Chapter 9
(Refer to Figure 25.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Fort Worth Meacham (area 4) to Denton Muni (area 1). The wind is 330 at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 east.
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Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require the ceiling and visibility to be at least
1,000 feet and 3 miles.
(Refer to Figure 22, area 3.) The vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace designated as a Federal Airway over Magee Airport are
1,200 feet AGL to 17,999 feet MSL.
Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upwards from
1,200 feet above the surface up yo and including 17,999 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 24, area 2.) What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the southeast side of Winnsboro Airport by 500 feet?
1,403 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 26.) Determine the magnetic course from Tomlinson Airport (area 1) to Jamestown Airport (area 4).
153.
Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Sandpoint Airport (area 1) to St. Maries Airport (Area 4). The wind is from 215 at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 125 knots.
172
(Refer to Figure 26, area 3.) When flying over Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, a pilot should fly no lower than
2,000 feet AGL.
Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than
2,000 feet AGL.
(Refer to Figure 21.) The terrain elevation of the light tan area between Minto (area 1) and Audubon Lake (area 2) varies from
2,000 feet to 2,500 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 23.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Allendale County Airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans Airport (area 2). The wind is from 090° at 16 knots, the true airspeed is 90 knots, and the magnetic variation is 6 degrees West.
209°
If a true heading of 135° results in a ground track of 130° and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from
246 and 13 knots
(Refer to Figure 25.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Dallas Executive (area 3) to Fort Worth Meacham (area 4). The wind is from 030 at 10 knots, the true airspeed is 135 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7° east.
286°
(Refer to Figure 20, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport.
36°24 'N - 76°01 'W
(Refer to Figure 25, area 4.) The floor of Class B airspace overlying Hicks Airport (T67) north-northwest of Fort Worth Meacham Field is
4,000 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 23, area 3.) The top of the group obstructions approximately 11 nautical miles from the Savannah VORTAC on the 009 radial is?
454 Feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Cooperstown Airport?
47°25 'N - 99°54 'W
(Refer to Figure 22, area 3. Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Shoshone County Airport.)
47°33 'N - 116°11 'W
Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?
Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E, airspace are shown in blue.
(Refer to Figure 75.) What is the time en route from the Gila Bend VORTAC to Buckeye VOR along V461 at a TAS of 125 knots and forecasted winds from 180 at 17 knots
Approximately 13 minutes
Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?
Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency.
(Refer to Figure 21, area 3.) What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644
IFR Training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots
Which statement about longitude and latitude is true?
Lines of Longitude cross the Equator at right angles.
(Refer to Figure 21 area 2.) Which airport is located at approximately 47°34 '30 "N latitude and 100°43 ' 00 "W Longitude
MAKEEFF.
(Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Devils Lake East MOA?
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
A non-tower satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with the..
Primary airport's control tower.
When a control tower located on an airport within class D airspace ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?
The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airs[ace during the hours the tower is not in operation.
The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on
The instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.
Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace?
The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff.
(Refer to Figure 68.) The line from point A to Point B of the wind triangle represents?
True course and groundspeed.
What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?
Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.
(Refer to Figure 26 area 4.) What hazards to aircraft may exist in restricted areas such as R-5302B?
Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles.
Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as Class D airspace only.
When the associated control tower is in operation.
All operations within Class C airspace must be in?
an aircraft equipped with a 4096-code transponder with Mode C encoding capability.
