14 CFR (includes part 61 & 91)
SU 4: Instrument Pilot Related FARs What FAR requires a pilot to have sufficient altitude in case of a need for an emergency landing?
"minimum safe altitudes: general" (91.119)
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Extent of Federal Airways (71.71) Includes Class E airspace extending upward from ____ feet AGL up to and including ____ feet MSL. Also, within parallel boundary lines ___ NM each side of the airway's centerline.
1,200 feet; 17,999 feet, 4 NM
FAR/AIM Knowledge In the FAR/AIM, general definitions can be found under which part and section?
1.1
FAR/AIM Knowledge In the FAR/AIM, abbreviations and symbols can be found under which part and section?
1.2
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations All occupants must be provided with oxygen in an airplane operated at cabin pressure altitudes above _____ ft MSL.
15,000 ft
SU 4: Instrument Pilot Related FARs What is the airspeed limit when operating in a VFR corridor?
200 knots (91.117)
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What is the speed limit when = or < 2,500ft AGL and within 4 NM of the primary airport of Class C or Class D airspace
200kt (230mph)
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What is the speed limit when flying under Class B airspace or in VFR corridors through Class B airspace?
200kt (230mph)
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Flight Review (FAR 61.56) A flght review must have been satisfactorily completed within the previous ___ calendar months to act as PIC
24 calendar months
SU 4: Instrument Pilot Related FARs What is the airspeed limit if you are under 10,000 feet MSL or operating within Class B airspace?
250 knots (91.117)
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What is the speed limit when flying below 10,000 feet and in Class B airspace?
250kt. (288mph)
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Specified altitudes are required for VFR cruising flight at more than _____ ft AGL and below _____ ft MSL
3,000 ft AGL; 18,000 ft MSL
FAR/AIM Knowledge In the FAR/AIM, items concerning the applicability of maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of an aircraft can be found under which part and section?
43.1
FAR/AIM Knowledge In the FAR/AIM Part about maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration, items concerning the records of overhaul and rebuilding of an aircraft can be found under which part and section?
43.2
FAR/AIM Knowledge In the FAR/AIM, items concerning the persons authorized to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, and alterations to an aircraft can be found under which part and section?
43.3
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations If you receive priority from ATC in an emergency, you must, upon request file a detailed report to the chief of that ATC facility within how much time? (Even if no rule has been violated.)
48 hours
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations To carry passengers at night, you must, within the last ___ days, have made ___ takeoffs and ___ landings to a full stop at night in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type, if required.
90 days, 3 takeoffs; 3 landings
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What are the alcohol consumption/blood alcohol percent limitations?
= or > 0.04% by weight, and no alcohol within the past 8 hours
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations In terms of the documents needed for air worthiness, what pieces of documentation must you carry on board at all times? (Think of the "ARROW" acronym)
A irworthiness certificate R egristration certificate R adio station license (for int'l flights) O perating limitations/handbook W eight and balance data
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What specific form should an operator of an aircraft file a report after an accident? Within what time frame after the accident?
Board Form 6120.1/2; within 10 days after the accident
FAR/AIM Knowledge In the FAR/AIM, items concerning "Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration" can be found under which part?
Part 43
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations If the current local altimeter setting is not available, what should be used instead?
