Term
| Where is DME required under IFR? |
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Definition
At or above 24,000 ft MSL if VOR navigational equipment is required.
FAR 91.205 |
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Term
| What is the purpose of FDC NOTAMs? |
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Definition
To advise of changes in flight data which affect instrument approach procedures (IAP), aeronautical charts, and flight restrictions prior to normal publication.
AIM |
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Term
(Refer to figure 30)
Which restriction to the use of the OED VORTAC would be applicable to the (GNATS1.MOURN) departure? |
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Definition
R 333 beyond 30 NM below 6,500 ft.
A/FD Legend |
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Term
(Refer to figure 29)
What are the hours of operation (local standard time) of the control tower at Eugene/Mahlon Sweet Field? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 46)
What are the hours of operation (local time) of the ATIS for the Yakima Air Terminal when daylight savings time is in effect? |
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Definition
0600 to 2200 local.
A/FD Legend |
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Term
(Refer to figure 58)
On which frequencies could you communicate with the Montgomery County FSS while on the ground at College Station? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 59 and 60)
What are the operating hours (local standard time) of Houston EFAS? |
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Definition
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Term
| When are ATIS broadcasts updated? |
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Definition
Upon receipt of any official weather, regardless of content change or reported values.
AIM |
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Term
| Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast specifically implies that |
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Definition
The ceiling is more than 5,000 ft and visibility is 5 miles or more.
AIM |
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Term
| From what source can you obtain the latest FDC NOTAMs? |
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Definition
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Term
| The operation of an airport rotating beacon during daylight hours may indicate that |
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Definition
The ground visibility is less than 3 miles and/or the ceiling is less than 1,000 ft in Class B, C, or D airspace.
AIM |
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Term
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Definition
Separate certain military activities from IFR traffic.
AIM |
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Term
| What action should you take if your DME fails at FL 240? |
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Definition
Notify ATC of the failure and continue to the next airport of intended landing where repairs can be made.
FAR 91.205 |
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Term
| What is the procedure when the DME malfunctions at or above 24,000 ft MSL? |
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Definition
After immediately notifying ATC, you may continue to the next airport of intended landing where repairs can be made.
FAR 91.205 |
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Term
| When you are required to establish communications with the tower, (Class D airspace) if you cancel your IFR flight plan 10 iles from the destination? |
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Definition
Before entering Class D airspace.
FAR 91.129 |
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Term
| Which airspace is defined as a transition area when designated in conjunction with an airport which has a prescribed IAP? |
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Definition
The Class E airspace extending upward from 700 ft or more above the surface and terminating at the base of the overlying controlled airspace.
AIM |
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Term
| The vertical extent of the Class A airspace throughout the conterminous US extends from |
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Definition
18,000 ft to and including FL 600
AIM |
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Term
| Class G airspace is that airspace where |
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Definition
ATC does not control air traffic.
AIM |
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Term
| What are the vertical limits of a transition area that is designated in conjunction with an airport having a prescribed IAP? |
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Definition
700 ft AGL or more to the base of the overlying controlled airspace.
AIM |
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Term
| What is the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds for flight at 10,500 ft with a VFR-on-top clearance during daylight hours (Class E airspace)? |
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Definition
5 SM, 1,000 ft above, 1,000 ft below, and 1 mile horizontal
FAR 91.155 |
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Term
| What is the required flight visibility and distance from clouds if you are operating in Class E airspace at 9,500 ft MSL with a VFR-on-top clearance during daylight hours? |
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Definition
3 SM, 1,000 ft above, 500 ft below, and 2,000 ft horizontal.
FAR 91.155 |
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Term
(Refer to figure 92)
What is the minimum in flight visibility and distance from clouds required for a VFR-on-top flight at 9,500 ft MSL (above 1,200 ft AGL) during daylight hours for area 3? |
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Definition
3 miles; (E) 1,000 ft; (F) 2,000 ft; (H) 500 ft.
