Instrument – Chapter 4 – Federal Aviation Regulations

Question 1 of 96

1. Question

Which of the following terms describes an airport?

An area of land or water that is used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and includes its buildings and facilities, if any.
An area of land that is used for the takeoff and landing of aircraft, but does not include buildings since not all airports have buildings.
All runway, taxiway, and ramp areas created for use by aircraft.

Question 2 of 96

2. Question

The Glide Path Qualification Surface (GQS) limits the height of obstructions between

The final approach fix and the missed approach point.
Decision altitude and the runway threshold.
Any initial approach fix(es) and the final approach fix.

Question 3 of 96

3. Question

The term “airport” means an area of land or water that is

Scheduled for use as an airport.
Used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft and includes taxiways and other ground movement areas.
Used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft and includes its buildings and facilities, if any.

Question 4 of 96

4. Question

Do regulations permit you to act as pilot in command of an airplane in IMC if you hold a private pilot certificate with ASEL, rotorcraft category, with helicopter class rating and instrument helicopter rating?

Yes, if you comply with the recent IFR experience requirements for a helicopter.
No. You must hold either an unrestricted airline transport pilot-airplane certificate or an airplane instrument rating.
No. However, you may do so if you hold an airline transport pilot-airplane certificate limited to VFR.

Question 5 of 96

5. Question

Under which condition must the pilot in command of a civil aircraft have at least an instrument rating?

When operating in Class E airspace.
For a flight in VFR conditions while on an IFR flight plan.
For any flight above an altitude of 1,200 feet AGL, when the visibility is less than 3 miles.

Question 6 of 96

6. Question

The pilot in command of a civil aircraft must have an instrument rating only when operating

under IFR in positive control airspace.
under IFR, in weather conditions less than the minimum for VFR flight or in Class A airspace.
in weather conditions less than the minimum prescribed for VFR flight.

Question 7 of 96

7. Question

What portion of dual instruction time may a certificated instrument flight instructor log as instrument flight time?

All time during which the instructor acts as instrument instructor, regardless of weather conditions.
All time during which the instructor acts as instrument instructor in actual instrument weather conditions.
Only the time during which the instructor flies the aircraft by reference to instruments.

Question 8 of 96

8. Question

To meet instrument experience requirements of CFR Part 61, section 61.57(c), a pilot enters the condition of flight in the pilot logbook as simulated instrument conditions, what other qualifying information must also be entered?

Location and type of each instrument approach completed and name of safety pilot.
Number and type of instrument approaches completed and route of flight.
Name and pilot certificate number of safety pilot and type of approaches completed.

Question 9 of 96

9. Question

Which flight time may be logged as instrument time when on an instrument flight plan?

All of the time the aircraft was not controlled by ground references.
Only the time you controlled the aircraft solely by reference to flight instruments.
Only the time you were flying in IFR weather conditions.

Question 10 of 96

10. Question

What are the requirements to log an ILS approach in VMC conditions for instrument currency?

The flight must remain on an IFR flight plan throughout the approach and landing.
The ILS approach can be credited only if you use a view-limiting device and log the name of the safety pilot.
The ILS approach can be credited regardless of actual weather if you are issued an IFR clearance.

Question 11 of 96

11. Question

How long does a pilot meet the recency of experience requirements for IFR flight after successfully completing an instrument proficiency check if no further IFR flights are made?

90 days.
6 calendar months.
12 calendar months.

Question 12 of 96

12. Question

No pilot may act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft, under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR unless that pilot has, within the preceding 6 calendar months, completed at least

six instrument approaches, holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses using navigational systems, or passed an instrument proficiency check.
six instrument flights under actual IFR conditions.
three instrument approaches and logged 3 hours.

Question 13 of 96

13. Question

After your recent IFR experience lapses, how much time do you have before you must pass an instrument proficiency check to act as pilot in command under IFR?

6 months.
90 days.
12 months.

Question 14 of 96

14. Question

To meet the minimum required instrument flight experience to act as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR, you must have logged within the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the flight, in the same category of aircraft:

holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems, and six instrument approaches.
six instrument approaches, three of which must be in the same category and class of aircraft to be flown, and 6 hours of instrument time in any aircraft.
6 hours of instrument time in any aircraft, and six instrument approaches.

