FAA MILITARY COMPETENCY TOP EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are - CORRECT
ANSWERS not authorized, except by arrangement with the pilot in command of each
aircraft / not authorized when carrying passengers for hire.
While in flight a helicopter and an airplane are converging at a 90 deg angle, and the helicopter
is located to the right of the airplane. Which aircraft has the right-of-way, and why? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The helicopter, because it is to the right of the airplane.
Two aircraft of the same category are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing. The
right of way belongs to the aircraft - CORRECT ANSWERS at the lower altitude, but the
pilot shall not take advantage of this to cut in front of or to overtake the other aircraft.
During a night operation, the pilot of aircraft #1 sees only the green light of aircraft #2. If the
aircraft are converging, which pilot has the right-of-way? - CORRECT ANSWERS The pilot
of aircraft #1. Aircraft #1 is to the right of aircraft #2.
An airplane is overtaking a helicopter. Which aircraft has the right-of-way? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Helicopter; the pilot should expect to be passed on the right.
What transponder equipment is required for airplane operations within Class B airspace? A
transponder - CORRECT ANSWERS with 4096 code or Mode S, and Mode C capability.
Unless otherwise authorized or required by ATC, the maximum indicated airspeed permitted
when at or below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 NM of the primary airport within class C or D airspace
is - CORRECT ANSWERS 200 knots
,What is the minimum altitude and flight visibility required for acrobatic flight? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1,500 feet AGL and 3 miles.
If not equipped with required position lights, an aircraft must terminate flight - CORRECT
ANSWERS at sunset.
If an aircraft is not equipped with an electrical or anti-collision light system, no person may
operate that aircraft - CORRECT ANSWERS after sunset to sunrise.
What altimeter setting is required when operating an aircraft at 18,000 feet MSL? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 29.92" Hg
Airplane A is overtaking airplane B. Which airplane has the right-of-way? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Airplane B; the pilot should expect to be passed on the right.
Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a 'restricted' category airplane? - CORRECT
ANSWERS No person may operate a 'restricted' category airplane carrying passengers or
property for compensation or hire.
What is the maximum bearing error (+or-) allowed for an operational VOR equipment check
when using an FAA approved ground test signal? - CORRECT ANSWERS 4 degrees.
In accordance with 14 CFR part 91, supplemental oxygen must be used by the required
minimum flight crew for that time exceeding 30 minutes while at cabin altitudes of - CORRECT
ANSWERS 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL.
What are the oxygen requirements when operating at cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000
feet MSL? - CORRECT ANSWERS The flight crew must use and passengers must be
provided with supplemental oxygen.
, Which is required equipment for powered aircraft during VFR night flights? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Anti-collision light system / An electric landing light, if the flight is for hire.
Which is true with respect to operating near other aircraft in flight? - CORRECT
ANSWERS They are not authorized when operated so close to another aircraft that they
can create a collision hazard.
Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a 'restricted' category helicopter? -
CORRECT ANSWERS No person may operate a 'restricted' category helicopter carrying
passengers or property for compensation or hire.
The carriage of passengers for hire by a commercial pilot is - CORRECT ANSWERS not
authorized in a 'limited' category aircraft.
The maximum cumulative time that an emergency locator transmitter may be operated before
the battery must be recharged or replaced is - CORRECT ANSWERS 60 minutes.
No person may operate a large civil aircraft of U.S. registry which is subject to a lease, unless the
lessee has mailed a copy of the lease to the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch, Technical Section,
Oklahoma City, OK, within how many hour of its execution. - CORRECT ANSWERS 24
What transponder equipment is required for airplane operations within Class B airspace? A
transponder - CORRECT ANSWERS with 4096 code and Mode C capability.
Approved flotation gear, readily available to each occupant, is required on each aircraft if it is
being flown for hire over water - CORRECT ANSWERS beyond power-off gliding distance
from shore.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are - CORRECT
ANSWERS not authorized, except by arrangement with the pilot in command of each
aircraft / not authorized when carrying passengers for hire.
While in flight a helicopter and an airplane are converging at a 90 deg angle, and the helicopter
is located to the right of the airplane. Which aircraft has the right-of-way, and why? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The helicopter, because it is to the right of the airplane.
Two aircraft of the same category are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing. The
right of way belongs to the aircraft - CORRECT ANSWERS at the lower altitude, but the
pilot shall not take advantage of this to cut in front of or to overtake the other aircraft.
During a night operation, the pilot of aircraft #1 sees only the green light of aircraft #2. If the
aircraft are converging, which pilot has the right-of-way? - CORRECT ANSWERS The pilot
of aircraft #1. Aircraft #1 is to the right of aircraft #2.
An airplane is overtaking a helicopter. Which aircraft has the right-of-way? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Helicopter; the pilot should expect to be passed on the right.
What transponder equipment is required for airplane operations within Class B airspace? A
transponder - CORRECT ANSWERS with 4096 code or Mode S, and Mode C capability.
Unless otherwise authorized or required by ATC, the maximum indicated airspeed permitted
when at or below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 NM of the primary airport within class C or D airspace
is - CORRECT ANSWERS 200 knots
,What is the minimum altitude and flight visibility required for acrobatic flight? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1,500 feet AGL and 3 miles.
If not equipped with required position lights, an aircraft must terminate flight - CORRECT
ANSWERS at sunset.
If an aircraft is not equipped with an electrical or anti-collision light system, no person may
operate that aircraft - CORRECT ANSWERS after sunset to sunrise.
What altimeter setting is required when operating an aircraft at 18,000 feet MSL? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 29.92" Hg
Airplane A is overtaking airplane B. Which airplane has the right-of-way? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Airplane B; the pilot should expect to be passed on the right.
Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a 'restricted' category airplane? - CORRECT
ANSWERS No person may operate a 'restricted' category airplane carrying passengers or
property for compensation or hire.
What is the maximum bearing error (+or-) allowed for an operational VOR equipment check
when using an FAA approved ground test signal? - CORRECT ANSWERS 4 degrees.
In accordance with 14 CFR part 91, supplemental oxygen must be used by the required
minimum flight crew for that time exceeding 30 minutes while at cabin altitudes of - CORRECT
ANSWERS 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL.
What are the oxygen requirements when operating at cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000
feet MSL? - CORRECT ANSWERS The flight crew must use and passengers must be
provided with supplemental oxygen.
, Which is required equipment for powered aircraft during VFR night flights? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Anti-collision light system / An electric landing light, if the flight is for hire.
Which is true with respect to operating near other aircraft in flight? - CORRECT
ANSWERS They are not authorized when operated so close to another aircraft that they
can create a collision hazard.
Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a 'restricted' category helicopter? -
CORRECT ANSWERS No person may operate a 'restricted' category helicopter carrying
passengers or property for compensation or hire.
The carriage of passengers for hire by a commercial pilot is - CORRECT ANSWERS not
authorized in a 'limited' category aircraft.
The maximum cumulative time that an emergency locator transmitter may be operated before
the battery must be recharged or replaced is - CORRECT ANSWERS 60 minutes.
No person may operate a large civil aircraft of U.S. registry which is subject to a lease, unless the
lessee has mailed a copy of the lease to the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch, Technical Section,
Oklahoma City, OK, within how many hour of its execution. - CORRECT ANSWERS 24
What transponder equipment is required for airplane operations within Class B airspace? A
transponder - CORRECT ANSWERS with 4096 code and Mode C capability.
Approved flotation gear, readily available to each occupant, is required on each aircraft if it is
being flown for hire over water - CORRECT ANSWERS beyond power-off gliding distance
from shore.
