceiling 600 feet and visibility 2 NM.
Ceiling 200 feet above the minimum for the approach to be flown and
visibility at least 1 SM.
Question: 71 Remaining: 17
What is the maximum bearing error (+ or -) allowed for an operational VOR
equipment check when using an FAA-approved ground test signal?
A) 4 degrees.
B) 6 degrees.
C) 8 degrees.
4 degrees.
Question: 140 Remaining: 16
After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from
that clearance, unless the pilot
A) requests an amended clearance.
B) is operating VFR on top.
C) receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.
receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.
Question: 150 Remaining: 15
When must an operational check on the aircraft VOR equipment be
accomplished to operate under IFR? Within the preceding
A) 30 days or 30 hours of flight time.
B) 10 days or 10 hours of flight time.
C) 30 days.
30 days.
Question: 151 Remaining: 14
Which data must be recorded in the aircraft logbook or other record by a
pilot making a VOR operational check for IFR operations?
A) VOR name or identification, place of operational check, amount of
bearing error, and date of check.
B) Date of check, place of operational check, bearing error, and
signature,
C) VOR name or identification, amount of bearing error, date of check, and
signature,
Date of check, place of operational check, bearing error, and
signature,
Question: 152 Remaining: 13
For an airport with an approved instrument approach procedure to be
listed as an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather
conditions at the time of arrival must be at or above the following weather
minimums.
A) Ceiling 600 feet and visibility 2 NM for precision.
B) Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 SM for nonprecision.
C) Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 NM for nonprecision.
Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 SM for nonprecision.
Question: 153 Remaining: 12
For an airport without an approved instrument approach procedure to be
listed as an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather
conditions at the time of arrival must have at least a
A) ceiling of 2,000 feet and visibility 3 SM.
B) ceiling and visibility that allows for a descent, approach, and landing
under basic VFR.
C) ceiling of 1,000 feet and visibility 3 NM.
ceiling and visibility that allows for a descent, approach, and landing
under basic VFR.
Question: 154 Remaining: 11
Pilots are not authorized to land an aircraft from an instrument approach
unless the
A) flight visibility is at, or exceeds, the visibility prescribed in the approach
procedure being used.
B) flight visibility and ceiling are at, or exceed, the minimums prescribed in
the approach being used.
C) visual approach slope indicator and runway references are distinctly
visible to the pilot.
flight visibility is at, or exceeds, the visibility prescribed in the approach
procedure being used.
Question: 155 Remaining: 10
On an instrument approach where a DH or MDA is applicable, the pilot may
not operate below, or continue the approach unless the
A) aircraft is continuously in a position from which a stabilized descent to
the intended runway can be made.
B) approach and runway lights are distinctly visible to the pilot.
C) flight visibility and ceiling are at, or above, the published minimums for
that approach.
aircraft is continuously in a position from which a stabilized descent to
the intended runway can be made.
Question: 156 Remaining: 9
A pilot performing a published instrument approach is not authorized to
perform a procedure turn when
A) receiving a radar vector to a final approach course or fix.
B) maneuvering at minimum safe altitudes.
C) maneuvering at radar vectoring altitudes.
receiving a radar vector to a final approach course or fix.
Question: 157 Remaining: 8
The pilot in command of an aircraft operated under IFR, in controlled
airspace, not in radar contact, shall report by radio as soon as possible
when
A) passing FL 180.
B) passing each designated reporting point, to include time and altitude.
C) changing control facilities.
passing each designated reporting point, to include time and altitude.
Question: 158 Remaining: 7
The pilot in command of an aircraft operated under IFR, in controlled
airspace, shall report as soon as practical to ATC when
A) climbing or descending to assigned altitudes.
B) experiencing any malfunctions of navigational, approach, or
communications equipment, occurring in flight.
C) requested to contact a new controlling facility.
experiencing any malfunctions of navigational, approach, or
communications equipment, occurring in flight.
Question: 586 Remaining: 6
(Refer to figure 53, point 2) The numbers 1°6 along the San Joaquin River
indicate the maximum elevation figure (MEF) which represents the highest
elevation of
A) anon-manmade obstacle at 1,600 AGL.
B) non-manmade and manmade obstacles and vertical obstacles in the
quadrant at 1,600 AGL.
C) non-manmade and manmade obstacles and vertical obstacles in the
quadrant at 1,600 MSL.
non-manmade and manmade obstacles and vertical obstacles in the
quadrant at 1,600 MSL.
Question: 1079 Remaining: 5
(Refer to figure 54, point 6) Is a special VFR clearance possible for a
helicopter flight from Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK)?
A) Yes, if the helicopter is properly equipped.
B) No, special VFR is not permitted at this airport.