FAR 91.155, AIM |
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Term
(Refer to figure 92)
A flight is to be conducted in VFR-on-top conditions at 12,500 ft MSL (above 1200 ft AGL). What is the in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for operation in Class E airspace during daylight hours for area 1? |
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Definition
5 miles; (A) 1,000 ft; (B) 1 mile; (D) 1,000 ft
AIM, FAR 91.155 |
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Term
(Refer to figure 92)
What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required in VFR conditions above clouds at 13,500 ft MSL (above 1,200 ft AGL) in Class G airspace during daylight hours for area 2? |
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Definition
5 miles; (A) 1,000 ft; (C) 1 mile; (D) 1,000 ft
AIM, FAR 91.155 |
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Term
(Refer to figure 92)
What in flight visibility and distance from clouds is required for a flight at 8,500 ft MSL (above 1,200 ft AGL) in Class G airspace in VFR conditions during daylight hours in area 4? |
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Definition
1 mile; (E) 1,000 ft; (G) 2,000 ft; (H) 500 ft
AIM, FAR 91.155 |
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Term
(Refer to figure 92)
What is the minimum in flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 ft AGL during daylight hours in area 6? |
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Definition
1 mile; (I) Clear of clouds; (K) clear of clouds; (L) clear of clouds
AIM, FAR 91.155 |
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Term
(Refer to figure 92)
What is the minimum in flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 ft AGL under special VFR during daylight hours in area 5? |
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Definition
1 mile; (I) clear of clouds; (J) clear of clouds; (L) clear of clouds
AIM, FAR 91.155 |
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Term
(Refer to figure 93)
What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in conjunction with an airway? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 93)
Which altitude is the normal upper limit for Class D airspace? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 93)
What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in conjunction with an airport which has an approved IAP? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 93)
Which altitude is the upper limit for Class A's airspace? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 93)
What is the maximum altitude that Class G airspace will exist? (Does not include airspace less than 1,500 ft AGL) |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 93)
What is generally the maximum altitude for Class B airspace? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 93)
What is the floor of Class A airspace? |
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Definition
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Term
| When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff? |
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Definition
When departing from a runway intersection.
AIM |
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Term
| What minimum aircraft equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace? |
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Definition
Two-way communications and Mode C transponder.
AIM |
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Term
(Refer to figure 134)
Unless a higher angle is necessary for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glidepath angle for a 2-bar VASI? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following indications would a pilot see while approaching to land on a runway served by a 2-bar VASI? |
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Definition
If departing to the high side of the glidepath, the far bars will change from red to white.
AIM |
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Term
| The middle and far bars of a 3-bar VASI will |
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Definition
Constitute a 2-bar VASI for using the upper glidepath.
AIM |
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Term
| Tricolor Visual Approach Indicators normally consist of |
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Definition
A single unit, projecting a three-color visual approach path.
AIM |
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Term
| When on the proper glidepath of a 2-bar VASI, the pilot will see the near bar as |
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Definition
white and the far bar as red.
AIM |
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Term
| If an approach is being made to a runway that has an operating 3-bar VASI and all the VASI lights appear red as the aircraft reaches the MDA, the pilot should |
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Definition
level off momentarily to intercept the proper approach path.
AIM |
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Term
| Which is a feature of the tricolor VASI? |
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Definition
One light projector with three colors: red, green, and amber.
AIM |
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Term
| Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI? |
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Definition
Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area.
AIM |
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Term
(Refer to figure 135)
Unless a higher angle is required for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glidepath for a 3-bar VASI? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 135)
Which illustration would a pilot observe when on the lower glidepath? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 135)
Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is above both glidepaths? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 135)
Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is below both glidepaths? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 136)
Which illustration depicts an "on glidepath" indication? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 136)
Which illustration depicts a "slightly low" (2.8) indication? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 136)
Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is on glidepath higher than 3.5? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 136)
Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is "slightly high" (3.2) on the glidepath? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 136)
Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is less than 2.5? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 137)
What is the distance (A) from the beginning of the runway to the fixed distance marker? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 137)
What is the distance (B) from the beginning of the runway to the touchdown zone marker? |
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Definition
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Term
(Refer to figure 137)
What is the distance (C) from the beginning of the touchdown zone marker to the beginning of the fixed distance marker? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which runway marking indicates a displaced threshold on an instrument runway? |
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Definition
Arrows leading to the threshold mark.
