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06/09/2003
Bank: (Instrument Rating)
Airman Knowledge Test Question Bank

 

The FAA computer-assisted testing system is supported by a series of supplement publications. These publications, available through several aviation publishers, include the graphics, legends, and maps that are needed to successfully respond to certain test items. Please download the file Supplements.pdf at the Internet address of http://afs600.faa.gov/ for a complete list of the associated supplement books.


 

1. J31 IRA      
Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight and level flight?
A) Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals.
B) Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area.
C) Continuous sweeping of the windshield from right to left.


 

2. A20 IRA      
What minimum conditions are necessary for the instrument approaches required for IFR currency?
A) The approaches may be made in an aircraft, approved instrument ground trainer, or any combination of these.
B) At least three approaches must be made in the same category of aircraft to be flown.
C) At least three approaches must be made in the same category and class of aircraft to be flown.


 

3. A20 IRA      
Under which condition may you act as pilot in command of a helicopter under IFR?
Your certificates and ratings: Private Pilot Certificate with AMEL and Airplane instrument, rotorcraft category rating, and helicopter class rating.
A) If a certificated helicopter instrument flight instructor is on board.
B) If you meet the recent helicopter IFR experience requirements.
C) If you acquire a helicopter instrument rating and meet IFR currency requirements.


 

4. A20 IRA      
What additional flight hours, within the preceding 6 calendar months, are required to maintain IFR currency in a helicopter if you already have 3 hours in an instrument simulator?
A) 3 hours of actual or simulated instrument time in the same type helicopter.
B) None, but 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tracking courses must be accomplished.
C) None, but three instrument approaches must also be accomplished.


 

5. A20 IRA      
What additional instrument approaches, if any, must you perform to meet the recent flight experience requirements for IFR operation in a helicopter?
Within the preceding 6 calendar months, you have accomplished:
One approach in a helicopter.
Two approaches in an airplane.
Two approaches in an approved airplane simulator.
A) None.
B) One approach in an airplane, helicopter, or approved simulator.
C) Five approaches in a helicopter or an approved rotorcraft simulator.


 

6. A20 IRA      
Do regulations permit you to act as pilot in command of a helicopter in IMC if you hold a Private Pilot Certificate with ASEL, airplane instrument rating, rotorcraft category, and helicopter class rating?
A) Yes, if you comply with the recent IFR experience requirements for a helicopter.
B) No, you must hold either an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot-Helicopter Certificate or a helicopter instrument rating.
C) No, however, you may do so if you hold an Airline Transport Pilot-Helicopter Certificate, limited to VFR.


 

7. B10 IRA      
What are the minimum fuel requirements in IFR conditions, if the first airport of intended landing is forecast to have a 1,500 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility at flight-planned ETA? Fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing,
A) and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
B) fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
C) fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.


 

8. B10 IRA      
When must an operational check on the aircraft VOR equipment be accomplished when used to operate under IFR?
A) Within the preceding 10 days or 10 hours of flight time.
B) Within the preceding 30 days or 30 hours of flight time.
C) Within the preceding 30 days.


 

9. B11 IRA      
In the 48 contiguous states, excluding the airspace at or below 2,500 feet AGL, an operable coded transponder equipped with Mode C capability is required in all controlled airspace at and above
A) 12,500 feet MSL.
B) 10,000 feet MSL.
C) Flight level (FL) 180.


 

10. A20 IRA      
You intend to carry passengers for hire on a night VFR flight in a single engine airplane within a 25 mile radius of the departure airport. You are required to possess at least which rating(s)?
A) A Commercial Pilot Certificate with a single engine land rating.
B) A Commercial Pilot Certificate with a single engine and instrument (airplane) rating.
C) A Private Pilot Certificate with a single engine land and instrument airplane rating.


 

11. A20 IRA      
A certificated commercial pilot who carries passengers for hire at night or in excess of 50 NM is required to have at least
A) an associated type rating if the airplane is of the multiengine class.
B) a First-Class Medical Certificate.
C) an instrument rating in the same category and class of aircraft.


 

12. A20 IRA      
When are you required to have an instrument rating for flight in VMC?
A) Flight through an MOA.
B) Flight into an ADIZ.
C) Flight into class A airspace.


 

13. J08 IRA      
No person may operate an aircraft in controlled airspace under IFR unless he/she files a flight plan
A) and receives a clearance by telephone prior to takeoff.
B) prior to takeoff and requests the clearance upon arrival on an airway.
C) and receives a clearance prior to entering controlled airspace.