Question 15 of 96

15. Question

To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements, within the last 6 calendar months you need

six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft.
six hours in the same category aircraft.
six hours in the same category aircraft, and at least 3 of the 6 hours in actual IFR conditions.

Question 16 of 96

16. Question

A pilot may satisfy the recent flight experience requirement necessary to act as pilot in command in IMC in powered aircraft by logging within the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the flight

six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses using navigational systems.
six instrument approaches and 3 hours under actual or 6 hours in simulated IFR conditions; three of the approaches must be in the category of aircraft involved.
6 hours of instrument time under actual or simulated IFR conditions, including at least six instrument approaches. Three of the 6 hours must be in flight in any category aircraft.

Question 17 of 96

17. Question

What minimum conditions are necessary for the instrument approaches required for IFR currency?

The approaches may be made in an aircraft, flight simulator, or flight training device.
At least three approaches must be made in the same category of aircraft to be flown.
At least three approaches must be made in the same category and class of aircraft to be flown.

Question 18 of 96

18. Question

What recent instrument flight experience requirements must be met before you may act as pilot in command of an airplane under IFR?

A minimum of six instrument approaches in an airplane, or an approved simulator (airplane) or ground trainer, within the preceding 6 calendar months.
A minimum of six instrument approaches, at least three of which must be in an aircraft within the preceding 6 calendar months.
A minimum of six instrument approaches in an aircraft, at least three of which must be in the same category within the preceding 6 calendar months.

Question 19 of 96

19. Question

An instrument rated pilot who has not logged any instrument time in 1 year or more cannot serve as pilot in command under IFR, unless the pilot

completes the required 6 hours and six approaches, followed by an instrument proficiency check given by an FAA-designated examiner.
passes an instrument proficiency check in the category of aircraft involved, given by an approved FAA examiner, instrument instructor, or FAA inspector.
6 hours of instrument time under actual or simulated IFR conditions within the last 3 months, including at least six instrument approaches of any kind. Three of the 6 hours must be in flight in any category aircraft.

Question 20 of 96

20. Question

A pilot’s recent IFR experience expires on July 1 of this year. What is the latest date the pilot can meet the IFR experience requirement without having to take an instrument proficiency check?

December 31, this year.
June 30, next year.
July 31, this year.

Question 21 of 96

21. Question

How may a pilot satisfy the recent flight experience requirement necessary to act as pilot in command in IMC in powered aircraft? Within the previous 6 calendar months, logged

six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses using navigational systems.
six instrument approaches and 3 hours under actual or simulated IFR conditions within the last 6 months; three of the approaches must be in the category of aircraft involved.
6 hours of instrument time under actual or simulated IFR conditions within the last 3 months, including at least six instrument approaches of any kind. Three of the 6 hours must be in flight in any category aircraft.

Question 22 of 96

22. Question

Which additional IFR experience is required for you to meet the recent flight experience requirements to act as pilot in command of an airplane under IFR?

Your present instrument experience within the preceding 6 calendar months is

1. three hours with holding, intercepting and tracking courses in an approved airplane flight simulator.

2. two instrument approaches in an airplane.

Three hours of simulated or actual instrument flight time in a helicopter and two instrument approaches in an airplane or helicopter.
Four instrument approaches in an airplane, or an approved airplane flight simulator or training device.
Three instrument approaches in an airplane.

Question 23 of 96

23. Question

A pilot plans an IFR flight on July 10 of this year. In order to meet IFR currency requirements the pilot must have

performed his or her currency tasks between January 10 and July 10.
performed his or her currency tasks between February 10 and July 10 with none of it before February 10.
completed an IPC within the last year.

Question 24 of 96

24. Question

Which additional instrument experience, within the preceding 6 calendar months, is required to meet the requirements to act as pilot in command of an airplane under IFR if you already have 3 hours in an instrument simulator (including holding, intercepting, and tracking courses) and two instrument approaches in an airplane?