AIM |
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Term
| Which type of runway lighting consist of a pair of synchronized flashing lights, one on each side of the runway threshold? |
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Definition
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Term
| The primary purpose of runway end identifier lights, installed at many airfields, is to provide |
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Definition
Rapid identification of the approach end of the runway during reduced visibility.
AIM |
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Term
(Refer to figure 138)
What night operations, if any, are authorized between the approach end of the runway and the threshold lights? |
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Definition
Taxi and takeoff operations are permitted, providing the takeoff operations are toward the visible green threshold lights.
AC 150/5340-24 |
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Term
| The 'runway hold position' sign denotes |
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Definition
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Term
| 'Runway hold position' markings on the taxiway |
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Definition
Identifies where aircraft hold short of the runway.
AIM |
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Term
| The 'No Entry' sign identities |
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Definition
paved area where aircraft entry is prohibited.
AIM |
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Term
| When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, the 'taxiway directional sign' indicates |
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Definition
Designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection.
AIM |
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Term
| What is the rule for a pilot receiving a "Land and Hold Short Operation (LAHSO) clearance?" |
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Definition
The pilot has the option to accept or reject all LAHSO clearances regardless of the meteorological conditions.
IPH |
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Term
| When should your transponder be on Mode C while on an IFR flight? |
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Definition
At all times if the equipment has been calibrated, unless requested otherwise by ATC.
FAR 91.215 |
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Term
| What service is provided by departure control to an IFR flight when operating within the outer area of Class C airspace? |
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Definition
Separation from all IFR traffic and participating VFR traffic.
AIM |
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Term
| If a control tower and an FSS are located on the same airport, which function is provided by the FSS during those periods when the tower is closed? |
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Definition
Airport Advisory Service
AIM |
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Term
| Which service is provided for IFR arrivals by a FSS located on an airport without a control tower? |
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Definition
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Term
| During a takeoff into IFR conditions with low ceilings, when should the pilot contact departure control? |
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Definition
When advised by the tower.
AIM |
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Term
| During a flight, the controller advises "traffic 2 o'clock 5 miles southbound." The pilot is holding 20 degree correction for a crosswind from the right. Where should the pilot look for the traffic? |
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Definition
40 degree to the right of the aircraft's nose.
AIM |
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Term
| Pilots on IFR flights seeking ATC in flight weather avoidance assistance should keep in mind that |
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Definition
ATC radar limitations and frequency congestion may limit the controllers capability to provide this service.
AIM |
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Term
| What is the pilot-in-command's responsibility when flying a propeller aircraft within 20 miles of the airport of intended landing and ATC requests the pilot to reduce speed to 160? (Pilot complies with speed adjustment) |
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Definition
Reduce IAS to 160 knots and maintain that speed within 10 knots.
AIM |
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Term
| When may a pilot file a composite flight plan? |
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Definition
Any time a portion of the flight will be VFR.
AIM |
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Term
| When filing a composite flight plan where the first portion of the flight is IFR, which fix(es) should be indicated on the flight plan form? |
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Definition
All points of transition from one airway to another, fixes defining direct route segments, and the clearance limit fix.
AIM |
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Term
| What is the recommended procedure for transitioning from VFR to IFR on a composite flight plan? |
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Definition
Prior to transitioning to IFR, contact the nearest FSS, close the VFR portion, and requestATC clearance.
AIM |
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Term
| Prior to which operation must an IFR flight plan be filed and an appropriate ATC clearance received? |
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Definition
Entering controlled airspace where IMC exists.
FAR 91.173 |
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Term
| To operate under IFR below 18,000 feet, a pilot must file an IFR flight plan and receive an appropriate ATC clearance prior to |
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Definition
entering controlled airspace.
FAR 91.173 |
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Term
| To operate an aircraft under IFR, a flight plan must have been filed and an ATC clearance received prior to |
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Definition
entering controlled airspace.
FAR 91.173 |
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Term
| When is an IFR clearance required during VFR weather conditions? |
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Definition
When operating in Class A airspace.
FAR 91.135 |
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Term
| Operation in which airspace requires filing an IFR flight plan? |
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Definition
Class E airspace with IMC and class A airspace.
