Aeronautics Exam II

The elevation of Denver (KDEN) is 5,400 feet. According to the accompanying aviation weather report (METAR), how far below the ceiling will you be if you are flying at 7,500 feet MSL over Denver? (Ceiling is 15,000 feet)

2,100 feet

Use the accompanying winds and temperature aloft forecasts to determine the wind direction. velocity and air temperature expected at 11,000 feet MSL over Glasgow (GGW).

305 degrees magnetic at 14 mph, -11 degrees Celsius.

According to the NTSB Part 830, which of the following occurrences would require immediate notification of the NTSB?

A near miss.

Under what circumstances is a private pilot permitted to carry a passenger who is clearly under the influence of drugs?

Carrying any passenger who is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is prohibited.

What processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air?

Condensation and latent heat of vaporization.

Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally associated with what type of front?

Fast-moving cold.

To carry passengers on a pleasure trip in an airplane with tricycle landing gear, what recent experience requirements must you meet before departure?

Five takoffs and landings to a full stop in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type within the preceding 90 days.

A small or converging temperature/dewpoint spread usually results in

Fog and low clouds.

If the departure time for your flight is six or more hours away, what type of weather briefing is appropriate?

Outlook briefing

Who has the final responsibility for the safe operation of an aircraft?

Pilot in command.

What action should you take if you receive a clearance that would cause you to deviate from an FAR?

Refuse the clearance, request an amended clearance.

While heading north, you find that you are on a converging course with another airplane headed west at the same altitude. What action should you take?

Remain on course since you have the right-of-way.

A private pilot had a flight review on September 2 of last year. When is the next flight review required?

September 2, next year

With the approach and passage of a frontal system in the U.S., what pressure and wind direction changes take place?

The pressure rises as the front approaches and falls after its passage, while the wind direction shifts to the left after frontal passage.

What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric circulation?

Uneven heating of the earth's surface.

What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

Unstable air, a lifting force, and high moisture levels.

According to NTSB Part 830, when is the operator of an aircraft required to notify the NTSB?

When an aircraft is involved in any incident regardless of the damage received.

An example of a category classification with respect to pilot certification is

airplane

The aircraft papers required by the FAA to be carried aboard an airplane include the

airworthiness certificate, registration certification certificate, and aircraft and engine logbooks

With regard to safety belts, the pilot of a small airplane must ensure that all passengers

are briefed on how to fasten and unfasten their safety belts and shoulder harnesses.

According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF), by 0500Z the visibility and ceiling at Philadelphia (KPHL) are expected to be (P6SM FEW020)

greater than 6 miles and a few clouds at 2000 feet.

Preflight activities for a cross-country flight should include a careful study of weather reports and forecasts, fuel and runway requirements, and an alternate course of actions if the flight cannot be completed as planned. Such a preflight action is

required by regulation and is a good operating practice.

The scalloped lines on the low-level prognostic chart enclosed areas

with ceilings below 1000 feet to 3000 feet and/or visibility from three to five statute miles.