Another two instrument approaches in an airplane.
Another four instrument approaches in the same category and class.
Another 3 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight time in the same category and class.

Question 25 of 96

25. Question

To carry passengers for hire in an airplane on cross-country flights of more than 50 NM from the departure airport, the pilot in command is required to hold at least

a Category II pilot authorization.
a First-Class Medical certificate.
a Commercial Pilot Certification with an instrument rating.

Question 26 of 96

26. Question

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.
The carrying of passengers or property for hire on cross-country flights at night is limited to a radius of 50 NM.
The carrying of passengers for hire on cross-country flights is limited to 50 NM and the carrying of passengers for hire at night is prohibited.

Question 27 of 96

27. Question

What limitation is imposed on a newly certificated commercial airplane pilot if that person does not hold an instrument pilot rating?

The carrying of passengers or property for hire on cross-country flights at night is limited to a radius of 50 nautical miles (NM).
The carrying of passengers for hire on cross-country flights is limited to 50 NM for night flights, but not limited for day flights.
The carrying of passengers for hire on cross-country flights is limited to 50 NM and the carrying of passengers for hire at night is prohibited.

Question 28 of 96

28. Question

A certificated commercial pilot who carries passengers for hire at night or in excess of 50 NM is required to have at least

a type rating.
a first-class medical certificate.
an instrument rating in the same category of aircraft.

Question 29 of 96

29. Question

You intend to carry passengers for hire on a night VFR flight in a single-engine airplane with a 25-mile radius of the departure airport. You are required to possess at least which ratings(s)?

A Commercial Pilot Certificate with a single-engine land rating.
A Commercial Pilot Certificate with a single-engine and instrument (airplane) rating.
A Private Pilot Certificate with a single-engine land and instrument airplane rating.

Question 30 of 96

30. Question

Who is responsible for determining that the altimeter system has been checked and found to meet 14 CFR Part 91 requirements for a particular instrument flight?

Owner.
Operator.
Pilot-in-command.

Question 31 of 96

31. Question

The use of certain portable electronic devices is prohibited on aircraft that are being operated under

IFR.
VFR.
DVFR.

Question 32 of 96

32. Question

Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition, the pilot must

list an alternate airport on the flight plan and become familiar with the instrument approaches to that airport.
list an alternate airport on the flight plan and confirm adequate takeoff and landing performance at the destination airport.
be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the alternatives available if the flight cannot be completed.

Question 33 of 96

33. Question

Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight including:

all instrument approaches at the destination airport.
an alternate airport and adequate takeoff and landing performance at the destination airport.
the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the aircraft's takeoff and landing data.

Question 34 of 96

34. Question

What are the minimum qualifications for a person who occupies the other control seat as safety pilot during simulated instrument flight?

Private pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings for the aircraft.
Private pilot with instrument rating.
Private pilot with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings.

Question 35 of 96

35. Question

When may ATC request a detailed report of an emergency even though a rule has not been violated?

When priority has been given.
Any time an emergency occurs.
When the emergency occurs in controlled airspace.

Question 36 of 96

36. Question

While on an IFR flight, a pilot has an emergency which causes a deviation from an ATC clearance. What action must be taken?

Notify ATC of the deviation as soon as possible.
Squawk 7700 for the duration of the emergency.
Submit a detailed report to the chief of the ATC facility within 48 hours.

Question 37 of 96

37. Question

During an IFR flight in IMC, a distress condition is encountered, (fire, mechanical, or structural failure). The pilot should

not hesitate to declare an emergency and obtain an amended clearance.
wait until the situation is immediately perilous before declaring an emergency.
contact ATC and advise that an urgency condition exists and request priority consideration.

Question 38 of 96

38. Question

While on an IFR flight, a pilot has an emergency that causes a deviation from an ATC clearance. What action must be taken?

Deviate as necessary and squawk 7700 for the duration of the emergency.
Do not deviate until an amended ATC clearance is received and separation from other aircraft is assured.
Notify ATC of the deviation as soon as possible and obtain an amended ATC clearance.

Question 39 of 96

39. Question

Your transponder is inoperative. What are the requirements for flying in Class D airspace?