FAR 91.173, FAR 91.135 |
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Term
| When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, you must file an IFR flight plan and receive a clearance before |
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Definition
Entering Class E airspace.
FAR 91.173 |
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Term
(Refer to figure 1)
Which item(s) should be checked in block 1 for a composite flight plan? |
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Definition
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Term
| When may a pilot cancel the IFR flight plan prior to completing the flight? |
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Definition
Only in VFR conditions when not in Class A airspace.
AIM |
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Term
| When departing from an airport not served by a control tower, the issuance of a clearance containing a void time indicates that |
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Definition
the pilot must advise ATC as soon as possible, but no later than 30 minutes, of their intentions if not off by the void time.
AIM |
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Term
| What response is expected when ATC issues an IFR clearance to pilots of airborne aircraft? |
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Definition
Read back those parts containing altitude assignments or vectors and any part requiring verification.
AIM |
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Term
| Which clearance items are always given in an abbreviated IFR departure clearance? (Assume radar environment) |
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Definition
Destination airport, altitude, DP name, number, and/or transition, if appropriate.
AIM |
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Term
On the runup pad, you receive the following clearance from ground control:
CLEARED TO THE DALLAS LOVE AIRPORT AS FILED-MAINTAIN SIX THOUSAND - SQUAWK ZERO SEVEN ZERO FOUR JUST BEFORE DEPARTURE - DEPARTURE CONTROL WILL BE ONE TWO FOUR POINT NINER.
An abbreviated clearance, such as this, will always contain the |
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Definition
Destination airport and route
AIM |
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Term
| Which information is always given in an abbreviated departure clearance? |
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Definition
Name of destination airport or specific fix and altitude.
AIM |
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Term
| What altitude may a pilot select upon receiving a VFR-on-top clearance? |
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Definition
Any appropriate VFR altitude at or above the MEA in VFR weather conditions.
AIM |
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Term
| When must a pilot fly at a cardinal altitude plus 500 feet on an IFR flight plan? |
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Definition
When assigned a VFR-on-top clearance.
FAR 91.159, AIM |
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Term
| You have filed an IFR flight plan with a VFR-on-top clearance in lieu of an assigned altitude. If you receive this clearance and fly a course of 180 degrees, at what altitude should you fly? (Assume VFR conditions) |
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Definition
An even thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet.
FAR 91.159, AIM |
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Term
| What response is expected when ATC issues an IFR clearance to pilots of airborne aircraft? |
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Definition
Read back those parts containing altitude assignments or vectors and any part requiring verification.
AIM |
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Term
| Which clearance items are always given in an abbreviated IFR departure clearance? (Assume radar environment) |
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Definition
Destination airport, altitude, DP name, number, and/or transition, if appropriate.
AIM |
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Term
On the runup pad, you receive the following clearance from ground control:
CLEARED TO THE DALLAS LOVE AIRPORT AS FILED-MAINTAIN SIX THOUSAND - SQUAWK ZERO SEVEN ZERO FOUR JUST BEFORE DEPARTURE - DEPARTURE CONTROL WILL BE ONE TWO FOUR POINT NINER.
An abbreviated clearance, such as this, will always contain the |
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Definition
Destination airport and route
AIM |
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Term
| Which information is always given in an abbreviated departure clearance? |
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Definition
Name of destination airport or specific fix and altitude.
AIM |
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Term
| What altitude may a pilot select upon receiving a VFR-on-top clearance? |
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Definition
Any appropriate VFR altitude at or above the MEA in VFR weather conditions.
AIM |
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Term
| When must a pilot fly at a cardinal altitude plus 500 feet on an IFR flight plan? |
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Definition
When assigned a VFR-on-top clearance.
FAR 91.159, AIM |
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Term
| You have filed an IFR flight plan with a VFR-on-top clearance in lieu of an assigned altitude. If you receive this clearance and fly a course of 180 degrees, at what altitude should you fly? (Assume VFR conditions) |
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Definition
An even thousand-foot MSL altitude plus 500 feet.