C) Yes, if it has been coordinated with the Administrator ahead of time.
Yes, if the helicopter is properly equipped.
Question: 1087 Remaining: 4
When flying at FL 190, you must
A) be operating on an IFR flight plan.
B) have bearing/DME measuring equipment.
C) comply with RVSM rules.
be operating on an IFR flight plan.
Question: 1102 Remaining: 3
You are traveling westbound at 6,500 feet with flight following and
tracking your path on a moving map. Ten miles ahead of you is an Alert
Area, Can the flight proceed through the Alert Area?
A) No, flight through an Alert Area is not permitted.
B) Yes, but you must obtain ATC clearance before proceeding.
C) Yes, as no ATC clearance is needed to enter an Alert Area.
Yes, as no ATC clearance is needed to enter an Alert Area.
Question: 1125 Remaining: 2
You are pilot-in-command of an aircraft. Prior to entering Class B
airspace, you should adjust your speed to no more than
A) 150 knots.
B) 200 knots.
C) 250 knots.
250 knots.
Question: 1130 Remaining: 1
(Refer to figure 54, point 6.) The symbol ‘T/15’ located in the Class C
airspace at Metropolitan Oakland (OAK) indicates the ceiling extends up to
A) and including the ceiling of the overlying Class B airspace.
B) but does not include the base of the overlying San Francisco Class B.
C) but does not include the base of the lowest overlying San Francisco
Class B.
but does not include the base of the overlying San Francisco Class B
Question: 1173 Remaining: G
(Refer to figure 53) What is indicated by the star next to the ‘L’ in the
airport information box for the Madera (MAE) airport north of area 2?
A) Special VFR is prohibited.
B) There is a rotating beacon on the field.
C) Lighting limitations exist.
Lighting limitations exist.
Question: 1072 Remaining: 1
The National Convective Weather Forecast is a supplement to, but does
not substitute for, the report and forecast information contained in
A) a standard weather briefing.
B) Notices to Airman (NOTAMS).
C) Convective SIGMETs.
Convective SIGMETs.
Question: 1205 Remaining: 0
The National Convective Weather Forecast provides forecasts for
A) hazardous convective weather in the U.S. and Mexico.
B) hazardous convective weather in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
C) hazardous convective weather in the U.S. only.
hazardous convective weather in the U.S. only.
Question: 1105 Remaining: G
What is ‘static load’?
A) The standard empty weight plus optional equipment.
B) The load imposed on an aircraft structure due to the weight of the
aircraft and its contents.
C) The actual aircraft weight multiplied by load factor, or the increase in
aircraft weight due to acceleration.
The load imposed on an aircraft structure due to the weight of the
aircraft and its contents.
Question: 1 Remaining: 171
Notification to the NT58 is required when there has been substantial
damage
A) which requires repairs to landing gear.
B) to an engine caused by engine failure in flight.
C) which adversely affects structural strength or flight characteristics.
which adversely affects structural strength or flight charac
Question: 2 Remaining: 170
NTSB Part 830 requires an immediate notification as a result of which
incident?
A) Engine failure for any reason during flight.
B) Damage to the landing gear as a result of a hard landing.
C) Any required flight crewmember being unable to perform flight duties
because of illness.
Any required flignt crewmember being unable to perform flight duties
because of illness.
Question: 3 Remaining: 169
Immediate notification of the NTSB is required following:
A) an in-flight fire.
B) aground fire.
C) a hangar fire.
an in-flight fire.
Question: 4 Remaining: 168
Which airborne incident would require that the nearest NTSB field office be
notified immediately?
A) Cargo compartment door malfunction or failure.
B) Cabin door opened in-flight.
C) Flight control system malfunction or failure.
Flight control system malfunction or failure.
Question: 5 Remaining: 167
While taxiing for takeoff, a small fire burned the insulation from a
transceiver wire, What action would be required to comply with NTSB Part
8307
A) No notification or report is required.
B) A report must be filed with the avionics inspector at the nearest FAA
field office within 48 hours.
C) An immediate notification must be filed by the operator of the aircraft
with the nearest NTSB field office.
No notification or report is required.
Question: 6 Remaining: 166
While taxiing on the parking ramp, the landing gear, one wheel, and two
tires are damaged by striking ground equipment. What action would be
required to comply with NTSB Part 830?
A) An immediate notification must be filed by the operator of the aircraft
with the nearest NTSB field office.
B) A report must be filed with the nearest FAA field office within 7 days.
C) No notification or report is required.
No notification or report is required.
Question: 7 Remaining: 165
During flight a fire, which was extinguished, burned the insulation from a
transceiver wire, What action is required by regulations?
A) No notification or report is required.
