KING SCHOOLS PART 135
INITIAL/RECURRENT PILOT TRAINING
COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
NEXRAD weather information and images can be up to ___ minute(s) old and
should only be used in flight for_____________. - ANSWER-25, strategic planning
purposes
Question Explanation:
NEXRAD information cockpit displays can be as much as 5 minutes old, but the
information used to generate the display can be 15 to 20 minutes old. Any depicted
"clear" path near a storm could be gone when you attempt to use it.
If you find yourself accidentally penetrating a thunderstorm you should - ANSWER--
Set power for recommended turbulence penetration airspeed
-Hand fly or disengage the altitude and airspeed hold modes
-Accept variations in altitude and smoothly maintain constant attitude
Question Explanation:
Thunderstorm penetration requires all the actions listed to not overstress the aircraft
or lose control. Use any information you have available to fly a path that results in
minimum time in the storm, by flying perpendicular to the storm line or straight
through the cell. Once you have penetrated a storm, do not try to turn around - you
could overstress the aircraft or lose control.
If you experience turbulence that causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic
bumpiness without appreciable changes in altitude or attitude more than 2/3 of the
time while encountering it, then you would report this as - ANSWER-Continuous light
chop
Question Explanation:
Light chop causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness without
appreciable changes in altitude or attitude. Light turbulence momentarily causes
slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude (pitch, roll, yaw). Turbulence time
descriptors are: 'occasional' is less than 1/3 of the time, 'intermittent' is 1/3 to 2/3,
and 'continuous' is anything more than 2/3.
Wind shear is dangerous for all aircraft but of greater concern to ___ and ____
aircraft. - ANSWER-Larger, turbojet
Question Explanation:
Because of their heavier mass, larger aircraft need more time and power to
compensate for speed changes caused by turbulence. Turbojet aircraft have less
responsive thrust than turboprop or piston-powered aircraft when trying to adjust
speed.
,In the winter, the jet stream tends to be - ANSWER-Stronger, lower, and nearer the
equator
Question Explanation:
In the winter the jet stream intensifies, lowers and shifts towards the equator.
The U.S. High-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart provides forecast
information on jet streams, turbulence and thunderstorm activity for flights between -
ANSWER-24,000 and 60,000 feet
Question Explanation:
A U.S. High-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart forecasts significant weather
from above 24,000 feet to 60,000 feet, including the location and altitude of:
-Jet streams
-Shown when more than 80 knots for the purposes of this chart
-Areas of moderate or greater turbulence
-Embedded thunderstorm clouds (CBs), or
-Thunderstorm clouds with little or no space between them
Air Traffic Control (ATC) will provide weather information from their radar displays -
ANSWER-On a work load permitting basis after ensuring required traffic separation.
True or False. ATC relies primarily on NEXRAD images to provide weather
information and that data can be up to 5 minutes old. - ANSWER-True
Question Explanation:
ATC's primary source of radar weather information is NEXRAD, although some
controllers may be able to select a raw data display as a secondary mode.
When using ATC for weather avoidance assistance you need to - ANSWER--Remind
the new controller when changing frequencies
-Let controllers know when your conditions change (for example, IMC to VMC)
Question Explanation:
If you are using ATC to assist you in weather avoidance it is wise to let new
controllers know that, in case the previous controller didn't pass the information
along. You also need to let controllers know when your flight conditions change for
the better or worse.
True or False. When you are working to avoid weather and receive a "When able"
clearance, you need to confirm with the controller if they are referring to weather or
navigational capabilities. - ANSWER-True
Question Explanation:
If the controller clears you "Direct XXX when able," you need to know if they mean
when you are clear of conflicting weather or as soon as possible based on your
navigational capability. If you have been given clearance by the controller to deviate
for weather, the normal assumption on receipt of this clearance would be that you
should go direct to XXX when you are comfortable that you are clear of the weather.
, True or False. You can never deviate from an IFR clearance, so it's important to give
ATC as much advanced warning when requesting deviations for weather. -
ANSWER-False
Question Explanation:
The earlier you can coordinate a weather deviation the better for both you and ATC.
However, if you find yourself in an extreme situation you may exercise your
emergency authority as PIC, do what is necessary to keep the aircraft safe, and
inform ATC of your actions.
If you have to land with accumulated ice, follow aircraft flight manual and company
procedures and... - ANSWER--Use a higher approach speed, and
-Consider reduced or no flaps in order to avoid a tailplane stall.
(It is very possible to have little ice on the wings but have ice built up on the
horizontal tail surface)
When flying at lower altitudes in mountainous regions with known down drafts in the
area you should - ANSWER--Be aware of the direction of the wind
-Avoid the lee (downwind) side of ridgelines
-Leave yourself turning room to get away from the ridgeline
Question Explanation:
Typical downdrafts are 1,000 to 1,400 feet per minute but can be much higher. You
should avoid the lee side of ridgelines if possible. If you need to cross a ridge,
approach the ridgeline at a 45° angle to give yourself turning room.
Microbursts are usually associated with - ANSWER--Frontal areas
-Thunderstorms
Question Explanation:
Microbursts will most often be encountered during frontal passage or near
thunderstorms.
Microbursts are short-lived, lasting ______to _______ minutes, and very localized in
nature with a diameter of about _______miles. - ANSWER-2 to 5 minutes
2 miles
If you encounter a microburst at low altitude you should - ANSWER-Immediately
initiate full power and increase angle of attack to best climb
Question Explanation:
Microbursts encountered at low altitude require immediate, aggressive action to
prevent being forced into the ground by the downdraft. You should also leave the
flaps and gear in whatever configuration they were in when you encountered the
microburst.
