FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge
Comprehensive
Assessment Questions and Answers
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Question:
What limitations are imposed on commercial pilot operations performed by commercial
pilots who do not possess an instrument rating?
Answer:
The carriage of passengers for hire in airplanes on cross-country flights in excess of 50
nm or at night is prohibited.
Question:
What are the required instruments and equipment for IFR flight?
Answer:
Generator or alternator Radios Altimeter Ball Clock (with a second hand) Attitude
indicator Rate of turn indicator Directional Gyro
Question:
Who is responsible for determining if the aircraft is in an airworthy condition?
Answer:
The PIC
Question:
What recent flight experience is required if you are to act as PIC of an aircraft under
IFR? Within what time frame must this experience be accumulated?
Answer:
In the preceding 6 months, in the same category of aircraft, a flight simulator, or
training device and must have performed
Question:
at least 6 instrument approaches
, Question:
holding procedures
Question:
intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems
Question:
May you operate under VFR in Class A airspace?
Answer:
No, unless authorized by ATC.
Question:
When flying VFR-on-top clearance, what altitude is appropriate?
Answer:
A VFR-on-top clearance allows the pilot to operate in VFR weather at an altitude or
flight level of their choice, subject to ATC restrictions
Question:
With what information must the PIC familiarize themselves with before beginning a
flight under IFR?
Answer:
Weather reports and forecasts Fuel requirements Alternatives available Traffic delays
Runway lengths at airports of intended use and landing distance data
Question:
If a pilot does not log the appropriate experience within the required time frame, what
must be done to regain instrument currency?
Answer:
Must pass an instrument proficiency check which may be conducted by an FAA
inspector, an FAA-designated examiner, or a certified instrument flight instructor.
Comprehensive
Assessment Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
What limitations are imposed on commercial pilot operations performed by commercial
pilots who do not possess an instrument rating?
Answer:
The carriage of passengers for hire in airplanes on cross-country flights in excess of 50
nm or at night is prohibited.
Question:
What are the required instruments and equipment for IFR flight?
Answer:
Generator or alternator Radios Altimeter Ball Clock (with a second hand) Attitude
indicator Rate of turn indicator Directional Gyro
Question:
Who is responsible for determining if the aircraft is in an airworthy condition?
Answer:
The PIC
Question:
What recent flight experience is required if you are to act as PIC of an aircraft under
IFR? Within what time frame must this experience be accumulated?
Answer:
In the preceding 6 months, in the same category of aircraft, a flight simulator, or
training device and must have performed
Question:
at least 6 instrument approaches
, Question:
holding procedures
Question:
intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems
Question:
May you operate under VFR in Class A airspace?
Answer:
No, unless authorized by ATC.
Question:
When flying VFR-on-top clearance, what altitude is appropriate?
Answer:
A VFR-on-top clearance allows the pilot to operate in VFR weather at an altitude or
flight level of their choice, subject to ATC restrictions
Question:
With what information must the PIC familiarize themselves with before beginning a
flight under IFR?
Answer:
Weather reports and forecasts Fuel requirements Alternatives available Traffic delays
Runway lengths at airports of intended use and landing distance data
Question:
If a pilot does not log the appropriate experience within the required time frame, what
must be done to regain instrument currency?
Answer:
Must pass an instrument proficiency check which may be conducted by an FAA
inspector, an FAA-designated examiner, or a certified instrument flight instructor.
