ATP INSTRUCTOR INDOC EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Unstable Approach - ANSWER-Go-arounds are mandatory when:
➢ Excessive floating beyond 1000
➢ Balloon
➢ Bounce
➢ Attempted nosewheel touchdown
➢ Off Centerline
➢ Not longitudinally aligned
➢ Excessive pitch
➢ _____ _____
Critical Phases of Flight - ANSWER-_____ _____ _____ _____:
➢ Ground operations
➢ Flight operations except cruise
➢ Within 1000 of assigned altitude
Ground Operations - ANSWER-Critical phases of flight:
➢ _____ _____
➢ Flight operations except cruise
➢ Within 1000 of assigned altitude
Cruise - ANSWER-Critical phases of flight:
➢ Ground operations
➢ Flight operations except _____
➢ Within 1000 of assigned altitude
1000 - ANSWER-Critical phases of flight:
➢ Ground operations
➢ Flight operations except cruise
➢ Within _____ of assigned altitude
Sterile Cockpit While Taxiing - ANSWER-_____ _____ _____ _____:
➢ Do not take notes
➢ Do not look at text messages
➢ Do not brief
➢ Remain heads up and ready to take control
Heads Up - ANSWER-Sterile cockpit while taxiing:
➢ Do not take notes
➢ Do not look at text messages
➢ Do not brief
➢ Remain _____ _____ and ready to take control
,Ride Brakes - ANSWER-Do not _____ _____ while taxiing. Keep the heels of your
feet on the floor board and not up on the brake pedals. The consequence of a locked
wheel during take-off or landing can be a blown tire and possible loss of control
Airport Diagram - ANSWER-On the ground, pilots are required to have a current
_____ _____ and are required to write instructions. If there is any doubt, progressive
taxi instructions should be requested.
Write Instructions - ANSWER-On the ground, pilots are required to have a current
airport diagram and are required to _____ _____. If there is any doubt, progressive
taxi instructions should be requested.
Weight and Balance - ANSWER-Before each flight:
➢ Calculate a/c _____ _____ _____
➢ Cross-check basic empty weight and moment
➢ Cross-check the tables and graphs on the Airworthiness Checklist
Basic Empty Weight - ANSWER-Before each flight:
➢ Calculate a/c weight and balance
➢ Cross-check _____ _____ _____ and moment
➢ Cross-check the tables and graphs on the Airworthiness Checklist
Moment - ANSWER-Before each flight:
➢ Calculate a/c weight and balance
➢ Cross-check basic empty weight and _____
➢ Cross-check the tables and graphs on the Airworthiness Checklist
Airworthiness Checklist - ANSWER-Before each flight:
➢ Calculate a/c weight and balance
➢ Cross-check basic empty weight and moment
➢ Cross-check the tables and graphs on the _____ _____
Propeller - ANSWER-Never pull an aircraft by its' _____ . A faulty magneto ground or
starter circuit could inadvertently start the engine.
Full Fuel - ANSWER-_____ _____ is required for all local and cross-country flights
unless prevented by operational necessity.
Defueling - ANSWER-_____ of ATP aircraft is prohibited.
FAA Ramp Inspection - ANSWER-In the event of an _____ _____ _____,
immediately contact ATP Flight Operations. The FAA Aviation Safety Inspector will
present credentials called an FAA 110A and request access to the aircraft.
Flight Operations - ANSWER-In the event of an FAA Ramp Inspection, immediately
contact ATP _____ _____. The FAA Aviation Safety Inspector will present
credentials called an FAA 110A and request access to the aircraft.
5 - ANSWER-ATP Aircraft may not conduct closed traffic pattern operations at non-
towered airports with _____ aircraft in the same pattern.
, 1500 - ANSWER-The minimum altitude for performing training maneuvers in ATP
aircraft shall be no lower than _____ AGL for single-engine airplanes and 3000 AGL
for multi-engine airplanes unless the maneuver specifically requires a lower altitude
per documented FAA Test or Certification Standards or ATP guidance.
