Commercial – Chapter 9 – Navigation Charts, Publications, Flight Computers

Question 1 of 58

1. Question

Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?

Airports with control towers underlying Class A, B, and C airspace are shown in blue; Class D and E airspace are magenta.
Airports with control towers underlying Class C, D, and E airspace are shown in magenta.
Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue.

Question 2 of 58

2. Question

True course measurements on a Sectional Aeronautical Chart should be made at a meridian near the midpoint of the course because the

values of isogonic lines change from point to point.
angles formed by isogonic lines and lines of latitude vary from point to point.
angles formed by lines of longitude and the course line vary from point to point.

Question 3 of 58

3. Question

When a dashed blue circle surrounds an airport on a sectional aeronautical chart, it will depict the boundary of

Special VFR airspace.
Class B airspace.
Class D airspace.

Question 4 of 58

4. Question

Which statement is true about isogonic lines?

lsogonic lines are lines of equal variation.
lsogonic lines do not vary for different headings of the same aircraft.
Varies over time as the Agonic line shifts.

Question 5 of 58

5. Question

Refer to figure 52 below. Refer to point 7. The floor of Class E airspace over the town of Woodland is

700 feet AGL over part of the town and no floor over the remainder.
1,200 feet AGL over part of the town and no floor over the remainder.
both 700 feet and 1,200 feet AGL.

Question 6 of 58

6. Question

Refer to figure 52 below. Refer to point 1. The floor of the Class E airspace above Georgetown Airport (061) is at

the surface.
3,823 feet MSL.
700 feet AGL

Question 7 of 58

7. Question

Refer to figure 52 below. Refer to point 8. The floor of the Class E airspace over the town of Auburn is

1,200 feet MSL.
700 feet AGL.
1,200 feet AGL.

Question 8 of 58

8. Question

Refer to figure 52 below. Refer to point 4. The terrain at the obstruction approximately 8 NM east southeast of the Lincoln Airport is approximately how much higher than the airport elevation?

418 feet.
827 feet.
1,245 feet.

Question 9 of 58

9. Question

Refer to figure 52 below. Refer to point 6. Borges-Clarksburg Airport is

an airport restricted to use by private and recreational pilots.
a restricted military stage field within restricted airspace.
a nonpublic use airport.

Question 10 of 58

10. Question

Refer to figure 52 below. Refer to point 2. The highest obstruction with high intensity lighting within 10 NM of Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is how high above ground?

533 feet.
559 feet.
512 feet.

Question 11 of 58

11. Question

Refer to figure 52 below. Refer to point 5. The floor of the Class E airspace over University Airport (area 5) is

the surface.
700 feet AGL.
1,200 feet AGL.

Question 12 of 58

12. Question

Alert Areas are special use airspace depicted within magenta lines on sectional charts in which

there is a high volume of pilot training activities or an unusual type of aerial activity, neither of which is hazardous to aircraft.
the flight of aircraft is prohibited.
the flight of aircraft, while not prohibited, is subject to restriction.

Question 13 of 58

13. Question

Refer to figure 53 below. Refer to point 1. This thin black shaded line is most likely

an arrival route.
a military training route.
a state boundary line.

Question 14 of 58

14. Question

Refer to figure 53 below. GIVEN:
Location is Madera Airport (MAE) with an Altitude of 1,000 ft. AGL. The Position is 7 NM north of Madera (MAE) at 3 p.m. local with a flight visibility of 1 SM. You are VFR approaching Madera Airport for a landing from the north. You

are in violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations; you need 3 miles of visibility under VFR.
are required to descend to below 700 feet AGL to remain clear of Class E airspace and may continue for landing.
may descend to 800 feet AGL (Pattern Altitude) after entering Class E airspace and continue to the airport.

Question 15 of 58

15. Question

Refer to figure 53 below. Refer to point 2. The 16 indicates

an antenna top at 1,600 feet AGL.
the maximum elevation figure for that quadrangle.
the minimum safe sector altitude for that quadrangle.

Question 16 of 58

16. Question

Refer to figure 54 below. Refer to point 6. The Class C airspace at Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) which extends from the surface upward has a ceiling of

both 2,100 feet and 3,000 feet MSL.
10,000 feet MSL.
2,100 feet AGL.

