test 1 Flashcards
when are you required to have an instrument rating for flight in VMC?
flight into class A airspace
What is the procedure for setting the altimeter when assigned an IFR altitude of 18000 feet or higher on a direct flight off airways?
set the altimeter to the current reported setting for climb-out and 29.92 inches HG upon reaching 18000 feet
What is a characteristic of stable air?
fair weather cumulus clouds.
When the CDI needle is centered during an airborne VOR check, the Omni-bearing selector and the OBS indicator should read
within 6 degrees of the selected radial
Which limitation is imposed on the holder of a commercial pilot certificate if that person does not hold an instrument rating?
that person is limited to private pilot privileges at night
what minimums must be considered in selecting an altitude when operating with a VFR on top clearance?
minimum IFR altitude, minimum distance from clouds, and visibility appropriate to altitude selected
For maintaining level flight at constant thrust, which instrument would be the least appropriate for determining the need for a pitch change?
attitude indicator
which clearance procedures may be issued by ATC without prior pilot request?
DP’s, STARS, and visual approaches
When is an IFR clearance required during VFR weather conditions?
when operating in a Class A airspace
during the life cycle of a thunderstorm which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?
dissipating
Which publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots?
NTSB part 830
An abrupt change from climb to straight and level flight can create illusion of
tumbling backwards
what timing procedure should be used when performing a holding pattern at a VOR?
timing for the outbound leg begins over or abeam the VOR, whichever occurs later
If Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring is not available when setting up a GPS approach, the pilot should
use a navigation system other than GPS for the approach
Which of the following conditions is required before “timed approaches from a holding fix” may be conducted?
if more than one missed approach procedure is available, none may require a course reversal
An aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 91 IFR is required to have which of the following?
gyroscopic direction indicator
to operate an aircraft under IFR, a flight plan must have been filed and an ATC clearance received prior to
entering controlled airspace
What is the correct sequence in which to use the 3 skills used in instrument flying?
cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control
If a standard- rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the right from a heading of 090 degrees to a heading of 270 degrees
1 minute
the most hazardous aspect of structural icing is
its aerodynamics effects
during a precision radar or ILS approach, the rate of descent required to remain on the glide slope will
increase as the ground speed increases
In which meteorological environment is aircraft structural icing most likely to have the highest rate of accumulation?
freezing rain
what are the minimum fuel requirements in IFR conditions, if the first airport of intended landing is forecast to have a 1500 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility at flight planned ETA? fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing,
fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed
which weather conditions should be expected beneath a low level temperature inversion layer when the relative humidity is high?
smooth air and poor visibility due to fog, haze, or low clouds
en route at FL 290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter setting of 30.57 inches hg during descent. If the field elevation is 650 feet and altimeter is functioning properly, what is approximate indication upon landing?
sea level
the middle and far bars of a 3 bar VASI will
constitute a 2 bar VASI for using the upper glidepath
What is the definition of MEA?
the lowest published altitude which meets obstacle clearance requirements and assures acceptable navigational signal coverage
the local altimeter setting should be used by all pilots in a particular area, primarily to provide for
better vertical separation of aircraft
for IFR operations off of established airways below 18000 feet, VOR navigational aids used to describe the route of flight should be no more than
80NM apart
When flying a 3 degree slope, a constant tailwind shears to a calm wind. Which conditions should the pilot expect?
airspeed and pitch attitude increase and there is a tendency to go above the glide slope.
approximately what percent of the indicated vertical speed should be used to determine the number of feet to lead the level off from a climb to a specific altitude?
10 percent
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn to the left from a north heading in the Northern hemisphere?
the compass will initially indicate a turn to the right.
the primary cause of all changes in the earth’s weather is
variation of solar energy received by earth’s regions.
if an approach is being made to a runway that has an operating 3 bar VASI and all the VASI lights appear red as the aircraft reaches the MDA, the pilot should
level off momentarily to intercept the proper approach path.
an airport without an authorized IAP may be included on an IFR flight plan as a alternate, if the current weather forecast indicates that the ceiling visibility at the ETA will
allow for a descent from the MEA, approach, and landing under basic VFR conditions.
What reports are required of a flight operating on an IFR clearance specifying VFR of top in a nonradar environment
the same reports that are required for any IFR flight.
Which true regarding the use of a instrument departure procedure chart?
to use an instrument departure procedure, the pilot must possess at least the textual description of the approved standard departure
