Instrument Pilot Study Unit 4: Federal Aviation Regulations
If an unpressurized aircraft is operated above 12,500 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?
1 hour 50 minutes.
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
10,000 feet MSL.
What is the maximum cabin pressure altitude at which a pilot can fly for longer than 30 minutes without using supplemental oxygen?
12,500 feet.
What is the maximum IFR altitude you may fly in an unpressurized aircraft without providing passengers with supplemental oxygen?
15,000 feet.
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing or unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, the minimum altitude for IFR flight is
2,000 feet above the highest obstacle over designated mountainous terrain; 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle over terrain elsewhere.
Unless otherwise prescribed, what is the rule regarding altitude and course to be maintained during an IFR off airways flight over mountainous terrain?
2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 NM of course.
An aircraft altimeter system test and inspection are required to be accomplished within
24 calendar months of operating under IFR in controlled airspace.
An aircraft altimeter system test and inspection must be accomplished within
24 calendar months.
If you are operating under BasicMed, what is the maximum speed at which you may fly?
250 KIAS.
A VOR equipment operational check must have been accomplished and found to be within the limits of permissible bearing error prior to use under IFR within the preceding
30 days.
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?
6 calendar months.
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.
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?
600 foot ceiling and 2 statute miles visibility.
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.
What are the alternate minimums for an airport with a precision approach procedure?
600-foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility.
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 2 statute miles visibility.
You intend to carry passengers for hire on a night VFR flight in a single-engine airplane within a 25-mile radius of the departure airport. You are required to possess at least which rating(s)?
A Commercial Pilot Certificate with a single-engine and instrument (airplane) rating.
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.
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.
In order to qualify for BasicMed, you must have received a comprehensive examination from:
A state-licensed physician within the previous 48 months.
What type of ADS-B equipment is required in Class A airspace?
ADS-B Out that operates on the frequency 1090 MHz.
If the aircraft's transponder fails during flight within Class B airspace,
ATC may authorize deviation from the transponder requirement to allow aircraft to continue to the airport of ultimate destination.
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 in actual instrument weather conditions.
Which of the following flights may be made without ADS-B Out equipment installed?
An IFR flight that departs a Class D airport, cruises in Class E airspace at 7,000 ft. MSL, and arrives at another Class D airport.
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.
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 four instrument approaches in the same category.
Where is DME required under IFR?
At or above 24,000 feet MSL if VOR navigational equipment is required.
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.
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out is mandated for aircraft operations in
Class A, B, and C airspace.
What is the oxygen requirement for an unpressurized aircraft 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.
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.
The Glide Path Qualification Surface (GQS) limits the height of obstructions between
Decision altitude and the runway threshold.
Prior to which operation must an IFR flight plan be filed and an appropriate ATC clearance received?
Entering controlled airspace when IMC exists.
Under which condition must the pilot in command of a civil aircraft have at least an instrument rating?
For a flight in VFR conditions while on an IFR flight plan.
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.
Four instrument approaches in an airplane, or an approved airplane flight simulator or training device.
For an airplane, determine the weather minimum conditions required at the destination airport to avoid listing an alternate on your IFR flight plan.
From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 3 miles.
An aircraft operated during IFR under 14 CFR Part 91 is required to have which of the following?
Gyroscopic direction indicator.
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR, what is the minimum instrument flight experience you must have logged during the preceding six months, in the same category of aircraft?
Holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems, and six instrument approaches.
The use of certain portable electronic devices is prohibited on aircraft that are being operated under
IFR.
When is Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment required?
In Class E airspace above 10,000 ft. MSL, except at and below 2,500 ft. AGL.
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 31, 2 years hence.
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.
Which publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots?
NTSB Part 830.
What minimum navigation equipment is required for IFR flight?
Navigation equipment appropriate to the ground facilities to be used.
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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.
You own an aircraft which is certificated to carry 8 occupants and has a total of 8 seats installed, including the pilot's seat. You have recently elected to fly under BasicMed. May you continue to fly the aircraft?
No.
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?
No. You must hold either an unrestricted airline transport pilot-airplane certificate or an airplane instrument rating.
While on an IFR flight, a pilot has an emergency that causes a deviation from an ATC clearance. What action must be taken?
Notify ATC of the deviation as soon as possible and obtain an amended ATC clearance.
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.
Which flight time may be logged as instrument time when on an instrument flight plan?
Only the time you controlled the aircraft solely by reference to flight instruments.
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?
Pilot-in-command.
Which data must be recorded in the aircraft log or other appropriate log by a pilot making a VOR operational check for IFR operations?
Place of operational check, amount of bearing error, date of check, and signature.
What is the maximum tolerance allowed for an operational VOR equipment check when using a VOT?
Plus or minus 4°.
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.
What are the requirements to log an ILS approach in VMC conditions for instrument currency?
The ILS approach can be credited only if you use a view-limiting device and log the name of the safety pilot.
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.
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 for hire on cross-country flights is limited to 50 NM and the carrying of passengers for hire at night is prohibited.
Which limitation is imposed on the holder of a Commercial Pilot Certificate if that person does not hold an instrument rating?
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.
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 must allow descent from MEA, approach, and landing, under basic VFR.
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.
When a pilot elects to proceed to the selected alternate airport, which minimums apply for landing at the alternate?
The landing minimums for the approach to be used.
The term "airport" means 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.
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.
When may ATC request a detailed report of an emergency even though a rule has not been violated?
When priority has been given.
What conditions allow a pilot who is exercising the privileges of BasicMed to act as a PIC under instrument flight rules (IFR)?
When the PIC is instrument rated and current.
When must an operational check on the aircraft VOR equipment be accomplished when used to operate under IFR?
Within the preceding 30 days.
You are a private pilot operating under BasicMed and recently earned your instrument rating. May you file an IFR flight plan and act as PIC while operating in weather that is less than VFR minimums?
Yes, BasicMed allows appropriately rated pilots to act as PIC under instrument flight rules.
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 Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating.
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 clock with sweep second pointer or digital presentation.
If you are operating under BasicMed, you may fly an aircraft with
a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 lb.
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.
An airport without an authorized IAP may be included on an IFR flight plan as an alternate, if the current weather forecast indicates that the ceiling and visibility at the ETA will
allow for a descent from the MEA, approach, and a landing under basic VFR conditions.
A certificated commercial pilot who carries passengers for hire at night or in excess of 50 NM is required to have at least
an instrument rating in the same category and class of aircraft.
No person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless he or she files a flight plan
and receives a clearance prior to entering controlled airspace.
Each person operating an aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out must operate it in the transmit mode
at all times unless otherwise authorized by the FAA or directed by ATC.
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.
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
be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the alternatives available if the flight cannot be completed.
Prior to operating an aircraft not equipped with a transponder in Class B airspace, a request for a deviation must be submitted to the
controlling ATC facility at least 1 hour before the proposed flight.
When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, you must file an IFR flight plan and receive a clearance before
entering Class E airspace.
To operate an aircraft under IFR, a flight plan must have been filed and an ATC clearance received prior to
entering controlled airspace.
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.
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,
fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
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.
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.
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.
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
passes an instrument proficiency check in the category of aircraft involved, given by an approved FAA examiner, instrument instructor, or FAA inspector.
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 1 and July 10.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight including:
the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the aircraft's takeoff and landing data.
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,
then to the alternate airport, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
The pilot in command of a civil aircraft must have an instrument rating only when operating
under IFR, in weather conditions less than the minimum for VFR flight or in Class A airspace.