Question 17 of 58

17. Question

Refer to figure 54 below. Refer to point 1. What minimum altitude is required to avoid the Livermore Airport (LVK) Class D airspace?

2,503 feet MSL.
2,901 feet MSL.
3,297 feet MSL.

Question 18 of 58

18. Question

Refer to figure 54 below What is the ceiling of the Class D Airspace of the Byron (C83) airport (Area 2)?

2,900 feet.
7,600 feet.
Class D Airspace does not exist at Byron (C83).

Question 19 of 58

19. Question

Refer to figure 54 below. Refer to point 2. The thin magenta line represents

the outer limits of the San Jose (SJC) Class C airspace.
the San Francisco (SFO) Mode C veil, which requires a mode C transponder from 1,200 feet AGL up to 10,000 feet MSL.
the San Francisco Mode C veil, which requires the use of an appropriate transponder.

Question 20 of 58

20. Question

Refer to figure 55 below. En route on V112 from BTG VORTAC to CARBY intersection, the minimum altitude crossing GYMME intersection is

6,400 feet.
6,500 feet.
7,000 feet.

Question 21 of 58

21. Question

Refer to figure 55 below. When en route on V448 from YKM VORTAC to BTG VORTAC, what minimum navigation equipment is required to identify
LEARN intersection?

One VOR receiver.
One VOR receiver and DME.
Two VOR receivers.

Question 22 of 58

22. Question

Refer to figure 55 below. En route on V468 from BTG VORTAC to ADOJA, the minimum altitude at TROTS intersection is

7,200 feet.
10,000 feet.
11,500 feet.

Question 23 of 58

23. Question

Refer to figure 55A below. While passing near the KLICKITAT VOR, southbound on V497, contact is lost with Seattle Center. You should attempt to reestablish contact with Seattle Center on

119.65 MHz.
112.3 MHz.
122.65 MHz

Question 24 of 58

24. Question

Refer to figure 55A below. En route on V448 from FEBUS to ANGOO, the minimum altitude crossing YKM is

5,000 feet.
8,500 feet.
9,500 feet.

Question 25 of 58

25. Question

Refer to figure 55A below. What is the MOCA between HITCH and TROTS intersections on V468?

6,800 feet MSL.
7,000 feet MSL.
8,500 feet MSL.

Question 26 of 58

26. Question

Refer to figure 55A below. At what point should a VOR changeover be made from FEBUS intersection to YKM VORTAC southbound on V448?

15 NM north of YKM.
31 NM north of YKM.
45 NM north of YKM

Question 27 of 58

27. Question

Refer to figure 30 below. What minimum navigation equipment is required to complete the VOR/DME-A procedure?

One VOR receiver.
One VOR receiver and DME.
Two VOR receivers and DME.

Question 28 of 58

28. Question

Refer to figure 30 below. The minimum safe altitude (MSA) for the VOR/DME or GPS-A at 7D3 is geographically centered on what position?

DEANI intersection.
WHITE CLOUD VOR/DME.
MAJUB intersection.

Question 29 of 58

29. Question

Refer to figure 30 below. When approaching the VOR/DME-A, the symbol [2800] in the MSA circle represents a minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM of

DEANI intersection.
White Cloud VOR/DME.
Baldwin Municipal Airport.

Question 30 of 58

30. Question

Refer to figure 25 below. During the ILS RWY 31 procedure at DSM, the minimum altitude for glide slope interception is

2,365 feet MSL.
2,400 feet MSL.
3,000 feet MSL.

Question 31 of 58

31. Question

Refer to figure 28 below. Refer to the DEN ILS RWY 35R procedure. The FAF intercept altitude is

6,120 feet MSL.
5,570 feet MSL.
7,000 feet MSL.

Question 32 of 58

32. Question

Refer to figure 27 below. The symbol on the plan view of the ILS RWY 35R procedure at DEN represents a minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM of

Denver VOR.
GLL VORTAC.
Denver International Airport.

Question 33 of 58

33. Question

Refer to figure 27 below. The final approach fix for the precision approach is located at

RIIVR intersection.
Glide slope intercept (lightning bolt).
JETSA intersection.