The entry into Class D is prohibited.
Continue the flight as planned.
Pilot must immediately request priority handling to proceed to destination.

Question 40 of 96

40. Question

In addition to a VOR receiver and two-way communications capability, which additional equipment is required for IFR operation in Class B airspace?

DME and an operable coded transponder having Mode C capability.
Standby communications receiver, DME, and coded transponder.
An operable coded transponder having Mode C capability.

Question 41 of 96

41. Question

Which of the following is required equipment for operating an aircraft within Class B airspace?

A 4096 code transponder with automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment.
A VOR receiver with DME.
A 4096 code transponder.

Question 42 of 96

42. Question

When is an IFR clearance required during VFR weather conditions?

When operating in the Class E airspace.
When operating in a Class A airspace.
When operating in airspace above 14,500 feet.

Question 43 of 96

43. Question

When is an IFR flight plan required?

When less than VFR conditions exist in either Class E or Class G airspace and in Class A airspace.
In all Class E airspace when conditions are below VFR, in Class A airspace, and in defense zone airspace.
In Class E airspace when IMC exists or in Class A airspace.

Question 44 of 96

44. Question

Operation in which airspace requires filing an IFR flight plan?

Any airspace when the visibility is less than 1 mile.
Class E airspace with IMC and Class A airspace.
Positive control area, Continental Control Area, and all other airspace, if the visibility is less than 1 mile.

Question 45 of 96

45. Question

When are you required to have an instrument rating for flight in VMC?

Flight through an MOA.
Flight into an ADIZ.
Flight into Class A airspace.

Question 46 of 96

46. Question

What is the required flight visibility and distance from clouds if you are operating in Class E airspace at 9,500 feet MSL with a VFR-on-Top clearance during daylight hours?

3 SM, 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
5 SM, 500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
3 SM, 500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.

Question 47 of 96

47. Question

What is the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds for flight at 10,500 feet with a VFR-on-Top clearance during daylight hours? (Class E airspace.)

3 SM, 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
5 SM, 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 1 mile horizontal.
5 SM, 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 1 mile horizontal.

Question 48 of 96

48. Question

A flight is to be conducted in VFR-on-Top conditions at 12,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL). What is the in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for operation in Class E airspace during daylight hours?

5 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 2,000 feet; below 500 feet.
5 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 1 mile; below 1,000 feet.
3 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 2,000 feet; below 1,000 feet.

Question 49 of 96

49. Question

What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 feet AGL during daylight hours in Class G airspace?

3 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontally 2,000 feet; below 500 feet.
1 mile; above clear clouds; horizontally clear of clouds; below clear of clouds.
1 mile; above 500 feet; horizontally 1,000; below 500 feet.

Question 50 of 96

50. Question

What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required in VFR conditions above clouds at 13,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) in Class G airspace during daylight hours?

5 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 2,000 feet; below 500 feet.
3 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 1 mile; below 1,000 feet.
5 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 1 mile; below 1,000 feet.

Question 51 of 96

51. Question

What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for a VFR-on-Top flight at 9,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) during daylight hours?

2,000 feet; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 2,000 feet; below 500 feet.
5 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 2,000 feet; below 500 feet.
3 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 2,000 feet; below 500 feet.

Question 52 of 96

52. Question

What in-flight visibility and distance from clouds is required for a flight at 8,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) in Class G airspace in VFR conditions during daylight hours?

1 mile; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 2,000 feet; below 500 feet.
3 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 2,000 feet; below 500 feet.
5 miles; above 1,000 feet; horizontal 1 mile; below 1,000 feet.

Question 53 of 96

53. Question

What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 feet AGL under special VFR during daylight hours?

1 mile; above 2,000 feet; horizontal 2,000 feet; below 500 feet.
3 miles; above clear clouds; horizontal clear of clouds; below 500 feet.
1 mile; above clear clouds; horizontal clear of clouds; below clear of clouds.

Question 54 of 96

54. Question

What are the minimum fuel requirements in IFR conditions, if the first airport of intended landing is forecast to have a 1,500 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility at flight-planned ETA? Fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing,

and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.

