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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.
. This flight is from Sandpoint Airport (above 1), to St. Maries (below 4) on Fig. 22. 2. TC = 181°. 3. MC = 181° - 15°E variation (14°30E rounded up) = 166°. 4. Wind magnetic = 215° - 15° (14°30E rounded up) = 200°. 5. Mark up 25 knots with 200° under true index. 6. Put MC 166° under true index. 7. Slide grid so pencil mark is on 125 knots TAS. 8. Note that the pencil mark is 6° right. 9. Add 6° to 166° MC for 172° MH.
Which of the following codes should be set for VFR flight in Class E airspace?
1200, Mode A/3.
If a recreational or private pilot had a flight review on August 8, this year, when is the next flight review required?
A pilot is required to have a flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months before the month in which the pilot acts as pilot in command. Thus, a recreational or private pilot who had a flight review on Aug. 8 of this year must have a flight review completed by Aug. 31, 2 years later.
When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator?
A pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency must send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator of the FAA only upon request.
Thunderstorms which generally produce the most intense hazard to aircraft are
A squall line is a nonfrontal, narrow band of active thunderstorms. It often contains severe, steady-state thunderstorms and presents the single most intense weather hazard to aircraft.
What feature is associated with a temperature inversion?
A stable layer of air.
In order to qualify for BasicMed, you must have received a comprehensive examination from:
A state-licensed physician within the previous 48 months.
During a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?
A steady white light (the tail light) indicates the other airplane is moving away from you. The flashing red light is the beacon light.
What service should a pilot normally expect from Flight Service?
Actual weather information and thunderstorm activity along the route.
To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request
An abbreviated briefing will be provided when the user requests information (1) to supplement mass disseminated data, (2) to update a previous briefing, or (3) to be limited to specific information.
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over congested areas?
An altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.
An aircraft's annual condition inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual inspection will be due no later than
Annual condition inspections expire on the last day of the 12th calendar month after the previous annual condition inspection. If an annual condition inspection is performed on July 12 of this year, it will expire at midnight on July 31 next year.
Determine if the airplane weight and balance is within limits. Front seat occupants = 340 lb Rear seat occupants = 295 lb Fuel (main wing tanks) = 44 gal Baggage = 56 lb
Answer (C) is correct. (FAA-H-8083-25B Chap 10) ( ? )Both the total weight and the total moment must be calculated. As in most weight and balance problems, you should begin by setting up a schedule as below. Note that the empty weight in Fig. 32 is given as 2,015 with a moment/100 in. of 1,554 (note the change to moment/100 on this chart) and that empty weight includes the oil. The next step is to compute the moment/100 for each item. The front seat occupants' moment/100 is 289 (340 × 85 ÷ 100). The rear seat occupants' moment/100 is 357 (295 × 121 ÷ 100). The fuel (main tanks) weight of 264 lb. and moment/100 of 198 is read directly from the table. The baggage moment/100 is 78 (56 × 140 ÷ 100). The last step is to go to the "Moment limits vs. weight" chart (Fig. 33) and note that the maximum weight allowed is 2,950, which means that the plane is 20 lb. over. At a moment/100 of 2,476, the plane is within the CG limits because the moments/100 may be from 2,422 to 2,499 at 2,950 pounds.
During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC?
At KOKC, between 0600Z and 0800Z, conditions are forecast to become wind 210° at 15 kt., visibility greater than 6 SM (P6SM), scattered clouds at 4,000 ft. with conditions continuing until the end of the forecast (1800Z).
Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be?
Between 1000Z and 1200Z, the conditions at KMEM are forecast to gradually become wind calm, visibility 3 SM in mist, sky clear with temporary (occasional) visibility 1/2 SM in fog between 1200Z and 1400Z. Conditions are expected to continue until 1600Z.
Determine the condition of the airplane: Pilot and copilot = 375 lb Passengers -- aft position = 245 lb Baggage = 65 lb Fuel = 70 gal
Both the total weight and the total moment must be calculated. As in most weight and balance problems, you should begin by setting up a schedule as below. Note that the empty weight in Fig. 67 is given as 2,110 with a moment/100 in. of 1,652 (note the use of moment/100 on this chart), and that empty weight includes the oil. The next step is to compute the moment/100 for each item. The pilot and copilot moment/100 is 318.75 lb.-in. (375 lb. × 85 in. ÷ 100). The passengers (aft position) moment/100 is 333.2 lb.-in. (245 lb. × 136 in. ÷ 100). The baggage moment/100 is 97.5 lb.-in.(65 lb. × 150 in. ÷ 100). The 70-gal. fuel weight is 420 lb., and the moment/100 is 315 lb.-in. (read directly from the table). Note that the gross weight of 3,215 lb. is within the 3,400 lb. maximum allowable by 185 lb., and that the moment/100 of 2,716.45 is within the moment envelope at the intersection with 3,215 lb.