B) A report must be filed with the avionics inspector at the nearest FAA
Flight Standards District Office within 48 hours.
C) An immediate notification by the operator of the aircraft to the nearest
NTSB field office.
An immediate notification by the operator of the aircraft to the nearest
NTSB field office.
Question: 8 Remaining: 164
You are the PIC of an aircraft involved in an accident resulting in
substantial damage. You are required to do which of the following?
A) Notify NTSB Immediately.
B) Notify NTSB within 10 days of the accident.
C) No notification is required.
Notify NTSB Immediately.
Question: 9 Remaining: 163
The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an incident is required
to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB
A) within 7 days.
B) within 10 days.
C) only if requested to do so.
only if requested to do so.
Question: 10 Remaining: 162
How many days after an accident is a report required to be filed with the
nearest NTSB field office?
A) 2.
B) 7.
C) 10.
10
Question: 12 Remaining: 161
Regulations which refer to ‘commercial operators’ relate to that person
who
A) is the owner of a small scheduled airline.
B) for compensation or hire, engages in the carriage by aircraft in air
commerce of persons or property, as an air carrier.
C) for compensation or hire, engages in the carriage by aircraft in air
commerce of persons or property, other than as an air carrier.
for compensation or hire, engages in the carriage by aircraft in air
commerce of persons or property, other than as an air carrier.
Question: 13 Remaining: 160
Regulations which refer to “operate” relate to that person who
A) acts as pilot in command of the aircraft.
B) is the sole manipulator of the aircraft controls.
C) causes the aircraft to be used or authorizes its use.
causes the aircraft to be used or authorizes its use.
Question: 14 Remaining: 159
Regulations which refer to the “operational control” of a flight are in relation to
A) the specific duties of any required crewmember.
B) acting as the sole manipulator of the aircraft controls.
C) exercising authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight.
exercising authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight.
Question: 22 Remaining: 158
Commercial pilots are required to have a valid and appropriate pilot
certificate in their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft
when
A) piloting for hire only.
B) carrying passengers only.
C) acting as pilot in command.
acting as pilot in command.
Question: 23 Remaining: 157 Which of the following are considered aircraft class ratings?
A) Transport, normal, utility, and acrobatic.
B) Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, and lighter-than-air.
C) Single-engine land, multiengine land, single-engine sea, and
multiengine sea.
Single-engine land, multiengine land, single-engine sea, and
multiengine sea.
Question: 24 Remaining: 156
Does a commercial pilot certificate have a specific expiration date?
A) No, itis issued without a specific expiration date.
B) Yes, it expires at the end of the 24th month after the month in which it
was issued.
C) No, but commercial privileges expire if a flight review is not
satisfactorily completed each 12 months.
No, itis issued without a specific expiration date.
Question: 25 Remaining: 155 A second-class medical certificate issued to a commercial pilot on April
10, this year, permits the pilot to exercise which of the following
privileges?
A) Commercial pilot privileges through April 3G, next year.
B) Commercial pilot privileges through April 10, 2 years later.
C) Private pilot privileges through, but not after, March 31, next year.
Commercial pilot privileges through April 3G, next year.
Question: 26 Remaining: 154
When is the pilot in command required to hold a category and class rating
appropriate to the aircraft being flown?
A) All solo flights.
B) On practical tests given by an examiner or FAA Inspector.
C) On flights when carrying another person.
On flights when carrying another person.
Question; 27 Remaining: 153
Unless otherwise authorized, the pilot in command is required to hold a
type rating when operating any
A) aircraft that is certificated for more than one pilot.
8) aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff
weight.
C) multiengine airplane having a gross weight of more than 12,000
pounds.
aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff
weight.
Question: 28 Remaining: 152
To act as pilot in command of an airplane that is equipped with retractable
landing gear, flaps, and controllable-pitch propeller, a person is required to
A) make at least six takeoffs and landings in such an airplane within the
preceding 6 months.
B) receive and log ground and flight training in such an airplane, and
obtain a logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.
C) hold a multiengine airplane class rating.
receive and log ground and flight training in such an airplane, and obtain a logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.
Question: 29 Remaining: 151
When may a pilot log time as a SIC?
A) When the PIC is an appropriately qualified instructor in the same category and class of aircraft.
B) When occupying a crewmember station in an aircraft that requires more than one pilot and the SIC is fully qualified.
C) When the SIC is the sole manipulator of the controls.
When occupying a crewmember station in an aircraft that requires more than one pilot and the SIC is fully qualified.
Question: 30 Remaining: 150
What flight time must be documented and recorded by a pilot exercising
the privileges of a commercial certificate?
A) Flight time showing training and aeronautical experience to meet
requirements for a certificate, rating or flight review.
