IRA Written Exam Prep 2 Questions and
Answers
A coded transponder with altitude reporting capability is required for all controlled airspace... - Answer-
At and aboce 10,000 FT MSL
No pilot may act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft, under IFR or in weather conditions less than the
minimums prescribed for VFR unless that pilot has, within the preceding 6 calendar months, completed
at least... - Answer-six instrument approaches, holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses
using navigational systems, or passed and instrument proficiency check
What information must be recorded to show meeting instrument currency requirements to act as PIC
during instrument flight? - Answer-Location and type of each instrument approach and safety pilot
name, if required
What portion of dual instruction may a certified instrument flight instructor log as instrument flight
time? - Answer-All time during which the instructor acts as instrument instructor in actual instrument
weather conditions
Which flight time may be logged as an instrument time when on an instrument flight plan? - Answer-
Only the time you controlled the aircraft solely by reference to flight instruments
To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements of 61.57(c), within the last 6 calendar
months you need... - Answer-Holding procedures, six instrument approaches, and intercepting and
tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft
, After your recent IFR experience lapses, how much time do you have before you must pass an
instrument proficiency check to act as pilot in command under IFR? - Answer-6 months
Without an instrument rating, you are prohibited from flying... - Answer-Into class A airspace
What limitation is imposed on a newly certificated commercial airplane pilot if that person does not hold
an instrument pilot rating? - Answer-The carrying of passengers for hire on cross-country flights of more
than 50 nautical miles or more at night is prohibited
Verifying that the altimeter meets the requirements of 14 CFR part 91 for an instrument flight is the
responsibility of the... - Answer-Pilot-in-command
Before beginning any flight under IFT, the pilot in command must become familiar with all available
information concerning that flight including... - Answer-The runway lengths at airports of intended use,
and the aircraft's takeoff and landing data
To serve as a safety pilot for simulated instrument flight, you must hold at least a private pilot certificate
and an... - Answer-Appropriate category and class rating for the aircraft to be flown
Which procedure is recommended while climbing to an assigned altitude on the airway? - Answer-Climb
on the centerline of the airway except when maneuvering to avoid other air traffic in VFR conditions
While enroute under IFT at FL 250, your DME fails. What action should you take? - Answer-Advise ATC
of the equipment failure and continue to the next airport of intended landing
What is the procedure when the DME or suitable RNAV malfunctions at or above 24,000 MSL? -
Answer-After immediately notifying ATC, you may continue to the next airport of intended landing
where repairs can be made
Answers
A coded transponder with altitude reporting capability is required for all controlled airspace... - Answer-
At and aboce 10,000 FT MSL
No pilot may act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft, under IFR or in weather conditions less than the
minimums prescribed for VFR unless that pilot has, within the preceding 6 calendar months, completed
at least... - Answer-six instrument approaches, holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses
using navigational systems, or passed and instrument proficiency check
What information must be recorded to show meeting instrument currency requirements to act as PIC
during instrument flight? - Answer-Location and type of each instrument approach and safety pilot
name, if required
What portion of dual instruction may a certified instrument flight instructor log as instrument flight
time? - Answer-All time during which the instructor acts as instrument instructor in actual instrument
weather conditions
Which flight time may be logged as an instrument time when on an instrument flight plan? - Answer-
Only the time you controlled the aircraft solely by reference to flight instruments
To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements of 61.57(c), within the last 6 calendar
months you need... - Answer-Holding procedures, six instrument approaches, and intercepting and
tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft
, After your recent IFR experience lapses, how much time do you have before you must pass an
instrument proficiency check to act as pilot in command under IFR? - Answer-6 months
Without an instrument rating, you are prohibited from flying... - Answer-Into class A airspace
What limitation is imposed on a newly certificated commercial airplane pilot if that person does not hold
an instrument pilot rating? - Answer-The carrying of passengers for hire on cross-country flights of more
than 50 nautical miles or more at night is prohibited
Verifying that the altimeter meets the requirements of 14 CFR part 91 for an instrument flight is the
responsibility of the... - Answer-Pilot-in-command
Before beginning any flight under IFT, the pilot in command must become familiar with all available
information concerning that flight including... - Answer-The runway lengths at airports of intended use,
and the aircraft's takeoff and landing data
To serve as a safety pilot for simulated instrument flight, you must hold at least a private pilot certificate
and an... - Answer-Appropriate category and class rating for the aircraft to be flown
Which procedure is recommended while climbing to an assigned altitude on the airway? - Answer-Climb
on the centerline of the airway except when maneuvering to avoid other air traffic in VFR conditions
While enroute under IFT at FL 250, your DME fails. What action should you take? - Answer-Advise ATC
of the equipment failure and continue to the next airport of intended landing
What is the procedure when the DME or suitable RNAV malfunctions at or above 24,000 MSL? -
Answer-After immediately notifying ATC, you may continue to the next airport of intended landing
where repairs can be made