(Refer to Area 2.) Identify the airspace over Bryn Airport.
Bryn Airport is located 1.5 in. south of 2 on Fig. 26. There is no specific airspace designation around Bryn. Therefore, the airspace over the airport is Class G airspace up to the next overlying airspace. Unless the floor is designated otherwise, Class E airspace exists from 1,200 ft. AGL, up to but not including 18,000 ft. MSL.
An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter are required in
Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport.
(Refer to Area 3.) What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)?
Class C airspace consists of a surface area and a shelf area. The floor of the shelf area is 1,200 feet above the airport elevation. The Savannah Class C airspace (Fig. 23, Area 3) is depicted by solid magenta circles. For each circle there is a number over a number or SFC. The numbers are in hundreds of feet MSL. The bottom number represents the floor of the airspace. Thus, the floor of the shelf area of the Class C airspace is 1,300 feet MSL (41/13).
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft?
Class of aircraft, as used with respect to the certification of aircraft, means a broad grouping of aircraft having similar characteristics of propulsion, flight, or landing. Examples include airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon, landplane, and seaplane.
According to the Chart Supplement, what are the operational requirements of a VORTAC?
Collocated VOR and TACAN navigational facilities.
Completion of an annual condition inspection and the return of the aircraft to service should always be indicated by
Completion of an annual condition inspection and the return of the aircraft to service should always be indicated by an appropriate notation in the aircraft's maintenance records.
What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign?
Denotes intersecting runways.
n aircraft which is equipped with an Electronic Flight Display (EFD) can
EFDs offer new capabilities, such as enhanced situational awareness, and simplify basic flying tasks, such as traditional cross-country flight planning and fuel management.
What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR at night in an airplane?
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
What is your approximate position on low altitude airway Victor 1, southwest of Norfolk (area 1), if the VOR receiver indicates you are on the 340° radial of Elizabeth City VOR (area 3)?
First find V1 extending SW on the 233° radial from Norfolk VORTAC on Fig. 20. The V1 label appears just above 2. Then, draw along the 340° radial from Elizabeth City VOR (southwest of 3). If you are confused about where the exact VOR is (center of compass rose), draw a line through the entire compass rose so your line coincides with both your radial (here 340°) and its reciprocal (here 160°). The intersection with V1 is 18 NM from the Norfolk VORTAC. NOTE: Measure distance using the associated scale located at the top of the chart.
How could you receive in-flight weather information about your destination while still 150 NM away?
Flight Information Services-Broadcast (FIS-B) is a ground-based broadcast system provided through ADS-B via the 978 MHz data link that can display in-flight weather data such as METARs, TAFs, Winds Aloft, and PIREPs.
What is the effect of a temperature increase from 30 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL?
Increasing the temperature from 30°F to 50°F, given a constant pressure altitude of 3,000 ft., requires you to find the 3,000-ft. line on the density altitude chart at the 30°F level. At this point, the density altitude is approximately 1,650 feet. Then move up the 3,000-ft. line to 50°F, where the density altitude is approximately 2,950 feet. There is an approximate 1,300-ft. increase (2,950 - 1,650 feet). Note that 50°F is just about standard and pressure altitude is very close to density altitude.
Altitude-induced hypoxia is caused by what atmospheric condition?
Insufficient partial pressure of the inhaled oxygen.
If an airplane weighs 2,300 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 60° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
Note on Fig. 2 that, at a 60° bank angle, the load factor is 2. Thus, a 2,300-lb. airplane in a 60° bank would require its wings to support 4,600 lb. (2,300 lb. × 2).
A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic?
Poor surface visibility.
What is a consideration when using a hand-held GPS for VFR navigation?
Position accuracy may degrade without notification.
The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are
Refer to the PIREP (identified by the letters UA) in Fig. 14. The base and tops of the overcast layer are reported in the sky conditions (identified by the letters SK). This pilot has reported the base of the overcast layer at 7,200 ft. and the top of the overcast layer at 8,900 ft. (072 OVC 089). All altitudes are stated in MSL unless otherwise noted. Thus, the base and top of the overcast layer are reported as 7,200 ft. MSL and 8,900 ft. MSL, respectively.
Safety belts are required to be properly secured about which persons in an aircraft and when?
Regulations require that safety belts in an airplane be properly secured about all passengers during taxi, takeoffs, and landings.
In what flight condition must an aircraft be placed in order to spin?
