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AS 121 Exam 2 Questions and Correct
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What are the basic weather minimums for VFR flight in Class E
airspace below 10,000 msl
Ans: 3 sm visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and
2,000 feet horizontally from clouds
While Flying VFR, you ask ATC for clearance into class B airspace. ATC
replies with "November 8121 Kilo, Standby." May you enter the class B
airspace
Ans: No
You must have an operable altitude-reporting (mode c or mode s)
transponder to fly over --- Airspace
Ans: Class B and C
Under what conditions may you fly through a restricted area
Ans: If an authorization is granted by the controlling agency,
and during its published inactive times
If you are intercepted, you should tune to ____ and squawk _____
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Ans: 121.5 and 7700
Special awareness training is required for pilots flying under visual
flight rules within a ___ -nautical mile radius of the Washington DC
VOR/DME
Ans: 60
If you are involved in an unintentional airspace violation, a nasa form
should be filed within ___ days of the occurrence to avoid a certificate
action from the FAA
Ans: 10 days
Communication with ATC is required in which types of airspace
Ans: Class A, B, C and D
What equipment is required to operate in Class D airspace
Ans: Two- way radio
When operating in class G airspace above 1,200 agl, but below 10,000
msl during the day, the minimum visibility for VFR flight is _______
statute miles
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Ans: 1
What is the appropriate transponder code in response to lost
communications
Ans: 7600
When a control tower located on an airport within class D airspace
ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace
designation?
Ans: The airspace reverts to class E or a combination of class E
and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation
All operations within Class C airspace must be in
Ans: an aircraft equipped with a transponder with automatic
altitude reporting capability.
If Air Traffic Control advises that radar service is terminated when the
pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to
code...
Ans: 1200
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The transponder should be cycled to 7700 in the event of
Ans: an emergency
During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than
1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet msl, the minimum distance
above clouds requirement for VFR flight is
Ans: 1,000 feet
Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as
Class D airspace only
Ans: when the associated control tower is in operation
Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport
within class c airspace
Ans: The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practical after
takeoff
What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within
Class B airspace?
Ans: two way radio communication equipment, a 4096 - code
transponder, an encoding altimeter and ADS B out equipment
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AS 121 Exam 2 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
What are the basic weather minimums for VFR flight in Class E
airspace below 10,000 msl
Ans: 3 sm visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and
2,000 feet horizontally from clouds
While Flying VFR, you ask ATC for clearance into class B airspace. ATC
replies with "November 8121 Kilo, Standby." May you enter the class B
airspace
Ans: No
You must have an operable altitude-reporting (mode c or mode s)
transponder to fly over --- Airspace
Ans: Class B and C
Under what conditions may you fly through a restricted area
Ans: If an authorization is granted by the controlling agency,
and during its published inactive times
If you are intercepted, you should tune to ____ and squawk _____
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Ans: 121.5 and 7700
Special awareness training is required for pilots flying under visual
flight rules within a ___ -nautical mile radius of the Washington DC
VOR/DME
Ans: 60
If you are involved in an unintentional airspace violation, a nasa form
should be filed within ___ days of the occurrence to avoid a certificate
action from the FAA
Ans: 10 days
Communication with ATC is required in which types of airspace
Ans: Class A, B, C and D
What equipment is required to operate in Class D airspace
Ans: Two- way radio
When operating in class G airspace above 1,200 agl, but below 10,000
msl during the day, the minimum visibility for VFR flight is _______
statute miles
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Ans: 1
What is the appropriate transponder code in response to lost
communications
Ans: 7600
When a control tower located on an airport within class D airspace
ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace
designation?
Ans: The airspace reverts to class E or a combination of class E
and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation
All operations within Class C airspace must be in
Ans: an aircraft equipped with a transponder with automatic
altitude reporting capability.
If Air Traffic Control advises that radar service is terminated when the
pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to
code...
Ans: 1200
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The transponder should be cycled to 7700 in the event of
Ans: an emergency
During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than
1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet msl, the minimum distance
above clouds requirement for VFR flight is
Ans: 1,000 feet
Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as
Class D airspace only
Ans: when the associated control tower is in operation
Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport
within class c airspace
Ans: The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practical after
takeoff
What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within
Class B airspace?
Ans: two way radio communication equipment, a 4096 - code
transponder, an encoding altimeter and ADS B out equipment
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