Question 34 of 58

34. Question

Refer to figure 26 below. The final approach fix for the ILS RWY 24R is located at

MERGE intersection.
Glide Slope Intercept (lightning bolt).
JETSA intersection.

Question 35 of 58

35. Question

Refer to figure 26 below. The missed approach point of the ATL S-LOC 8L procedure is located how far from SCHEL intersection?

5.7 NM.
4.7 NM.
5.8 NM.

Question 36 of 58

36. Question

If an airplane is consuming 95 pounds of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 6,500 feet and the groundspeed is 173 knots, how much fuel is required
to travel 450 NM?

248 pounds.
265 pounds.
284 pounds.

Question 37 of 58

37. Question

If fuel consumption is 80 pounds per hour and groundspeed is 180 knots, how much fuel is required for an airplane to travel 477 NM?

205 pounds.
212 pounds.
460 pounds.

Question 38 of 58

38. Question

If fuel consumption is 80 pounds per hour and groundspeed is 180 knots, how much fuel is required for an airplane to travel 460 NM?

205 pounds.
212 pounds.
460 pounds.

Question 39 of 58

39. Question

If an airplane is consuming 12.5 gallons of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 8,500 feet and the groundspeed is 145 knots, how much fuel is required to travel 435 NM?

27 gallons.
34 gallons.
38 gallons.

Question 40 of 58

40. Question

If an airplane is consuming 9.5 gallons of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 6,000 feet and the groundspeed is 135 knots, how much fuel is required to travel 490 NM?

27 gallons.
30 gallons.
35 gallons.

Question 41 of 58

41. Question

If an aircraft is consuming 9.7 gallons of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 6,000 feet and the groundspeed is 115 knots, how much fuel is required
to travel 350 NM?

36 gallons.
30 gallons.
41 gallons.

Question 42 of 58

42. Question

If an aircraft is consuming 9.3 gallons of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 6,000 feet and the groundspeed is 135 knots, how much fuel is required to travel 390 NM?

27 gallons.
30 gallons.
35 gallons.

Question 43 of 58

43. Question

If an aircraft is consuming 9.5 gallons of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 6,000 feet and the groundspeed is 135 knots, how much fuel is required to travel 380 NM?

27 gallons.
30 gallons.
35 gallons.

Question 44 of 58

44. Question

If an aircraft is consuming 9.5 gallons of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 6,000 feet and the groundspeed is 135 knots, how much fuel is required to travel 420 NM?

27 gallons.
30 gallons.
35 gallons.

Question 45 of 58

45. Question

If an airplane is consuming 14.8 gallons of fuel per hour at a cruising altitude of 7,500 feet and the groundspeed is 167 knots, how much fuel is required to travel 560 NM?

50 gallons.
53 gallons.
57 gallons.

Question 46 of 58

46. Question

If fuel consumption is 14.7 gallons per hour and groundspeed is 157 knots, how much fuel is required for an airplane to travel 612 NM?

58 gallons.
60 gallons.
64 gallons.

Question 47 of 58

47. Question

GIVEN:
Distance off course is 9 miles
Distance flown is 95 miles
Distance to fly is 125 miles

To converge at the destination, the total correction angle would be

4 degrees.
6 degrees.
10 degrees.

Question 48 of 58

48. Question

You have flown 52 miles, are 6 miles off course, and have 118 miles yet to fly. To converge on your destination, the total correction angle would be

3 degrees.
6 degrees.
10 degrees.

Question 49 of 58

49. Question

GIVEN:
True course is 105 degrees
True heading is 085 degrees
True airspeed is 95 kts.
Groundspeed is 87 kts.
Determine the wind direction and speed.

020 degrees and 32 knots.
030 degrees and 38 knots.
200 degrees and 32 knots.

Question 50 of 58

50. Question

GIVEN:
True course is 345 degrees, true heading is 355 degrees, true airspeed is 85 knots, groundspeed is 95 knots
Determine the wind direction and speed

095° and 19 knots.
113° and 19 knots.
238° and 18 knots.

Question 51 of 58

51. Question

An airplane departs an airport under the following conditions:
Airport elevation – 1,000 feet
Cruise altitude – 9,500 feet
Rate of climb – 500 ft./min.
Average true airspeed – 135 kts.
True course – 215 degrees
Average wind velocity – 290 degrees at 20 knots
Variation – 3 degrees west
Deviation – negative 2 degrees
Average fuel consumption – 13 gallons/hr.
Determine the approximate time, compass heading, distance and fuel consumed during the climb.