B) All flight time flown for compensation or hire.
C) Only flight time for compensation or hire with passengers aboard which
is necessary to meet the recent flight experience requirements.
Flight time showing training and aeronautical experience to meet requirements for a certificate, rating or flight review.
Question: 31 Remaining: 149
lf a pilot does not meet the recency of experience requirements for night
flight and official sunset is 1800 CST, the latest time passengers should
be carried is
A) 1859 CST.
B) 1753 CST.
C) 1959 CST.
1859 CST.
Question: 32 Remaining: 148
Prior to carrying passengers at night, the pilot in command must have
accomplished the required takeoffs and landings in
A) any category aircraft.
B) the same category and class of aircraft to be used.
C) the same category, class, and type of aircraft (if a type rating is
required).
the same category, class, and type of aircraft (if a type rating is
required).
Question: 35 Remaining: 147
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 91, a
commercial pilot must have satisfactorily accomplished a flight review or
completed a proficiency check within the preceding
A) 6 calendar months.
B) 12 calendar months.
C) 24 calendar months.
24 calendar months.
Question: 36 Remaining: 146
You just accepted out-of-state employment that will require you to change
your address. How long may you exercise the privileges of your pilot
certificate before notifying the FAA of your address change.
A) 30 days.
B) 45 days.
C) 60 days.
30 days.
Question: 37 Remaining: 145
To act as pilot in command of an airplane towing a glider, the tow pilot is
required to have
A) a logbook endorsement from an authorized glider instructor certifying
receipt of ground and flight training in gliders, and be proficient with
techniques and procedures for safe towing of gliders.
8) at least a private pilot certificate with a category rating for powered
aircraft, and made and logged at least three flights as pilot or observer ina
glider being towed by an airplane.
C) a logbook record of having made at least three flights as sole
manipulator of the controls of a glider being towed by an airplane.
a logbook endorsement from an authorized glider instructor certifying
receipt of ground and flight training in gliders, and be proficient with
techniques and procedures for safe towing of gliders.
Question: 38 Remaining: 144
To act as pilot in command of an airplane towing a glider, a pilot must have
accomplished, within the preceeding 12 months, at least
A) three actual glider tows under the supervision of a qualified tow pilot.
8B) three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified
tow pilot.
C) ten flights as pilot in command of an aircraft while towing a glider.
three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified
tow pilot.
Question: 44 Remaining: 143
What limitation is imposed on a newly certificated commercial pilot -
airplane, if that person does not hald an instrument rating? The carriage of
passengers
A) for hire on cross-country flights is limited to 50 NM for night flights,
but not limited for day flights.
B) or property for hire on cross-country flights at night is limited to a
radius of 50 NM.
C) for hire on cross-country flights in excess of 50 NM, or for hire at night
is prohibited.
for hire on cross-country flights in excess of 50 NM, or for hire at night
is prohibited.
Question: 49 Remaining: 142
What action must be taken when a pilot in command deviates from any rule
in 14 CFR part 91?
A) Upon landing, report the deviation to the nearest FAA Flight Standards
District Office.
B) Advise ATC in the area as soon as possible.
C) Upon the request of the Administrator, send a written report of that
deviation to the Administrator.
Upon the request of the Administrator, send a written report of that
deviation to the Administrator.
Question; 50 Remaining: 141
Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe
flight?
A) Acertificated aircraft mechanic.
B) The pilot in command.
C) The owner or operator.
The pilot in command.
Question: 51 Remaining: 140
When operating a U.S.-registered civil aircraft, which document is required
by regulation to be available in the aircraft?
A) Amanufacturer’s Operations Manual.
B) A current, approved Airplane Flight Manual.
C) An Owner’s Manual.
A current, approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Question: 52 Remaining: 139
A pilot in command (PIC) of a civil aircraft may not allow any object to be
dropped from that aircraft in flight
A) if it creates a hazard to persons and property.
B) unless the PIC has permission to drop any object over private property.
C) unless reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury to property.
if it creates a hazard to persons and property.
Question: 55 Remaining: 138
In your preflight planning, a weather briefing is required for
A) any flight conducted for compensation or hire.
B) any flight not in the vicinity of an airport.
C) IFR flights only.
any flight not in the vicinity of an airport.
Question: 56 Remaining: 137
Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command must become
familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition, the
pilot must
A) be familiar with all instrument approaches at the destination airport.
B) list an alternate airport on the flight plan, and confirm adequate takeoff
and landing performance at the destination airport.
C) be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the
alternatives available, if the flight cannot be completed.
e familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the
alternatives available, if the flight cannot be completed.
Question: 57 Remaining: 136
Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command must become
familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition, the
pilot must
A) list an alternate airport on the flight plan, and confirm adequate takeoff
and landing performance at the destination airport.
