NA103

Question 1

On an enroute chart, a flag with an X in it indicates a ______.

Answer 1

MCA

Question 2

Jet route altitudes start at ______ and go up to ______.

Answer 2

18,000 MSL; FL450

Question 3

RNAV routes offer the most dependable routing for GPS equipped aircraft

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The pilot may use GPS-provided data to ensure terrain clearance for IFR flight

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Which of the following would NOT require you to change your flight plan in-flight? (B/2/1)

a. Change in destination
b. Change from VFR to IFR only
c. Change in routing
d. Change of ETA by 15 minutes

Answer 5

Change of ETA by 15 minutes

Question 6

Select the best way to use your in-flight log. (B/3/1)

a. Disregard the log because the in-flight planning is more accurate.
b. Keep track of the heading and times so you can update your ETA.
c. Log the actual times and fuel and compare this to your planned data to be sure you can get to your destination.
d. Log only the time information to be sure you can get to your destination.

Answer 6

c. Log the actual times and fuel and compare this to your planned data to be sure you can get to your destination.

Question 7

On each leg of your flight, you are increasingly above the planned fuel and are ahead on time. What is the most likely cause for this?

Answer 7

You have less headwind/more tailwind than forecast

Question 8

You are at FL250 on an IFR flight plan, and you want to increase your TAS from 240 knots to 255 knots. Are you required to report this change to center?

Answer 8

Yes. It is greater than 5% or 10 knots change in true airspeed

Question 9

If you have lost comm and in VMC conditions, you are required to land at the nearest suitable airport

Answer 9

False

Question 10

The MEA is FL 220, and you filed for FL260. You are assigned FL 240 by Center. Which altitude would you fly if you lost communication?

Answer 10

FL 240

Question 11

Which document lists Center frequencies?

Answer 11

IFR Supplement

Question 12

The weather forecaster did not forecast any significant weather for your route of flight. Halfway to your destination, you encounter thunderstorms with heavy rains. What should you do?

Answer 12

Avoid the thunderstorms and notify METRO of the unexpected weather

Question 13

Which cloud has the most hazardous weather associated with it?

Answer 13

Cumulonimbus

Question 14

In order to fly RNAV DPs, CDI sensitivity must be set, either manually or automatically, at terminal sensitivity (±______ nm, ______ scale deflection).

Answer 14

1; full

Question 15

TAA area lateral boundaries are identified by magnetic courses ______ the IF (IAF).

Answer 15

TO

Question 16

If using GPS in the terminal area, pilots should not comply with ATC instructions to proceed direct to a point on a STAR/DP.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

IFR flight in controlled airspace requires that you have a filed flight plan and have operable______ prior to takeoff.

Answer 17

communication, navigation, and identification equipment

Question 18

In most cases, ______ airspace begins at 14,500 feet MSL and includes Victor routes and transition airspace.

Answer 18

Class E

Question 19

The MEA provides ______ obstacle clearance in mountainous terrain and ______ in non-mountainous terrain.

Answer 19

2000 feet; 1000 feet

Question 20

To adjust your flight plan in-flight, you ______.

Answer 20

contact the enroute controlling agency and make your request

Question 21

When a TAA is published, it replaces the ______ for the approach procedure

Answer 21

MSA

Question 22

Compulsory reporting points are denoted by a ______.

Answer 22

filled-in triangle

Question 23

You must report a change in airspeed when ______.

Answer 23

changing your TAS by plus or minus 5% or 10 knots

Question 24

If you go lost comm on an IFR flight plan, you will fly the highest of your ______ altitude

Answer 24

assigned, MEA, or expected

Question 25

What is the proper way to contact a military weather facility in-flight?

Answer 25

(Name) METRO

Question 26

What is the difference between a full service METRO and a limited service METRO?

Answer 26

A full service METRO has a forecaster on duty.