Instrument Stage 1 Exam Questions and
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What do the markings on the runways indicate? ✔️✔️CHOICE 3 — Since runway 4 has only a
runway number and a center line, it is a basic
VFR runway. The distance markers added to
the threshold markings on runway 36 indicate
it is a precision instrument runway.
For what purposes can the displaced thresholds on the approach ends of runway 4 and 36 be
used? ✔️✔️CHOICE 3 — Yellow chevrons leading to the
threshold of runway 4 mean the area is a blastpad,
stopway, or overrun and it cannot be used
for taxi, takeoff, or landing. White arrows leading
to the threshold of runway 36 mean it can be
used for taxi, takeoff, and landing rollout.
Assume you are flying a light aircraft on an approach using a 3-bar VASI installation. What color
combination (top to bottom) is appropriate when you are established on the proper glide
slope? ✔️✔️CHOICE 2 — While flying a light aircraft on a
three-bar VASI approach, you should use the
lower glide path provided by the near and
middle bars. The indications are the same as
those on a normal two-bar VASI. The far bar
will indicate red since the lower glide path is
approximately one-half degree below the upper
glide path.
, A row of flush-mounted flashing white lights perpendicular to the runway center line are
✔️✔️CHOICE 2 — Land and hold short lights are a
row of flush-mounted flashing white lights
installed at the hold short point, perpendicular
to the center line of the runway on which they
are installed.
The airspace which surrounds a tower-controlled airport and normally extends up to 2,500 feet
above the airport is classified as ✔️✔️CHOICE 2 — Class D airspace, which exists
only when the control tower is in operation,
normally includes the airspace within approximately
four nautical miles of the geographical
center of the airport and extends from the
ground up to and including 2,500 feet above
the airport. You must maintain two-way
communications with ATC while within Class
D airspace.
What type of airspace normally has a minimum flight visibility requirement of 1 statute mile for
day VFR operations and does not require an IFR flight plan for IFR operations? ✔️✔️CHOICE 2
— As indicated in FAR 91.155, the
minimum visibility required for flight under day VFR in Class G airspace below 10,000 feet
MSL is one statute mile. IFR flight in Class G
airspace, although legal, is risky. Since ATC
had neither the responsibility nor the authority
to exercise control over aircraft in Class G
airspace, the main traffic separation procedure
is adherence to IFR cruising altitudes.
Answers| Latest Update
What do the markings on the runways indicate? ✔️✔️CHOICE 3 — Since runway 4 has only a
runway number and a center line, it is a basic
VFR runway. The distance markers added to
the threshold markings on runway 36 indicate
it is a precision instrument runway.
For what purposes can the displaced thresholds on the approach ends of runway 4 and 36 be
used? ✔️✔️CHOICE 3 — Yellow chevrons leading to the
threshold of runway 4 mean the area is a blastpad,
stopway, or overrun and it cannot be used
for taxi, takeoff, or landing. White arrows leading
to the threshold of runway 36 mean it can be
used for taxi, takeoff, and landing rollout.
Assume you are flying a light aircraft on an approach using a 3-bar VASI installation. What color
combination (top to bottom) is appropriate when you are established on the proper glide
slope? ✔️✔️CHOICE 2 — While flying a light aircraft on a
three-bar VASI approach, you should use the
lower glide path provided by the near and
middle bars. The indications are the same as
those on a normal two-bar VASI. The far bar
will indicate red since the lower glide path is
approximately one-half degree below the upper
glide path.
, A row of flush-mounted flashing white lights perpendicular to the runway center line are
✔️✔️CHOICE 2 — Land and hold short lights are a
row of flush-mounted flashing white lights
installed at the hold short point, perpendicular
to the center line of the runway on which they
are installed.
The airspace which surrounds a tower-controlled airport and normally extends up to 2,500 feet
above the airport is classified as ✔️✔️CHOICE 2 — Class D airspace, which exists
only when the control tower is in operation,
normally includes the airspace within approximately
four nautical miles of the geographical
center of the airport and extends from the
ground up to and including 2,500 feet above
the airport. You must maintain two-way
communications with ATC while within Class
D airspace.
What type of airspace normally has a minimum flight visibility requirement of 1 statute mile for
day VFR operations and does not require an IFR flight plan for IFR operations? ✔️✔️CHOICE 2
— As indicated in FAR 91.155, the
minimum visibility required for flight under day VFR in Class G airspace below 10,000 feet
MSL is one statute mile. IFR flight in Class G
airspace, although legal, is risky. Since ATC
had neither the responsibility nor the authority
to exercise control over aircraft in Class G
airspace, the main traffic separation procedure
is adherence to IFR cruising altitudes.
