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Final Exam

These questions test the aeronautical knowledge required of all pilots. If any tools, such as an E6B, are required to answer certain questions, they will be identified in parentheses. You can find the answers to some of the questions in this month's articles. Have fun!

(E6B) A standard instrument departure (SID) at Reno International Airport requires a climb rate of 98.45 meters per nautical mile. With an initial climb speed of 167 knots, how many feet per minute will be required to meet the SID climb rate?

A. 899 fpm

B. 83 fpm

C. 1899 fpm

D. 1160 fpm

(E6B) If you are going to land on Runway 3 with a true wind of 322 degrees at 32 mph, what will your crosswind component be? (NOTE: Variation 18E, Deviation +9)

A. 25 knots

B. 32 knots

C. 21 knots

D. 28 knots

Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?

A. An in-flight fire.

B. An in-flight loss of VOR receiver capability.

C. An in-flight generator/alternator failure.

Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?

A. VA .

B. VX .

C. VY .

In order to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, a pilot must have

A. made and logged three solo takeoffs and landings in a high-performance airplane.

B. passed a flight test in a high-performance airplane.

C. received and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has more than 200 horsepower.

In addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport, regulations specifically require the pilot in command to

A. review traffic control light signal procedures.

B. determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft's takeoff and landing distance data.

C. check the accuracy of the navigation equipment and the emergency locator transmitter (ELT).

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, over areas that are not congested an aircraft may not be operated closer than what distance from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure?

A. 500 feet.

B. 1,000 feet.

C. 700 feet.

At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92, when climbing to cruising flight level?

A. 24,000 feet MSL.

B. 14,500 feet MSL.

C. 18,000 feet MSL.

The term "angle of attack'' is defined as the angle

A. between the airplane's climb angle and the horizon.

B. formed by the longitudinal axis of the airplane and the chord line of the wing.

C. between the wing chord line and the relative wind.

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

A. Stalls.

B. Turns.

C. Climbs.

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?

A. High temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.

B. Low temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.

C. High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.

What procedure is recommended when climbing or descending VFR on an airway?

A. Fly away from the centerline of the airway before changing altitude.

B. Execute gentle banks, left and right for continuous visual scanning of the airspace.

C. Advise the nearest FSS of the altitude changes.

Answers

1. A

2. D

3. A. NTSB 830.

4. B. FAR 1.2

5. C. FAR 61.31

6. B. FAR 91.103

7. A. FAR 91.119

8. C. FAR 91.121

9. C. Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, "Principles Of Flight"

10. B. Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, "Principles Of Flight"

11. C. Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, "Airplane Performance"

12. B. Aeronautical Information Manual, "ATC Clearance/Separations"

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