The elevation of the airport
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is a. 200 knots b. 230 knots c. 250 knots
a. 200 knots
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations No person may operate an aircraft in acrobatic flight when the flight visibility is less than a. 3 miles b. 5 miles c. 7 miles
a. 3 miles
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations If a certified pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period of only a. 30 days after the date of the move b. 60 days after the date of the move c. 90 days after the date of the move
a. 30 days after the date of the move
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft may not be operated closer than what distance from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure? a. 500 feet b. 700 feet c. 1,000 feet
a. 500 feet
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When must the battery in an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be replaced (or recharged if the battery is rechargeable)? a. after one-half the battery's useful life b. during each annual and 100-hour inspection c. every 24 calendar months
a. after one-half the battery's useful life
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When may a recreational pilot act as PIC on a cross-country flight that exceeds 50 nautical miles from the departure airport? a. after receiving ground and flight instructions on cross-country training and a logbook endorsement b. after attaining 100 hours of PIC time and a logbook endorsement c. 12 calendar months after receiving his or her recreational pilot certificate and logbook endorsement
a. after receiving ground and flight instructions on cross-country training and a logbook endorsement
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Which records or documents shall the owner or operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance with an applicable Airworthiness Directive? a. aircraft maintenance records b. Airworthiness Certificate and Pilot's Operating Handbook c. Airworthiness and Registration Certificates
a. aircraft maintenance records
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft? a. airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon b. normal, utility, acrobatic, limited c. transport, restricted, provisional
a. airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found if the aircraft has an Experimental or Special light-sport airworthiness certificate? a. attached to the Airworthiness Certificate b. in the current, FAA-approved fight manual c. in the aircraft airframe and engine logbooks
a. attached to the Airworthiness Certificate
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed? a. glider b. airship c. aircraft refueling other aircraft
a. glider
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified a. immediately b. within 48 hours c. within 7 days
a. immediately
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Who is responsible for ensuring Airworthiness Directives (ADs) are complied with? a. owner and operator b. repair station c. mechanic with inspection authorization (IA)
a. owner and operator
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Preflight Action (91.103) What are 6 things required for preflight?
a. runway lengths at airports of intended use b. airplane's takeoff/landing requirements c. weather reports and forecasts d. fuel requirements e. alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be complete f. any known traffic delays
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Which operation would be best described as preventive maintenance? a. servicing landing gear wheel bearings b. alteration of main seat support brackets c. engine adjustments to allow automotive gas to be used
a. servicing landing gear wheel bearings
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during a. taxi, takeoffs, and landings b. all flight conditions c. fight in turbulent air
a. taxi, takeoffs, and landings
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When may a recreational pilot fly above 10,000 feet MSL? a. when 2,000ft AGL or below b. when 2,500ft AGL or below c. when outside of controlled airspace
a. when 2,000ft AGL or below
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What are the 5 instances in which acrobatic flight is prohibited?
a. when flight visibility is < 3 SM b. when altitude is < 1,500 ft AGL c. within the lateral boundaries of the surface areas of Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E airspace designated for an airport d. within 4 NM of the centerline of any federal airway e. over any congested area or over an open-air assembly of people
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What are the 5 flight conditions in which all aircraft must have and use an altitude-encoding transponder?
a. within Class A b. within Class B c. within 30 NM of the Class B primary airport d. within and above Class C e. above 10,000 ft MSL except at and below 2,500 ft AGL
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Medical certificates: requirement and duration What is the requirement if you have reached 40th birthday on or before your examination?
at the end of the 24th month after the date of the examination shown on the certificate
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Medical certificates: requirement and duration What is the requirement if you have not reached 40th birthday on or before your examination?
at the end of the 60th month after the date of the examination shown on the certificate
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from a. 700 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet MSL b. 1,200 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet MSL c. the surface, up to and including 18,000 feet MSL
b. 1,200 feet above the surface, up to and including 17,999 feet MSL
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What is the lowest altitude permitted for acrobatic flight? a. 1,000 feet AGL b. 1,500 feet AGL c. 2,000 feet AGL
b. 1,500 feet AGL
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is a. 180 knots b. 200 knots c. 250 knots
b. 200 knots
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations During daytime, what is the minimum flight or surface visibility required for recreational pilots in Class G airspace below 10,000 feet MSL? a. 1 mile b. 3 miles c. 5 miles
b. 3 miles
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations During daytime, what is the minimum flight or surface visibility required for recreational pilots in controlled airspace below 10,000 feet MSL? a. 1 mile b. 3 miles c. 5 miles
b. 3 miles
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations 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 a. 1 mile b. 3 miles c. 5 miles
b. 3 miles
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL? a. 1 mile b. 3 miles c. 4 miles
b. 3 miles
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? a. 3312.5 hours b. 3402.5 hours c. 3409.5 hours
b. 3402.5 hours
