1. VNO is defined as the
A. never-exceed speed.
B. normal operating range.
C. maximum structural cruising speed.
2. Which color identifies the normal flap operating range on the airspeed indicator?
A. The lower limit of the white arc to the upper limit of the green arc.
B. The green arc.
C. The white arc.
3. A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic?
A. Poor surface visibility.
B. Showery precipitation.
C. Turbulent air.
4. To best determine general forecast weather conditions covering a flight information region, the pilot should refer to
A. aviation area forecasts.
B. weather depiction charts.
C. satellite maps.
5. If the airspeed is increased from 89 knots to 98 knots during a coordinated level 45-degree banked turn, the load factor will
A. decrease, and the radius of turn will decrease.
B. remain the same, but the radius of turn will increase.
C. increase, but the rate of turn will decrease.
6. Which instrument(s) indications will be affected if the static port(s) become clogged?
A. Airspeed only.
B. Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed.
C. Altimeter only.
7. Frequent inspections should be made of aircraft exhaust manifold-type heating systems to minimize the possibility of
A. exhaust gases leaking into the cockpit.
B. a power loss caused by back pressure in the exhaust system.
C. a cold-running engine because of the heat withdrawn by the heater.
8. Which is true regarding flight operations in Class A airspace?
A) May conduct operations under visual flight rules.
B) Aircraft must be equipped with approved distance measuring equipment.
C) Aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment.
1. The correct answer is C. FAR 1.2 defines this speed as the maximum structural cruising speed, normally on the airspeed indicator where the green and yellow arcs meet. Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air.
2. The correct answer is C. The white arc on the airspeed indicator indicates the flap operating speed range, with the lower limit being the stall speed (VSO) and the upper limit being the maximum flap extended speed (VFE). (FAR 1.2)
3. The correct answer is A. A stable air mass tends to produce poor surface visibility, generally smooth air, and steady precipitation. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 11)
4. The correct answer is A. Weather depiction charts and satellite maps are real-time weather condition indicators. Only the aviation area forecasts contain forecasted weather to exist at a future point in time.
5. The correct answer is B. Load factor at a given bank angle does not change with airspeed; however, increasing the speed in a turn will increase the turn radius. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 4)
6. The correct answer is B. The airspeed indicator will show inaccurate airspeed indications, the altimeter will freeze, and the VSI will stay at a zero rate. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 7)
7. The correct answer is A. In many small GA aircraft, air is circulated around the exhaust system, pipes, or muffler to be heated and then ducted into the cabin for cabin heat. Any leaks can introduce exhaust gas and dangerous carbon monoxide into the cabin. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 6)
8. The correct answer is C. Flight operations conducted in Class A airspace are required to be under IFR. Aircraft must also be equipped with a transponder and altitude reporting equipment. (FARs 91.135 and 91.215[b])[1])
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