KING SCHOOLS PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of
Savannah International? - ANSWER-1,534 feet AGL.
The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is - ANSWER-left-hand for
Runway 36 and right-hand for Runway 18.
Determine the density altitude for these conditions:
Altimeter setting.......................30.35
Runway temperature.....................+25 °F
Airport elevation................3,894 ft MSL - ANSWER-2,000 feet MSL.
A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic? - ANSWER-Smooth air.
At what altitude is the freezing level over the middle of Florida on the 12-hour
Significant Weather Prognostic Chart? - ANSWER-12,000 feet. (120 on the left chart,
difference between top and bottom charts is what they show)
In weight and balance calculations, arm is - ANSWER-In weight and balance
calculations, arm is
Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the - ANSWER-
Chart Supplement (Formerly the Airport/Facility Directory).
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are
issued under which subject number? - ANSWER-60
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic
Control and General Operations are issued under which subject number? -
ANSWER-90
Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by - ANSWER-certain metals and
electrical systems within the aircraft.
A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the
proper carbon dioxide level in the body by - ANSWER-slowing the breathing rate,
breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud.
The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are - ANSWER-7,200
feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL. (72/89 at the end of the PIREP)
Determine the total distance required to land.
, OAT.........................................Std
Pressure altitude.....................10,000 ft
Weight................................2,400 lbs
Wind component.............................Calm
Obstacle..................................50 ft - ANSWER-1,925 feet.
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a
pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere? - ANSWER-An altitude allowing, if a power unit
fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the
surface.
Preventive maintenance has been performed on an aircraft. What paperwork is
required? - ANSWER-The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held
by the person approving the work and a description of the work must be entered in
the aircraft maintenance records.
What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644? - ANSWER-
IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots.
What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 6443? - ANSWER-
VFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds less than 250 knots.
How fast are you flying if you travel 18 miles in 8 minutes? - ANSWER-135 miles per
hour.
Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in
the landing configuration? - ANSWER-Lower limit of the white arc.
The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is - ANSWER-light from
5,500 feet to 7,200 feet.
For information about the parachute jumping at Caddo Mills Airport, refer to -
ANSWER-the Chart Supplement (Formerly the Airport/Facility Directory).
When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12-hour
clock, the reference the controller uses is the aircraft's - ANSWER-ground track.
What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace? -
ANSWER-Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate
logbook endorsements.
The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented
approximately - ANSWER-090° and 270° magnetic.
The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is - ANSWER-light to moderate
rime. (LGT-MOD RIME at the end of the PIREP)
Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control
are required for landings or takeoffs at all towered airports - ANSWER-regardless of
weather conditions.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of
Savannah International? - ANSWER-1,534 feet AGL.
The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is - ANSWER-left-hand for
Runway 36 and right-hand for Runway 18.
Determine the density altitude for these conditions:
Altimeter setting.......................30.35
Runway temperature.....................+25 °F
Airport elevation................3,894 ft MSL - ANSWER-2,000 feet MSL.
A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic? - ANSWER-Smooth air.
At what altitude is the freezing level over the middle of Florida on the 12-hour
Significant Weather Prognostic Chart? - ANSWER-12,000 feet. (120 on the left chart,
difference between top and bottom charts is what they show)
In weight and balance calculations, arm is - ANSWER-In weight and balance
calculations, arm is
Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the - ANSWER-
Chart Supplement (Formerly the Airport/Facility Directory).
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are
issued under which subject number? - ANSWER-60
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic
Control and General Operations are issued under which subject number? -
ANSWER-90
Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by - ANSWER-certain metals and
electrical systems within the aircraft.
A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the
proper carbon dioxide level in the body by - ANSWER-slowing the breathing rate,
breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud.
The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are - ANSWER-7,200
feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL. (72/89 at the end of the PIREP)
Determine the total distance required to land.
, OAT.........................................Std
Pressure altitude.....................10,000 ft
Weight................................2,400 lbs
Wind component.............................Calm
Obstacle..................................50 ft - ANSWER-1,925 feet.
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a
pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere? - ANSWER-An altitude allowing, if a power unit
fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the
surface.
Preventive maintenance has been performed on an aircraft. What paperwork is
required? - ANSWER-The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held
by the person approving the work and a description of the work must be entered in
the aircraft maintenance records.
What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644? - ANSWER-
IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots.
What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 6443? - ANSWER-
VFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds less than 250 knots.
How fast are you flying if you travel 18 miles in 8 minutes? - ANSWER-135 miles per
hour.
Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in
the landing configuration? - ANSWER-Lower limit of the white arc.
The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is - ANSWER-light from
5,500 feet to 7,200 feet.
For information about the parachute jumping at Caddo Mills Airport, refer to -
ANSWER-the Chart Supplement (Formerly the Airport/Facility Directory).
When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12-hour
clock, the reference the controller uses is the aircraft's - ANSWER-ground track.
What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace? -
ANSWER-Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate
logbook endorsements.
The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented
approximately - ANSWER-090° and 270° magnetic.
The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is - ANSWER-light to moderate
rime. (LGT-MOD RIME at the end of the PIREP)
Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control
are required for landings or takeoffs at all towered airports - ANSWER-regardless of
weather conditions.
