Term
| 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 |
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Definition
Six instrument approaches, holding procedures, intercepting and tracking ourses using navigational systems, or passed an instrument proficiency check.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| What limitation is imposed on a newly certified commercial airplane pilot if that person does not hold an instrument pilot rating? |
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Definition
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.
FAR 61.133 |
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Term
| What portion of dual instruction time may a certified instrument flight instructor log as instrument flight time? |
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Definition
All time during which the instructor acts as instrument instructor in actual instrument weather conditions.
FAR 61.51 |
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Term
| Which flight time may be logged as instrument time when on an instrument flight plan? |
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Definition
Only the time you controlled the aircraft solely by reference to flight instruments.
FAR 61.51 |
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Term
| To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements, within the last 6 calendar months you need |
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Definition
Six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| After your recent IFR experiences lapses, how much time do you have before you must pass an instrument competency check to act as pilot-in-command under IFR? |
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Definition
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Term
| An instrument rated pilot, who has not logged any instrument time in 1 year or more, canot serve as pilot-in-command under IFR, unless the pilot |
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Definition
passes an instrument proficiency check in the category of aircraft involved, given by an approved FAA examiner, instrument instructor, or FAA inspector.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| A pilot's recent experience expires on July 1 of this year. What is the latest date the pilot can meet the IFR experience requirement without having to taken an instrument proficiency check? |
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Definition
December 31, this year.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| What minimum conditions are necessary for the instrument approaches required for IFR currency? |
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Definition
The approaches may be made in an aircraft, flight simulator, or flight training device.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| 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 |
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Definition
Six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses using navigational systems.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| How long does a pilot meet the recency of experience requirements for IFR flight after successfully completing an instrument competency check if no further IFR flights are made? |
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Definition
6 calendar months.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| What recent instrument flight experience requirements must be met before you may act as pilot in command of an airplane under IFR? |
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Definition
A minimum of six instrument approaches in an airplane, or an approved simulator (airplane) or ground trainer, within the preceding 6 calendar months.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
What additional instrument 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) 3 hours with holding, intercepting, and tracking courses in an approved airplane flight simulator.
2) two instrument approaches in an airplane. |
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Definition
Four instrument approaches in an airplane, or an approved airplane flight simulator or training device.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| 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 preceding 6 calendar months in the same category of aircraft: six instrument approaches, |
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Definition
holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| A certified commercial pilot who carries passengers for hire at night or in excess of 50 NM is required to have at least |
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Definition
an instrument rating in the same category and class of aircraft.
FAR 61.133 |
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Term
| You intend to carry passengers for hire on a night VFR flight in a single engine airplane within a 25 mile radius at the departure airport. You are required to possess at least which rating(s)? |
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Definition
A commercial pilot certificate with a single engine and instrument (airplane) rating.
FAR 61.133 |
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Term
| Do regulations permit you to act as pilot in command of a helicopter in IMC if you hold a Private Pilot Certificate with ASEL, airplane instrument rating, rotorcraft category, and helicopter class rating? |
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Definition
No, you must hold either an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot-Helicopter Certificate, limited to VFR.
FAR 61.167 |
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Term
| Under which condition must the pilot-in-command of a civil aircraft have at least an instrument rating? |
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Definition
For a flight in VFR conditions while on an IFR flight plan.
FAR 61.3 |
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Term
| Which limitation is imposed on the holder of a Commercial Pilot Certificate if that person does not hold an instrument rating? |
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Definition
The carrying of passengers for hire on cross country fligths is limited to 50 NM and the carrying of passengers for hire at night is prohibited.
FAR 61.133 |
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Term
| 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 |
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Definition
a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating.
FAR 61.133 |
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Term
| Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot-in-command must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight including: |
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Definition
the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the aircraft's takeoff and landing data.
FAR 91.103 |
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Term
| The use of certain portable electronic devices is prohibited on aircraft that are being operated under |
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Definition
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Term
| 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 3000' 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, |
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Definition
then to the alternate airport, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
FAR 91.167 |
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Term
| Except when necessary for takeoff or landing or unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, the minimum altitude for IFR flight is |
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Definition
2,000 ft above the highest obstacle over designated mountainous terrain; 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle over terrain elsewhere.
FAR 91.177 |
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Term
| Unless otherwise prescribed, what is the rule regarding altitude and course to be maintained during an IFR off airways flight over mountainous terrain. |
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Definition
2,000 ft above the highest obstacle within 4 NM of course.
FAR 91.177 |
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Term
| If the aircraft's transponder fails during flight within Class B airspace, |
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Definition
ATC may authorize deviation from the transponder requirement to allow aircraft to continue to the airport of ultimate destination.
FAR 91.215 |
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Term
| To meet instrument experience requirements of 14 CFR part 61, section 61.57(c), a pilot enters the condition of flight in the pilot logbook as simulated instrument conditions. What qualifying information must be entered? |
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Definition
Location and type of each instrument approach completed and name of safety pilot.
FAR 61.51 |
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Term
| What minimum conditions are necessary for the instrument approaches required for IFR currency? |
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Definition
The approaches may be made in an aircraft, flight simulator, or flight training device.
FAR 61.57 |
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Term
| What are the minimum qualifications for a person who occupies the other control seat as safety pilot during simulated instrument flight? |
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Definition
Private pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings for the aircraft.
FAR 91.109 |
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Term
| When are you required to have an instrument rating for flight in VMC? |
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Definition
Flight into class A airspace.
