Regulations under FAR 91

Question 1

With certain exceptions, all aircraft within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport from the surface upward to 10,000 feet MSL must be equipped with

Answer 1

an operable transponder having either Mode S or 4096-code capability with Mode C automatic altitude reporting capability.

Question 2

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere?

Answer 2

if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.

Question 3

Which light signal from the control tower clears a pilot to taxi?

Answer 3

Flashing green for a pilot on the ground means cleared to taxi.

Steady green. Cleared for takeoff.

Flashing white.Return to starting point.

Question 4

With certain exceptions, when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute?

Answer 4

When intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30° or more.
Each occupant must wear an approved parachute when the aircraft initiates a bank greater than 60° relative to the horizon.

Question 5

A steady green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal that the pilot

Answer 5

is cleared to land.

Question 6

When must batteries in an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be replaced or recharged, if rechargeable?

Answer 6

when the transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour or when 50% of their useful life (or, for rechargeable batteries, 50% of their useful life of charge) has expired.

Question 7

What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?

Answer 7

The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped.

Question 8

A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding

Answer 8

8 hours

Question 9

Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft?

Answer 9

In an emergency or if the person is a medical patient under proper care.

Question 10

No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with

Answer 10

.04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood.

Question 11

When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft

Answer 11

the aircraft at the lower altitude has the right-of-way.

Question 12

) A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to

Answer 12

return to the starting point on the airport.

Question 13

In which class of airspace is aerobatic flight prohibited?

Answer 13

Class E airspace below 1,500 feet AGL.

Question 14

What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?

Answer 14

Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.

Question 15

As Pilot in Command of an aircraft, under which situation can you deviate from an ATC clearance?

Answer 15

unless an amended clearance is obtained, an emergency exists, or the deviation is in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory.

Question 16

With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during

Answer 16

taxi, takeoffs, and landings.

Question 17

Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft?

Answer 17

Flight over a densely populated area.

Question 18

When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator?

Answer 18

Upon request.

Question 19

What flight visibility do you need in order to perform an acrobatic maneuver?

Answer 19

3miles

Question 20

Where may an aircraft’s operating limitations be found if the aircraft has an Experimental or Special light-sport airworthiness certificate?

Answer 20

Attached to the Airworthiness Certificate.
For Experimental or Special light-sport aircraft, the operating limitations are attached to the Special Airworthiness Certificate (Form 8130-7) for the aircraft.

Question 21

A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due?

Answer 21

The 100-hour time frame may be exceeded by up to 10 hours while en route to a place for the inspection, but this must be deducted from the next 100-hour period. The next inspection is due within 100 hours of the original due time. 3302.5 + 100 = 3402.5.

Question 22

Except in Alaska, during what time period should lighted position lights be displayed on an aircraft?

Answer 22

Sunset to sunrise.

Question 23

In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be aboard an aircraft during flight

Answer 23

The additional documents on board must be the operating limitations, in the form of an approved flight manual, markings, or placards, and the Registration Certificate.

Question 24

With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts?

Answer 24

The pilot in command must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing.

Question 25

If the control tower uses a light signal to direct a pilot to give way to other aircraft and continue circling, the light will be

Answer 25

steady red.

Question 26

When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is

Answer 26

200

Question 27

When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the pilot shall
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Answer 27

maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope

Question 28

The underlying principle of the right-of-way rules is to ensure:

Answer 28

each person operating an aircraft will see and avoid other aircraft.

Question 29

Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?

Answer 29

No person may operate an aircraft below 10,000’ MSL at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 knots (288 m.p.h.).

Question 30

To fly in formation:

Answer 30

Each PIC must have conferred with the other pilots as to what they would do in flight.