Stalled.
Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude = 5,000 ft Headwind = Calm Temperature = 101°F
The ground roll distance at 5,000 ft. is 495 ft. According to Note 2 in Fig. 38, since the temperature is 60°F above standard, the distance should be increased by 10%. 495 ft. × 110% = 545 ft.
What force makes an airplane turn?
The horizontal component of lift.
An aircraft takes off from Gnoss Airport (Area 4) and flies southeast 25.4 NM to Buchanan Airport. What maximum elevation figure would assure obstruction clearance during the flight?
The maximum elevation figure (MEF) is shown in each quadrangle bounded by latitude and longitude tick marks. The MEF in the quadrangle that is just east of Gnoss Airport consists of a large "3" and a somewhat smaller "2," which mean the MEF is 3,200 feet MSL. In the quadrangle that contains Buchanan Airport, the MEF is south of the airport. The large "2" and the somewhat smaller "4" mean the MEF is 2,400 feet MSL. Thus, on a flight from Gnoss Airport to Buchanan Airport, the MEF that would ensure obstacle clearance is 3,200 feet.
What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?
The requirement is the crosswind component, which is found on the horizontal axis of the graph. You are given a 30-knot wind speed (the wind speed is shown on the circular lines or arcs). First, calculate the angle between the wind and the runway (220° - 180° = 40°). Next, find the intersection of the 40° line and the 30-knot wind velocity arc. Then, proceed downward to determine a crosswind component of 19 knots. Note the crosswind component is on the horizontal axis and the headwind component is on the vertical axis.
What is the effect of a temperature decrease and a pressure altitude increase on the density altitude from 90°F and 1,250 feet pressure altitude to 55°F and 1,750 feet pressure altitude?
The requirement is the effect of a temperature decrease and a pressure altitude increase on density altitude. First, find the density altitude at 90°F and 1,250 ft. (approximately 3,600 feet). Then find the density altitude at 55°F and 1,750 ft. pressure altitude (approximately 1,900 feet). Next, subtract the two numbers. Subtracting 1,900 ft. from 3,600 ft. equals a 1,700-ft. decrease in density altitude.
What is the estimated time en route from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1)? The wind is from 330° at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 100 knots. Add 3-1/2 minutes for departure and climb-out.
The requirement is time en route and not magnetic heading, so there is no need to convert TC to MC. Using Fig. 21, the time en route from Mercer Co. Reg. Airport (lower left corner) to Minot (right of 1) is determined by measuring the distance (60 NM measured with the associated scale at the bottom of the chart), determining the time based on groundspeed, and adding 3.5 minutes for takeoff and climb. The TC is 012° as measured with a plotter. The wind is from 330° at 25 kt. On the wind side of your flight computer, place the wind direction 330° under the true index and mark 25 kt. up. Rotate TC of 012° under the true index. Slide the grid so the pencil mark is on the arc for TAS of 100 kt. Read 80 kt. groundspeed under the grommet. Turn to the calculator side and place the groundspeed of 80 kt. on the outer scale over 60 minutes. Find 60 NM on outer scale and note 45 minutes on the inner scale. Add 3.5 minutes to 45 minutes for climb for en route time of 48.5 minutes.
Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle. OAT = Std Pressure altitude = 4,000 ft Takeoff weight = 2,800 lb Headwind component = Calm
The takeoff distance to clear a 50-ft. obstacle is required. Begin on the left side of the graph at standard temperature (as represented by the curved line labeled "ISA"). From the intersection of the standard temperature line and the 4,000-ft. pressure altitude, proceed horizontally to the right to the first reference line, and then move parallel to the closest guideline to 2,800 pounds. From there, proceed horizontally to the right to the third reference line (skip the second reference line because there is no wind), and move upward following equidistantly between the diagonal lines all the way to the far right. You are at 1,750 ft., which is the takeoff distance to clear a 50-ft. obstacle.
Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Fort Worth Meacham (area 4) to Denton Muni (area 1). The wind is from 330° at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7°E.
This flight is from Fort Worth Meacham (southeast of 4) to Denton Muni (southwest of 1) on Fig. 25. 2. TC = 019°. 3. MC = 019° - 7°E variation = 012°. 4. Wind magnetic = 330° - 7°E variation = 323°. 5. Mark up 25 knots with 323° under true index. 6. Put MC 012° under true index. 7. Slide grid so pencil mark is on 110 knots TAS. 8. Note that the pencil mark is 10° left. 9. Subtract 10° from 012° MC for 002° MH. The closest answer choice is 003°.
What is indicated when a current CONVECTIVE SIGMET forecasts thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers.