FAR 91.135 |
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Term
| The pilot in command of a civil aircraft must have an instrument rating only when operating |
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Definition
under IFR, in weather conditions less than the minimum for VFR flight or in class A airspace.
FAR 61.3, FAR 91.135 |
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Term
| What are the minimum fuel requirements in IFR conditions, if the first airport of intended landing is forecast to have a 1,500 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility at flight-planned ETA? Fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing, |
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Definition
fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
FAR 91.167, FAR 91.169 |
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Term
| 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 |
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Definition
be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the alternatives available if the flight cannot be completed.
FAR 91.103 |
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Term
| In the 48 contiguous states, excluding the airspace at or below 2,500 ft AGL, an operable coded transponder equipped with Mode C capability is required in all controlled airspace at or above |
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Definition
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Term
| A coded transponder equipped with altitude reporting capability is required in all controlled airspace |
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Definition
at and above 10,000 ft MSL, excluding at and below 2,500 ft AGL.
FAR 91.215 |
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Term
| If an unpressurized aircraft is operated above 12,500 ft MSL, but not more than 14,000 ft MSL, for a period of 2 hours 20 minutes, how long during that time is the minimum fligthcrew required to use supplemental oxygen? |
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Definition
1 hour 50 minutes.
FAR 91.211 |
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Term
| Aircraft being operated under IFR are required to have, in addition to the equipment required for VFR and night, at least |
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Definition
a slip skid indicator.
FAR 91.205 |
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Term
| What is the maximum cabin pressure altitude at which a pilot can fly for longer than 30 minutes without using supplemental oxygen? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the maximum IFR altitude you may fly in an unpressurized aircraft without providing passengers with supplemental oxygen? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the oxygen requirement for an unpressurized aircraft at 15,000 ft? |
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Definition
Crew must use oxygen for the entire time above 14,000 ft and passengers must be provided supplemental oxygen only above 15,000 ft.
FAR 91.211 |
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Term
| To meet the requirements for flight under IFR, an aircraft must be equipped with certain operable instruments and equipment. One of those required is |
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Definition
a clock with a sweep second pointer or digital presentation.
FAR 91.205 |
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Term
| 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? |
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Definition
800 foot ceiling and 2 statute mile visibility.
FAR 91.169 |
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Term
For aircraft other than helicopters, is an alternate airport required for an IFR flight to ATL (Atlanta Hartsfield) if the proposed ETA is 1930Z?
TAF KATL 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030 FM2000 3SM TSRA OVC025CB FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC040 BECMG 0608 02008KT BKN040 BECMG 1012 00000KT P6SM CLR= |
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Definition
No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to be at or above 2,000 ft and 3 miles within 1 hour before and 1 hour after the ETA.
FAR 91.169 |
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Term
| For aircraft other than helicopters, what minimum conditions must exist at the destination airport to avoid listing an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan when standard IAP is available? |
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Definition
From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000; and visibility 3 miles.
FAR 91.169 |
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Term
| For aircraft other than helicopters, under what conditions are you not required to list an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan if 14 CFR 97 prescribes a standard IAP for the destination airport? |
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Definition
When the weather reports or forecasts indicate the ceiling and visibility will be at least 2,000 ft and 3 miles for 1 hour before to 1 hour after your ETA at the destination airport.
FAR 91.169 |
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Term
| For aircraft other than helicopters, what forecast weather minimums are required to list an airport as an alternate on an IFR flight plan if the airport has VOR approach only? |
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Definition
Ceiling and visibility at ETA, 800 ft and 2 miles, respectively.
FAR 91.169 |
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Term
| What are the minimum weather conditions that must be forecast to list an airport as an alternate when the airport has no approved IAP? |
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Definition
The ceiling and visibility at ETA must allow descent from MEA, approach, and landing, under basic VFR.
FAR 91.169 |
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Term
| 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 alterante minimums, in order to list it as an alternate for the IFR flight? |
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Definition
600 ft ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA.
FAR 91.169 |
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Term
| Which publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots? |
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Definition
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Term
| When is a pilot on an IFR flight plan responsible for avoiding other aircraft? |
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Definition
When weather conditions permit, regardless of whether operating under IFR or VFR.
FAR 91.113 |
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Term
| The aircraft's transponder fails during flight within Class D airspace |
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Definition
No deviation is required because a transponder is not required in Class D airspace.
FAR 91.215 |
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Term
| In addition to a VOR receiver and two-way communications capability, which additional equipment is required for IFR operation in Class B airspace? |
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Definition
An operable coded transponder having Mode C capability.
FAR 91.215, FAR 91.131 |
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Term
| When an aircraft is not equipped with a transponder, what requirement must be met before ATC will authorize a flight within Class B airspace? |
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Definition
A request for the proposed flight must be made to ATC at least 1 hour before the flight.
FAR 91.215, AIM |
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Term
| Prior to operating an aircraft no equipped with a transponder in Class B airspace, a request for a deviation must be submitted to the |
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Definition
controlling ATC facility at least 1 hour before the proposed flight.
FAR 91.215, AIM |
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Term
(Refer to figure 91)
What are the oxygen requirements for an IFR flight eastbound on V520 from DBS VORTAC in an unpressurized aircraft at the MEA? |
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Definition
The required minimum crew must be provided and use supplemental oxygen.
FAR 91.211 |
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Term
| 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 |
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Definition
allow for a descent from the MEA approach, and a landing under basic VFR conditions.
FAR 91.169 |
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