IRA Test Questions and Answers
(General)
RVR is not available for the runway you intend to use. For RVR 2400 you should substitute - Answer-
1/2SM ground visibility
All pilots should use the local altimeter setting because it provides - Answer-data to enable better
vertical separation of aircraft
how can you determine the pressure altitude on an airpower without a tower of FSS? - Answer-set the
altimeter to 29.92"Hg and read the altitude indicated
Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92" Hg? - Answer-pressure
why is it important to have the correct altimeter setting? it allows the altimeter to read - Answer-true
altitude at field elevation
Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is set to 29.92 and
indicated your height above - Answer-the standard datum plane
if you adjust the altimeter from 30.11 inches Hg to 29.96 inches Hg, the indicated altitude would be -
Answer-150 feet lower
,which of the following defines the type of altitude used when maintaining FL210 - Answer-pressure
Unless a higher angle is necessary for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glide path angle for a 2 bar
VASI - Answer-3 degrees
Which of the following indications would a pilot see while approaching to land on a runway served by a
2-bar VASI - Answer-if departing to the high side of the glidepath, the far bars will change from red to
white
the middle and far bars of a 3 bar VASI will - Answer-constitute a 2 bar VASI for using the upper
glidepath
Tricolor visual approach indicators normally consist of - Answer-a single unit, projecting a three color
visual approach path
when on the proper glidepath of a 2-bar VASI, the pilot will see the near bar as - Answer-white and the
far bar as red
When conducting a non-precision approach, the pilot reaches the missed approach point and observes
that all three bars of a 3 bar VASI are red. The pilot should - Answer-Level off momentarily to intercept
the proper approach path.
Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the
VASI - Answer-safe obstruction clearance in the approach area
unless a higher angle is required for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glidepath for a 3 bar VASI -
Answer-3 degrees
, Which type of runway lighting consists of a pair of synchronized flashing lights, one on each side of the
runway threshold? - Answer-REIL
the primary purpose of runway end identifier lights, installed at many airfields, is to provide - Answer-
rapid identification of the approach end of the runway during reduced visibility.
"Runway hold position" markings on the taxiway - Answer-identifies where aircraft hold short of the
runway
the "No Entry" sign identifies - Answer-paved area where aircraft entry is prohibited
When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, the "Taxiway directional sign" indicates - Answer-
designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection
mandatory airport instruction signs are designated by having - Answer-white lettering with a red
background
Hold line markings at the intersection of taxiways and runways consist of four lines that extend across
the with of the taxiway. These lines are - Answer-yellow, and the dashed lines are nearest the runway
which runway marking indicated a displaced threshold on an instrument runway - Answer-arrows
leading to a threshold mark
Which condition is guaranteed for all of the following altitude limits: MAA, MCA, MRA, MOCA, and MEA
- Answer-1,000 foot obstacle clearance.
Which aeronautical chart depicts military training routes (MTR) above 1,500 feet - Answer-IFR low
altitude enroute chart
(General)
RVR is not available for the runway you intend to use. For RVR 2400 you should substitute - Answer-
1/2SM ground visibility
All pilots should use the local altimeter setting because it provides - Answer-data to enable better
vertical separation of aircraft
how can you determine the pressure altitude on an airpower without a tower of FSS? - Answer-set the
altimeter to 29.92"Hg and read the altitude indicated
Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92" Hg? - Answer-pressure
why is it important to have the correct altimeter setting? it allows the altimeter to read - Answer-true
altitude at field elevation
Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is set to 29.92 and
indicated your height above - Answer-the standard datum plane
if you adjust the altimeter from 30.11 inches Hg to 29.96 inches Hg, the indicated altitude would be -
Answer-150 feet lower
,which of the following defines the type of altitude used when maintaining FL210 - Answer-pressure
Unless a higher angle is necessary for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glide path angle for a 2 bar
VASI - Answer-3 degrees
Which of the following indications would a pilot see while approaching to land on a runway served by a
2-bar VASI - Answer-if departing to the high side of the glidepath, the far bars will change from red to
white
the middle and far bars of a 3 bar VASI will - Answer-constitute a 2 bar VASI for using the upper
glidepath
Tricolor visual approach indicators normally consist of - Answer-a single unit, projecting a three color
visual approach path
when on the proper glidepath of a 2-bar VASI, the pilot will see the near bar as - Answer-white and the
far bar as red
When conducting a non-precision approach, the pilot reaches the missed approach point and observes
that all three bars of a 3 bar VASI are red. The pilot should - Answer-Level off momentarily to intercept
the proper approach path.
Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the
VASI - Answer-safe obstruction clearance in the approach area
unless a higher angle is required for obstacle clearance, what is the normal glidepath for a 3 bar VASI -
Answer-3 degrees
, Which type of runway lighting consists of a pair of synchronized flashing lights, one on each side of the
runway threshold? - Answer-REIL
the primary purpose of runway end identifier lights, installed at many airfields, is to provide - Answer-
rapid identification of the approach end of the runway during reduced visibility.
"Runway hold position" markings on the taxiway - Answer-identifies where aircraft hold short of the
runway
the "No Entry" sign identifies - Answer-paved area where aircraft entry is prohibited
When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, the "Taxiway directional sign" indicates - Answer-
designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection
mandatory airport instruction signs are designated by having - Answer-white lettering with a red
background
Hold line markings at the intersection of taxiways and runways consist of four lines that extend across
the with of the taxiway. These lines are - Answer-yellow, and the dashed lines are nearest the runway
which runway marking indicated a displaced threshold on an instrument runway - Answer-arrows
leading to a threshold mark
Which condition is guaranteed for all of the following altitude limits: MAA, MCA, MRA, MOCA, and MEA
- Answer-1,000 foot obstacle clearance.
Which aeronautical chart depicts military training routes (MTR) above 1,500 feet - Answer-IFR low
altitude enroute chart
