Regulations

The three takeoffs and landings that are required to act as pilot in command at night must be done during the time period from

1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise.

The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are

1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility.

What regulation allows a private pilot to perform preventive maintenance?

14 CFR Part 43.7.

VFR flight in controlled airspace above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL requires a minimum visibility and vertical cloud clearance of

3 miles, and 500 feet below or 1,000 feet above the clouds in controlled airspace.

During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is

3 miles.

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

3 miles.

The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is

500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally.

To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type, within the preceding

90 days.

What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace?

Air Traffic Control Tower.

With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft?

Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon.

A Third-Class Medical Certificate was issued to a 19-year-old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Recreational or Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will expire at midnight on

August 31, 5 years later.

Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?

Become familiar with all available information concerning the flight.

What information is contained in the Notices to Airman Publication (NTAP)?

Current NOTAM(D) amd FDC NOTAMs.

What action, if any, is appropriate if the pilot deviates from an ATC instruction during an emergency and is given priority?

File a detailed report within 48 hours to the chief of the appropriate ATC facility, if requested.

Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft?

Flight over a densely populated area.

Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft?

In an emergency or if the person is a medical patient under proper care.

An aircraft's annual condition inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual inspection will be due no later than

July 31, next year.

A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 51-year-old pilot on May 3, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on

May 31, 2 years later.

How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division?

No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action.

Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135°?

Odd thousandths plus 500 feet.

Before passengers can be carried in an aircraft that has been altered in a manner that may have appreciably changed its flight characteristics, it must be flight tested by an appropriately-rated pilot who holds at least a

Private Pilot Certificate.

What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on?

The aircraft on the left shall give way.

An airplane and an airship are converging. If the airship is left of the airplane's position, which aircraft has the right-of-way?

The airship.

With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts?

The pilot in command must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing.

Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight?

The pilot in command.

Under what conditions, if any, may a private pilot operate a helicopter under special VFR at night within Class D airspace?

There are no conditions; regulations permit this.

If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may

deviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency.

No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight

except by prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft.

Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request of the Administrator, the National Transportation Safety Board, or any

federal, state, or local law enforcement officer.

If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified

immediately.