1. What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an airplane?
A) Enough to complete the flight at normal cruising speed with adverse wind conditions.
B) Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.
C) Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.

2. Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain?
A) Constant altitude and airspeed.
B) Constant angle of attack.
C) Level flight attitude.

3. The wind at 5,000 feet agl is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This difference in direction is primarily caused by
A) stronger pressure gradient at higher altitudes.
B) friction between the wind and the surface.
C) stronger Coriolis force at the surface.

4. Under what condition, if any, may pilots fly through a restricted area?
A) When flying on airways with an ATC clearance.
B) With the controlling agency’s authorization.
C) Regulations do not allow this.

5. If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which you plan to land, which hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might be expected on the landing approach?
A) Precipitation static.
B) Wind-shear turbulence.
C) Steady rain.

6. 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) six calendar months.
B) 12 calendar months.
C) 24 calendar months.

7. The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is
A) 45 degrees to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude.
B) to enter 45 degrees at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.
C) to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg.

8. FAA advisory circulars (some free, others at cost) are available to all pilots and are obtained by
A) distribution from the nearest FAA district office.
B) ordering those desired from the Government Printing Office.
C) subscribing to the Federal Register.

Answers:

1. The correct answer is B. The minimum amount of fuel required by FAR 91.151 for a flight during daytime is to fly to the point of intended landing and thereafter for 30 minutes. Answer A is incorrect because additional fuel is required past the point of intended landing. Answer C refers to required night fuel minimums.

2. The correct answer is C. When encountering severe turbulence the aircraft should be slowed to maneuvering speed and a level flight attitude should be maintained. Answers A and C are incorrect because attempting to maintain a constant altitude could lead to excess stress on the aircraft. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge)

3. The correct answer is B. The wind speed at the surface is slower because of surface friction, which causes the Coriolis force to have less effect. Answer A is incorrect because pressure gradients relate to wind speed, not necessarily direction. Answer C is incorrect because surface friction accounts for a larger change near the surface than the Coriolis force. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 11.)

4. The correct answer is B. According to Section 3-4-3 of the Aeronautical Information Manual, a pilot may fly through a restricted area if he or she has the approval from the controlling agency. Very often air traffic control in the vicinity will have the authority to permit aircraft to enter a restricted area. Answer A is incorrect because being on an airway is irrelevant with regard to penetrating restricted airspace. Answer C is incorrect because it is legal to fly within restricted areas when the controlling agency gives clearance.

5. The correct answer is B. When in the vicinity of a thunderstorm the most hazardous condition is wind-shear turbulence. Severe thunderstorms are able to produce severe turbulence more than 20 miles away, so a buffer of 20 to 30 miles should be maintained when in the vicinity of strong echoes (see AIM Section 7-1-28). Answer A is incorrect because an airplane with static wicks shouldn’t have to worry about precipitation static. Answer C is incorrect because you would expect showery precipitation.

6. The correct answer is C. To act as pilot in command of an aircraft with or without passengers a pilot must have completed a flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months. In addition to the flight review a pilot must have made three takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days to carry passengers. If carrying passengers in a tailwheel aircraft the takeoffs and landings must be to a full stop. (FAR 61.56)

7. The correct answer is B. The recommended traffic pattern entry as referenced in section 4-3-3 of the AIM is to enter midfield at a 45-degree angle to the downwind leg. Answer A is incorrect because it’s not the right position, and it’s advisable to enter the pattern at the proper altitude. Answer C is incorrect because it’s not the FAA’s defined entry point, although many pilots use it.

8. The correct answer is B. Advisory circulars are nonregulatory and contain material that may be of interest to pilots and the public. Advisory circulars may be obtained from the FAA website (www.faa.gov) or by ordering those not available online from the Government Printing Office. (Advisory Circular 00-2)