Instrument Rating Written Faa Test Quiz W
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To act as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR, what is the minimum instrument flight experienc
the preceding six months, in the same category of aircraft?
a. Holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems, an
b. Six hours of instrument time in any aircraft, and six instrument approaches.
c. Six instrument approaches, three of which must be in the same category and class of aircraft to b
instrument time in any aircraft. - CORRECT ANS✔✔c. Six instrument approaches, three of which m
and class of aircraft to be flown, and 6 hours of instrument time in any aircraft.
A certified commercial pilot who carries passengers for hire at night or in excess or 50 NM is require
a. a type rating.
b. a first class medical certificate.
c. an instrument rating in the same category and class of aircraft - CORRECT ANS✔✔c. an instrum
and class of aircraft
When is an IFR clearance required during VFR weather conditions?
a. When operating in the Class E airspace.
b. When operating in a Class A airspace.
c. When operating in airspace above 14,500 feet. - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. When operating in a Clas
A pilot is making an ILS approach and is past the OM to a runway which has a VASI. What action is
glide slope malfunction occurs and the pilot has the VASI in sights?
a. The pilot should inform ATC of the malfunction and then descend immediately to the localizer DH
b. The pilot may continue the approach and use the VASI glide slope in place of the electronic glide
c. The pilot must request an LOC approach, and may descend below the VASI at the pilot's discreti
pilot must request an LOC approach, and may descend below the VASI at the pilot's discretion.
What are the alternate minimums for an airport with a precision approach procedure?
, a. expressed as 6PSM.
b. expressed as P6SM.
c. omitted from the report. - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. expressed as P6SM.
In what localities is advection fog most likely to occur?
a. Coastal areas.
b. Mountain slopes.
c. Level inland areas. - CORRECT ANS✔✔a. Coastal areas.
The use of airborne weather-avoidance radar
a. provides no assurance of avoiding instrument weather conditions.
b. assures the avoidance of hail.
c. allows you to fly safely between echoes. - CORRECT ANS✔✔a. provides no assurance of avoid
conditions.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-3F, Figure 7) What type of weather can be expected in the red scalloped ar
a. 2/8 to 6/8 coverage, occasional embedded thunderstorms, tops at FL 330.
b. 1/8 to 4/8 coverage, occasional embedded thunderstorms, maximum tops at 51,000 feet MSL.
c. isolated embedded cumulonimbus with tops to FL330. - CORRECT ANS✔✔c. isolated embedde
FL330.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-3F, Figure 13) How will the aircraft in position 4 be affected by a microburst
a. Performance increasing with a tailwind and updraft.
b. Performance decreasing with a tailwind and downdraft.
c. Performance decreasing with a headwind and downdraft. - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. Performance d
downdraft.
Decode the excerpt from the Winds and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB) for OKC at 39,000 feet.
a. Wind 130° at 50 knots, temperature - 58° C
b. Wind 330° at 105 knots, temperature -58° C
c. Wind 330° at 205 knots, temperature -58° C - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. Wind 330° at 105 knots, tem
When does the National Weather Service release an Aviation Notification Watch Message (SAW)?
a. At 0000 (UTC)
b. 0000 and 1200 (UTC).
c. Unscheduled and issued as required. - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. 0000 and 1200 (UTC).
Interpret the remarks section of METAR surface report for KBNA.
METAR KBNA 211250Z 33018KT 290V260 1/2SM R31/2700FT +SN BLSNFG VV008 00/M03 A29
a. The wind is variable from 290° to 360°
b. Heavy blowing snow and fog on runway 31.
c. Rain ended 42 minutes past the hour, snow began 42 minutes past the hour - CORRECT ANS✔
the hour, snow began 42 minutes past the hour
If your transponder is inoperative, what are the requirements for flying in Class D airspace?
a. The entry into Class D is prohibited
Answers
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR, what is the minimum instrument flight experienc
the preceding six months, in the same category of aircraft?
a. Holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems, an
b. Six hours of instrument time in any aircraft, and six instrument approaches.
c. Six instrument approaches, three of which must be in the same category and class of aircraft to b
instrument time in any aircraft. - CORRECT ANS✔✔c. Six instrument approaches, three of which m
and class of aircraft to be flown, and 6 hours of instrument time in any aircraft.
A certified commercial pilot who carries passengers for hire at night or in excess or 50 NM is require
a. a type rating.
b. a first class medical certificate.
c. an instrument rating in the same category and class of aircraft - CORRECT ANS✔✔c. an instrum
and class of aircraft
When is an IFR clearance required during VFR weather conditions?
a. When operating in the Class E airspace.
b. When operating in a Class A airspace.
c. When operating in airspace above 14,500 feet. - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. When operating in a Clas
A pilot is making an ILS approach and is past the OM to a runway which has a VASI. What action is
glide slope malfunction occurs and the pilot has the VASI in sights?
a. The pilot should inform ATC of the malfunction and then descend immediately to the localizer DH
b. The pilot may continue the approach and use the VASI glide slope in place of the electronic glide
c. The pilot must request an LOC approach, and may descend below the VASI at the pilot's discreti
pilot must request an LOC approach, and may descend below the VASI at the pilot's discretion.
What are the alternate minimums for an airport with a precision approach procedure?
, a. expressed as 6PSM.
b. expressed as P6SM.
c. omitted from the report. - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. expressed as P6SM.
In what localities is advection fog most likely to occur?
a. Coastal areas.
b. Mountain slopes.
c. Level inland areas. - CORRECT ANS✔✔a. Coastal areas.
The use of airborne weather-avoidance radar
a. provides no assurance of avoiding instrument weather conditions.
b. assures the avoidance of hail.
c. allows you to fly safely between echoes. - CORRECT ANS✔✔a. provides no assurance of avoid
conditions.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-3F, Figure 7) What type of weather can be expected in the red scalloped ar
a. 2/8 to 6/8 coverage, occasional embedded thunderstorms, tops at FL 330.
b. 1/8 to 4/8 coverage, occasional embedded thunderstorms, maximum tops at 51,000 feet MSL.
c. isolated embedded cumulonimbus with tops to FL330. - CORRECT ANS✔✔c. isolated embedde
FL330.
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-3F, Figure 13) How will the aircraft in position 4 be affected by a microburst
a. Performance increasing with a tailwind and updraft.
b. Performance decreasing with a tailwind and downdraft.
c. Performance decreasing with a headwind and downdraft. - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. Performance d
downdraft.
Decode the excerpt from the Winds and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB) for OKC at 39,000 feet.
a. Wind 130° at 50 knots, temperature - 58° C
b. Wind 330° at 105 knots, temperature -58° C
c. Wind 330° at 205 knots, temperature -58° C - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. Wind 330° at 105 knots, tem
When does the National Weather Service release an Aviation Notification Watch Message (SAW)?
a. At 0000 (UTC)
b. 0000 and 1200 (UTC).
c. Unscheduled and issued as required. - CORRECT ANS✔✔b. 0000 and 1200 (UTC).
Interpret the remarks section of METAR surface report for KBNA.
METAR KBNA 211250Z 33018KT 290V260 1/2SM R31/2700FT +SN BLSNFG VV008 00/M03 A29
a. The wind is variable from 290° to 360°
b. Heavy blowing snow and fog on runway 31.
c. Rain ended 42 minutes past the hour, snow began 42 minutes past the hour - CORRECT ANS✔
the hour, snow began 42 minutes past the hour
If your transponder is inoperative, what are the requirements for flying in Class D airspace?
a. The entry into Class D is prohibited