Determine the total distance required to land. OAT = 90°F Pressure altitude = 3,000 ft Weight = 2,900 lb Headwind component = 10 kts Obstacle = 50 ft
To determine the total landing distance, begin with pressure altitude of 3,000 ft. (between the 2,000- and 4,000-ft. lines) at its intersection with 90°F. Proceed horizontally to the right to the first reference line, and then parallel to the closest guideline to 2,900 pounds. From that point, proceed horizontally to the second reference line. Since there is a headwind component of 10 kt., proceed parallel to the closest headwind guideline down to 10 kt. and then horizontally to the right to the third reference line. Given a 50-ft. obstacle, proceed parallel to the closest guideline for obstacles to find the landing distance of approximately 1,725 feet.
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
To estimate your wind given true heading and a ground track, place the groundspeed under the grommet (140 knots) with the ground track of 130° under the true index. Then find the true airspeed on the true airspeed arc of 135 knots, and put a pencil mark for a 5° right deviation (135° - 130° = 5°). Place the pencil mark on the centerline under the true index and note a wind from 246° under the true index. The pencil mark is now on 153 knots, which is about 13 knots up from the grommet (153 - 140).
What is the maximum amount of fuel that may be aboard the airplane on takeoff if loaded as follows? WEIGHT (LB) MOM/1000 Empty weight 1,350 51.5 Pilot and front passenger 340 --- Rear passengers 310 --- Baggage 45 --- Oil, 8 qt. --- ---
To find the maximum amount of fuel this airplane can carry, add the empty weight (1,350), pilot and front passenger weight (340), rear passengers (310), baggage (45), and oil (15), for a total of 2,060 pounds. (Find the oil weight and moment by consulting Note 2 on Fig. 34. It is 15 lb. and -0.2 moments.) Gross weight maximum on the center of gravity moment envelope chart is 2,300. Thus, 240 lb. of weight (2,300 - 2,060) is available for fuel. Since each gallon of fuel weighs 6 lb., this airplane can carry 40 gallons of fuel (240 ÷ 6 lb. per gallon) if its center of gravity moments do not exceed the limit. Note that long-range tanks were not mentioned; assume they exist. Compute the moments for each item. The empty weight moment is given as 51.5. Calculate the moment for the pilot and front passenger as 12.8, the rear passengers as 22.5, the fuel as 11.5, the baggage as 4.0, and the oil as -0.2. These total to 102.1, which is within the envelope, so 40 gallons of fuel may be carried. Weight Moment/1000 lb.-in. Empty weight 1,350 51.5 Pilot and front seat passenger 340 12.8 Rear passengers 310 22.5 Baggage 45 4.0 Fuel (40 gal. × 6 lb./gal.) 240 11.5 Oil 15 -0.2 2,300 102.1
VNO is defined as the
VNO is defined as the maximum structural cruising speed.
Each person operating an aircraft at a VFR cruising altitude shall maintain an odd-thousand plus 500-foot altitude while on a
When operating above 3,000 feet AGL but less than 18,000 feet MSL on a magnetic course of 0° to 179°, fly at an odd thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet.
A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the wind speed at 2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least
When taking off or landing in calm wind under clear skies within a few hours before or after sunset, prepare for a temperature inversion near the ground. You can be relatively certain of a shear zone in the inversion if you know the wind is 25 kt. or more at 2,000 to 4,000 feet. Allow a margin of airspeed above normal climb or approach speed to alleviate the danger of stall in the event of turbulence or sudden change in wind velocity.
The destination airport has one runway, 8-26, and the wind is calm. The normal approach in calm wind is a left-hand pattern to runway 8. There is no other traffic at the airport. A thunderstorm about 6 miles west is beginning its mature stage, and rain is starting to reach the ground. The pilot decides to
delay departure until thunderstorm has dissipated at arrival airport.
Each recreational or private pilot is required to have a flight review at least once
every 24 calendar months.
The International Flight Plan, FAA Form 7233-4, is used
for domestic and international flights under VFR and IFR.
As air temperature increases, density altitude will
increase
If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate
lower than the actual altitude above sea level.
A recreational or private pilot acting as pilot in command, or in any other capacity as a required pilot flight crewmember, must have in his or her personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft a current
medical certificate if required and an appropriate pilot certificate.
When warm, moist, stable air flows upslope, it
produces stratus type clouds.
Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that
the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.
The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on
the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.
The definition of nighttime is
the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight.
The line from point A to point B of the wind triangle represents
true heading and airspeed.
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
with passengers aboard.
A parachute composed of nylon, rayon, or other synthetic fibers must have been packed by a certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding
within the preceding 180 days, if synthetic fibers are used in its design.
