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FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic Control and General Operations are issued under which subject number? |
90 |
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Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135°? |
Odd thousandths plus 500 feet. |
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During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is |
3 Miles |
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FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airspace are issued under which subject number? |
70 |
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How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport? |
The pilot must close the flight plan with the FAA upon landing. |
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When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is |
200kts |
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Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft? |
In an emergency or if the person is a medical patient under proper care |
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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 |
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A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 51-year-old pilot on May 3, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on |
May 31, 2 years later |
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Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft? |
If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface |
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If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified |
Immediately |
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To operate under BasicMed the pilot-in-command must have completed a physical examination by a state-licensed physician within the preceding |
48 months |
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A certificated private pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider unless there is entered in the pilot's logbook a minimum of |
100 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider. |
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Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed? Gyroplane Airship Aircraft towing other aircraft |
Aircraft towing other aircraft |
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Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over other than a congested area? |
An altitude of 500 feet AGL, except over open water or a sparsely populated area, which requires 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. |
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With respect to the certification of airmen, which are classes of aircraft? |
Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea. |
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Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight? |
Pilot in command |
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Before a person holding a Private Pilot Certificate may act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, that person must have |
received ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's logbook. |
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For private pilot operations under BasicMed, the pilot-in-command is allowed to fly with no more than |
5 passengers |
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Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) In flight and approaching the Bryn (Pvt) Airstrip the weather minimums are |
1 statute mile visibility. |
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In order to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, a pilot must have |
received and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has more than 200 horsepower |
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What is the definition of a high-performance airplane? |
An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower |
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An ATC clearance provides |
authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace. |
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Which incident requires an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office? |
Flight control system malfunction or failure. |
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What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours |
1 mile visibility and clear of clouds. |
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What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace? |
Air Traffic Control Tower. |
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Which VFR cruising altitude is acceptable for a flight on a Victor Airway with a magnetic course of 175°? The terrain is less than 1,000 feet |
5,500 feet |
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Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight? |
Become familiar with all available information concerning the flight. |
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During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for day VFR flight is |
1 mile |
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Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during |
Takeoff and landing |
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A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 36-year-old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on |
August 31, 5 years later. |
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As Pilot in Command of an aircraft, under which situation can you deviate from an ATC clearance? |
In response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory. |
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According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may |
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees. |
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Safety belts are required to be properly secured about which persons in an aircraft and when? |
Passengers, during taxi, takeoffs, and landings only. |
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A seaplane and a motorboat are on crossing courses. If the motorboat is to the left of the seaplane, which has the right-of-way? |
Seaplane |
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To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same |
category, class, and type, if a type rating is required. |
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The minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace is |
5 miles |
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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. |
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A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding |
8 hours |
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If recency of experience requirements for night flight are not met and official sunset is 1830, the latest time passengers may be carried is |
1929 |
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If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may |
deviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency. |
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Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include |
An alternate course |
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For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required is |
1 mile |
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When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft |
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft |
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The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are |
1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility. |
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When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is |
200kts |
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Preventive maintenance has been performed on an aircraft. What paperwork is required? |
The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work and a description of the work must be entered in the aircraft maintenance records. |
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The minimum distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is |
500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally. |
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If a certificated pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period of only |
30 days after the date of the move |
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Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere? |
An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. |
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What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL? |
3 miles |
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No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the |
ground visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles. |
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A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? |
3402.5 |
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An aircraft's annual condition inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual inspection will be due no later than |
July 31st next year |
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To maintain BasicMed privileges you are required to complete the comprehensive medical examination checklist (CMEC) every |
48 months |
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The responsibility for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the |
Owner and operator |
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The pilot of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days? |
10 |
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For private pilot operations, a First-Class Medical Certificate issued to a 23-year-old pilot on October 21, this year, will expire at midnight on |
October 31st, 5 years later |
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To meet the recency of experience requirements to act as pilot in command carrying passengers at night, a pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop within the preceding 90 days in |
the same category and class of aircraft to be used. |
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To determine the expiration date of the last annual aircraft inspection, a person should refer to the |
Aircraft maintenance records |
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With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft? |
Normal, utility, acrobatic. |
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The takeoffs and landings required to meet the recency of experience requirements for carrying passengers in a tailwheel airplane |
Must be to a full stop |
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To act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider, a pilot is required to have made within the preceding 24 months |
at least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot. |
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With certain exceptions, when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute? |
When intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30° or more. |
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Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers about the use of seat belts for a flight is the responsibility of |
Pilot in command |
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Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL? |
250 knots |
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Refer to Figure 74.) What minimum pilot certificate is required for a flight departing out of Hayward Executive (area 6)? |
Student pilot certificate |
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Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) The day VFR visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate over the town of Cooperstown, after departing and climbing out of the Cooperstown Airport at or below 700 feet AGL are |
1 mile and clear of clouds. |
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Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic? |
An aircraft in distress |
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An approved chair-type parachute may be carried in an aircraft for emergency use if it has been packed by an appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding |
180 days |
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When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance? |
Within 48 hours if requested by ATC. |
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During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight is |
2000ft |