B) be familiar with all instrument approaches at the destination airport.
C) be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, weather
reports, fuel requirements, and alternatives available, if the planned flight
cannot be completed.
be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, weather
reports, fuel requirements, and alternatives available, if the planned flight
cannot be completed.
Question: 58 Remaining: 135
Required flight crewmembers’ safety belts must be fastened
A) only during takeoff and landing.
B) while the crewmembers are at their stations.
C) only during takeoff and landing when passengers are aboard the
aircraft.
while the crewmembers are at their stations.
Question: 59 Remaining: 134
Each required flight crewmember is required to Keep his or her shoulder
harness fastened
A) during takeoff and landing only when passengers are aboard the
aircraft.
B) while the crewmembers are at their stations, unless he or she is unable
to perform required duties.
C) during takeoff and landing, unless he or she is unable to perform
required duties.
during takeoff and landing, unless he or she is unable to perform
required duties.
Question: 60 Remaining: 133
With U.S.-registered civil airplanes, the use of safety belts is required
during movement on the surface, takeoffs, and landings for
A) safe operating practice, but not required by regulations.
B) each person over 2 years of age on board.
C) commercial passenger operations only.
each person over 2 years of age on board.
Question: 63 Remaining: 132
Which is required to operate an aircraft towing an advertising banner?
A) Approval from ATC to operate in Class E airspace.
B) A certificate of waiver issued by the Administrator.
C) A safety link at each end of the towline which has a breaking strength
not less than 80 percent of the aircraft’s gross weight.
A certificate of waiver issued by the Administrator.
Question: 64 Remaining: 131
Portable electronic devices which may cause interference with the
navigation or communication system may not be operated ona U.S.-
registered civil aircraft being flown
A) along Federal airways.
B) within the U.S.
C) in air carrier operations.
in air carrier operations.
Question: 65 Remaining: 130
Portable electronic devices which may cause interference with the
navigation or communication system may not be operated on U.S.-
registered civil aircraft being operated
A) under IFR.
B) in passenger carrying operations.
C) along Federal airways.
under IFR.
Question: 68 Remaining: 129
lf weather conditions are such that it is required to designate an alternate
airport on your IFR flight plan, you should plan to carry enough fuel to
arrive at the first airport of intended landing, fly from that airport to the
alternate airport, and fly thereafter for [Helo pilots, please read the
explanation. ]
A) 30 minutes at slow cruising speed.
B) 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
C) 1 hour at normal cruising speed.
45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
Question: 72 Remaining: 128
In accordance with14 CFR part $1, supplemental oxygen must be used by
the required minimum flightcrew for that time exceeding 30 minutes while
at cabin pressure altitudes of
A) 10,500 feet MSL up to and including 12,500 feet MSL.
B) 12,000 feet MSL up to and including 18,000 feet MSL.
C) 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL.
12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL.
Question: 73 Remaining: 127
You are conducting a flight with passengers above 15,000 feet MSL.
What are the oxygen requirements?
A) The crew must use supplemental oxygen at this altitude.
B) Crew must use supplemental oxygen after being at or above this
altitude for 30 minutes.
C) Crew must use and passengers must be provided supplemental oxygen
at or above this altitude.
Crew must use and passengers must be provided supplemental oxygen
at or above this altitude.
Question: 74 Remaining: 126
Which is required equipment for powered aircraft during VFR night flights?
A) Anticollision light system.
B) Gyroscopic direction indicator.
C) Gyroscopic bank-and-pitch indicator.
Anticollision light system.
Question: 75 Remaining: 125
Which is required equipment for powered aircraft during VFR night flights?
A) Flashlight with red lens, if the flight is for hire.
B) An electric landing light, if the flight is for hire.
C) Sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure.
An electric landing light, if the flight is for hire.
Question; 77 Remaining: 124
Approved flotation gear, readily available to each occupant, is required on
each aircraft if it is being flown for hire over water,
A) in amphibious aircraft beyond 50 NM from shore.
B) beyond power-off gliding distance fram shore.
C) more than 50 statute miles from shore.
beyond power-off gliding distance fram shore.
Question: 82 Remaining: 123
The maximum cumulative time that an emergency locator transmitter may
be operated before the rechargeable battery must be recharged is
A) 30 minutes,
B) 45 minutes.
C) 60 minutes.
60 minutes.
Question: 83 Remaining: 122
No person may operate a large civil aircraft of U.S. registry which is
subject to a lease, unless the lessee has mailed a copy of the lease to the
FAA Aircraft Registration Branch, Technical Section, Oklahoma City, OK,
within how many hours of its execution?
A) 24,
B) 48.
