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The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is
1. Magnetic Deviation 2. Magnetic variation 3. Compass acceleration error |
Magnetic Variation |
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Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the
1. Magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force 2. Difference in the location between true north and magnetic north 3. Presence of flaws in the permanent magnets of the compass |
Magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force |
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What is the minimum weather conditions required for airplanes operating under special VFR clearence in Class D airspace
1. 3 miles viz, 1000 foot cloud ceiling 2. 1 mile viz 3. 1 mile viz and 1000 foot cloud ceiling |
1 mile flight visibility |
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TRSA service in the terminal radar program provides
1. Sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft 2. IFR Separation(1k feet vertical, 3 miles laterally) 3. Warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain obstructions or other aircrafe |
Sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft |
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What information is provided by the Radar Summary Chart that is not shown on other weather charts
1. Lines and cells of hazardous thunderstorms 2. Types of clouds between reporting stations 3. Ceiling and precipitation between reporting stations |
Lines and cells of hazardous thunderstorms |
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What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge but not head on
1. The aircraft on the left shall give way 2. Each aircraft shall give way to the right 3. The faster aircraft shall give way |
The aircraft on the left shall give way |
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When making routine transponder code changes pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which codes
1. 7500, 7600, 7700 2. 0700, 1700, 7000 3. 1200, 1500, 7000 |
7500, 7600, 7700 |
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Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include class E airspace extending upward from
1. 700 AGL to 17999 MSL 2. Surface to 18000 MSL 3. 1200 AGL to 17999 MSL |
1200 AGL to 17999 MSL |
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Low level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog
1. Steam Fog 2. Rain-induced fog 3. Upslope Fog |
Steam fog |
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What is indicated when a current convective SIGMET forecasts thunderstorms
1. Moderate or severe turbulence 2. Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers 3. Moderate thunderstorms covering 30 percent of the area |
Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers |
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What is the minimun number of GPS satellites that are observable by a user anywhere on earth
1. 5 2. 4 3. 6 |
5 |
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Vso is defined as
1. Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in a specified configuration 2. Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration 3. Stalling speed or minimum takeoff safety speed |
Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration |
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FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically relating to ATC and general ops are issued under what subject #
1. 90 2. 70 3. 60 |
90 |
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An aircraft's annual inspection was performed on july 12 this year. The next annual inspection will be due NLT next year
1. July 1 2. July 13 3. July 31 |
July 31 |
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The term "light and variable" is used in reference to a winds aloft forecast the coded group and windspeed is
1. 9999 and less than 10 knts 2. 9900 and less than 5 knts 3. 0000 and less than 7 knts |
9900 and less than 5 knts |
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A standard operating practice all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of
1. 25 miles 2. 20 miles 3. 10 miles |
10 Miles |
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The req to act as PIC while carrying passengers at night a pilot must have made 3 takeoffs, 3 landings to full stop in 90 days in
1. The same category and class of aircraft to be used 2. The same type of aircraft to be used 3. any aircraft |
The same category and class of aircraft to be used |
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The lateral dimensions of class D airspace are based on
1. The number of airports that lie within class D 2. 5 Statue miles from the geographic center of the primary airport 3. The instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established |
The instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established |
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The minimum flight viz required for VFR flights above 10k MSL and more than 1200 AGL in controlled airspace
1. 5 miles 2. 3 miles 3. 1 mile |
5 miles |
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Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than
1. 3000 AGL 2. 1000 AGL 3. 2000 AGL |
2000 AGL |
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What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight
1. All traffic or terrain appear to be farther away 2. The eyes tend to overwork in haze and do not detect movement 3. Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity |
All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance |
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In the Northern Hemisphere a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn towards the west if
1. A left turn is entered from a north heading 2. A right turn is entered from a north heading 3. An aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading |
A right turn is entered from a north heading |
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What hazards may exist in MOA
1. Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers 2. High volume of pilot training or an unusual amount of aerial activity 3. Unusual often invisible hazards to aircraft such as arty, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles |
Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers |
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FAA circulars containing subject matter pertaining to airspace are issued under which subject #
1. 70 2. 90 3. 60 |
70 |
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The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wind of an airplane depends on the
1. Abruptness at which the load is applied 2. Position of CG 3. Speed of the airplane |
Speed of the airplane |
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During an approach to a stall an increased load factor will cause the airplane to be
1. More difficult to control 2. Have a tendency to spin 3. Stall at a higher speed |
Stall at a higher speed |
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If a pilot suspects that the engine (with a fixed-pitch prop) is detonating during climb-out after takeoff the initial corrective action to take would be to
1. Lean the mixture 2. Apply carb heat 3. Lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed |
Lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed |
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In which situation is advection fog most likely to form
1. An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter 2. A warm moist air mass on the windward side of mountains 3. A light breeze blowing colder air out to see |
An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter |
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When flying in a VFR corridor designated through class B airspace the max speed authorized is
1. 180 knts 2. 250 knts 3. 200 knts |
200 knts |
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Loading an airplane to the most aft CG will cause the airplane to be
1. Less stable at all speeds 2. Less stable at high speeds, more stable at low speeds 3. Less stable at slow speeds but more stable at high speeds |
Less stable at all speeds |
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What does heavy dashed line that forms a large rectangular box on a radar summary chart refer to
1. Areas of hail 1/4 inch in diameter 2. Areas of heavy rain 3. Severe weather watch area |
Severe weather watch area |
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A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by
1. Closely monitoring flight instruments to control the airplane 2. Increasing the breathing rate 3. Slowing breath rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud |
Slowing breath rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud |
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Radar weather reports are of special interest of pilots because they indicate
1. A location of precipitation along with type intensity and trend 2. Location of precipitation along with type intensity, and cell movement of precipitation 3. Large areas of low ceilings and fog |
Location of precipitation along with type intensity, and cell movement of precipitation |
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A chair-type parachute must have been packed by a certified and appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding
1. 180 days 2. 60 days 3. 90 days |
180 days |