 

14. B08 IRA      
What action should you take if your DME fails at FL 240?
A) Advise ATC of the failure and land at the nearest available airport where repairs can be made.
B) Notify ATC that it will be necessary for you to go to a lower altitude, since your DME has failed.
C) Notify ATC of the failure and continue to the next airport of intended landing where repairs can be made.


 

15. B08 IRA      
Which procedure is recommended while climbing to an assigned altitude on the airway?
A) Climb on the centerline of the airway except when maneuvering to avoid other air traffic in VFR conditions.
B) Climb slightly on the right side of the airway when in VFR conditions.
C) Climb far enough to the right side of the airway to avoid climbing or descending traffic coming from the opposite direction if in VFR conditions.


 

16. A24 IRA      
What limitation is imposed on a newly certificated commercial airplane pilot if that person does not hold an instrument pilot rating?
A) The carrying of passengers or property for hire on cross-country flights at night is limited to a radius of 50 nautical miles (NM).
B) The carrying of passengers for hire on cross-country flights is limited to 50 NM for night flights, but not limited for day flights.
C) The carrying of passengers for hire on cross-country flights is limited to 50 NM and the carrying of passengers for hire at night is prohibited.


 

17. B08 IRA      
Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight including:
A) all instrument approaches at the destination airport.
B) an alternate airport and adequate takeoff and landing performance at the destination airport.
C) the runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the aircraft's takeoff and landing data.


 

18. A20 IRA      
No pilot may act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft, under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR unless that pilot has, within the preceding 6 calendar months, completed at least
A) three instrument approaches and logged 3 hours.
B) six instrument flights under actual IFR conditions.
C) six instrument approaches, holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses using navigational systems, or passed an instrument proficiency check.


 

19. B11 IRA      
(Refer to figure 59.) Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, what is the minimum equipment for navigation of helicopters on an IFR cross-country flight when in the immediate vicinity of the HUMBLE VORTAC?
A) VOR receiver, transponder with Mode C capability, and two-way communications.
B) Transponder with Mode C capability and two-way communications.
C) VOR (or TACAN) and two-way communications.


 

20. A20 IRA      
A pilot's recent IFR experience expires on July 1 of this year. What is the latest date the pilot can meet the IFR experience requirement without having to take an instrument proficiency check?
A) December 31, this year.
B) June 30, next year.
C) July 31, this year.


 

21. B10 IRA      
During your preflight planning for an IFR flight, you determine that the first airport of intended landing has no instrument approach prescribed in 14 CFR part 97. The weather forecast for one hour before through one hour after your estimated time of arrival is 3000' scattered with 5 miles visibility.
To meet the fuel requirements for this flight, you must be able to fly to the first airport of intended landing,
A) and then fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
B) then to the alternate airport, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
C) then to the alternate airport, and then for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.


 

22. B10 IRA      
During your preflight planning for an IFR flight, you determine that the first airport of intended landing has no instrument approach prescribed in 14 CFR part 97. The weather forecast for one hour before through one hour after your estimated time of arrival is 3000' scattered with 5 miles visibility.
To meet the fuel requirements for this flight, you must be able to fly to the first airport of intended landing,
A) and then fly for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
B) then to the alternate airport, and then for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
C) then to the alternate airport, and then for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.


 

23. B10 IRA      
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing or unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, the minimum altitude for IFR flight is
A) 3,000 feet over all terrain.
B) 3,000 feet over designated mountainous terrain; 2,000 feet over terrain elsewhere.
C) 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle over designated mountainous terrain; 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle over terrain elsewhere.


 

24. B11 IRA      
If the aircraft's transponder fails during flight within Class B airspace,
A) the pilot should immediately request clearance to depart the Class B airspace.
B) ATC may authorize deviation from the transponder requirement to allow aircraft to continue to the airport of ultimate destination.
C) aircraft must immediately descend below 1,200 feet AGL and proceed to destination.


 

25. A20 IRA      
To meet instrument experience requirements of 14 CFR part 61, section 61.57(c), a pilot enters the condition of flight in the pilot logbook as simulated instrument conditions. What other qualifying information must be entered?
A) Location and type of each instrument approach completed and name of safety pilot.
B) Number and type of instrument approaches completed and route of flight.
C) Name and pilot certificate number of safety pilot and type of approaches completed.


