ASA ADX Flight Operations Practice Test
Questions with Detailed Answers 2026-
2027 Updated.
When ATC assigns a speed adjustment to an aircraft operating at FL270, it will be at a speed not
less than - Answer 250 knots
What is the maximum indicated airspeed a reciprocating-engine-powered airplane may be
operated within Class B airspace? - Answer 250 knots
What special consideration is given for turbine-powered aircraft when 'gate hold' procedures
are in effect? - Answer They are expected to be ready for takeoff when they reach the runway
or warmup block
If ATC requests a speed adjustment that is not within the operating limits of the aircraft, what
action must the pilot take? - Answer Advise ATC of the airspeed that will be used
What minimum aircraft equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace? - Answer
Two-way communications and transponder
Civil aircraft holding at an altitude of 14,000 feet at a military or joint civil/military use airport
should expect to operate at which holding pattern airspeed? - Answer 230 knots
(Refer to Figures 201 and 201A.) What type of weather information would normally be expected
to be available from the Weather Data Source at Ogden-Hinckley? - Answer 1. Cloud height
2. Weather
3. Obstructions to vision
4. Temperature
5. Dewpoint
6. Altimeter
7. Surface Winds
8. Any pertinent remarks
(Refer to Figures 99, 101, 101A.) Which frequency should be selected to check airport
conditions and weather prior to departure at DFW Intl? - Answer 135.95 MHz
GBAS approaches are - Answer flown using the same techniques as an ILS once selected and
identified
,A Runway Condition Code (RwyCC) of 0 is used to delineate a braking action report of - Answer
Nil
Which reports are required when operating IFR in radar environment? - Answer 1. Vacating
any previously assigned altitude.
2. Making an altitude change when VFR-On-Top.
3. Unable to climb or descend at least 500 feet per minute.
4. Making a missed approach.
5. Changing true airspeed from flight plan by 5% or 10 knots (whichever is greater).
6. Time and altitude of reaching a clearance holding fix or point.
7. Leaving any holding fix.
What minimum ground visibility may be used instead of a prescribed visibility criteria of RVR 16
when that RVR value is not reported? - Answer 1/4 SM
When a departure alternate is required for a three-engine air carrier flight, it must be located at
a distance not greater than - Answer 2 hours from the departure airport at normal cruising
speed in still air with one engine not functioning
When an alternate airport outside the United States has no prescribed takeoff minimums and is
not listed in a Flag Air Carrier's Operations Specifications, the minimum weather conditions that
will meet the requirements for takeoff is - Answer 900-1-1/2
Pilots should notify controllers on initial contact that they have received the ATIS broadcast by -
Answer repeating the alphabetical code word appended to the broadcast
(Refer to Figure 374.) Inbound to DEN from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Center gives you a vector
and a frequency for Denver Approach Control, but you miss-copy the frequency. You determine
you probably were assigned - Answer 120.35 and should expect a tower frequency of 124.3
(Refer to Figure 127.) Which altitude is normally appropriate for the top of Class D airspace? -
Answer 2,500ft AGL
(Refer to Figure 279.) Where does the final approach segment begin on the ILS RWY 32R at
ORD? - Answer Glide slope intercept, 2700ft MSL
(Refer to Figures 360 and 388.) N60JB desired to list ROC as an alternate for BUF. The active
RWY at ROC was expected to be RWY 28. What weather forecast was required at Greater
, Rochester Intl, for N60JB to list it as an alternate? - Answer Nonprecision approach 800-2,
precision approach 800-2
(Refer to Figure 256 and 257A.) How should the IFR flight plan be closed upon landing at LAX? -
Answer LAX tower will close it automatically
Except during an emergency, when can a pilot expect landing priority? - Answer In turn, on a
first-come, first-serve basis
Under what condition may a pilot file an IFR flight plan containing a special or privately owned
IAP? - Answer Upon approval of the owner
Maximum holding speed for a civil turbojet aircraft at a joint use airport (civil/Navy) between
7,000 and 14,000 feet is - Answer 230 knots
(Refer to Figure 348.) How can the pilot receive the latest NOTAMs for the TUS LAX flight? -
Answer Contact the RCO on 122.2 MHz
An ATC 'instruction' - Answer is a directive issued by ATC for the purpose of requiring a pilot to
take a specific action.
(Refer to Figure 257A.) If the glide slope indication is lost upon passing LIMMA INT on the ILS
RWY 25L approach at LAX, what action should the pilot take? - Answer Continue to the MAP,
and execute the missed approach as indicated
Why are certain areas that start 3 nautical miles from the coastline of the U.S. and extend
outward, classified as Warning Areas? - Answer To warn pilots of nonparticipating aircraft of a
potential danger within the area
What separation or service by ATC is afforded pilots authorized 'VFR on Top'? - Answer Traffic
advisories only
If visual reference is lost while circling to land from an instrument approach, what action(s)
should the pilot take? - Answer Make a climbing turn toward the landing runway until
established on the missed approach course
Pilots are responsible for knowing - Answer if they can conduct an RNP approach with an arc
at a designated airspeed.
