Glider Exam: Federal Aviation Regulations
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
An ATC transponder is not to be used unless it has been tested, inspected, and found to comply
with regulations within the preceding - CORRECT ANSWER - 24 calendar months
You are conducting your preflight of an aircraft and notice that the last inspection of the
emergency locator transmitter was 11 calendar months ago. You may - CORRECT
ANSWER - depart because the ELT is within the inspection requirements.
Under what condition could an aircraft's engine logbook show no previous operating history? -
CORRECT ANSWER - After the aircraft's engine has been rebuilt by the manufacturer.
Which is true relating to Airworthiness Directives (ADs)? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Noncompliance with ADs renders an aircraft unairworthy.
When is the pilot in command required to hold a category and class rating appropriate to the
aircraft being flown? - CORRECT ANSWER - On flights when carrying another person.
Which airborne incident would require that the nearest NTSB field office be notified
immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flight control system malfunction of failure.
When should notification of an aircraft accident be made to the NTSB if there was substantial
damage and no injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER - Immediately
Notification to the NTSB is required when there has been substantial damage - CORRECT
ANSWER - which adversely affects structural strength or flight characteristics
, Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Owner or operator of the aircraft
When is preflight action required, relative to alternatives available, if the planned flight cannot
be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER - any flight not in the vicinity if an airport
Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are - CORRECT
ANSWER - not authorized when carrying passengers for hire
A pilot convicted of operating a motor vehicle while either intoxicated by, impaired by, or under
the influence of alcohol or a drug is required to provide a - CORRECT ANSWER - written
report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) not later than 60 days after the
conviction.
If an aircraft is not equipped with an electrical or anticollision light system, no person may
operate that aircraft - CORRECT ANSWER - after sunset to sunrise
Which is required to operate an aircraft towing an advisory banner? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A certificate of waiver issued by the Administrator.
What action must be taken when a pilot in command deviates from any rule in 14 CFR Part 91? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Upon the request of the Administrator, send a written report of
that deviation to the Administrator.
No person may operate an aircraft in simulated instrument flight conditions unless the -
CORRECT ANSWER - other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot, who holds at least
a private pilot certificate and is appropriately rated.
Commercial pilots are required to have a valid and appropriate pilot certificate in their physical
possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when - CORRECT ANSWER - acting as
pilot in command
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
An ATC transponder is not to be used unless it has been tested, inspected, and found to comply
with regulations within the preceding - CORRECT ANSWER - 24 calendar months
You are conducting your preflight of an aircraft and notice that the last inspection of the
emergency locator transmitter was 11 calendar months ago. You may - CORRECT
ANSWER - depart because the ELT is within the inspection requirements.
Under what condition could an aircraft's engine logbook show no previous operating history? -
CORRECT ANSWER - After the aircraft's engine has been rebuilt by the manufacturer.
Which is true relating to Airworthiness Directives (ADs)? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Noncompliance with ADs renders an aircraft unairworthy.
When is the pilot in command required to hold a category and class rating appropriate to the
aircraft being flown? - CORRECT ANSWER - On flights when carrying another person.
Which airborne incident would require that the nearest NTSB field office be notified
immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flight control system malfunction of failure.
When should notification of an aircraft accident be made to the NTSB if there was substantial
damage and no injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER - Immediately
Notification to the NTSB is required when there has been substantial damage - CORRECT
ANSWER - which adversely affects structural strength or flight characteristics
, Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Owner or operator of the aircraft
When is preflight action required, relative to alternatives available, if the planned flight cannot
be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER - any flight not in the vicinity if an airport
Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are - CORRECT
ANSWER - not authorized when carrying passengers for hire
A pilot convicted of operating a motor vehicle while either intoxicated by, impaired by, or under
the influence of alcohol or a drug is required to provide a - CORRECT ANSWER - written
report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) not later than 60 days after the
conviction.
If an aircraft is not equipped with an electrical or anticollision light system, no person may
operate that aircraft - CORRECT ANSWER - after sunset to sunrise
Which is required to operate an aircraft towing an advisory banner? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A certificate of waiver issued by the Administrator.
What action must be taken when a pilot in command deviates from any rule in 14 CFR Part 91? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Upon the request of the Administrator, send a written report of
that deviation to the Administrator.
No person may operate an aircraft in simulated instrument flight conditions unless the -
CORRECT ANSWER - other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot, who holds at least
a private pilot certificate and is appropriately rated.
Commercial pilots are required to have a valid and appropriate pilot certificate in their physical
possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when - CORRECT ANSWER - acting as
pilot in command
