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1(Area 3) What is the recommended communications procedure for a landing at Currituck County Airport?
- AContact Elizabeth City FSS for airport advisory service.
- BContact New Bern FSS for area traffic information.
- CTransmit intentions on 122.9 MHz when 10 miles out and give position reports in the traffic pattern.
2What is the magnetic heading for a flight from Priest River Airport (area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3)? The wind is from 030° at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots.
- A118°
- B143°
- C136°
3Determine the magnetic course from Breckheimer (Pvt) Airport (area 1) to Jamestown Airport (area 4).
- A188°
- B360°
- C180°
4The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately
- A080° and 260° magnetic.
- B008° and 026° true.
- C080° and 260° true.
5What effect does a 35-gallon fuel burn (main tanks) have on the weight and balance if the airplane weighed 2,890 pounds and the MOM/1000 was 2,452 at takeoff?
- AWeight is reduced to 2,680 pounds and the CG moves forward.
- BWeight is reduced by 210 pounds and the CG is aft of limits.
- CWeight is reduced by 210 pounds and the CG is unaffected.
6Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the
- Amagnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.
- Bpresence of flaws in the permanent magnets of the compass.
- Cdifference in the location between true north and magnetic north.
7If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is warmer than standard, the density altitude is
- Ahigher than pressure altitude.
- Bequal to pressure altitude.
- Clower than pressure altitude.
8In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate
- Aa turn momentarily.
- Ba turn toward the south.
- Ccorrectly when on a north or south heading.
9What is the effect of a temperature increase from 30 to 50°F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL?
- A900-foot increase.
- B1,300-foot increase.
- C1,100-foot decrease.
10What is true altitude?
- AThe vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level.
- BThe height above the standard datum plane.
- CThe vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface.
11What is the maximum amount of baggage that can be carried when the airplane is loaded as follows?
Front seat occupants 387 lb
Rear seat occupants 293 lb
Fuel 35 gal- A63 pounds.
- B220 pounds.
- C45 pounds.
12Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?
- AClimbs.
- BTurns.
- CStalls.
13The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will
- Aremain the same regardless of gross weight.
- Bincrease if the CG is moved forward.
- Cchange with an increase in gross weight.
14The most frequent type of ground or surface-based temperature inversion is that which is produced by
- Awarm air being lifted rapidly aloft in the vicinity of mountainous terrain.
- Bthe movement of colder air under warm air, or the movement of warm air over cold air.
- Cterrestrial radiation on a clear, relatively still night
15The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means
- Ablowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM.
- Brain began at 1835Z.
- Cthe barometer has risen .35 inches Hg.
16What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?
- ACoriolis force.
- BVariation of terrain elevation.
- CUnequal heating of the Earth's surface.
17What information is contained in a CONVECTIVE SIGMET?
- ASurface winds greater than 40 knots or thunderstorms equal to or greater than video integrator processor (VIP) level 4.
- BTornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter.
- CSevere icing, severe turbulence, or widespread dust storms lowering visibility to less than 3 miles.
18What is the approximate base of the cumulus clouds if the surface air temperature at 1,000 feet MSL is 70°F and the dewpoint is 48°F?
- A6,000 feet MSL.
- B4,000 feet MSL.
- C5,000 feet MSL.
19Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?
- AContact the tower and request permission to enter.
- BContact approach control on the appropriate frequency.
- CContact the FSS for traffic advisories.
20Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?
- AVY
- BVX
21What is the estimated time en route for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 300° at 14 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Add 3 minutes for climb-out.
- A38 minutes.
- B48 minutes.
- C43 minutes.
22(Area 2) What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Devils Lake East MOA?
- AUnusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles.
- BMilitary training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
- CHigh volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
23On a magnetic heading of 035°, the magnetic bearing TO the station is
- A180°.
- B035°.
- C215°.
24Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as
- Asafety alerts, traffic advisories, and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft.
- Bmandatory radar service provided by the Automated Radar Terminal System (ARTS) program.
25The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is
- A45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude.
- Bto enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.
- Cto cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg.
26The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is
- Aleft-hand for Runway 18 and right-hand for Runway 36.
- Bleft-hand for Runway 36 and right-hand for Runway 18.
- Cright-hand for Runway 9 and left-hand for Runway 27.
27With regard to carburetor ice, float-type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel injection systems are generally considered to be
- Aequally susceptible to icing.
- Bmore susceptible to icing.
- Csusceptible to icing only when visible moisture is present.
28An airplane has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this airplane would be
- Aa longer takeoff run.
- Bstalling at higher-than-normal airspeed.
- Cdifficulty in recovering from a stalled condition.
29What is the status of the front that extends from Nebraska through the upper peninsula of Michigan?
- ACold
- BWarm
- CStationary
30A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic?
- ATurbulent air.
- BShowery precipitation.
- CSmooth air.
31What are characteristics of unstable air?
- ATurbulence and good surface visibility.
- BNimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.
- CTurbulence and poor surface visibility.
32Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibility requirement for VFR flight above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours is
- A1 mile.
- B3 miles.
- C5 miles.
33What is the estimated time en route for a flight from Allendale County Airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2)? The wind is from 100° at 18 knots and the true airspeed is 115 knots. Add 2 minutes for climb-out.
- A27 minutes.
- B33 minutes.
- C30 minutes.
34(Area 4.) The floor of Class B airspace overlying Hicks Airport (T67) north-northwest of Fort Worth Meacham Field is
- Aat the surface
- B4,000 feet MSL
- C3,200 feet MSL
35How many satellites make up the Global Positioning System (GPS)?
- A24
- B25
- C22
36What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?