Question 55 of 96

55. Question

During your preflight planning for an IFR flight, you determine that the first airport of intended landing has no instrument approach prescribed in 14 CFR part 97. The weather forecast for one hour before through one hour after your estimated time of arrival is 3,000 ft. scattered with 5 miles visibility. To meet the fuel requirements for this flight, you must be able to fly to the first airport of intended landing,

and then fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
then to the alternate airport, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
then to the alternate airport, and then for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.

Question 56 of 96

56. Question

For aircraft other than helicopters, is an alternate airport required for an IFR flight to ATL (Atlanta Hartsfield) if the proposed ETA is 1930Z?

TAF KATL 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030

FM2000 3SM TSRA OVC025CB

FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC040

BECMG 0608 02008KT BKN040 BECMG 1012 OOOOOKT

P6SM CLR=

Yes, because the ceiling could fall below 2,000 feet within 2 hours before to 2 hours after the ETA.
No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to remain at or above 1,000 feet and 3 miles, respectively.
No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to be at or above 2,000 feet and 3 miles within 1 hour before to 1 hour after the ETA.

Question 57 of 96

57. Question

What are the alternate minimums for an airport with a precision approach procedure?

400-foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility.
600-foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility.
800-foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility.

Question 58 of 96

58. Question

When a pilot elects to proceed to the selected alternate airport, which minimums apply for landing at the alternate?

600-1 if the airport has an ILS.
Ceiling 200 feet above the published minimum; visibility 2 miles.
The landing minimums for the approach to be used.

Question 59 of 96

59. Question

If a pilot elects to proceed to the selected alternate, the landing minimums used at that airport should be the

minimums specified for the approach procedure selected.
alternate minimums shown on the approach chart.
minimums shown for that airport in a separate listing of "IFR Alternate Minimums."

Question 60 of 96

60. Question

What minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport, that has only a VOR approach with standard alternate minimums, for the airport to be listed as an alternate on the IFR flight plan?

800-foot ceiling and 1 statute mile visibility.
800-foot ceiling and 2 statute miles visibility.
1,000-foot ceiling and visibility to allow descent from minimum en route altitude (MEA), approach, and landing under basic VFR.

Question 61 of 96

61. Question

For aircraft other than helicopters, what minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport that has a precision approach procedure, with standard alternate minimums, in order to list it as an alternate for the IFR flight?

600-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA.
600-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility from 2 hours before to 2 hours after your ETA.
800-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA.

Question 62 of 96

62. Question

For an airplane, determine the weather minimum conditions required at the destination airport to avoid listing an alternate on your IFR flight plan.

From 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 2 and 1/2 miles.
From 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, forecast ceiling 3,000, and visibility 3 miles.
From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 3 miles.

Question 63 of 96

63. Question

What are the minimum weather conditions that must be forecast to list an airport as an alternate when the airport has no approved IAP?

The ceiling and visibility at ETA, 2,000 feet and 3 miles, respectively.
The ceiling and visibility from 2 hours before until 2 hours after ETA, 2,000 feet and 3 miles respectively.
The ceiling and visibility at ETA must allow descent from MEA, approach, and landing, under basic VFR.

Question 64 of 96

64. Question

What standard minimums are required to list an airport as an alternate on an IFR flight plan if the airport has VOR approach only?

Ceiling and visibility at ETA, 800 feet and 2 miles, respectively.
Ceiling and visibility from 2 hours before until 2 hours after ETA, 800 feet and 2miles respectively.
Ceiling and visibility at ETA, 600 feet and 2 miles, respectively.

Question 65 of 96

65. Question

An airport without an authorized IAP may be included on an IFT flight plan as an alternate, if the current weather forecast indicates that the ceiling and visibility at the ETA will

allow for descent from the IAF to landing under basic VFR conditions.
be at least 1,000 feet and 1 mile.
allow for a descent from the MEA, approach, and a landing under basic VFR conditions.

Question 66 of 96

66. Question

When an alternate airport is required, what are the weather minimums that must be forecast at the ETA for an alternate airport that has a precision approach procedure?