 

26. A20 IRA      
What portion of dual instruction time may a certificated instrument flight instructor log as instrument flight time?
A) All time during which the instructor acts as instrument instructor, regardless of weather conditions.
B) All time during which the instructor acts as instrument instructor in actual instrument weather conditions.
C) Only the time during which the instructor flies the aircraft by reference to instruments.


 

27. A20 IRA      
Which flight time may be logged as instrument time when on an instrument flight plan?
A) All of the time the aircraft was not controlled by ground references.
B) Only the time you controlled the aircraft solely by reference to flight instruments.
C) Only the time you were flying in IFR weather conditions.


 

28. B08 IRA      
What are the minimum qualifications for a person who occupies the other control seat as safety pilot during simulated instrument flight?
A) Private pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings for the aircraft.
B) Private pilot with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings.
C) Private pilot with instrument rating.


 

29. A20 IRA      
To meet the minimum instrument experience requirements, within the last 6 calendar months you need
A) six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses in the appropriate category of aircraft.
B) six hours in the same category aircraft.
C) six hours in the same category aircraft, and at least 3 of the 6 hours in actual IFR conditions.


 

30. A20 IRA      
After your recent IFR experience lapses, how much time do you have before you must pass an instrument competency check to act as pilot in command under IFR?
A) 6 months.
B) 90 days.
C) 12 months.


 

31. A20 IRA      
An instrument rated pilot, who has not logged any instrument time in 1 year or more, cannot serve as pilot in command under IFR, unless the pilot
A) completes the required 6 hours and six approaches, followed by an instrument proficiency check given by an FAA-designated examiner.
B) passes an instrument proficiency check in the category of aircraft involved, given by an approved FAA examiner, instrument instructor, or FAA inspector.
C) passes an instrument proficiency check in the category of aircraft involved, followed by 6 hours and six instrument approaches, 3 of those hours in the category of aircraft involved.


 

32. B07 IRA      
The use of certain portable electronic devices is prohibited on aircraft that are being operated under
A) IFR.
B) VFR.
C) DVFR.


 

33. B10 IRA      
What are the minimum weather conditions that must be forecast to list an airport as an alternate when the airport has no approved IAP?
A) The ceiling and visibility at ETA, 2,000 feet and 3 miles, respectively.
B) The ceiling and visibility from 2 hours before until 2 hours after ETA, 2,000 feet and 3 miles, respectively.
C) The ceiling and visibility at ETA must allow descent from MEA, approach, and landing, under basic VFR.


 

34. B10 IRA      
For helicopters, is an alternate airport required for an IFR flight to ATL (Atlanta Hartsfield) if the proposed ETA is 1930Z?
TAF KATL 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030
FM2000 3SM TSRA OVC025CB
FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC040 BECMG 0608
02008KT BKN 040 BECMG 1012 00000KT P6SM CLR=
A) Yes, because the ceiling could fall below 2,000 feet within 2 hours before to 2 hours after the ETA.
B) No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to remain at or above 1,000 feet and 3 miles, respectively.
C) No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to be at or above 1,000 feet above the airport elevation (and 400 feet above the approach minima) with 3 miles visibility at the ETA to 1 hour thereafter.


 

35. B11 IRA      
What minimum navigation equipment is required for IFR flight?
A) VOR/LOC receiver, transponder, and DME.
B) VOR receiver and, if in ARTS III environment, a coded transponder equipped for altitude reporting.
C) Navigation equipment appropriate to the ground facilities to be used.


 

36. B11 IRA      
An aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 91 IFR is required to have which of the following?
A) Radar altimeter.
B) Dual VOR system.
C) Gyroscopic direction indicator.


 

37. B13 IRA      
Your aircraft had the static pressure system and altimeter tested and inspected on January 5, of this year, and was found to comply with FAA standards. These systems must be reinspected and approved for use in controlled airspace under IFR by
A) January 5, next year.
B) January 5, 2 years hence.
C) January 31, 2 years hence.


 

38. B10 IRA      
When making an airborne VOR check, what is the maximum allowable tolerance between the two indicators of a dual VOR system (units independent of each other except the antenna)?
A) 4° between the two indicated bearings of a VOR.
B) Plus or minus 4° when set to identical radials of a VOR.
C) 6° between the two indicated radials of a VOR.