- A23 knots.
- B19 knots.
- C30 knots.
37During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?
- AThe other aircraft is crossing to the left.
- BThe other aircraft is crossing to the right.
- CThe other aircraft is approaching head-on.
38What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Antiauthority"?
- AFollow the rules.
- BRules do not apply in this situation.
- CI know what I am doing.
39What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Invulnerability"?
- AIt cannot be that bad.
- BIt could happen to me.
- CIt will not happen to me.
40If 50 pounds of weight is located at point X and 100 pounds at point Z, how much weight must be located at point Y to balance the plank?
- A300 pounds.
- B30 pounds.
- C50 pounds.
41How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated?
- ABy the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B).
- BBy the direction of deflection of the banking scale (A).
- CBy the direction of deflection of the horizon bar (B).
42What is pressure altitude?
- AThe indicated altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature and pressure.
- BThe altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 29.92.
- CThe indicated altitude corrected for position and installation error.
43What is the effect of a temperature decrease and a pressure altitude increase on the density altitude from 90°F and 1,250 feet pressure altitude to 55°F and 1,750 feet pressure altitude?
- A1,700-foot increase.
- B1,700-foot decrease.
- C1,300-foot decrease.
44While cruising at 9,500 feet MSL, the fuel/air mixture is properly adjusted. What will occur if a descent to 4,500 feet MSL is made without readjusting the mixture?
- AThere will be more fuel in the cylinders than is needed for normal combustion, and the excess fuel will absorb heat and cool the engine.
- BThe excessively rich mixture will create higher cylinder head temperatures and may cause detonation.
- CThe fuel/air mixture may become excessively lean.
45If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 45° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
- A6,750 pounds.
- B4,500 pounds.
- C7,200 pounds.
46Clouds, fog, or dew will always form when
- Awater vapor is present.
- Bwater vapor condenses.
- Crelative humidity reaches 100 percent.
47The conditions necessary for the formation of cumulonimbus clouds are a lifting action and
- Aunstable, moist air.
- Bunstable air containing an excess of condensation nuclei.
- Ceither stable or unstable air.
48The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is
- AScattered cumulus.
- BNimbostratus.
- CCumulonimbus.
49(Illustration 1) The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft's position relative to the station?
- AEast
- BNorth
- CSouth
50What is your approximate position on low altitude airway Victor 1, southwest of Norfolk (area 1), if the VOR receiver indicates you are on the 340° radial of Elizabeth City VOR (area 3)?
- A18 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.
- B15 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.
- C23 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.
51(Area 3) What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644?
- AIFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots.
- BInstrument training flights below 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 150 knots.
- CVFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds less than 250 knots.
52Determine the magnetic course from Airpark East Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). Magnetic variation is 6°30'E.
- A082°.
- B075°.
- C091°.
53Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. Pressure altitude...7,500 ft Headwind...8 kts Temperature...32°F Runway...Hard surface
- A1,506 feet.
- B1,205 feet.
- C1,004 feet.
54An airplane and an airship are converging. If the airship is left of the airplane's position, which aircraft has the right-of-way?
- AThe airship
- BThe airplane
- CEach pilot should alter course to the right.
55No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the
- Aflight visibility at that airport is at least 1 mile.
- Bground visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles.
- Cground visibility at that airport is at least 1 mile.
56To minimize the side loads placed on the landing gear during touchdown, the pilot should keep the
- Adownwind wing lowered sufficiently to eliminate the tendency for the aircraft to drift.
- Blongitudinal axis of the aircraft parallel to the direction of its motion.
- Cdirection of motion of the aircraft parallel to the runway.
57What should an owner or operator know about Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?
- AThey are voluntary
- BFor Informational purposes only.
- CThey are mandatory.
58Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Allendale County Airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2). The wind is from 090° at 16 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots.
- A212°.
- B230°.
- C208°.
59If the magnetic bearing TO the station is 240°, the magnetic heading is
- A105°.
- B045°.
- C195°.
60The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is
- Acompass acceleration error.
- Bmagnetic deviation.
- Cmagnetic variation
61When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered during an omnireceiver check using a VOR test signal (VOT), the omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should read
- A0° FROM or 180° TO, regardless of the pilot's position from the VOT.
- B0° TO or 180° FROM, regardless of the pilot's position from the VOT.
- C180° FROM, only if the pilot is due north of the VOT.
62Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with 2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet with a temperature of 36°F higher than standard.
- A20.8 inches Hg.
- B19.8 inches Hg.
- C21.0 inches Hg.
63Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude...1,250 ft Headwind...8 kts Temperature...Std
- A366 feet.
- B470 feet.
- C275 feet.
64Who should not participate in the Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) program?
- AMilitary pilots.
- BRecreational pilots only.
- CStudent pilots.
65How should the 500-pound weight be shifted to balance the plank on the fulcrum?
- A1 inch to the left.
- B1 inch to the right.
- C4.5 inches to the right.
66In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when
- Aa right turn is entered from a west heading.
- Bthe aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading.
- Ca left turn is entered from an east heading.
67Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?
- AIf the altimeter has no mechanical error.
- BWhen at 18,000 feet MSL with the altimeter set at 29.92.
- CWhen at sea level under standard conditions.
68What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?
- AThe location of the CG with respect to the center of lift.
- BThe effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder, and rudder trim tab.
- CThe relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag.
69If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 45° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
- A4,500 pounds.
- B6,750 pounds.
- C7,200 pounds.
70At what altitude is the freezing level over the middle of Florida on the 12-hour Significant Weather Prognostic Chart?
- A12,000 feet.
- B4,000 feet.
- C8,000 feet.
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