Ceiling 200 feet above the approach minimums and at least 1 statute mile visibility, but not less than the minimum visibility for the approach.
600 foot ceiling and 2 statute miles visibility.
Ceiling 200 feet above field elevation and visibility 1 statute mile, but not less than the minimum visibility for the approach.

Question 67 of 96

67. Question

What is the maximum tolerance allowed for an operational VOR equipment check when using a VOT?

Plus or minus 4°.
Plus or minus 6°.
Plus or minus 8°.

Question 68 of 96

68. Question

What record shall be made in the aircraft log or other permanent record by the pilot making the VOR operational check?

The date, place, bearing error, and signature.
The date, frequency of VOR or VOT, number of flight hours since last check, and signature.
The date, place, bearing error, aircraft total time, and signature.

Question 69 of 96

69. Question

When must an operational check on the aircraft VOR equipment be accomplished when used to operate under IFR?

Within the preceding 10 days or 10 hours of flight time.
Within the preceding 30 days or 30 hours of flight time.
Within the preceding 30 days.

Question 70 of 96

70. Question

Which data must be recorded in the aircraft log or other appropriate log by a pilot making a VOR operational check for IFR operations?

VOR name or identification, date of check, amount of bearing error, and signature.
Place of operational check, amount of bearing error, date of check, and signature.
Date of check, VOR name or identification, place of operational check, and amount of bearing error.

Question 71 of 96

71. Question

Which checks and inspections of flight instruments or instrument systems must be accomplished before an aircraft can be flown under IFR?

VOR within 30 days, altimeter systems within 24 calendar months, and transponder within 24 calendar months.
ELT test within 30 days, altimeter systems within 12 calendar months, and transponder within 24 calendar months.
VOR within 24 calendar months, transponder within 24 calendar months, and altimeter system within 12 calendar months.

Question 72 of 96

72. Question

When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, you must file an IFR flight plan and receive a clearance before

takeoff.
entering IFR conditions.
entering Class E airspace.

Question 73 of 96

73. Question

To operate an aircraft under IFR, a flight plan must have been filed and an ATC clearance received prior to

controlling the aircraft solely by use of instruments.
entering weather conditions in any airspace.
entering controlled airspace.

Question 74 of 96

74. Question

To operate under IFR below 18,000 feet, a pilot must file an IFR flight plan and receive an appropriate ATC clearance prior to

entering controlled airspace.
entering weather conditions below VFR minimums.
takeoff.

Question 75 of 96

75. Question

Prior to which operation must an IFR flight plan be filed and an appropriate ATC clearance received?

Flying by reference to instruments in controlled airspace.
Entering controlled airspace when IMC exists.
Takeoff when IFR weather conditions exist.

Question 76 of 96

76. Question

No person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless he or she files a flight plan

and receives a clearance by telephone prior to takeoff.
prior to takeoff and requests the clearance upon arrival on an airway.
and receives a clearance prior to entering controlled airspace.

Question 77 of 96

77. Question

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing or unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, the minimum altitude for IFR flight is

3,000 feet over all terrain.
3,000 feet over designated mountainous terrain; 2,000 feet over terrain elsewhere.
2,000 feet above the highest obstacle over designated mountainous terrain; 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle over terrain elsewhere.

Question 78 of 96

78. Question

Unless otherwise prescribed, what is the rule regarding altitude and course to be maintained during an IFR off airways flight over mountainous terrain?

1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 5 NM of course.
2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 NM of course.
7,500 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 NM of course.

Question 79 of 96

79. Question

What minimum navigation equipment is required for IFR flight?

VOR/LOC receiver, transponder, and DME.
VOR receiver and, if in ARTS Ill environment, a coded transponder equipped for altitude reporting.
Navigation equipment appropriate to the ground facilities to be used.

Question 80 of 96

80. Question

An aircraft operated during IFR under 14 CFR Part 91 is required to have which of the following?

Radar altimeter.
Dual VOR system.
Gyroscopic direction indicator.

