INSTRUMENT KING SCHOOLS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
On a taxi check, the magnetic compass should - ANSWER-swing freely and indicate
known headings.
The pressure altitude at a given location is indicated on the altimeter after the
altimeter is set to - ANSWER-29.92" Hg.
If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static
pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following should the pilot expect? -
ANSWER-Altimeter will read HIGHER than normal, airspeed greater than normal,
and the VSI will momentarily show a climb
What altitude should be entered on an IFR flight plan of 3 legs, each a diff alt? -
ANSWER-The altitude for the first leg
What is the purpose of FDC Notams - ANSWER-To ADVISE of changes in flight
data which affect instrument approach procedure (IAP), aeronautical charts, and
flight restrictions prior to normal publication.
A plus over plus symbol on tower times - ANSWER-Means that for daylight savings
times, time effective hours will be one hour earlier than shown
where the is a holding pattern in lieu of a procedure turn, the holding maneuver must
be executed within - ANSWER-the 1-minute time limitation or DME distance as
specified in the profile view
As a guide in making range corrections, how many degrees of relative bearing
change should be used for each one half mile deviation from the desired arc? -
ANSWER-10 to 20 degrees
How should the pilot make a VOR receiver check when the aircraft is located on the
designated checkpoint on the airport surface? - ANSWER-Set the OBS on the
designated radial. The CDI must center within plus or minus 4 degrees of that radial
with a FROM indication
What action should you take if your DME fails at or above FL 240? - ANSWER-Notify
ATC of the failure and continue to the next airport of intended landing where repairs
can be made
What is the standard floor of class E airspace when designated in conjunction with
an airway - ANSWER-1,200' AGL
Where would class E airspace begin at an airport with an approved instrument
approach procedure? - ANSWER-700' AGL
, Why is frost considered hazardous to flight? - ANSWER-Frost spoils the smooth flow
of air over the wings, decreasing lifting capability.
If you fly in severe turbulence, what flight condition should you attempt to maintian? -
ANSWER-Level flight altitude
When is the temperature at one of the forecast altitudes omitted at a specific location
or station in the Winds and Temperatures Aloft - ANSWER-For the 3000-foot altitude
(level) or when the level is within 2,500' of station elevation
What waypoints are designated as fly-over waypoints? - ANSWER-Missed approach
In coastal areas with winds blowing from cool water over a warmer land mass, what
type of weather should be expected? - ANSWER-Clear Skies
Which are flyover waypoints? - ANSWER-The waypoints with the circle around it
(compass looking)
What is expected of you as a pilot on an IFR flight plan is you are descending or
climbing in VFR conditions - ANSWER-Execute gentle banks, left and right, at a
frequency which permits continuous visual scanning of the airspace about you
When is radar service terminated during a visual approach? - ANSWER-
Automatically when ATC instructs the pilot to contact tower
Which range facility associated with an ILS can be identified by a two letter coded
signal? - ANSWER-Middle compass locator
Which pilot action is appropriate if more than one component of an ILS is unusable?
- ANSWER-Use the highest minimum required by any single component that is
unusable
When using a non-WAAS GPS for navigation and instrument approaches to a
destination with only RNAV (GPS) approaches, any required alternate must have -
ANSWER-an approved operational instrument approach procedure other than GPS
What are the primary benefits of satellite based area navigation? - ANSWER-
Provides optimal routing and altitudes
What pretakeoff check should be made of a vacuum-driven heading indicator in
preparation for an IFR flight? - ANSWER-After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the
magnetic heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns
To enter a constant-airspeed descent from level-cruising flight, and maintain cruising
airspeed, the pilot should - ANSWER-Simultaneously reduce power and adjust pitch
What information is contained in the Notices to Airman Publication NTAP? -
ANSWER-Current NOTAM D and FDC NOTAMS
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
On a taxi check, the magnetic compass should - ANSWER-swing freely and indicate
known headings.
The pressure altitude at a given location is indicated on the altimeter after the
altimeter is set to - ANSWER-29.92" Hg.
If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static
pressure vented inside the airplane, which of the following should the pilot expect? -
ANSWER-Altimeter will read HIGHER than normal, airspeed greater than normal,
and the VSI will momentarily show a climb
What altitude should be entered on an IFR flight plan of 3 legs, each a diff alt? -
ANSWER-The altitude for the first leg
What is the purpose of FDC Notams - ANSWER-To ADVISE of changes in flight
data which affect instrument approach procedure (IAP), aeronautical charts, and
flight restrictions prior to normal publication.
A plus over plus symbol on tower times - ANSWER-Means that for daylight savings
times, time effective hours will be one hour earlier than shown
where the is a holding pattern in lieu of a procedure turn, the holding maneuver must
be executed within - ANSWER-the 1-minute time limitation or DME distance as
specified in the profile view
As a guide in making range corrections, how many degrees of relative bearing
change should be used for each one half mile deviation from the desired arc? -
ANSWER-10 to 20 degrees
How should the pilot make a VOR receiver check when the aircraft is located on the
designated checkpoint on the airport surface? - ANSWER-Set the OBS on the
designated radial. The CDI must center within plus or minus 4 degrees of that radial
with a FROM indication
What action should you take if your DME fails at or above FL 240? - ANSWER-Notify
ATC of the failure and continue to the next airport of intended landing where repairs
can be made
What is the standard floor of class E airspace when designated in conjunction with
an airway - ANSWER-1,200' AGL
Where would class E airspace begin at an airport with an approved instrument
approach procedure? - ANSWER-700' AGL
, Why is frost considered hazardous to flight? - ANSWER-Frost spoils the smooth flow
of air over the wings, decreasing lifting capability.
If you fly in severe turbulence, what flight condition should you attempt to maintian? -
ANSWER-Level flight altitude
When is the temperature at one of the forecast altitudes omitted at a specific location
or station in the Winds and Temperatures Aloft - ANSWER-For the 3000-foot altitude
(level) or when the level is within 2,500' of station elevation
What waypoints are designated as fly-over waypoints? - ANSWER-Missed approach
In coastal areas with winds blowing from cool water over a warmer land mass, what
type of weather should be expected? - ANSWER-Clear Skies
Which are flyover waypoints? - ANSWER-The waypoints with the circle around it
(compass looking)
What is expected of you as a pilot on an IFR flight plan is you are descending or
climbing in VFR conditions - ANSWER-Execute gentle banks, left and right, at a
frequency which permits continuous visual scanning of the airspace about you
When is radar service terminated during a visual approach? - ANSWER-
Automatically when ATC instructs the pilot to contact tower
Which range facility associated with an ILS can be identified by a two letter coded
signal? - ANSWER-Middle compass locator
Which pilot action is appropriate if more than one component of an ILS is unusable?
- ANSWER-Use the highest minimum required by any single component that is
unusable
When using a non-WAAS GPS for navigation and instrument approaches to a
destination with only RNAV (GPS) approaches, any required alternate must have -
ANSWER-an approved operational instrument approach procedure other than GPS
What are the primary benefits of satellite based area navigation? - ANSWER-
Provides optimal routing and altitudes
What pretakeoff check should be made of a vacuum-driven heading indicator in
preparation for an IFR flight? - ANSWER-After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the
magnetic heading of the aircraft and check for proper alignment after taxi turns
To enter a constant-airspeed descent from level-cruising flight, and maintain cruising
airspeed, the pilot should - ANSWER-Simultaneously reduce power and adjust pitch
What information is contained in the Notices to Airman Publication NTAP? -
ANSWER-Current NOTAM D and FDC NOTAMS