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Which aircraft has the right of way over the other aircraft listed? a. airship b. aircraft towing other aircraft c. gyroplane
b. aircraft towing other aircraft
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a category of aircraft? a. gyroplane, helicopter, airship, free balloon b. airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air c. single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea
b. airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate an aircraft over other than a congested area? a. an altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface b. an altitude of 500 feet AGL, except over open water or a sparsely populated area, which requires 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure c. an altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 1,000 feet
b. an altitude of 500 feet AGL, except over open water or a sparsely populated area, which requires 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 36-year old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on a. august 10, 3 years later b. august 31, 5 years later c. august 31, 3 years later
b. august 10, 5 years later
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft? a. flight under instrument flight rules b. flight over a densely populated area c. flight within Class D airspace
b. flight over a densely populated area
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What exception, if any, permits a private pilot to act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers who pay for the flight? a. if the passengers pay all of the operating expenses b. if a donation is made to a charitable organization for the flight c. there is no exception
b. if a donation is made to a charitable organization for the flight
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Each person operating an aircraft at a VFR cruising altitude shall maintain an odd-thousand plus 500-foot altitude on a a. magnetic heading of 0 through 179 b. magnetic course of 0 through 179 c. true course of 0 through 179
b. magnetic course of 0 through 179
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations A recreational or private pilot acting as PIC, or in any other capacity as a required pilot flight crewmember, must have in his or her possession or readily accessible in the aircraft a current a. logbook endorsement to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished b. medical certificate if required and an appropriate pilot certificate c. endorsement on the pilot certificate to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished
b. medical certificate if required and an appropriate pilot certificate
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations The responsibility for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the a. PIC b. owner and operator c. mechanic who performs the work
b. owner and operator
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Safety belts are required to be properly secured about which persons in an aircraft and when? a. pilots only, during takeoffs and landings b. passengers, during taxi, takeoffs, and landings only c. each person on board the aircraft during the entire flight
b. passengers, during taxi, takeoffs, and landings only
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to service? a. student or recreational pilot b. private or commercial pilot c. none of the answers are correct
b. private or commercial pilot
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a PIC have concerning the use of safety belts? a. the PIC must instruct the passengers to keep their safety belts fastened for the entire flight b. the PIC must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing c. the PIC has no obligation in regard to passengers' use of safety belts
b. the PIC must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Which action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head on? a. the faster aircraft shall give way b. the aircraft on the left shall give way c. each aircraft shall give way to the right
b. the aircraft on the left shall give way
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When are non-rechargeable batteries of an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) required to be replaced? a. every 24 months b. when 50% of their useful lives expires c. at the time of each 100-hour or annual inspection
b. when 50% of their useful lives expires
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations If an alteration or repair substantially affects an aircraft's operation in flight, that aircraft must be test flown by an appropriately-rated pilot and approved for return to service prior to being operated a. by any pilot b. with passengers aboard c. for compensation hire
b. with passengers aboard
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Under what condition, if any, may pilots fly through a restricted area? a. when flying on airways with an ATC clearance b. with the controlling agency's authorization c. regulations do not allow this
b. with the controlling agency's authorization
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol and drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, and which division should this be reported to? a. within 60 days to the Airmen records Division b. within 60 days to the Civil Aviation Security Division c. within 60 days to the Regulatory Support Division
b. within 60 days to the Civil Aviation Security Division
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations May aircraft wreckage be moved prior to the time the NTSB takes custody? a. yes, but only if moved by a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer b. yes, but only to protect the wreckage from further damage c. no, it may not be removed under any circumstances
b. yes, but only to protect the wreckage from further damage
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required is a. 1,000 feet b. 2,000 feet c. 1 mile
c. 1 mile
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Unless each occupant is provided with supplemental oxygen, no person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry above a maximum cabin pressure altitude of a. 12,500 feet MSL b. 14,000 feet MSL c. 15,000 feet MSL
c. 15,000 feet MSL
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations A parachute composed of nylon, rayon, or other synthetic fibers must have been packed by a certified and appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding a. 60 days b. 90 days c. 180 days
c. 180 days
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of < 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight is a. 1,000 feet b. 1,500 feet c. 2,000 feet
c. 2,000 feet
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by logbook endorsement that the satisfactorily completion of a flight review or completion of a pilot proficiency check within the preceding a. 6 calendar months b. 12 calendar months c. 24 calendar months
c. 24 calendar months
