FS3 Test #1 questions with complete
solutions graded A+
What does the absence of the procedure turn barb on the Planview on an approach chart indicate? -
correct answer ✔✔A procedure turn is not authorized.
When making an instrument approach at the selected alternate airport, what landing minimums apply? -
correct answer ✔✔The landing minimums published for the type of procedure selected.
The pilot in command of an aircraft operated under IFR, in controlled airspace, not in radar contact, shall
report by radio as soon as possible when - correct answer ✔✔passing each designated reporting point,
to include time and altitude.
(Refer to figure 26.) the final approach fir for the ils precision approach is located at - correct answer
✔✔Glide slope intercept
(refer to figure 27) in the DEN ILS RWY 35R procedure, the glide slope intercept altitude is - correct
answer ✔✔7,000 feet
(Refer to figure 27) The symbol {9200] in the MSA circle of the ILS RWY 35R procedure at DEN represents
a minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM of - correct answer ✔✔Denver VORTAC
[Refer to figure 28.) During the ILS RWY 31R procedure at DSM, the minimum altitude for glide slope
interception is: - correct answer ✔✔2,400 feet MSL.
[Refer to figure 28) If the glide slope becomes inoperative during the ILS RWY 31R procedure at DSM,
what MDA applies? - correct answer ✔✔1,320 feet.
[Refer to figure 29) When approaching the ATL LOC RWY 8L, how far from the FAF is the missed approach
point? - correct answer ✔✔5.8 NM
,[Refer to figure 30) When approaching the VOR/DME-A, the symbol [2800] in the MSA circle represents a
minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM of: - correct answer ✔✔White Cloud VORTAC.
What minimum navigation equipment is required to complete the VOR/DME-A procedure? - correct
answer ✔✔One VOR receiver and DME.
For an airport with an approved instrument approach procedure to be listed as an alternate airport on
an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather conditions at the time of arrival must be at or above the
following weather minimums. - correct answer ✔✔Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 SM for nonprecision.
For an airport without an approved instrument approach procedure to be listed as an alternate airport
on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather conditions at the time of arrival must have at least a -
correct answer ✔✔ceiling and visibility that allows for a descent, approach, and landing under basic VFR.
On an instrument approach where a DH or MDA is applicable, the pilot may not operate below, or
continue the approach unless the - correct answer ✔✔aircraft is continuously in a position from which a
descent to a normal landing, on the intended runway, can be made.
Pilots are not authorized to land an aircraft from an instrument approach unless the - correct answer
✔✔flight visibility is at, or exceeds the visibility prescribed in the approach procedure being used.
A pilot performing a published instrument approach is not authorized to perform a procedure turn when
- correct answer ✔✔receiving a radar vector to a final approach course or fix.
The pilot in command of an aircraft operated under IFR, in controlled airspace, not in radar contact, shall
report by radio as soon as possible when - correct answer ✔✔passing each designated reporting point,
to include time and altitude.
Which is true regarding the use of a instrument departure procedure chart? - correct answer ✔✔To use
a DP, the pilot must possess at least the textual description of the approved standard departure.
(Refer to figure 55a) en route on v182 from ltj vortac the minimum altitude crossing UKIAH is - correct
answer ✔✔9,400 feet
,(Refer to figure 55) En route on V468 from DMBOR intersection, the minimum altitude crossing TROTS
intersection is - correct answer ✔✔11,500 feet
(Refer to figure 55) En route on V448 to YKM VORTAC, what minimum navigation equipment is required
to identify LEARN intersection? - correct answer ✔✔One VOR receiver
Which is true regarding STARS? STARs are - correct answer ✔✔to facilitate transition between en route
and instrument approach procedures.
While being radar vectored, an approach clearance is received. The last assigned altitude should be
maintained until - correct answer ✔✔established on a segment of a published route or instrument
approach procedure.
5022 - When is the pilot in command required to hold a category and class rating appropriate to the
aircraft being flown?
- All solo flights
- on practical tests given by an examiner or FAA Inspector
- On flights when carrying another person - correct answer ✔✔- On flights when carrying another person
5115 - After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from that clearance, unless the
pilot:
- requests an amended clearance
- is operating VFR on top
- receives an amended clearance or has an emergency - correct answer ✔✔- receives an amended
clearance or has an emergency
, 5043 - Excluding Hawaii, the vertical limits of the Federal Low Altitude airways extend from:
- 700 feet AGL up to, but not including, 14,500 feet MSL
- 1,200 feet AGL up to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL
- 1,200 feet AGL up to, but not including, 14,500 feet MSL - correct answer ✔✔- 1,200 feet AGL up to,
but not including, 18,000 feet MSL
5966 - In what type of operation, not regulated by 14 CFR Part 119, may a commercial pilot act as pilot in
command and receive compensation for services?
- part-time contract pilot
- nonstop flights within a 25 SM radius of an airport to carry persons for intentional parachute jumps
- nonstop flights within a 25 SM radius of an airport to carry cargo only - correct answer ✔✔- nonstop
flights within a 25 SM radius of an airport to carry persons for intentional parachute jumps
5082-1 - Which is true regarding flight operations in Class B airspace?
- flight under VFR is not authorized unless the pilot in command is instrument rated
- the pilot must receive an ATC clearance before operating an aircraft in that area
- solo student pilot operations are not authorized - correct answer ✔✔- the pilot must receive an ATC
clearance before operating an aircraft in that area
5967 - You are acting as a commercial pilot, but are not operating under the regulations of 14 CFR Part
119. Which of these operations are you authorized to conduct?
solutions graded A+
What does the absence of the procedure turn barb on the Planview on an approach chart indicate? -
correct answer ✔✔A procedure turn is not authorized.
