Answers.
(Refer to Figure 192.) What minimum navigation equipment is required to complete the
VOR/DME- B procedure? correct answers One VOR receiver and DME.
(Refer to Figure 15.) What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the
forecast? correct answers Variable in direction at 6 knots.
What altitude should be entered for your cruising level of an IFR flight plan if the flight has three
legs, each at a different altitude? correct answers Altitude for first leg.
During IFR operation using an approved GPS system for navigation, correct answers the aircraft
must have an approved and operational alternate navigation system appropriate for the route.
What is the wind shear forecast in the following TAF?
KCVG 231051Z 231212 12012KT 4SM -RA BR OVC008 WS005/27050KT TEMPO 1719
1/2SM -RA FG FM1930 09012KT 1SM -DZ BR VV003 BECMG 2021 5SM HZ= correct
answers Wind shear at 500 feet AGL from 270° at 50 KT.
What action is recommended if a pilot does not wish to use an instrument departure procedure?
correct answers Enter "No DP" in the REMARKS section of the IFR flight plan.
Which altitude is the normal upper limit for Class D airspace? correct answers 2,500 feet
When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, you must file an
IFR flight plan and receive a clearance before correct answers Entering Class E Aispace
If the ILS outer marker is inoperative, you may substitute correct answers a compass locator or
precision radar.
(Refer to Figure 150.) What is the flight attitude? One instrument has malfunctioned. correct
answers climbing turn to the right
(Refer to Figure 24.) For planning purposes, what would be the highest MEA on V187 between
Grand Junction, Walker Airport and Durango, La Plata Co. Airport? correct answers 15,000 feet
What is the meaning of a single coded identification received only once approximately every 30
seconds from a VORTAC? correct answers The DME component is operative and the VOR
component is inoperative.
You may cancel an IFR flight plan correct answers if in VMC outside class A airspace.
What is the expected duration of an individual microburst? correct answers Seldom longer than
15 minutes from the time the burst strikes the ground until dissipation.
, What happens to residual ice that remains after deice boots are inflated and shed ice? correct
answers Residual ice increases with a decrease in airspeed or temperature.
Hazardous wind shear is commonly encountered near the ground correct answers during periods
of strong temperature inversion and near thunderstorms.
If the outside air temperature increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant
indicated altitude, the true airspeed will correct answers increase and true altitude will increase.
What are the minimum fuel requirements in IFR conditions, if the first airport of intended
landing is forecast to have a 1,500 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility at flight-planned ETA? Fuel
to fly to the first airport of intended landing, correct answers fly to the alternate, and fly
thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast specifically implies that correct
answers the ceiling is more than 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.
Thrust is managed to maintain IAS, and glide slope is being flown. What characteristics should
be observed when a headwind shears to be a constant tailwind? correct answers PITCH
ATTITUDE: Decreases; REQUIRED THRUST: Increased, then reduced; VERTICAL SPEED:
Increases; IAS: Decreases, then increases to approach speed.
Which sources of aeronautical information, when used collectively, provide the latest status of
airport conditions (e.g., runway closures, runway lighting, snow conditions)? correct answers
Chart Supplement, Distant (D) NOTAMs, and FDC NOTAMs.
If a standard rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn to the left from a
heading of 090° to a heading of 300°? correct answers 50 seconds.
What is a waypoint when used for an IFR flight? correct answers A predetermined geographical
position used for an RNAV route or an RNAV instrument approach
(Refer to Figure 87.) Which VHF frequencies, other than 121.5, can be used to receive De
Ridder FSS in the Lake Charles area? correct answers 122.2, 122.3.
An aircraft altimeter system test and inspection must be accomplished within correct answers 24
calender months
Which instrument indicates the quality of a turn? correct answers Ball of the turn coordinator.
A generally recommended practice for autopilot usage during cruise flight in icing conditions is
correct answers periodically disengaging the autopilot and hand flying the airplane.