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations A recreational pilot may fly as sole occupant of an aircraft at night while under the supervision of a flight instructor provided the flight or surface visibility is at least a. 3 miles b. 4 miles c. 5 miles
c. 5 miles
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations The minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSLand more than 1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace is a. 1 mile b. 3 miles c. 5 miles
c. 5 miles
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff? a. V(Y) b. V(A) c. V(X)
c. V(X)
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations A recreational pilot acting as PIC must have in his or her possession while aboard the aircraft a. a current logbook endorsement to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished b. the pilot logbook to show recent experience requirements to serve as PIC c. a current logbook endorsement that permits flight within 50 nautical miles from the departure airport
c. a current logbook endorsement that permits flight within 50 nautical miles from the departure airport
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while operating as PIC of an aircraft? a. certificates showing accomplishment of a checkout in the aircraft and a current biennial flight review b. a pilot certificate with an endorsement showing accomplishment of an annual flight review and pilot logbook showing recency of experience c. an appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required
c. an appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft a. that has the other to its right b. that is the maneuverable c. at a lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another
c. at a lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When may an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested? a. anytime b. ay 15 and 45 minutes past the hour c. during the first 5 minutes after the hour
c. during the first 5 minutes after the hour
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight a. over a densely populated area b. in Class D airspace under special VFR c. except by prior arrangement with the PIC of each aircraft
c. except by prior arrangement with the PIC of each aircraft
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Which incident requires an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office? a. a forced landing due to engine failure b. landing gear damage, due to a hard landing c. flight control system malfunction or failure
c. flight control system malfunction or failure
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations For private pilot operations, a Second-Class Medical Certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15 this year, will expire at midnight on a. july 15, 2 years later b. july 31, 1 year later c. july 31, 2 years later
c. july 31, 2 years later
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations V(NO) is defined as the a. normal operating range b. never-exceed speed c. maximum structural cruising speed
c. maximum structural cruising speed
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations 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 a. may 3, 1 year later b. may 31, 1 year later c. may 31, 2 years later
c. may 31, 2 years later
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be aboard an aircraft during flight? a. aircraft engine and airframe logbooks, and owner's manual b. radio operator's permit, and repair and alteration forms c. operating limitations and Registration Certificate
c. operating limitations and Registration Certificate
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Before a person holding a private pilot certificate may act as PIC of a high-performance airplane, the person must have a. passed a flight test in that airplane from an FAA inspector b. an endorsement in that person's logbook that he or she is competent to act as PIC c. received ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's logbook
c. received ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's logbook
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Except in Alaska, during what time period should lighted position lights be displayed on an aircraft? a. end of evening civil twilight to the beginning of morning civil twilight b. 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise c. sunset to sunrise
c. sunset to sunrise
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When operating an aircraft at cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL, supplemental oxygen shall be used during a. the entire flight time at those altitudes b. that flight time in excess of 10 minutes at those altitudes c. that flight time in excess of 30 minutes at those altitudes
c. that flight time in excess of 30 minutes at those altitudes
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations The definition of nighttime is a. sunset to sunrise b. 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise c. the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight
c. the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send written report of that deviation to the Administrator? a. within 7 days b. within 10 days c. upon request
c. upon request
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an incident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB a. within 7 days b. within 10 days c. when requested
c. when requested
SU 4: Instrument Pilot Related FARs What does "preflight action" require?
familiarization with all available information concerning the flight...runway lengths...takeoff and landing requirements...weather, fuel requirements, alternate airports available, and any known traffic delays. (91.103)
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations When do annual inspections expire?
on the last day of the 12th calendar month after the previous annual inspection
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Only after what may a person use an ATC transponder?
only after its been tested and inspected within the preceding 24 calendar months
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR 43.9) After preventative maintenance has been performed, what pieces of information must be entered in the aircraft maintenance records?
the signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work, the date, and description of the work
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations To carry passengers, you must have made ____ landings and ____ takeoffs within the preceding ___ days.
three; three; 90
SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations An airplane may not be flown unless it has been given an annual inspection within what time frame?
within the preceding 12 calendar months
SU 4: Instrument Pilot Related FARs What must you do if you deviate from a clearance in an emergency?
you must notify ATC as soon as possible (91.123)
SU 4: Instrument Pilot Related FARs What must you do if you are given priority by ATC in an emergency?
you must submit a detailed report of the emergency with 48 hours to the manager of that ATC facility , if requested (91.123)