1. The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on
A. the number of airports that lie within the Class D airspace.
B. the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.
C. five statute miles from the geographic center of the primary airport.
2. Flight through a restricted area should not be accomplished unless the pilot has
A. filed an IFR flight plan.
B. received prior permission from the commanding officer of the nearest military base.
C. received prior authorization from the controlling agency.
3. When a control tower located on an airport within Class D airspace ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?
A. The airspace remains Class D airspace as long as a weather observer or automated weather system is available.
B. The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation.
C. The airspace designation normally will not change.
4. How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?
A. Quick walk-around with a check of gas and oil.
B. Any sequence as determined by the pilot in command.
C. Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.
5. No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the
A. flight visibility at that airport is at least one mile.
B. ground visibility at that airport is at least one mile.
C. flight visibility at that airport is at least three miles.
6. Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight above 3,000 feet above the surface, on a magnetic course of 135 degrees?
A. Any even thousand foot msl altitude.
B. Any even thousand foot msl altitude plus 500 feet.
C. Any odd thousand foot msl altitude plus 500 feet.
7. With exceptions for Alaska, during what time period must lighted position lights be displayed on an aircraft?
A. Sunset to sunrise.
B. End of evening civil twilight to the beginning of morning civil twilight.
C. One hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
8. Bonus trick question. True or false? Every pilot must accomplish a flight review, or its equivalent, every 24 calendar months.
Final Exam Answers
1. The correct answer is B. Although five statue miles is normally the standard radius, the lateral dimensions are based on containing IFR arrival and departure operations, and allowing for the safe and efficient handling of operations. (FAA order JO 7400.2J)
2. The correct answer is C. While a flight plan is not required, an active restricted area should only be entered after receiving authorization from the using or controlling agency. (Aeronautical Information Manual Chapter 3-4-3)
3. The correct answer is B. During the hours the tower is not in operation, the Class E surface area rules or a combination of Class E rules and Class G rules will become applicable. The Airport/Facility Directory will contain the specifics for each airport. (AIM Chapter 3-2-5)
4. The correct answer is C. Considering the aircraft may not have been flown recently, the preflight inspection for the first flight of the day should be a thorough one using a checklist as recommended by the manufacturer. (Airplane Flying Handbook Chapter 2)
5. The correct answer is C. Except under a special VFR clearance (where a minimum of one statue mile flight visibility is required), takeoffs and landings in Class D airspace require three statute miles visibility. (Federal Aviation Regulation 91.155)
6. The correct answer is C. On a magnetic course of zero through 179 degrees, select an odd thousand foot cruising altitude plus 500 feet, such as 3,500, 5,500, up to and including 17,500. Even and odd thousands are reserved for those aircraft on an active instrument flight plan. Even thousands plus 500 feet are for aircraft flying between 180 and 359 degrees. (FAR 91.159)
7. The correct answer is A. FAR 91.209 requires lighted position lights from sunset to sunrise. Answer B is the official FAA definition of night. Answer C is the period pilots must fly takeoffs and landings in order to gain night currency.
8. False. There is no FAA rule that requires a pilot to ever accomplish a flight review. FAR 61.56 requires only the successful accomplishment of a flight review (or an equivalent) within the previous 24 calendar months if a person is to act as pilot in command of an aircraft.
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