Instrument Pilot Ground Chapter 3A

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where is DME required under IFR?

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At or above 24,000 feet MSL if VOR navigational equipment is required.

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What is the Purpose of FDC NOTAMs?

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To advise of changes in flight data which affect instrument approach procedure (IAP), aeronautical charts, and flight restrictions prior to normal publication.

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3-8. When are ATIS broadcasts updated?

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Upon receipt of any official weather, regardless of content change or reported Values.

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3-9. Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast Specifically implies that...

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the ceiling is more than 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

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3-10. From what Source can you obtain the latest FDC NOTAMs?

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FAA AFSS/FSS.

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3-11The operation of an airport rotating beacon during daylight hours may indicate that...

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the ground visibility is less than 3 miles and/or the ceiling is Less than 1,000ft in class B,C, or D airspace.

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3-12 MOA's are established to ...

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separate certain military activities from IFR traffic.

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3-13 What action should you take if your DME fails at FL240?

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Notify ATC of the failure and continue to the next airport of intended Landing Where repairs can be made.

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3-14what is the procedure when the DME malfunctions at or above 24,000 feet MSL?

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After immediately notifying ATC, you may continue to the next airport of intended Landing where repairs can be made.

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3-15When are you required to establish communications with the tower,(class D airspace) if you cancel your IFR flight plan 10 miles from the destination?

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Before entering class D airspace.

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3-16which airspace is defined as a transition area when designated in conjunction with an airport which has a prescribed IAP?

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The class E airspace e×tending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface and terminating at the base of the overlying controlled airspace.

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3-17the vertical extent of the Class A airspace throughout the cconterminous U.S. extends from ...

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18,000 ft to and including FL 600

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3-18Class G airspace is that airspace where...

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ATC does not control air traffic.

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3-19what are the Vertical limits of a transition area that is designated in conjunction with an airport having a prescribed IAP?

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700 ft AGL or more to the base of the overlying controlled airspace.

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3-20what is the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds for flight at 10,500 feet with a VFR on Top clearance during daylight hours ( Class E Airspace)?

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5 SM, l,000ft above, 1,000ft below, and 1 mile horizontal

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3-21What is the required flight visibility and distance from clouds if you are operating in class E airspace at 9,500 ft MSLwith a VFR-on-Top clearance during daylight hours?

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3 SM, 1,000ft above, 500ft below, and 2000ft horizontal.

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3-35when should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?

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when departing from a runway intersection.

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3-36What minimum aircraft equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?

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Two-way communications and Mode C transponder,

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3-38Which 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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If departing to the high side of the glide path, the far bars will change from red to white

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3-39The middle and for bars of a 3-bar VASI will..

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constitute a 2-bar VASI for using the upper glidepath.

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3-40Tricolor Visual Approach Indicators normally consist of...

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a single unit, projecting a three-color visual Approach path.

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3-41when on the proper glidepath of a 2-bar VASI, the Pilot will see the near bar as...

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white and the far bar as red

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3-42 lf 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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level of momentarily to intercept the proper approach path.

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3- 43 Which is a feature of the tricolor VASI?

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One light projector with three colors: red, green, and amber.

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3-44 Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?

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Safe obstruction Clearance in the approach area.

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3-57 Which runway marking indicates a displaced theshold on an instrument runway?

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Arrows leading to the threshold mark.

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3-58 Which type of runway lighting consists of a pair of synchronized flashing lights, one on each side of the runway threshold?

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RElL (Runway End Identifier Lights)

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3-59 The primary purpose of runway end identifier lights, installed at many airfields, is to provide...

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rapid identification of the approach end of the runway during reduced visibility.

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3-61 The 'runway hold position' sign denotes...

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intersecting runways.

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3-62 'Runway hold position' markings on the taxiway...

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identifies where aircraft hold short of the runway.

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3-63 The 'No Entry' sigh identifies...

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paved area where aircraft entry is prohibited.

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3-64 when turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, the 'taxiway directional sign' indicates...

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designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection.

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3-65 What is the rule for a pilot relieving "land and Hold Short Operation (LAHSO) clearance?"

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The pilot has the option to accept or reject all LAHSO clearances regardless of the meteorological conditions.

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3-3 (Refer to figure 30 on page 2-61) Which restriction to the use of the OED VORTAC would be applicable to the (GNATS1.MOURN) departure?

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R 333 beyond 3ONM below 6,500 feet

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3-4 (Refer to figure 29 on page 3-6) What are the hours of operation (Local Standard time) of the control tower at Eugene/Mahlon Sweet Field?