 

39. B10 IRA      
What minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport, that has only a VOR approach with standard alternate minimums, for the airport to be listed as an alternate on the IFR flight plan?
A) 800 foot ceiling and 1 statute mile visibility.
B) 800 foot ceiling and 2 statute miles visibility.
C) 1,000 foot ceiling and visibility to allow descent from minimum en route altitude (MEA), approach, and landing under basic VFR.


 

40. B10 IRA      
For aircraft other than helicopters, what minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport that has a precision approach procedure, with standard alternate minimums, in order to list it as an alternate for the IFR flight?
A) 600 foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA.
B) 600 foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility from 2 hours before to 2 hours after your ETA.
C) 800 foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA.


 

41. B11 IRA      
What is the maximum IFR altitude you may fly in an unpressurized aircraft without providing passengers with supplemental oxygen?
A) 12,500 feet.
B) 14,000 feet.
C) 15,000 feet.


 

42. B10 IRA      
For aircraft other than helicopters, is an alternate airport required for an IFR flight to ATL (Atlanta Hartsfield) if the proposed ETA is 1930Z?
TAF KATL 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030
FM2000 3SM TSRA OVC025CB
FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC040 BECMG 0608
02008KT BKN 040 BECMG 1012 00000KT P6SM CLR=
A) Yes, because the ceiling could fall below 2,000 feet within 2 hours before to 2 hours after the ETA.
B) No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to remain at or above 1,000 feet and 3 miles, respectively.
C) No, because the ceiling and visibility are forecast to be at or above 2,000 feet and 3 miles within 1 hour before to 1 hour after the ETA.


 

43. B10 IRA      
When is an IFR flight plan required?
A) When less than VFR conditions exist in either Class E or Class G airspace and in Class A airspace.
B) In all Class E airspace when conditions are below VFR, in Class A airspace, and in defense zone airspace.
C) In Class E airspace when IMC exists or in Class A airspace.


 

44. B10 IRA      
For helicopters, what minimum conditions must exist at the destination airport to avoid listing an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan when a standard IAP is available?
A) From the ETA to 1 hour after the ETA, reports and forecasts indicate a ceiling 1,000 feet above the airport elevation, or at least 400 feet above the lowest applicable approach minima, whichever is higher, and visibility 2 statute miles.
B) From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, reports and forecasts indicate a ceiling of 1,000 feet above the airport elevation and visibility 2 miles.
C) From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 3 miles.


 

45. B10 IRA      
For aircraft other than helicopters, what minimum conditions must exist at the destination airport to avoid listing an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan when a standard IAP is available?
A) From 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 2 and 1/2 miles.
B) From 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, forecast ceiling 3,000, and visibility 3 miles.
C) From 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, forecast ceiling 2,000, and visibility 3 miles.


 

46. B11 IRA      
Where is DME required under IFR?
A) At or above 24,000 feet MSL if VOR navigational equipment is required.
B) In positive control airspace.
C) Above 18,000 feet MSL.


 

47. B10 IRA      
For helicopters, what minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport that has only a VOR approach with standard alternate minimums, for the airport to be listed as an alternate on the IFR flight plan?
A) 800 foot ceiling and 1 statute mile (SM) visibility.
B) 800 foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility.
C) Ceiling 200 feet above the minimums for the approach to be flown and 1 statute mile visibility, but not less than the minimum visibility for the approach to be flown.


 

48. B10 IRA      
For helicopters, what minimum weather conditions must be forecast for your ETA at an alternate airport that has a precision approach procedure, with standard alternate minimums, in order to list it as an alternate for the IFR flight?
A) 600 foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your ETA.
B) 200 foot ceiling above the airport elevation and 1 SM visibility from 1 hour before to 1 hour after your ETA.
C) 200 foot ceiling above the approach minimums and 1 SM visibility, but not less than the visibility minimums for the approach, at your ETA.


 

49. B07 IRA      
Who is responsible for determining that the altimeter system has been checked and found to meet 14 CFR part 91 requirements for a particular instrument flight?
A) Owner.
B) Operator.
C) Pilot-in-command.


 

50. B10 IRA      
Which data must be recorded in the aircraft log or other appropriate log by a pilot making a VOR operational check for IFR operations?
A) VOR name or identification, date of check, amount of bearing error, and signature.
B) Place of operational check, amount of bearing error, date of check, and signature.
C) Date of check, VOR name or identification, place of operational check, and amount of bearing error.


