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Final Exam

Test Your Aviation Knowledge

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!

When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft

A. at the lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another.

B. that is the least maneuverable.

C. that has the other to its right.

Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting?

A. The corrected density altitude of the departure airport.

B. The corrected pressure altitude for the departure airport.

C. The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation.

Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight when you're flying above 3,000 feet AGL on a magnetic course of 135??

A. Even thousands plus 500 feet.

B. Odd thousands plus 500 feet.

C. Even thousands.

Which VFR cruising altitude is appropriate when you're flying above 3,000 feet AGL on a magnetic course of 185??

A. 4,500 feet.

B. 5,000 feet.

C. 4,000 feet.

Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates

A. calibrated altitude at field elevation.

B. absolute altitude at field elevation.

C. true altitude at field elevation.

Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic?

A. A balloon.

B. An aircraft on final approach to land.

C. An aircraft in distress.

What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on?

A. Each aircraft shall give way to the right.

B. The faster aircraft shall give way.

C. The aircraft to the other's left shall give way.

What action should the pilots of a glider and an airplane take if on a head-on collision course?

A. Both pilots should give way by turning to the right.

B. The airplane pilot should give way to the left.

C. The glider pilot should give way to the right.

A recreational pilot acting as pilot in command must have in his or her personal possession while aboard the aircraft

A. the pilot logbook to show recent experience requirements to serve as pilot in command have been met.

B. a current logbook endorsement to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished.

C. a current logbook endorsement that permits flight within 50 nautical miles from the departure airport.

How many passengers is a recreational pilot allowed to carry on board?

A. One.

B. Three.

C. Two.

When may a recreational pilot act as pilot in command on a cross-country flight that exceeds 50 nautical miles from the departure airport?

A. After receiving ground and flight instruction on cross-country training and a logbook endorsement.

B. 12 calendar months after receiving his or her recreational pilot certificate and a logbook endorsement.

C. After attaining 100 hours of pilot-in-command time and a logbook endorsement.

When may a recreational pilot operate to or from an airport that lies within Class C airspace?

A. When the ceiling is at least 1,000 feet and the surface visibility is at least 3 miles.

B. For the purpose of obtaining an additional certificate or rating while under the supervision of an authorized flight instructor.

C. Anytime the control tower is in operation.

ANSWERS

1. A. FAR 91.113

2. C. FAR 91.121

3. B. "Learning Experiences" FAR 91.159

4. A. "Learning Experiences" FAR 91.159

5. C. "Checkride" Pilot's Handbook Of Aeronautical Knowledge, "Flight Instruments"

6. C. FAR 91.113

7. C. "Learning Experiences" FAR 91.113

8. A. FAR 91.113

9. C. "New Recreational Pilot" FAR 61.101

10. A. "New Recreational Pilot" FAR 61.101

11. A. "New Recreational Pilot" FAR 61.101

12. B. "New Recreational Pilot" FAR 61.101

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