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0600- 0000

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3-5 (Refer to figure 46 on page 2-68) 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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0600 to 2200 Local

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3-6 (Refer to figure 58 on page 2-74)On which frequencies could you communicate with the Montgomery County FSS while on the ground at College station?

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122.65, 122.2

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3-7 (Refer to figure 59 on page 3-8 and Figure 60 On page 3-9) What are the operating hours (local standard time) of the Houston EFAS?

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0600 to 2200

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3-22 (Refer to figure 92 on page 3-14)What is the minimum in flight Visibility and distance from clouds required for a VFR-on-Top flight at 9,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL)during daylight hours for area 3?

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3 miles; (E) 1,000 feet; (F) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet

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3-23( Refer to figure 92 on page 3-14) A flight is to be conducted in VFR-on-Top conditions at 12,500 feet MSL (above 1200 feet AGL). What is the in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for operations in class E airspace during daylight hours for area 1?

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5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet;(B) 1 mile; (D) 1,000 feet

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3-24(Refer to figure 92 on page 3-14)What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required in VFR conditions above clouds at 13,500 feet MSL( above 1,200 feet AGL) in class G air space during daylight hours for area 2?

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5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet;(C)1 mile; (D) 1,000 feet.

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3-25 (Refer to figure 92 on page 3-14) What in flight visibility and distance from clouds is required for a flight at 8,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) in Class G airspace in VFR conditions during daylight hours in area 4?

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1-mile; (E) 1,000 feet; (G) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.

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3-26 (Refer to figure 92 on page 3-14) What is the minimum in flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 feet Agl during the daylight hours in area 6?

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1 mile ; (I) Clear of clouds; (k) clear of clouds;4) Clear of Clouds

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3-27 (Refer to figure 92 on page 3-14) What is the minimum in flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 feet AGL under special VFR during daylight hours in area 5?

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1 mile; (I) clear of clouds; (J) Clear of clouds; (L) clear of clouds.

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3-28 (Refer to figure 93 on page 3-16.)What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in Conjunction with an airway?

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1,200 feet AGL

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3-29 (Refer to figure 93 on page 3-16.)Which altitude is the normal upper limit for Class D airspace?

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2,500 feet AGL

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3-30 (Refer to figure 93 on page 3-16) What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in conjunction with an airport which has an approved IAP?

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700 feet AGL

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3-31 (Refer to figure 93 on page 3-16) Which altitude is the upper limit for Class A airspace?

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60,000 feet MSL

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3-32 (Refer to figure 93 on page 3-16) What is the maximum altitude that Class G airspace will exist (Does not include airspace less than 1,500 feet AGL.)

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14,500 feet MSL

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3-33 (Refer to figure 93 on page 3-16) What is generally the maximum altitude for Class B airspace?

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10,000 feet MSL

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3-34 (Refer to figure 93 on page 3-16) What is the floor of Class A airspace?

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18,000 feet MSL

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3-37 (Refer to figure 134 on page 3-18) Unless a higher angle is necessary for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glide path anglefor a 2-bar VASI?

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3.00°

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3-45 (Refer to figure 135 on page 3-20) Unless a higher angle is required for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glidepath for a 3-bar VASI?

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3.0°

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3-46 (Refer to figure 135 on page 3-20.) Which illustration would a pilot observe when on the lower glide path?

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5

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3-47 (Refer to figure 135 On page 3-20) Which illustration Would a pilot observe if the aircraft is above both glide paths?

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7

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3-48 (Refer to figure 135 on page 3-20.) Which illustration Would a pilot observe if the aircraft is below both glide paths?

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4

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3-49 (Refer to figure 136 on page 3-21) Which illustration depicts an "on glide path" indication?

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10

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3-50 (Refer to figure 136 on page 3-21) Which illustration depicts a "slightly low" (2. 8°) indication?

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11

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3-51 (Refer to figure 136 on page 3-21) Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is on glidepath higher than 3.5°?

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8

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3-52 (Refer to figure 136 on page 3-21)which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is "slightly high" (3.2°) on the glidepath?

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9

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3-53 (Refer to figure 136 on page 3-21) Which illustration would a pilot observe if the aircraft is less than 2.5°?

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12

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3-54 (Refer to figure 137 on page 3-23.) What is the distance (A) from the beginning of the runway to the fixed distance marker?

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1,000 feet

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3-55 (Refer to figure 137 on page 3-23.) What is the distance (B) from the beginning of the runway to the touchdown zone worker?

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500 feet

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3-56 (Refer to figure 137 on page 3-23.)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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500 feet

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3-60 (Refer to figure 138 on page 3-25) What night operations, if any, are authorized between the approach end of the runway and the threshold lights?

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Taxi and takeoff operations are toward the visible green threshold lights