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!

To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by logbook endorsement the satisfactory completion of a flight review or completion of a pilot proficiency check within the preceding

A. 24 calendar months.

B. 12 calendar months.

C. 6 calendar months.

If recency of experience requirements for night flight are not met and official sunset is 18:30, the latest time passengers may be carried is

A. 18:29.

B. 19:29.

C. 18:59.

To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same

A. make and model.

B. category, class, and type, if a type rating is required.

C. category and class but not type.

If a recreational or private pilot had a flight review on August 8, this year, when is the next flight review required?

A. August 8, next year.

B. August 31, 2 years later.

C. August 31, 1 year later.

When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used?

A. Ailerons neutral.

B. Aileron down on the downwind side.

C. Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.

Which aileron positions should a pilot generally use when taxiing in strong quartering headwinds?

A. Ailerons neutral.

B. Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.

C. Aileron up on the side from which the wind is blowing.

Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane?

A. Direct crosswind.

B. Quartering tailwind.

C. Quartering headwind.

How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?

A. The nose of each aircraft is pointed at the same point in space.

B. There will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft.

C. The other aircraft will always appear to get larger and closer at a rapid rate. An ATC clearance provides

A. .authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace.

B. adequate separation from all traffic

C. priority over all other traffic.

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

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

B. Both pilots should give way to the right.

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

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

A. that has the other to its right.

B. that is the least maneuverable.

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

Answers 1. A. FAR 61.56 2. B. FAR 61.57 3. B. FAR 61.57 4. B. FAR 61.56 5. C. 6. A. 7. B. 8. B. AIM 8-1-8 9. A. 10. B. FAR 91.113 11. C. FAR 91.113