 

51. B10 IRA      
When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, you must file an IFR flight plan and receive a clearance before
A) takeoff.
B) entering IFR conditions.
C) entering Class E airspace.


 

52. B11 IRA      
Aircraft being operated under IFR are required to have, in addition to the equipment required for VFR and night, at least
A) distance measuring equipment.
B) dual VOR receivers.
C) a slip skid indicator.


 

53. G10 IRA      
Which publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots?
A) FAR Part 61.
B) FAR Part 91.
C) NTSB Part 830.


 

54. B10 IRA      
For aircraft other than helicopters, what forecast weather minimums are required to list an airport as an alternate on an IFR flight plan if the airport has VOR approach only?
A) Ceiling and visibility at ETA, 800 feet and 2 miles, respectively.
B) Ceiling and visibility from 2 hours before until 2 hours after ETA, 800 feet and 2 miles, respectively.
C) Ceiling and visibility at ETA, 600 feet and 2 miles, respectively.


 

55. B11 IRA      
If an unpressurized aircraft is operated above 12,500 feet MSL, but not more than 14,000 feet MSL, for a period of 2 hours 20 minutes, how long during that time is the minimum flightcrew required to use supplemental oxygen?
A) 2 hours 20 minutes.
B) 1 hour 20 minutes.
C) 1 hour 50 minutes.


 

56. B97 IRA      
What reduction, if any, to visibility requirements is authorized when using a fixed wing IAP for a helicopter instrument approach?
A) All visibility requirements may be reduced by one half.
B) All visibility requirements may be reduced by one fourth.
C) The visibility requirements may be reduced by one half, but in no case lower than 1,200 RVR or 1/4 mile.


 

57. J42 IRA      
All helicopters are considered to be in which approach category for a helicopter IAP?
A) A.
B) A or B, depending upon weight.
C) B.


 

58. B10 IRA      
When a pilot elects to proceed to the selected alternate airport, which minimums apply for landing at the alternate?
A) 600 1 if the airport has an ILS.
B) Ceiling 200 feet above the published minimum; visibility 2 miles.
C) The landing minimums for the approach to be used.


 

59. J18 IRA      
When being radar vectored for an ILS approach, at what point may you start a descent from your last assigned altitude to a lower minimum altitude if cleared for the approach?
A) When established on a segment of a published route or IAP.
B) You may descend immediately to published glide slope interception altitude.
C) Only after you are established on the final approach unless informed otherwise by ATC.


 

60. J42 IRA      
Upon what maximum airspeed is the instrument approach criteria for a helicopter based?
A) 100 knots.
B) 90 knots.
C) 80 knots.


 

61. B10 IRA      
A pilot is making an ILS approach and is past the OM to a runway which has a VASI. What action should the pilot take if an electronic glide slope malfunction occurs and the pilot has the VASI in sight?
A) The pilot should inform ATC of the malfunction and then descend immediately to the localizer DH and make a localizer approach.
B) The pilot may continue the approach and use the VASI glide slope in place of the electronic glide slope.
C) The pilot must request an LOC approach, and may descend below the VASI at the pilot's discretion.


 

62. B97 IRA      
(Refer to figure 133.) If the Class D airspace is not effective, what is the LOC/VOR minima for a helicopter if cleared for the S LOC 9 approach at Riverside Municipal?
A) 1,200 and 1/4 mile.
B) 991 and RVR 24.
C) 1,300 and 1/4 mile.


 

63. B11 IRA      
(Refer to figure 89.) What are the oxygen requirements for an IFR flight northeast bound from Bryce Canyon on V382 at the lowest appropriate altitude in an unpressurized aircraft?
A) The required minimum crew must be provided and use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight of more than 30 minutes.
B) The required minimum crew must be provided and use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight of more than 30 minutes, and the passengers must be provided supplemental oxygen.
C) The required minimum crew must be provided and use supplemental oxygen, and all occupants must be provided supplemental oxygen for the entire flight above 15,000 feet.


 

64. B10 IRA      
RVR minimums for landing are prescribed in an IAP, but RVR is inoperative and cannot be reported for the intended runway at the time. Which of the following would be an operational consideration?
A) RVR minimums which are specified in the procedures should be converted and applied as ground visibility.
B) RVR minimums may be disregarded, providing the runway has an operative HIRL system.
C) RVR minimums may be disregarded, providing all other components of the ILS system are operative.