3000 - ANSWER-The minimum altitude for performing training maneuvers in ATP
aircraft shall be no lower than 1500 AGL for single-engine airplanes and _____ AGL
for multi-engine airplanes unless the maneuver specifically requires a lower altitude
per documented FAA Test or Certification Standards or ATP guidance.
1000 - ANSWER-Recovery from emergency descents shall be completed no lower
than _____ AGL.
Tower Flybys - ANSWER-ATP does not permit _____ _____ to check landing gear
configuration during events with unsafe gear indications. It is a non-standard and
non-trained maneuver that takes both the pilot's and the tower personnel's attention
away from normal processes and increases the likelihood of an accident.
Autopilot - ANSWER-Use of the _____ or any of its components (including manual
electric trim) is prohibited during solo operations, unless necessary in an emergency.
Pre Flight Test - ANSWER-All students flying autopilot equipped aircraft must be
familiar with the _____ _____ _____ on the Before Takeoff Checklist, as well as the
Autopilot or Electric Trim Failure emergency checklist.
Any Solos - ANSWER-The Private Pilot (with King Schools) self-study course
(through the "ATP Solo Procedures" section), along with the King Schools Private
Ground School and Test Prep course, must be complete prior to completing _____
_____.
Full Stop Taxi Back - ANSWER-All landings made on flights leading up to and during
the solo phase must be made as a _____ _____ _____ _____.
4000 - ANSWER-For solo cross-country flights, the ceiling must be at least _____
and visibility must be at least 5 miles for the duration of the flight along the entire
route.
5 - ANSWER-For solo cross-country flights, the ceiling must be at least 4000 and
visibility must be at least _____ miles for the duration of the flight along the entire
route.
Precipitation - ANSWER-Solo flight through _____ of any kind is prohibited.
2000 - ANSWER-In no case shall the reported or forecast ceiling be less than _____
or visibility less than 3 miles for local solo flights.
3 - ANSWER-In no case shall the reported or forecast ceiling be less than 2000 or
visibility less than _____ miles for local solo flights.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Unstable Approach - ANSWER-Go-arounds are mandatory when:
➢ Excessive floating beyond 1000
➢ Balloon
➢ Bounce
➢ Attempted nosewheel touchdown
➢ Off Centerline
➢ Not longitudinally aligned
➢ Excessive pitch
➢ _____ _____
Critical Phases of Flight - ANSWER-_____ _____ _____ _____:
➢ Ground operations
➢ Flight operations except cruise
➢ Within 1000 of assigned altitude
Ground Operations - ANSWER-Critical phases of flight:
➢ _____ _____
➢ Flight operations except cruise
➢ Within 1000 of assigned altitude
Cruise - ANSWER-Critical phases of flight:
➢ Ground operations
➢ Flight operations except _____
➢ Within 1000 of assigned altitude
1000 - ANSWER-Critical phases of flight:
➢ Ground operations
➢ Flight operations except cruise
➢ Within _____ of assigned altitude
Sterile Cockpit While Taxiing - ANSWER-_____ _____ _____ _____:
➢ Do not take notes
➢ Do not look at text messages
➢ Do not brief
➢ Remain heads up and ready to take control
Heads Up - ANSWER-Sterile cockpit while taxiing:
➢ Do not take notes
➢ Do not look at text messages
➢ Do not brief
➢ Remain _____ _____ and ready to take control
,Ride Brakes - ANSWER-Do not _____ _____ while taxiing. Keep the heels of your
feet on the floor board and not up on the brake pedals. The consequence of a locked
wheel during take-off or landing can be a blown tire and possible loss of control
Airport Diagram - ANSWER-On the ground, pilots are required to have a current
_____ _____ and are required to write instructions. If there is any doubt, progressive
taxi instructions should be requested.
Write Instructions - ANSWER-On the ground, pilots are required to have a current
airport diagram and are required to _____ _____. If there is any doubt, progressive
taxi instructions should be requested.