14 minutes, 234°, 26 NM, 3.9 gallons.
17 minutes, 224°, 36 NM, 3.7 gallons.
17 minutes, 242°, 31 NM, 3.5 gallons.

Question 52 of 58

52. Question

An airplane departs an airport under the following conditions:
Airport elevation – 1,500 feet
Cruise altitude – 9,500 feet
Rate of climb – 500 ft./min.
Average true airspeed – 160 kts.
True course – 145 degrees
Average wind velocity – 080 degrees at 15 knots
Variation – 5 degrees east
Deviation – negative 3 degrees
Average fuel consumption – 14 gallons/hr.
Determine the approximate time, compass heading, distance and fuel consumed during the climb.

14 minutes, 128°, 35 NM, 3.2 gallons.
16 minutes, 132°, 41 NM, 3.7 gallons.
16 minutes, 128°, 32 NM, 3.8 gallons.

Question 53 of 58

53. Question

GIVEN:
Wind – 175 degrees at 20 knots
Distance – 135 NM
True course – 075 degrees
True airspeed – 80 knots
Fuel consumption – 105 lb./hr.
Determine the time en route and fuel consumption.

1 hour 28 minutes and 73.2 pounds.
1 hour 38 minutes and 158 pounds.
1 hour 40 minutes and 175 pounds.

Question 54 of 58

54. Question

An airplane descends to an airport under the following conditions:
Cruising altitude – 6,500 ft.
Airport elevation – 700 feet
Descends to – 800 ft. AGL
Rate of descent – 500 ft./min.
Average true airspeed – 110 kts.
True course – 335 degrees
Average wind velocity – 060 degrees at 15 knots
Variation – 3 degrees west
Deviation – positive 2 degrees
Average fuel consumption – 8.5 gallons/hr.
Determine the approximate time, compass heading, distance and fuel consumed during the descent.

10 minutes, 348°, 18 NM, 1.4 gallons.
10 minutes, 355°, 17 NM, 2.4 gallons.
12 minutes, 346°, 18 NM, 1.6 gallons.

Question 55 of 58

55. Question

An airplane descends to an airport under the following conditions:
Cruising altitude – 7,500 ft.
Airport elevation – 1,300 feet
Descends to – 800 ft. AGL
Rate of descent – 300 ft./min.
Average true airspeed – 120 kts.
True course – 165 degrees
Average wind velocity – 240 degrees at 20 knots
Variation – 4 degrees east
Deviation – negative 2 degrees
Average fuel consumption – 9.6 gallons/hr.
Determine the approximate time, compass heading, distance and fuel consumed during the descent.

16 minutes, 168°, 30 NM, 2.9 gallons.
18 minutes, 164°, 34 NM, 3.2 gallons.
18 minutes, 168°, 34 NM, 2.9 gallons.

Question 56 of 58

56. Question

An airplane descends to an airport under the following conditions:
Cruising altitude – 10,500 ft.
Airport elevation – 1,700 feet
Descends to – 1,000 ft. AGL
Rate of descent – 600 ft./min.
Average true airspeed – 135 kts.
True course – 263 degrees
Average wind velocity – 330 degrees at 30 knots
Variation – 7 degrees east
Deviation – positive 3 degrees
Average fuel consumption – 11,5 gallons/hr.
Determine the approximate time, compass heading, distance and fuel consumed during the descent.

9 minutes, 274°, 26 NM, 2.8 gallons.
13 minutes, 274°, 28 NM, 2.5 gallons.
13 minutes, 271°, 26 NM, 2.5 gallons.

Question 57 of 58

57. Question

Refer to figure 29 below. The missed approach point of the ATL S-LOC 8L procedure is located how far from SCHEL intersection?

5.7 NM.
4.7 NM.
5.8 NM.

Question 58 of 58

58. Question

Refer to figure 27A below. Which of the following reported ground visibilities at DEN is the lowest acceptable for a flight crew to use this approach?

1/4 mile.
1/2 mile.
RVR 10.