1. To determine the freezing level and areas of probable icing aloft, the pilot should refer to the
A. inflight aviation weather advisories.
B. weather depiction chart.
C. area forecast.
2. (Refer to the figure.) Which of the following reporting stations have VFR weather?
A. KINK, KBOI, and KJFK.
B. KINK, KBOI, and KLAX.
C. All.
3. What type fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?
A. The next lower octane aviation gas.
B. The next higher octane aviation gas.
C. Unleaded automotive gas of the same octane rating.
4. Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?
A. When at 18,000 feet mean sea level with the altimeter set at 29.92.
B. If the altimeter has no mechanical error.
C. When at sea level under standard conditions.
5. Which is required equipment for powered aircraft during VFR night flights?
A. Gyroscopic direction indicator.
B. Gyroscopic bank-and-pitch indicator.
C. Anticollision light system.
6. The required preflight action relative to weather reports and fuel requirements is applicable to
A. IFR flights only.
B. any flight not in the vicinity of an airport.
C. any flight conducted for compensation or hire.
7. When approaching to land at an airport with an ATC facility, in Class D airspace, the pilot must establish communications prior to
A. 4 nautical miles, up to and including 2,500 feet agl.
B. 10 nautical miles, up to and including 3,000 feet agl.
C. 30 statute miles, and be transponder equipped.
8. If an aircraft’s operation in flight was substantially affected by an alteration or repair, the aircraft documents must show that it was test flown and approved for return to service by an appropriately rated pilot prior to being operated
A. under VFR or IFR rules.
B. with passengers aboard.
C. for compensation or hire.
1. The correct answer is A. Inflight aviation weather advisories are forecasts to advise en route aircraft of development of potentially hazardous weather. There are three types of inflight aviation weather advisories—the Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), the Airmen’s Meteorological Information (AIRMET), and the convective SIGMET. Look particularly at the description of AIRMET Zulu, which describes moderate icing and provides freezing level heights. (AIM 7-1-6)
2.The correct answer is B. Generally, VFR includes any ceiling 1,000 feet or higher, and any visibility of three statute miles or more; however, there are a few exceptions as detailed in the chart under the basic VFR weather minimums in FAR 91.155. KINK, KBOI, and KLAX have no reported ceiling in the METARs, and all have visibilities greater than three miles.
3. The correct answer is B. Although rarely an issue today, as 100LL is about all you can find, always substitute the next higher octane if the recommended one is not available.
4. The correct answer is C. Standard day conditions at sea level are 59 degrees F and barometric pressure of 29.92. True altitude is lower than indicated when it is colder than standard; higher when warmer than standard.
5. The correct answer is C. FAR 91.205(c)(3) requires an aviation red or white anticollision light system. Heading indicators and attitude indicators, while installed on most aircraft, are only requirements for flight under IFR.
6. The correct answer is B. For a flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, the pilot must familiarize himself with weather reports and fuel requirements. [FAR 91.103(a)]
7. The correct answer is A. Typical Class D dimensions are 4 nautical miles radius and up to 2,500 feet agl. Communications with the control tower must be established prior to entering the class D airspace area. (FAR 91.129 and AIM 3-2-5)
8. The correct answer is B. This operational check of the maintenance performed or alteration made must be done before carrying any person other than a crewmember. [FAR 91.407(b)]
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