Question 81 of 96

81. Question

Aircraft being operated under IFR are required to have, in addition to the equipment required for VFR and night, at least

a slip skid indicator.
dual VOR receivers.
distance measuring equipment.

Question 82 of 96

82. Question

Where is DME required under IFR?

At or above 24,000 feet MSL if VOR navigational equipment is required.
In positive control airspace.
Above 18,000 feet MSL.

Question 83 of 96

83. Question

To meet the requirements for flight under IFR, an aircraft must be equipped with certain operable instruments and equipment. One of those required is

a radar altimeter.
a transponder with altitude reporting capability.
a clock with sweep second pointer or digital presentation.

Question 84 of 96

84. Question

What is the oxygen requirement for an unpressurized aircraft at 15,000 feet?

All occupants must use oxygen for the entire time at this altitude.
Crew must start using oxygen at 12,000 feet and passengers at 15,000 feet.
Crew must use oxygen for the entire time above 14,000 feet and passengers must be provided supplemental oxygen only above 15,000 feet.

Question 85 of 96

85. Question

What is the maximum IFR altitude you may fly in an unpressurized aircraft without providing passengers with supplemental oxygen?

12,500 feet.
14,000 feet.
15,000 feet.

Question 86 of 96

86. Question

What is the maximum cabin pressure altitude at which a pilot can fly for longer than 30 minutes without using supplemental oxygen?

10,500 feet.
12,000 feet.
12,500 feet.

Question 87 of 96

87. Question

If an unpressurized aircraft is operated above 1 2, 500 feet MSL, but not more than 14,000 feet MSL, for a period of 2 hours 20 minutes, how long during that time is the minimum flightcrew required to use supplemental oxygen?

2 hours 20 minutes.
1 hour 20 minutes.
1 hour 50 minutes.

Question 88 of 96

88. Question

In the 48 contiguous states, excluding the airspace at or below 2,500 feet AGL, an operable coded transponder equipped with Mode C capability is required in all controlled airspace at and above

12,500 feet MSL.
10,000 feet MSL.
Flight level (FL) 180.

Question 89 of 96

89. Question

A coded transponder equipped with altitude reporting capability is required in all controlled airspace

at and above 10,000 feet MSL, excluding at and below 2,500 feet AGL.
at and above 2,500 feet above the surface.
below 10,000 feet MSL, excluding at and below 2,500 feet AGL.

Question 90 of 96

90. Question

Prior to operating an aircraft not equipped with a transponder in Class B airspace, a request for a deviation must be submitted to the

FAA Administrator at least 24 hours before the proposed operation.
nearest FAA General Aviation District Office 24 hours before the proposed operation.
controlling ATC facility at least 1 hour before the proposed flight.

Question 91 of 96

91. Question

When an aircraft is not equipped with a transponder, what requirement must be met before ATC will authorize a flight within Class B airspace?

A request for the proposed flight must be made to ATC at least 1 hour before the flight.
The proposed flight must be conducted when operating under instrument flight rules.
The proposed flight must be conducted in visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

Question 92 of 96

92. Question

If the aircraft’s transponder fails during flight within Class B airspace,

the pilot should immediately request clearance to depart the Class B airspace.
ATC may authorize deviation from the transponder requirement to allow aircraft to continue to the airport of ultimate destination.
aircraft must immediately descend below 1,200 feet AGL and proceed to destination.

Question 93 of 96

93. Question

Your aircraft had the static pressure system and altimeter tested and inspected on January 5, of this year, and was found to comply with FAA standards. These systems must be reinspected and approved for use in controlled airspace under IFR by

January 5, next year.
January 5, 2 years hence.
January 31, 2 years hence.

Question 94 of 96

94. Question

An aircraft altimeter system test and inspection must be accomplished within

12 calendar months.
18 calendar months.
24 calendar months.

Question 95 of 96

95. Question

An aircraft altimeter system test and inspection are required to be accomplished within

18 calendar months of operating in IMC conditions.
24 calendar months of operating in IMC conditions.
24 calendar months of operating under IFR in controlled airspace.

Question 96 of 96

96. Question

Which publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots?

14 CFR Part 61.
14 CFR Part 91.
NTSB Part 830.