C) 72.
24
Question: 86 Remaining: 121
Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are
A) authorized when carrying passengers for hire, with prior arrangement
with the pilot in command of each aircraft in the formation.
B) not authorized when visibilities are less than 3 SM.
C) not authorized when carrying passengers for hire.
not authorized when carrying passengers for hire.
Question: 87 Remaining: 120
Which is true with respect to operating near other aircraft in flight? These
flights are
A) not authorized, when operated so close to another aircraft they can
create a collision hazard.
B) not authorized, unless the pilot in command of each aircraft is trained
and found competent in formation.
C) authorized when carrying passengers for hire, with prior arrangement
with the pilot in command of each aircraft in the formation.
not authorized, when operated so close to another aircraft they can
create a collision hazard.
Question: 88 Remaining: 119
Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are
A) not authorized, except by arrangement with the pilot in command of
each aircraft.
B) not authorized, unless the pilot in command of each aircraft is trained
and found competent in formation.
C) authorized when carrying passengers for hire, with prior arrangement
with the pilot in command of each aircraft in the formation.
not authorized, except by arrangement with the pilot in command of
each aircraft.
Question; 98 Remaining: 118
If not equipped with required position lights, an aircraft must terminate
flight
A) at sunset.
B) 30 minutes after sunset.
C) 1 hour after sunset.
at sunset.
Question: 99 Remaining: 117
If an aircraft is not equipped with an electrical or anticollision light system,
no person may operate that aircraft
A) after dark.
B) 1 hour after sunset.
C) after sunset to sunrise.
after sunset to sunrise.
Question: 116 Remaining: 116
Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy
condition?
A) The lead mechanic responsible for that aircraft.
B) Pilot in command or operator.
C) Owner or operator of the aircraft.
Owner or operator of the aircraft.
Question: 117 Remaining: 115
You have been hired by an owner to manage his aircraft ina 14 CFR part
91 operation. The owner has received an Airworthiness Directive in the
mail. Who holds the responsibility to ensure the aircraft is in compliance
with the AD?
A) The person that manages the aircraft.
B) Aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 91 operations do not have to
comply with an AD.
C) The owner or operator of the aircraft.
The owner or operator of the aircraft.
Question: 118 Remaining: 114
After an annual inspection has been completed and the aircraft has been
returned to service, an appropriate notation should be made
A) on the airworthiness certificate.
B) in the aircraft maintenance records.
C) in the FAA-approved flight manual.
in the aircraft maintenance records.
Question: 119 Remaining: 113
A standard airworthiness certificate remains in effect as long as the
aircraft receives
A) required maintenance and inspections.
B) an annual inspection.
C) an annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection prior to their expiration
dates.
required maintenance and inspections.
Question: 120 Remaining: 112
If an aircraft’s operation in flight was substantially affected by an alteration
or repair, the aircraft documents must show that it was test flown and
approved for return to service by an appropriately-rated pilot prior to being
operated
A) under VFR or IFR rules.
B) with passengers aboard.
C) for compensation or hire.
ith passengers aboard.
Question: 121 Remaining: 111
Which is correct concerning preventive maintenance, when accomplished
by a pilot?
A) Arecord of preventive maintenance is not required.
B) A record of preventive maintenance must be entered in the
maintenance records.
C) Records of preventive maintenance must be entered in the FAA-
approved flight manual.
A record of preventive maintenance must be entered in the
maintenance records.
Question: 122 Remaining: 110
An aircraft carrying passengers for hire has been on a schedule of
inspection every 100 hours of time in service. Under which condition, if
any, may that aircraft be operated beyond 100 hours without a new
inspection?
A) The aircraft may be flown for any flignt as long as the time in service
has not exceeded 110 hours.
B) The aircraft may be dispatched for a flight of any duration as long as
100 hours has not been exceeded at the time it departs.
C) The 100-hour limitation may be exceeded by not more than 10 hours if
necessary to reach a place at which the inspection can be done.
The 100-hour limitation may be exceeded by not more than 10 hours if
necessary to reach a place at which the inspection can be done.
Question: 123 Remaining: 109
Which is true concerning required maintenance inspections?
A) A 100-hour inspection may be substituted for an annual inspection.
B) An annual inspection may be substituted for a 100-hour inspection.
C) An annual inspection is required even if a progressive inspection system
has been approved.
An annual inspection may be substituted for a 100-hour inspection.
Question: 124 Remaining: 108
An ATC transponder is not to be used unless it has been tested,
inspected, and found to comply with regulations within the preceding
A) 30 days.
B) 12 calendar months.
C) 24 calendar months.
24 calendar months.
Question: 125 Remaining: 107
Aircraft maintenance records must include the current status of the
A) applicable airworthiness certificate.