 

65. B10 IRA      
The RVR minimums for takeoff or landing are published in an IAP, but RVR is inoperative and cannot be reported for the runway at the time. Which of the following would apply?
A) RVR minimums which are specified in the procedure should be converted and applied as ground visibility.
B) RVR minimums may be disregarded, providing the runway has an operative HIRL system.
C) RVR minimums may be disregarded, providing all other components of the ILS system are operative.


 

66. B10 IRA      
If during an ILS approach in IFR conditions, the approach lights are not visible upon arrival at the DH, the pilot is
A) required to immediately execute the missed approach procedure.
B) permitted to continue the approach and descend to the localizer MDA.
C) permitted to continue the approach to the approach threshold of the ILS runway.


 

67. B10 IRA      
If the RVR is not reported, what meteorological value should you substitute for 2,400 RVR?
A) A ground visibility of 1/2 NM.
B) A slant range visibility of 2,400 feet for the final approach segment of the published approach procedure.
C) A ground visibility of 1/2 SM.


 

68. B10 IRA      
What are the alternate minimums that must be forecast at the ETA for an airport that has a precision approach procedure?
A) 400 foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility.
B) 600 foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility.
C) 800 foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility.


 

69. B10 IRA      
When an alternate airport is required, what are the weather minimums that must be forecast at the ETA for an alternate airport that has a precision approach procedure?
A) Ceiling 200 feet above the approach minimums and at least 1 statute mile visibility, but not less than the minimum visibility for the approach.
B) Ceiling 200 feet above field elevation and visibility 1 statute mile, but not less than the minimum visibility for the approach.
C) 600 foot ceiling and 2 statute miles visibility.


 

70. B10 IRA      
What point at the destination should be used to compute estimated time en route on an IFR flight plan?
A) The final approach fix on the expected instrument approach.
B) The initial approach fix on the expected instrument approach.
C) The point of first intended landing.


 

71. B10 IRA      
If the RVR equipment is inoperative for an IAP that requires a visibility of 2,400 RVR, how should the pilot expect the visibility requirement to be reported in lieu of the published RVR?
A) As a slant range visibility of 2,400 feet.
B) As an RVR of 2,400 feet.
C) As a ground visibility of 1/2 SM.


 

72. B10 IRA      
In the case of operations over an area designated as a mountainous area, no person may operate an aircraft under IFR below 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of
A) 3 SM from the course flown.
B) 4 SM from the course flown.
C) 4 NM from the course flown.


 

73. B10 IRA      
An airport without an authorized IAP may be included on an IFR flight plan as an alternate, if the current weather forecast indicates that the ceiling and visibility at the ETA will
A) allow for descent from the IAF to landing under basic VFR conditions.
B) be at least 1,000 feet and 1 mile.
C) allow for a descent from the MEA, approach, and a landing under basic VFR conditions.


 

74. J06 IRA      
(Refer to figure 93.) What is the maximum altitude that Class G airspace will exist? (Does not include airspace less than 1,500 feet AGL.)
A) 18,000 feet MSL.
B) 14,500 feet MSL.
C) 14,000 feet MSL.


 

75. J08 IRA      
(Refer to figure 93.) What is generally the maximum altitude for Class B airspace?
A) 4,000 feet MSL.
B) 10,000 feet MSL.
C) 14,500 feet MSL.


 

76. J08 IRA      
(Refer to figure 93.) What are the normal lateral limits for Class D airspace?
A) 8 NM.
B) 5 NM.
C) 4 NM.


 

77. J08 IRA      
(Refer to figure 93.) What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in conjunction with an airport which has an approved IAP?
A) 500 feet AGL.
B) 700 feet AGL.
C) 1,200 feet AGL.


 

78. B09 IRA      
(Refer to figure 92.) What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 feet AGL under special VFR during daylight hours in area 5?
A) 1 mile; (I) 2,000 feet; (J) 2,000 feet; (L) 500 feet.
B) 3 miles; (I) clear of clouds; (J) clear of clouds; (L) 500 feet.
C) 1 mile; (I) clear of clouds; (J) clear of clouds; (L) clear of clouds.