FAR 91.159, AIM |
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Term
| Which clearance procedures may be issued by ATC without prior pilot request? |
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Definition
DP's, STAR's, and visual approaches.
AIM |
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Term
| What is the significance of an ATC clearance which reads "...CRUISE SIX THOUSAND..."? |
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Definition
It authorizes a pilot to conduct flight at any altitude from minimum IFR altitude up to and including 6,000.
AIM |
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Term
| Where are VFR-on-top operations prohibited? |
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Definition
In Class A airspace.
FAR 91.135, AIM |
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Term
| Which rules apply to the pilot-in-command when operating on a VFR-on-top clearance? |
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Definition
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Term
| When can a VFR-on-top clearance be assigned by ATC? |
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Definition
Only upon request of the pilot when conditions are indicated to be suitable.
AIM |
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Term
| Which ATC clearance should instrument-rated pilots request in order to climb through a cloud layer or an area of reduced visibility and then continue the flight VFR? |
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Definition
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Term
| When on a VFR-on-top clearance, the cruising altitude is based on |
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Definition
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Term
| In which airspace is VFR-on-Top prohibited? |
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Definition
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Term
| What cruising altitude is appropriate for VFR-on-top on a westbound flight below 18,000 ft? |
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Definition
Even thousand-foot levels plus 500 ft, but not below MEA
AIM, FAR 91.159 |
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Term
| What minimums must be considered in selecting an altitude when operating with a VFR-on-top clearance? |
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Definition
Minimum IFR altitude, minimum distance from clouds, and visibility appropriate to altitude selected.
AIM, FAR 91.155, FAR 91.159 |
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Term
| A "CRUISE FOUR THOUSAND FEET" clearance would mean that the pilot is authorized to |
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Definition
vacate 4,000 feet without notifying ATC
AIM |
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Term
| While on an IFR flight, a pilot has an emergency which causes a deviation from an ATC clearance. What action must be taken? |
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Definition
Notify ATC of the deviation as soon as possible.
FAR 91.123 |
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Term
| What responsibility does the pilot-in-command of an IFR flight assume upon entering VFR conditions? |
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Definition
To see and avoid other traffic.
FAR 91.113 |
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Term
| An abbreviated departure clearance "...CLEARED AS FILED..." will always contain the name |
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Definition
of the destination airport filed in the flight plan.
AIM 5-2-3f |
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Term
| If, while in Class E airspace, a clearance is received to "maintain VFR conditions on top," the pilot should maintain a VFR cruising altitude based on the direction of the |
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Definition
magnetic course.
AIM, FAR 91.159, FAR 91.179a |
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Term
| When operating under IFR with a VFR-on-top clearance, what altitude should be maintained? |
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Definition
A VFR cruising altitude appropriate to the magnetic course being flown and as restricted by ATC.
AIM |
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Term
| What are the main differences between a visual approach and a contact approach? |
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Definition
The pilot must request a contact approach; the pilot may be assigned a visual approach and higher weather minimums must exist.
AIM |
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Term
| What are the requirements for a contact approach to an airport that has an approved IAP, if the pilot is on an instrument flight plan and clear of clouds? |
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Definition
The pilot must request the approach, have at least 1 mile visibility, and be reasonably sure of remaining clear of clouds.
AIM |
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Term
| When is radar service terminated during a visual approach? |
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Definition
Automatically when ATC instructs the pilot to contact the tower.
AIM |
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Term
| When may you obtain a contact approach? |
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Definition
ATC will assign a contact approach only upon request if the reported visibility is at least 1 mile.
AIM |
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Term
| What conditions are necessary before ATC can authorize a visual approach? |
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Definition
You must have the airport in sight or a preceding aircraft to be followed, and be able to proceed to the airport in VFR conditions.
AIM |
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Term
| A contact approach is an approach procedure that may be used |
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Definition
in lieu of conducting a SIAP.
AIM |
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Term
| If during a VFR practice instrument approach, Radar Approach Control assigns an altitude or heading that will cause you to enter the clouds, what action should be taken? |
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Definition
Avoid the clouds and inform ATC that altitude/heading will not permit VFR.
AIM |
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Term
| Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight-and-level flight? |
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Definition
Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
AIM |
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