Weight and Balance - ANSWER-Before each flight:
➢ Calculate a/c _____ _____ _____
➢ Cross-check basic empty weight and moment
➢ Cross-check the tables and graphs on the Airworthiness Checklist
Basic Empty Weight - ANSWER-Before each flight:
➢ Calculate a/c weight and balance
➢ Cross-check _____ _____ _____ and moment
➢ Cross-check the tables and graphs on the Airworthiness Checklist
Moment - ANSWER-Before each flight:
➢ Calculate a/c weight and balance
➢ Cross-check basic empty weight and _____
➢ Cross-check the tables and graphs on the Airworthiness Checklist
Airworthiness Checklist - ANSWER-Before each flight:
➢ Calculate a/c weight and balance
➢ Cross-check basic empty weight and moment
➢ Cross-check the tables and graphs on the _____ _____
Propeller - ANSWER-Never pull an aircraft by its' _____ . A faulty magneto ground or
starter circuit could inadvertently start the engine.
Full Fuel - ANSWER-_____ _____ is required for all local and cross-country flights
unless prevented by operational necessity.
Defueling - ANSWER-_____ of ATP aircraft is prohibited.
FAA Ramp Inspection - ANSWER-In the event of an _____ _____ _____,
immediately contact ATP Flight Operations. The FAA Aviation Safety Inspector will
present credentials called an FAA 110A and request access to the aircraft.
Flight Operations - ANSWER-In the event of an FAA Ramp Inspection, immediately
contact ATP _____ _____. The FAA Aviation Safety Inspector will present
credentials called an FAA 110A and request access to the aircraft.
5 - ANSWER-ATP Aircraft may not conduct closed traffic pattern operations at non-
towered airports with _____ aircraft in the same pattern.
, 1500 - ANSWER-The minimum altitude for performing training maneuvers in ATP
aircraft shall be no lower than _____ AGL for single-engine airplanes and 3000 AGL
for multi-engine airplanes unless the maneuver specifically requires a lower altitude
per documented FAA Test or Certification Standards or ATP guidance.
3000 - ANSWER-The minimum altitude for performing training maneuvers in ATP
aircraft shall be no lower than 1500 AGL for single-engine airplanes and _____ AGL
for multi-engine airplanes unless the maneuver specifically requires a lower altitude
per documented FAA Test or Certification Standards or ATP guidance.
1000 - ANSWER-Recovery from emergency descents shall be completed no lower
than _____ AGL.
Tower Flybys - ANSWER-ATP does not permit _____ _____ to check landing gear
configuration during events with unsafe gear indications. It is a non-standard and
non-trained maneuver that takes both the pilot's and the tower personnel's attention
away from normal processes and increases the likelihood of an accident.
Autopilot - ANSWER-Use of the _____ or any of its components (including manual
electric trim) is prohibited during solo operations, unless necessary in an emergency.
Pre Flight Test - ANSWER-All students flying autopilot equipped aircraft must be
familiar with the _____ _____ _____ on the Before Takeoff Checklist, as well as the
Autopilot or Electric Trim Failure emergency checklist.
Any Solos - ANSWER-The Private Pilot (with King Schools) self-study course
(through the "ATP Solo Procedures" section), along with the King Schools Private
Ground School and Test Prep course, must be complete prior to completing _____
_____.
Full Stop Taxi Back - ANSWER-All landings made on flights leading up to and during
the solo phase must be made as a _____ _____ _____ _____.
4000 - ANSWER-For solo cross-country flights, the ceiling must be at least _____
and visibility must be at least 5 miles for the duration of the flight along the entire
route.
5 - ANSWER-For solo cross-country flights, the ceiling must be at least 4000 and
visibility must be at least _____ miles for the duration of the flight along the entire
route.
Precipitation - ANSWER-Solo flight through _____ of any kind is prohibited.
2000 - ANSWER-In no case shall the reported or forecast ceiling be less than _____
or visibility less than 3 miles for local solo flights.
3 - ANSWER-In no case shall the reported or forecast ceiling be less than 2000 or
visibility less than _____ miles for local solo flights.