True or False. In pressurized aircraft flying above 35,000 feet MSL both pilots must
wear oxygen masks at all times. - ANSWER-False
INITIAL/RECURRENT PILOT TRAINING
COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
NEXRAD weather information and images can be up to ___ minute(s) old and
should only be used in flight for_____________. - ANSWER-25, strategic planning
purposes
Question Explanation:
NEXRAD information cockpit displays can be as much as 5 minutes old, but the
information used to generate the display can be 15 to 20 minutes old. Any depicted
"clear" path near a storm could be gone when you attempt to use it.
If you find yourself accidentally penetrating a thunderstorm you should - ANSWER--
Set power for recommended turbulence penetration airspeed
-Hand fly or disengage the altitude and airspeed hold modes
-Accept variations in altitude and smoothly maintain constant attitude
Question Explanation:
Thunderstorm penetration requires all the actions listed to not overstress the aircraft
or lose control. Use any information you have available to fly a path that results in
minimum time in the storm, by flying perpendicular to the storm line or straight
through the cell. Once you have penetrated a storm, do not try to turn around - you
could overstress the aircraft or lose control.
If you experience turbulence that causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic
bumpiness without appreciable changes in altitude or attitude more than 2/3 of the
time while encountering it, then you would report this as - ANSWER-Continuous light
chop
Question Explanation:
Light chop causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness without
appreciable changes in altitude or attitude. Light turbulence momentarily causes
slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude (pitch, roll, yaw). Turbulence time
descriptors are: 'occasional' is less than 1/3 of the time, 'intermittent' is 1/3 to 2/3,
and 'continuous' is anything more than 2/3.
Wind shear is dangerous for all aircraft but of greater concern to ___ and ____
aircraft. - ANSWER-Larger, turbojet
Question Explanation:
Because of their heavier mass, larger aircraft need more time and power to
compensate for speed changes caused by turbulence. Turbojet aircraft have less
responsive thrust than turboprop or piston-powered aircraft when trying to adjust
speed.
,In the winter, the jet stream tends to be - ANSWER-Stronger, lower, and nearer the
equator
Question Explanation:
In the winter the jet stream intensifies, lowers and shifts towards the equator.
The U.S. High-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart provides forecast
information on jet streams, turbulence and thunderstorm activity for flights between -
ANSWER-24,000 and 60,000 feet
Question Explanation:
A U.S. High-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart forecasts significant weather
from above 24,000 feet to 60,000 feet, including the location and altitude of:
-Jet streams
-Shown when more than 80 knots for the purposes of this chart
-Areas of moderate or greater turbulence
-Embedded thunderstorm clouds (CBs), or
-Thunderstorm clouds with little or no space between them
Air Traffic Control (ATC) will provide weather information from their radar displays -
ANSWER-On a work load permitting basis after ensuring required traffic separation.
True or False. ATC relies primarily on NEXRAD images to provide weather
information and that data can be up to 5 minutes old. - ANSWER-True
Question Explanation:
ATC's primary source of radar weather information is NEXRAD, although some
controllers may be able to select a raw data display as a secondary mode.
When using ATC for weather avoidance assistance you need to - ANSWER--Remind
the new controller when changing frequencies
-Let controllers know when your conditions change (for example, IMC to VMC)
Question Explanation:
If you are using ATC to assist you in weather avoidance it is wise to let new
controllers know that, in case the previous controller didn't pass the information
along. You also need to let controllers know when your flight conditions change for
the better or worse.
True or False. When you are working to avoid weather and receive a "When able"
clearance, you need to confirm with the controller if they are referring to weather or
navigational capabilities. - ANSWER-True
Question Explanation:
If the controller clears you "Direct XXX when able," you need to know if they mean
when you are clear of conflicting weather or as soon as possible based on your
navigational capability. If you have been given clearance by the controller to deviate
for weather, the normal assumption on receipt of this clearance would be that you
should go direct to XXX when you are comfortable that you are clear of the weather.
, True or False. You can never deviate from an IFR clearance, so it's important to give
ATC as much advanced warning when requesting deviations for weather. -
ANSWER-False
Question Explanation:
The earlier you can coordinate a weather deviation the better for both you and ATC.
However, if you find yourself in an extreme situation you may exercise your
emergency authority as PIC, do what is necessary to keep the aircraft safe, and
inform ATC of your actions.
If you have to land with accumulated ice, follow aircraft flight manual and company
procedures and... - ANSWER--Use a higher approach speed, and
-Consider reduced or no flaps in order to avoid a tailplane stall.
(It is very possible to have little ice on the wings but have ice built up on the
horizontal tail surface)
When flying at lower altitudes in mountainous regions with known down drafts in the
area you should - ANSWER--Be aware of the direction of the wind
-Avoid the lee (downwind) side of ridgelines
-Leave yourself turning room to get away from the ridgeline
Question Explanation:
Typical downdrafts are 1,000 to 1,400 feet per minute but can be much higher. You
should avoid the lee side of ridgelines if possible. If you need to cross a ridge,
approach the ridgeline at a 45° angle to give yourself turning room.
Microbursts are usually associated with - ANSWER--Frontal areas
-Thunderstorms
Question Explanation:
Microbursts will most often be encountered during frontal passage or near
thunderstorms.
Microbursts are short-lived, lasting ______to _______ minutes, and very localized in
nature with a diameter of about _______miles. - ANSWER-2 to 5 minutes
2 miles
If you encounter a microburst at low altitude you should - ANSWER-Immediately
initiate full power and increase angle of attack to best climb
Question Explanation:
Microbursts encountered at low altitude require immediate, aggressive action to
prevent being forced into the ground by the downdraft. You should also leave the
flaps and gear in whatever configuration they were in when you encountered the
microburst.
True or False. In pressurized aircraft flying above 35,000 feet MSL both pilots must
wear oxygen masks at all times. - ANSWER-False
