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Question 1

What range does the transonic airflow mach regime take place at?

Answer 1

Mach numbers from 0.75 to 1.20.

PHAK ch. 5

Question 2

What does ‘critical mach number’ refer to?

Answer 2

The speed of an aircraft in which airflow over any part of the aircraft or structure under consideration first reaches Mach 1.0 (The speed of an aircraft in which airflow over any part of the aircraft or structure under consideration first reaches (but does not exceed) Mach 1.0 is termed “critical Mach number” or “Mach Crit.”)

PHAK ch. 5

Question 3

Stall speed is affected by

Answer 3

weight, load factor, and power.

Question 4

A propeller rotating clockwise as seen from the rear, creates a spiraling slipstream. The spiraling slipstream, along with torque effect, tends to rotate the airplane to the…

Answer 4

left around the vertical axis, and to the right around the longitudinal axis.

explain: The prop forces the air to spiral rearward, creating a rolling moment to the right around the longitudinal axis. Torque reaction tends to roll the aircraft left about its vertical axis, opposite of the prop direction.

Question 5

What is maximum ramp weight?

Answer 5

Maximum zero fuel weight + usable fuel

more: Maximum ramp weight is the total weight of a loaded aircraft including all fuel. It is greater than the takeoff weight due to the fuel that will be burned during the taxi and run-up operations. Ramp weight may also be referred to as taxi weight.

Question 6

you are transitioning from an area of cold, dry air to an area that is warm and moist. Assuming your airspeed is constant, what happens to lift and drag?

Answer 6

Both lift and drag will decrease.

explain: Warm air is less dense than cool air, and moist air is less dense than dry air. This means lift and drag will be decreased, as they are both directional proportional to air density.

Question 7

As a commercial pilot, you plan to give airplane rides at a charitable event. What action must you first take?

Answer 7

Notify the local FSDO with a signed letter

ex: At least seven days before the event, each sponsor of an event described in this section must furnish to the responsible Flight Standards office for the area where the event is scheduled a signed letter with event details and a photocopy of the pilot certificate, medical certificate and proof of currency in the logbook.

Question 8

To act as pilot in command of an airplane towing a glider, the tow pilot is required to have

Answer 8

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.

FAR 61.69

Question 9

During flight a fire, which was extinguished, burned the insulation from a transceiver wire. What action is required by regulations?

Answer 9

An immediate notification by the operator of the aircraft to the nearest NTSB field office.

Question 10

In what type of operation, not regulated by 14 CFR part 119, may a commercial pilot act as pilot in command and receive compensation for services?

Answer 10

Crop dusting, spraying, and bird chasing.

Question 11

A pilot convicted for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the process, manufacture, transportation, distribution, or sale of narcotic drugs is grounds for

Answer 11

suspension or revocation of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under 14 CFR part 61.

Question 12

Which is required to operate an aircraft towing an advertising banner?

Answer 12

A certificate of waiver issued by the Administrator.

FAR 91.311

Question 13

Can you formation fly with pax for hire?

Answer 13

No

FAR 91.111

Question 14

What flight time must be documented and recorded by a pilot exercising the privileges of a commercial certificate?

Answer 14

Flight time showing training and aeronautical experience to meet requirements for a certificate, rating or flight review.

ex: Each person must document and record training and aeronautical experience used to meet the requirements for a certificate, rating, or flight review or to meet recent experience requirements.
FAR 61.51

Question 15

The carriage of passengers for hire by a commercial pilot is

Answer 15

not authorized in a ‘limited’ category aircraft.

No person may operate a limited category civil aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.
FAR 91.315

Question 16

In the Terms and Conditions section of a standard airworthiness certificate, which regulations must be complied with for the certificate to remain valid?

Answer 16

Part 21, 43, and 91.

Question 17

While in flight a helicopter and an airplane are converging at a 90° angle, and the helicopter is located to the right of the airplane. Which aircraft has the right-of-way, and why?