(Refer to Figure 127.) What is the base of the Class A airspace? - Answer FL180
Questions with Detailed Answers 2026-
2027 Updated.
When ATC assigns a speed adjustment to an aircraft operating at FL270, it will be at a speed not
less than - Answer 250 knots
What is the maximum indicated airspeed a reciprocating-engine-powered airplane may be
operated within Class B airspace? - Answer 250 knots
What special consideration is given for turbine-powered aircraft when 'gate hold' procedures
are in effect? - Answer They are expected to be ready for takeoff when they reach the runway
or warmup block
If ATC requests a speed adjustment that is not within the operating limits of the aircraft, what
action must the pilot take? - Answer Advise ATC of the airspeed that will be used
What minimum aircraft equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace? - Answer
Two-way communications and transponder
Civil aircraft holding at an altitude of 14,000 feet at a military or joint civil/military use airport
should expect to operate at which holding pattern airspeed? - Answer 230 knots
(Refer to Figures 201 and 201A.) What type of weather information would normally be expected
to be available from the Weather Data Source at Ogden-Hinckley? - Answer 1. Cloud height
2. Weather
3. Obstructions to vision
4. Temperature
5. Dewpoint
6. Altimeter
7. Surface Winds
8. Any pertinent remarks
(Refer to Figures 99, 101, 101A.) Which frequency should be selected to check airport
conditions and weather prior to departure at DFW Intl? - Answer 135.95 MHz
GBAS approaches are - Answer flown using the same techniques as an ILS once selected and
identified
,A Runway Condition Code (RwyCC) of 0 is used to delineate a braking action report of - Answer
Nil
Which reports are required when operating IFR in radar environment? - Answer 1. Vacating
any previously assigned altitude.
2. Making an altitude change when VFR-On-Top.
3. Unable to climb or descend at least 500 feet per minute.
4. Making a missed approach.
5. Changing true airspeed from flight plan by 5% or 10 knots (whichever is greater).
6. Time and altitude of reaching a clearance holding fix or point.
7. Leaving any holding fix.
What minimum ground visibility may be used instead of a prescribed visibility criteria of RVR 16
when that RVR value is not reported? - Answer 1/4 SM
When a departure alternate is required for a three-engine air carrier flight, it must be located at
a distance not greater than - Answer 2 hours from the departure airport at normal cruising
speed in still air with one engine not functioning
When an alternate airport outside the United States has no prescribed takeoff minimums and is
not listed in a Flag Air Carrier's Operations Specifications, the minimum weather conditions that
will meet the requirements for takeoff is - Answer 900-1-1/2
Pilots should notify controllers on initial contact that they have received the ATIS broadcast by -
Answer repeating the alphabetical code word appended to the broadcast
(Refer to Figure 374.) Inbound to DEN from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Center gives you a vector
and a frequency for Denver Approach Control, but you miss-copy the frequency. You determine
you probably were assigned - Answer 120.35 and should expect a tower frequency of 124.3
(Refer to Figure 127.) Which altitude is normally appropriate for the top of Class D airspace? -
Answer 2,500ft AGL
(Refer to Figure 279.) Where does the final approach segment begin on the ILS RWY 32R at
ORD? - Answer Glide slope intercept, 2700ft MSL
(Refer to Figures 360 and 388.) N60JB desired to list ROC as an alternate for BUF. The active
RWY at ROC was expected to be RWY 28. What weather forecast was required at Greater
, Rochester Intl, for N60JB to list it as an alternate? - Answer Nonprecision approach 800-2,
precision approach 800-2
(Refer to Figure 256 and 257A.) How should the IFR flight plan be closed upon landing at LAX? -
Answer LAX tower will close it automatically
Except during an emergency, when can a pilot expect landing priority? - Answer In turn, on a
first-come, first-serve basis
Under what condition may a pilot file an IFR flight plan containing a special or privately owned
IAP? - Answer Upon approval of the owner
Maximum holding speed for a civil turbojet aircraft at a joint use airport (civil/Navy) between
7,000 and 14,000 feet is - Answer 230 knots
(Refer to Figure 348.) How can the pilot receive the latest NOTAMs for the TUS LAX flight? -
Answer Contact the RCO on 122.2 MHz
An ATC 'instruction' - Answer is a directive issued by ATC for the purpose of requiring a pilot to
take a specific action.
(Refer to Figure 257A.) If the glide slope indication is lost upon passing LIMMA INT on the ILS
RWY 25L approach at LAX, what action should the pilot take? - Answer Continue to the MAP,
and execute the missed approach as indicated
Why are certain areas that start 3 nautical miles from the coastline of the U.S. and extend
outward, classified as Warning Areas? - Answer To warn pilots of nonparticipating aircraft of a
potential danger within the area
What separation or service by ATC is afforded pilots authorized 'VFR on Top'? - Answer Traffic
advisories only
If visual reference is lost while circling to land from an instrument approach, what action(s)
should the pilot take? - Answer Make a climbing turn toward the landing runway until
established on the missed approach course
Pilots are responsible for knowing - Answer if they can conduct an RNP approach with an arc
at a designated airspeed.
(Refer to Figure 127.) What is the base of the Class A airspace? - Answer FL180