B) life-limited parts of only the engine and airframe.
C) life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and
appliance.
life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and
appliance.
Question: 126 Remaining: 106
Airworthiness Directives
A) are advisory in nature and are generally not addressed immediately.
B) require compliance or the aircraft is unairworthy.
C) are the responsibility of maintenance personnel.
require compliance or the aircraft is unairworthy.
Question: 127 Remaining: 105
Anew maintenance record being used for an aircraft engine rebuilt by the
manufacturer must include previous
A) operating hours of the engine.
B) annual inspections performed on the engine.
C) changes as required by Airworthiness Directives.
changes as required by Airworthiness Directives.
Question: 128 Remaining: 104
lf an ATC transponder installed in an aircraft has not been tested,
inspected, and found to comply with regulations within a specified period,
what is the limitation on its use?
A) Its use is not permitted.
B) It may be used when in Class G airspace.
C) It may be used for VFR flight only.
Its use is not permitted.
Question: 129 Remaining: 103
To act as pilot-in-command of an airplane with more than 200
horsepower, a person is required to
A) receive and log ground and flight training from a qualified pilot in such
an airplane.
B) obtain an endorsement from a qualified pilot stating that the person is
proficient to operate such an airplane.
C) receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor
in such an airplane.
receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor
in such an airplane.
Question: 130 Remaining: 102
To serve as pilot in command of an airplane that is certified for more than
one pilot crewmember, and operated under part 91, a person must
A) complete a flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months.
B) receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized flight
instructor.
C) complete a pilot-in-command proficiency check within the preceding
12 calendar months in an airplane that is type certificated for more than
one pilot.
complete a pilot-in-command proficiency check within the preceding
12 calendar months in an airplane that is type certificated for more than
one pilot.
Question: 131 Remaining: 101
To serve as second in command of an airplane that is certificated for more
than one pilot crewmember, and operated under part 91, a person must
A) receive and log flight training from an authorized flight instructor in the
type of airplane for which privileges are requested.
B) hold at least a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane category
rating.
C) within the last 12 months become familiar with the required
information, and perform and log pilot time in the type of airplane for which
privileges are requested.
within the last 12 months become familiar with the required
information, and perform and log pilot time in the type of airplane for which
privileges are requested.
Question: 132 Remaining: 100
What person is directly responsible for the final authority as to the
operation of the airplane?
A) Certificate holder.
B) Pilot in command.
C) Airplane ownerfoperator.
Pilot in command.
Question: 133 Remaining: 99
Operating regulations for U.S.-registered civil aircraft require that during
movement on the surface, takeoffs, and landings, a seat belt and shoulder
harness (if installed) must be properly secured about each
A) flight crewmember only.
B) person on board.
C) flight and cabin crewmembers.
person on board.
Question: 135 Remaining: 98
No person may operate an aircraft in simulated instrument flight conditions
unless the
A) other control seat is occupied by at least an appropriately rated
commercial pilot.
B) pilot has filed an IFR flight plan and received an IFR clearance.
C) other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot, who holds at least a
private pilot certificate and is appropriately rated.
other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot, who holds at least a
private pilot certificate and is appropriately rated.
Question: 136 Remaining: 97
If the minimum safe speed for any particular operation is greater than the
maximum speed prescribed in 14 CFR part 91, the
A) operator must have a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the
controlling agency.
B) aircraft may be operated at that speed.
C) operator must have a Letter of Agreement with ATC.
aircraft may be operated at that speed.
Question: 159 Remaining: 96
You just received your commercial pilot certificate and plan to act as PIC
for compensation. You may do so provided you
A) are qualified in accordance with 14 CFR part 61 and the applicable
parts.
B) completed a PIC proficiency check in the last 12 months.
C) are certified in any category/class of aircraft.
are qualified in accordance with 14 CFR part 61 and the applicable
parts.
Question: 160 Remaining: 95
A person with a commercial pilot certificate may act as pilot in command
of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire, if that
person
A) holds appropriate category, class ratings, and meets the recent flight experience requirements of 14 CFR part 61.
B) is qualified in accordance with 14 CFR part 61 and with the applicable
parts that apply to the operation.
C) is qualified in accordance with 14 CFR part 61 and has passed a pilot
competency check given by an authorized check pilot.
is qualified in accordance with 14 CFR part 61 and with the applicable
parts that apply to the operation.
Question: 162 Remaining: 94
You have just received your commercial certificate and have never flown a
tailwheel aircraft before. To act as PIC of a tailwheel aircraft, you must
receive
A) ground training from an authorized instructor in your type of aircraft.
B) receive ground and flight training from an authorized instructor and
receive an endorsement.