When making an instrument approach at the selected alternate airport, what landing minimums apply? -
correct answer ✔✔The landing minimums published for the type of procedure selected.
The pilot in command of an aircraft operated under IFR, in controlled airspace, not in radar contact, shall
report by radio as soon as possible when - correct answer ✔✔passing each designated reporting point,
to include time and altitude.
(Refer to figure 26.) the final approach fir for the ils precision approach is located at - correct answer
✔✔Glide slope intercept
(refer to figure 27) in the DEN ILS RWY 35R procedure, the glide slope intercept altitude is - correct
answer ✔✔7,000 feet
(Refer to figure 27) The symbol {9200] in the MSA circle of the ILS RWY 35R procedure at DEN represents
a minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM of - correct answer ✔✔Denver VORTAC
[Refer to figure 28.) During the ILS RWY 31R procedure at DSM, the minimum altitude for glide slope
interception is: - correct answer ✔✔2,400 feet MSL.
[Refer to figure 28) If the glide slope becomes inoperative during the ILS RWY 31R procedure at DSM,
what MDA applies? - correct answer ✔✔1,320 feet.
[Refer to figure 29) When approaching the ATL LOC RWY 8L, how far from the FAF is the missed approach
point? - correct answer ✔✔5.8 NM
,[Refer to figure 30) When approaching the VOR/DME-A, the symbol [2800] in the MSA circle represents a
minimum safe sector altitude within 25 NM of: - correct answer ✔✔White Cloud VORTAC.
What minimum navigation equipment is required to complete the VOR/DME-A procedure? - correct
answer ✔✔One VOR receiver and DME.
For an airport with an approved instrument approach procedure to be listed as an alternate airport on
an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather conditions at the time of arrival must be at or above the
following weather minimums. - correct answer ✔✔Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 SM for nonprecision.
For an airport without an approved instrument approach procedure to be listed as an alternate airport
on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather conditions at the time of arrival must have at least a -
correct answer ✔✔ceiling and visibility that allows for a descent, approach, and landing under basic VFR.
On an instrument approach where a DH or MDA is applicable, the pilot may not operate below, or
continue the approach unless the - correct answer ✔✔aircraft is continuously in a position from which a
descent to a normal landing, on the intended runway, can be made.
Pilots are not authorized to land an aircraft from an instrument approach unless the - correct answer
✔✔flight visibility is at, or exceeds the visibility prescribed in the approach procedure being used.
A pilot performing a published instrument approach is not authorized to perform a procedure turn when
- correct answer ✔✔receiving a radar vector to a final approach course or fix.
The pilot in command of an aircraft operated under IFR, in controlled airspace, not in radar contact, shall
report by radio as soon as possible when - correct answer ✔✔passing each designated reporting point,
to include time and altitude.
Which is true regarding the use of a instrument departure procedure chart? - correct answer ✔✔To use
a DP, the pilot must possess at least the textual description of the approved standard departure.
(Refer to figure 55a) en route on v182 from ltj vortac the minimum altitude crossing UKIAH is - correct
answer ✔✔9,400 feet
,(Refer to figure 55) En route on V468 from DMBOR intersection, the minimum altitude crossing TROTS
intersection is - correct answer ✔✔11,500 feet
(Refer to figure 55) En route on V448 to YKM VORTAC, what minimum navigation equipment is required
to identify LEARN intersection? - correct answer ✔✔One VOR receiver
Which is true regarding STARS? STARs are - correct answer ✔✔to facilitate transition between en route
and instrument approach procedures.
While being radar vectored, an approach clearance is received. The last assigned altitude should be
maintained until - correct answer ✔✔established on a segment of a published route or instrument
approach procedure.
5022 - When is the pilot in command required to hold a category and class rating appropriate to the
aircraft being flown?
- All solo flights
- on practical tests given by an examiner or FAA Inspector
- On flights when carrying another person - correct answer ✔✔- On flights when carrying another person
5115 - After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from that clearance, unless the
pilot:
- requests an amended clearance
- is operating VFR on top
- receives an amended clearance or has an emergency - correct answer ✔✔- receives an amended
clearance or has an emergency
, 5043 - Excluding Hawaii, the vertical limits of the Federal Low Altitude airways extend from:
- 700 feet AGL up to, but not including, 14,500 feet MSL
- 1,200 feet AGL up to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL
- 1,200 feet AGL up to, but not including, 14,500 feet MSL - correct answer ✔✔- 1,200 feet AGL up to,
but not including, 18,000 feet MSL
5966 - In what type of operation, not regulated by 14 CFR Part 119, may a commercial pilot act as pilot in
command and receive compensation for services?
- part-time contract pilot
- nonstop flights within a 25 SM radius of an airport to carry persons for intentional parachute jumps
- nonstop flights within a 25 SM radius of an airport to carry cargo only - correct answer ✔✔- nonstop
flights within a 25 SM radius of an airport to carry persons for intentional parachute jumps
5082-1 - Which is true regarding flight operations in Class B airspace?
- flight under VFR is not authorized unless the pilot in command is instrument rated
- the pilot must receive an ATC clearance before operating an aircraft in that area
- solo student pilot operations are not authorized - correct answer ✔✔- the pilot must receive an ATC
clearance before operating an aircraft in that area
5967 - You are acting as a commercial pilot, but are not operating under the regulations of 14 CFR Part
119. Which of these operations are you authorized to conduct?