Answer 17

The helicopter, because it is to the right of the airplane.

When aircraft of the same category are converging (except head-on), the aircraft to the other’s right has the right-of-way. While not the same category, neither an airplane nor a helicopter has the right-of-way over the other so the previous applies.
FAR 91.113

Question 18

Regulations which refer to ‘operate’ relate to that person who

Answer 18

causes the aircraft to be used or authorizes its use.

Operate, with respect to aircraft, means use, cause to use or authorize to use aircraft, for the purpose of air navigation including the piloting of aircraft, with or without the right of legal control (as owner, lessee, or otherwise).
FAR 1.1

Question 19

While taxing to the departure runway for an IFR cross-country flight, your wing accidentally comes into contact with construction equipment near the taxiway. Upon closer inspection, the wing spar is damaged. How would this event be classified under NTSB 830?

Answer 19

Aircraft accident.

The aircraft was intended to take flight, and by definition, the airplane received substantial damage. This is classified as an aircraft accident.

NTSB 830.2 & 830.5

Question 20

Regulations which refer to the ‘operational control’ of a flight are in relation to

Answer 20

exercising authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight.

Question 21

If the minimum safe speed for any particular operation is greater than the maximum speed prescribed in 14 CFR part 91, the

Answer 21

aircraft may be operated at that speed.

If the minimum safe airspeed for any particular operation is greater than the maximum speed prescribed in this section, the aircraft may be operated at that minimum speed.

FAR 91.117

Question 22

When weather information indicates that abnormally high barometric pressure exists, or will be above _____ inches of mercury, flight operations will not be authorized contrary to the requirements published in NOTAMs.

Answer 22

31.00

When any information indicates that barometric pressure on the route of flight currently exceeds or will exceed 31” Hg, no person may operate an aircraft or initiate a flight contrary to the requirements published in NOTAMs.

FAR 91.144

Question 23

What period of time must a person be hospitalized before an injury may be defined by the NTSB as a ‘serious injury’?

Answer 23

48 hours; commencing within 7 days after date of the injury.

Serious injury means any injury which requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within 7 days from the date the injury was received.

NTSB 830.2

Question 24

Can you operate a ‘primary’ category aircraft for compensation or hire?

Answer 24

No.

No person may operate a ‘primary’ category airplane carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire.

FAR 91.325

Question 25

On an instrument approach where a DH or MDA is applicable, the pilot may not operate below, or continue the approach unless the

Answer 25

aircraft is continuously in a position from which a descent to a normal landing, on the intended runway, can be made.

No pilot may operate an aircraft below the MDA or continue below the DH unless he is continuously in a position from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway can be made at a normal rate of descent.

FAR 91.175

Question 26

When operating an airplane for the purpose of takeoff or landing within Class D airspace under special VFR, what minimum distance from clouds and what visibility are required?

Answer 26

Remain clear of clouds, and the GROUND visibility must be at least 1 SM.

Special VFR operations may only be conducted with an ATC clearance, clear of clouds, and when flight visibility is at least 1 statute mile.

FAR 91.157

Question 27

While approaching to land, the pilot had to perform evasive maneuvers to avoid a near midair collision (NMAC). The pilot and flight crew members should report this incident immediately:

Answer 27

By radio or telephone to the nearest FAA ATC facility or FSS.

Pilots and/or flight crew members involved in NMAC occurrences are urged to report each incident immediately by radio or telephone to the nearest FAA ATC facility or FSS.

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) 7-6

Question 28

If you’re operating in a Class D airport and ground visibility is not being reported, can takeoffs and landings be legally conducted under special VFR (SVFR)?

Answer 28

Yes, as long as the flight visibility is one statute mile or greater.

No person may take off or land an aircraft under special VFR unless ground visibility is at least 1 statute mile; or if ground visibility is not reported, unless flight visibility is at least 1 statute mile.

FAR 91.157