C) receive flight training from an authorized instructor and complete a
pilot proficiency check.
receive ground and flight training from an authorized instructor and
receive an endorsement.
Question: 766 Remaining: 93
Pilots are required to have the anti-collision light system operating
A) during all types of operations, both day and night.
B) anytime the pilot is in the cockpit.
C) anytime an engine is in operation.
during all types of operations, both day and night.
Question: 984 Remaining: 92
What period of time must a person be hospitalized before an injury may be
defined by the NTSB as a “serious injury”?
A) 10 days, with no other extenuating circumstances.
B) 48 hours, commencing within 7 days after date of the injury.
C) 72 hours, commencing within 10 days after date of the injury.
48 hours, commencing within 7 days after date of the injury.
Question: 991 Remaining: 91
If 8 hours or more have passed since last consuming alcohol, a pilot with a
blood alcohol level greater than or equal to .04 percent cannot fly until
A) aminimum of 12 hours have passed and the blood alcohol falls below
.O4 percent.
B) aminimum of 12 hours have passed and no longer under the influence
of alcohol.
C) the blood alcohol falls below .04 percent and no longer under the
influence of alcohol.
the blood alcohol falls below .04 percent and no longer under the
influence of alcohol.
Question: 992 Remaining: 90
A pilot-in-command may accept a ‘land and hold short’ (LAHSO) clearance
provided he or she determines that the aircraft can safely land and stop
within the
A) Available Landing Time.
B) Assigned Runway Distance.
C) Available Landing Distance.
Available Landing Distance.
Question: 993 Remaining: 89
You are taking a 173 nautical mile night VFR cross country flight. Which
of the following actions must the pilot in command take?
A) Perform a VOR check prior to takeoff.
B) Verify the airworthiness certificate is legible to passengers.
C) File a VFR flight plan with a Flight Service Station.
Verify the airworthiness certificate is legible to passengers.
Question; 994 Remaining: 88
A pilot in command has the final authority to accept or decline ‘land and
hold short’ (LAHSQO) clearance
A) under any conditions.
B) under limited conditions.
C) only when operating on an IFR flight plan.
under any conditions.
Question: 995 Remaining: 87
AS part of their preflight planning, pilots should determine if their
destination airport has
A) ‘land and hold short’ (LAHSQ) operations.
B) lighted markers on catenary wiring.
C) Runway Aiming Point Markings
‘land and hold short’ (LAHSQ) operations.
Question: 996 Remaining: 86
An aircraft is on a stopover at an airport 450 miles from its home airport. A
mechanic discovers a discrepancy. Who is responsible for maintaining the
airworthiness of the aircraft by having the defect corrected?
A) The mechanic.
B) Pilot in command.
C) The owner or operator.
The owner or operator.
Question: 997 Remaining: 85
You are taking a 196 nautical mile VFR cross country flight in mountainous
terrain. Which of the following actions must the pilot in command take?
A) File a VFR flight plan with a Flight Service Station.
B) Ensure all items in the baggage area are strapped down.
C) Verify the airworthiness certificate is legible to passengers.
Verify the airworthiness certificate is legible to passengers.
Question: 998 Remaining: 84
A pilot-in-command may accept a ‘land and hald short’ (LAHSQ) clearance
provided he or she determines that the aircraft can safely land and stop
A) within the Landing Runway Length.
B) within the Available Landing Distance.
C) under any conditions.
within the Available Landing Distance.
Question: 999 Remaining: 83
Once a pilot-in-command accepts a ‘land and hold short’ (LAHSO)
clearance, the clearance must be adhered to, just as any other ATC
clearance, unless
A) an amended clearance is obtained or an emergency occurs.
B) Available Landing Distance decreases or density altitude increases.
C) the wind changes or Available Landing Distance decreases.
an amended clearance is obtained or an emergency occurs.
Question: 1000 Remaining: 82
You are taking a 123 nautical mile VFR flight from one airport to another.
Which of the following actions must the pilot in command take?
A) File a VFR flight plan with a Flight Service Station.
B) Ensure each passenger has a legible photo identification.
C) Verify the airworthiness certificate is legible to passengers.
Verify the airworthiness certificate is legible to passengers.
Question: 1001 Remaining: 81
With a blood alcohol level at or above .04 percent, a pilot cannot fly until
A) the blood alcohol falls to .04 percent.
B) at least 12 hours after consuming alcohol, no longer under the
influence of alcohol, and the blood alcohol falls below .O2 percent.
C) at least & hours after consuming alcohol, no longer under the influence
of alcohol, and the blood alcohol falls below .G4 percent.
at least & hours after consuming alcohol, no longer under the influence
of alcohol, and the blood alcohol falls below .G4 percent.