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Written Exam: Weather Minimums, Electronic Navigation Flashcards

1
Q

What is the weather minimums at and above 18,000’ MSL?

A

There are no weather minimums since all traffic is IFR under the positive control of ATC.

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Is there a speed limit above 10,000’ MSL? What does this mean?

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No; this means you need MORE separation from clouds and better visibility to protect you from fast moving airplanes regardless of what kind of airspace you’re in (controlled or uncontrolled)

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What is the minimum cloud and visibility requirements at and above 10,000’ MSL?

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  1. 1,000’ below any clouds
  2. 1,000’ above any clouds
  3. 1 statute miles horizontally any clouds
  4. Visibility minimum= 5 statute miles
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What is the minimum cloud and visibility requirements in uncontrolled airspace below 10,000’ MSL but above 1,200’ AGL during DAYTIME?

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  1. 1,000’ above clouds
  2. 500’ below clouds
  3. 2,000’ horizontally any clouds
  4. Visibility minimum= 1 statute mile
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What is the minimum cloud and visibility requirements in uncontrolled airspace below 1,200’ AGL during DAYTIME?

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  1. Remain clear of clouds
  2. Visibility minimum= 1 statute mile
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What is the minimum cloud and visibility requirements in uncontrolled airspace below 10,000’ MSL during NIGHTTIME?

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  1. 1,000’ above the clouds
  2. 500’ below the clouds
  3. 2,000’ horizontally any clouds
  4. Visibility minimum= 3 statute miles
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What is the minimum cloud and visibility requirements in controlled airspace below 10,000’ MSL, OTHER THAN CLASS BRAVO?

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  1. 1,000’ above clouds
  2. 500’ below clouds
  3. 2,000’ horizontally any clouds
  4. Visibility minimum= 3 statute miles
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The minimum cloud and visibility requirements in controlled airspace below 10,000’ MSL other than class bravo are the same during day and nighttime. True or False?

A

True

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What are the minimum cloud and visibility requirements for Class B Airspace? Do these stay the same even if Class B Airspace goes above 10,000’ MSL?

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  1. Remain clear of clouds
  2. Visibility minimum= 3 statute miles

These DO stay the same even if Class B airspace goes above 10,000’ MSL.

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During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight is:

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2,000 feet

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What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?

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3 statute miles

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During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200’ AGL, but less than 10,000’ MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is:

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1,000 feet

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What are the Basic VFR Weather Minimums?

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  1. Ceiling of at least 1,000’ AGL
  2. At least 3 sm of visibility
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If there is a rotating beacon during the daytime, what does this mean?

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the weather is BELOW basic VFR weather minimums

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Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require the ceiling and visibility to be at least:

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1,000’ and 3 sm

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The required visibility to takeoff in Class Golf at sunrise is what?

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1 statute mile

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What is the definition of “daytime” for the purpose of weather minimums?

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Starting at the beginning of morning civil twilight (which is about a half hour before sunrise)

18
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What does a Special VFR Clearance do essentially?

A

Provide IFR separation to you even though you’re not in IFR operation.

19
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How do you get a Special VFR Clearance?

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You must request it and it must be approved by ATC. If there is a control tower, it must be approved by them.

20
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What are the weather minimums you MUST have in order to get a Special VFR Clearance for a fixed winged aircraft?

A
  1. Remain clear of clouds
  2. Have 1 sm visibility
21
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What are the requirements needed to get a Special VFR Clearance at night?

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  1. Pilot has to be IFR rated.
  2. The plane has to be instrument equipped.
22
Q

What type of system is the GPS? What does this mean?

A

A space-based system; this means it has great precision when telling you where you are.

23
Q

The GPS is designed so that there’s a minimum of _____ satellites observable at any time on the Earth.

A

5

24
Q

You aircraft receiver only needs ___ satellites to give you what three things?

A

4 satellites

  1. Latitude
  2. Longitude
  3. Altitude
  4. A time solution
25
Q

How many satellites make up the Global Positioning System (GPS)?

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24

26
Q

What does a RAIM alert advise you of?

A

You may not have the GPS position accuracy you would normally expect.

26
Q

If Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) capability is lost in-flight,

A

the pilot has no assurance of the accuracy of the GPS position

27
Q

If the WAAS system is working properly, do you need to be worried about RAIM? Why or not not?

A

No, you don’t need to be worried about RAIM. GPS receivers with WAAS are more accurate than RAIM .

28
Q

Is a GPS is referred to as an R-NAV, what does this mean?

A

It allows you to fly any flight path you want (you’re not limited to fixed airways/courses)

29
Q

GPS databases are updated every:

A

28 days.

30
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Who all is allowed to update the database on a GPS unit? Are there any requirements needed for any of these people to do so?

A

Certified mechanics AND pilots, but three requirements have to be met:
1. Must be able to update the database from the instrument panel.
2. Must NOT have to disassemble the GPS unit to update it.
3. Must be able to update it without using tools or special devices.

31
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A GPS with an expired database may be used:

A

Under VFR flight for situational awareness

32
Q

What symbol would indicate a VORTAC location on an airport?

A

A runway configuration with a dot.

33
Q

Which of the symbols depicted with a hexagon represents a VOR-DME?

A

A hexagon with a dot in the center and enclosed within a square.

34
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A VORTAC station is represented by:

A

A single dot inside a hexagon with three tabs on the sides.

35
Q

Where you are from a VOR is called a:

A

radial

36
Q

How to determine what radial you’re on:
You look at what you’ve set in your OBS, and add or subtract ______ degrees.

A

180

37
Q

If 210 is set in your OBS, then you are on what degree radial?

A

030 degree radial

38
Q

How do you test if your VOR is working properly?

A

Do a VHF Omni Test (VOT)

39
Q

When using a VOT to make a VOR receiver check, the CDI should be centered and the OBS should indicate that the aircraft is on the:

A

360 degree radial with a FROM indication.

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