 

79. B11 IRA      
(Refer to figure 91.) What are the oxygen requirements for an IFR flight eastbound on V520 from DBS VORTAC in an unpressurized aircraft at the MEA?
A) The required minimum crew must be provided and use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight of more than 30 minutes.
B) The required minimum crew must be provided and use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight of more than 30 minutes, and the passengers must be provided supplemental oxygen.
C) The required minimum crew must be provided and use supplemental oxygen.


 

80. B09 IRA      
What is the required flight visibility and distance from clouds if you are operating in Class E airspace at 9,500 feet MSL with a VFR-on-Top clearance during daylight hours?
A) 3 SM, 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
B) 5 SM, 500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
C) 3 SM, 500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.


 

81. B09 IRA      
(Refer to figure 92.) What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for a VFR-on-Top flight at 9,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) during daylight hours for area 3?
A) 2,000 feet; (E) 1,000 feet; (F) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.
B) 5 miles; (E) 1,000 feet; (F) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.
C) 3 miles; (E) 1,000 feet; (F) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.


 

82. B09 IRA      
(Refer to figure 92.) A flight is to be conducted in VFR-on-Top conditions at 12,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL). What is the in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for operation in Class E airspace during daylight hours for area 1?
A) 5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (B) 2,000 feet; (D) 500 feet.
B) 5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (B) 1 mile; (D) 1,000 feet.
C) 3 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (B) 2,000 feet; (D) 1,000 feet.


 

83. B09 IRA      
(Refer to figure 92.) What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required in VFR conditions above clouds at 13,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) in Class G airspace during daylight hours for area 2?
A) 5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (C) 2,000 feet; (D) 500 feet.
B) 3 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (C) 1 mile; (D) 1,000 feet.
C) 5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (C) 1 mile; (D) 1,000 feet.


 

84. J08 IRA      
(Refer to figure 93.) Which altitude is the upper limit for Class A airspace?
A) 14,500 feet MSL.
B) 18,000 feet MSL.
C) 60,000 feet MSL.


 

85. B09 IRA      
(Refer to figure 92.) What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 feet AGL during daylight hours in area 6?
A) 3 miles; (I) 1,000 feet; (K) 2,000 feet; (L) 500 feet.
B) 1 mile; (I) clear of clouds; (K) clear of clouds; (L) clear of clouds.
C) 1 mile; (I) 500 feet; (K) 1,000 feet; (L) 500 feet.


 

86. B97 IRA      
(Refer to figure 128.) What is the helicopter MDA for a straight in VOR RWY 36 approach at Price/Carbon County Airport (VOR only)?
A) 6,090 feet MSL.
B) 500 feet MSL.
C) 6,400 feet MSL.


 

87. J08 IRA      
(Refer to figure 93.) What is the floor of Class E airspace when designated in conjunction with an airway?
A) 700 feet AGL.
B) 1,200 feet AGL.
C) 1,500 feet AGL.


 

88. B10 IRA      
During a precision instrument approach (using Category A minimums) a helicopter may not be operated below DH unless
A) the ceiling is forecast to be at or above landing minimums prescribed for that procedure.
B) positioned such that a normal approach to the runway of intended landing can be made.
C) the visibility is forecast to be at or above the landing minimums prescribed for that procedure.


 

89. B10 IRA      
In the event of two-way radio communications failure while operating on an IFR clearance in VFR conditions the pilot should continue
A) by the route assigned in the last ATC clearance received.
B) the flight under VFR and land as soon as practical.
C) the flight by the most direct route to the fix specified in the last clearance.


 

90. B97 IRA      
(Refer to figure 128.) What is the helicopter landing minimum for the VOR RWY 36 approach at Price/Carbon County Airport?
A) 500 foot ceiling and 1/2 mile visibility.
B) 1 mile visibility.
C) one half mile visibility.


 

91. B09 IRA      
(Refer to figure 92.) What in-flight visibility and distance from clouds is required for a flight at 8,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) in Class G airspace in VFR conditions during daylight hours in area 4?
A) 1 mile; (E) 1,000 feet; (G) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.
B) 3 miles; (E) 1,000 feet; (G) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.
C) 5 miles; (E) 1,000 feet; (G) 1 mile; (H) 1,000 feet.


 

92. B08 IRA      
In the case of operations over an area designated as a mountainous area where no other minimum altitude is prescribed, no person may operate an aircraft under IFR below an altitude of
A) 500 feet above the highest obstacle.
B) 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle.
C) 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle.