Technical Questions

Question 1

Visibility requirements for Class B?
C?
D?
E?
G?

Answer 1

3SM, clear of clouds
3152 for C, D, E (below 10k), 5111 above 10k
1SM, clear of clouds in G

Question 2

Speed limit in class B?
Under class B?

Answer 2

250 KIAS (if under 10k)
200 KIAS

Question 3

Class B entry requirements?

Answer 3

Mode C transponder, 2 way radio, clearance

Question 4

VFR Hudson plate?

Question 5

What does descend via mean?

Answer 5

Follow the lateral route, altitudes, and airspeeds denoted on the STAR

Question 6

What is the circling radius for a cat B aircraft?

Answer 6

Standard - 1.5NM

New expanded -
1.7NM up to 1000MSL
1.8NM from 1001-5000MSL
1.9NM from 5001-7000MSL
2.0NM from 7001-9000MSL
2.1NM from 9000MSL and higher

Question 7

How do you get a clearance at an uncontrolled airport?

Answer 7

Phone number, call FSS or GCO, or local approach control

Question 8

Why does Aspen, CO have circling only minimums and no straight-in minimums?

Answer 8

Steep descent angle required, surrounding terrain

Question 9

At what distance from the airport will a GPS automatically be selected to ARM approach mode (Bendix/Kind) or terminal mode (Garmin)?

Answer 9

Research this

Question 10

91.175

Question 11

How long is your medical good for?

Answer 11

12 months (1st class), then 3rd class privileges for another 48 months

Question 12

At KASE airport , is the back course reverse sensing?

Question 13

Class D entry requirements?

Answer 13

2 way radio comms

Question 14

Special use airspace

Question 15

Class C speed limit?

Answer 15

Surface to 2500ft AGL and 4NM = 200 KIAS
Outside of that = 250 KIAS

Question 16

What are the part 91 TO mins?

Answer 16

Part 91 has none, except when accepting a SID

Question 17

What is the difference in cyan and large drawn airports on a Sectional?

Answer 17

Drawn has runway longer than 8070ft

Question 18

Does the pilatus PC-12 aircraft require an MEL to operate?

Answer 18

No, but each tail # may, in which case it would

Question 19

Class C entry requirements?

Answer 19

Mode C transponder, 2 way radio comms, also to overfly up to 10k

Question 20

What are standard TO mins for an aircraft with 1-2 engines and 3+ engines?

Answer 20

1SM for 1-2 engines, 1/2SM for 3+ engines

Question 21

Max holding speed below 6000ft?
6001-14000
14001 and up

Answer 21

200 KIAS
230 KIAS
265 KIAS

Question 22

Speed limit above 10k?

Answer 22

Mach 1

Question 23

What is the VDP?

Answer 23

Visual Descent Point:
A defined point on the final approach course of a non-precision straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced MUST BE VISUAL

Question 24

Approach lighting systems

Question 25

What are the CDI/RAIM sensitivities of a GPS outside 30nm? Inside 30nm?

Answer 25

Research