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Before passengers can be carried in an aircraft that has been altered in a manner that may have appreciably changed its flight characteristics, it must be flight tested by an appropriately-rated pilot who holds at least a |
Private pilot certificate |
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Which incident requires an immediate notification be made to the nearest NTSB field office? |
An overdue aircraft that is believed to be involved in an accident. |
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Each recreational or private pilot is required to have |
Biannual flight review |
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With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts? |
The pilot in command must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing |
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Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which aircraft may be flown when at or below 2,500 feet AGL and within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace is |
200kts |
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Who is responsible for ensuring Airworthiness Directives (ADs) are complied with? |
Owner and operator |
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A Third-Class Medical Certificate was issued to a 19-year-old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Recreational or Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will expire at midnight on |
August 31st, 5 years later |
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A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is |
at least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds. |
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No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with |
.04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood. |
Alcohol |
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What aircraft inspections are required for rental aircraft that are also used for flight instruction? |
Annual condition and 100-hour inspections |
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How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division? |
No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action. |
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How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division? |
No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action. |
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Who is responsible for ensuring appropriate entries are made in maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service? |
Owner or operator. |
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An aircraft had a 100-hour inspection when the tachometer read 1259.6. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? |
1359.6 hours. |
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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. |
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During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is |
1000 ft |
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To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type, within the preceding |
90 days |
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Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office? |
An in flight fire |
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The definition of nighttime is |
the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight. |
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When must a current pilot certificate be in the pilot's personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft? |
Anytime when acting as pilot in command or as a required crewmember |
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If a recreational or private pilot had a flight review on August 8, this year, when is the next flight review required? |
August 31st, 2 years later |
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Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened? |
Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing. |
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Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request of any |
local law enforcement officer |
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For private pilot operations, a Second-Class Medical Certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15, this year, will expire at midnight on |
July 31, 2 years later |
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Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to service? |
Private or Commercial Pilot. |
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Refer to Figure 22, area 1.) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over Sandpoint Airport at 1,200 feet AGL are |
3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud |
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Unless otherwise specifically authorized, no person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate |
over a densely populated area or in a congested airway. |
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When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator? |
Upon request |
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Refer to Figure 78.) What are the basic VFR weather minima required to takeoff from the Onawa, IA (K36) airport during the day? |
1 statute mile, clear of clouds. |
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What should an owner or operator know about Airworthiness Directives (AD's)? |
They are mandatory. |
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The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an incident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB |
Upon request |
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The three takeoffs and landings that are required to act as pilot in command at night must be done during the time period from |
1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise. |
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Refer to Figure 22, area 1.) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over Sandpoint Airport at 1,200 feet AGL are |
3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud |
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FAA advisory circulars (some free, others at cost) are available to all pilots and are obtained by |
ordering those desired from the Government Printing Office. |
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Where may an aircraft`s operating limitations be found if the aircraft has an Experimental or Special light-sport airworthiness certificate? |
Attached to the Airworthiness Certificate. |
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Refer to Figure 78.) What are the basic VFR weather minima required to takeoff from the Onawa, IA (K36) airport during the day? |
1 statute mile, clear of clouds. |
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FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are issued under which subject number? |
60 |
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A recreational or private pilot acting as pilot in command, or in any other capacity as a required pilot flight crewmember, must have in their personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft a current |
medical certificate if required and an appropriate pilot certificate. |
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Your cousin wants you to take him flying. You must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in your aircraft within the preceding |
90 days |
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Which records or documents shall the owner or operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance with an applicable Airworthiness Directive? |
Aircraft maintenance records. |
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In addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport, regulations specifically require the pilot in command to |
determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft's takeoff and landing distance data. |
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An airplane and an airship are converging. If the airship is left of the airplane's position, which aircraft has the right-of-way? |
The airship. |
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Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found? |
In the current, FAA-approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. |
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What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an airplane? |
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed. |
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What exception, if any, permits a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers who pay for the flight? |
If a donation is made to a charitable organization for the flight |
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The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the |
Pilot in command |
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No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight |
except by prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft |
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Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft may not be operated closer than what distance from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure? |
500 feet |
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When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no pilot in command may deviate from that clearance, unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is |
An emergency |
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Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft? |
Flight over a densely populated area. |
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In regard to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may |
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees. |
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During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is |
1000 feet |
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Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over the town of Cooperstown between 1,200 feet AGL and 10,000 feet MSL are |
3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds. |
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Which VFR cruising altitude is appropriate when flying above 3,000 feet AGL on a magnetic course of 185°? |
4500 feet |
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To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by logbook endorsement the satisfactory completion of a flight review or completion of a pilot proficiency check within the preceding |
24 calendar months |
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The pilot in command is required to hold a type rating in which aircraft? |
Aircraft having a gross weight of more than 12,500 pounds |
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Maintenance records show the last transponder inspection was performed on September 1, 2014. The next inspection will be due no later than |
September 30, 2016 |
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What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on? |
The aircraft on the left shall give way |
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With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during |
taxi, takeoffs, and landings. |
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With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft? |
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon. |
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Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over the town of Cooperstown between 1,200 feet AGL and 10,000 feet MSL are |
3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds. |
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May aircraft wreckage be moved prior to the time the NTSB takes custody? |
Yes, but only to protect the wreckage from further damage. |
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Which operation would be described as preventive maintenance? |
Replenishing hydraulic fluid. |
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The responsibility for ensuring that maintenance personnel make the appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service lies with the |
owner or operator. |
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What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft? |
An appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required. |
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The airworthiness of an aircraft can be determined by a preflight inspection and a |
review of the maintenance records |
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