1. The letters VHF/DF appearing in the Airport/Facility Directory for a certain airport indicate that
A. this airport has a direct-line phone to the flight service station.
B. this airport is designated as an airport of entry.
C. the flight service station has equipment with which to determine your direction from the station.
A. notices to airmen.
B. Graphic Notices and Supplemental Data.
C. Airport/Facility Directory.
3. On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule.
A. 126 knots
B. 137 knots
C. 152 knots
4. How far will an aircraft travel in two and one-half minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots?
A. 4.08 nautical miles.
B. 2.45 nm.
C. 3.35 nm.
5. If fuel consumption is 15.3 gallons per hour and groundspeed is 167 knots, how much fuel is required for an aircraft to travel 620 nautical miles?
A. 60 gallons.
B. 57 gallons.
C. 63 gallons.
6. To act as pilot in command of an airplane that is equipped with retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable-pitch propeller, a person is required to
A. make at least six takeoffs and landings in such an airplane within the preceding six months.
B. hold a multiengine airplane class rating.
C. receive and log ground and flight training in such an airplane, and obtain a logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.
7. A pilot in command (PIC) of a civil aircraft may not allow any object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight
A. unless the PIC has permission to drop any object over private property.
B. unless reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury to persons or damage to property.
C. if it weighs more than 50 pounds.
8. After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from that clearance, unless the pilot
A. receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.
B. requests an amended clearance.
C. is operating VFR on top.
Final Exam Answers
1. The correct answer is C. VHF direction finding capability exists, whereby a flight service station can determine your direction and then give you guidance to assist in finding an airport. It is a good service to use when a pilot is lost or unsure of position. While not nearly as common as it was 25 years ago, pilots should remember that it is yet another tool to keep in their flight bags.
2. The correct answer is C. The Airport/Facility Directory green cover books include information on established parachute jumping sites to assist pilots with their flight planning.
3. The correct answer is C. The E6B can be used to determine the correct answer. However, to travel 70 miles in 30 minutes requires a groundspeed of 140 knots in no wind. Since you have a right quartering headwind, which will slow your groundspeed, the indicated airspeed must be more than 140 knots; thus, the correct answer is C.
4. The correct answer is A. You can use a calculator or an E6B computer to determine the answer. 98 knots is 1.63 nautical miles per minute; multiplied by 2.5 minutes gives the answer of 4.08 miles.
5. The correct answer is B. 620 nautical miles at 167 knots will take 3.71 hours, or about 3 hours, 42 minutes. Multiply that by the fuel burn of 15.3 gph and you get 56.8 gallons.
6. The correct answer is C. FAR 61.31(e) outlines the requirements to act as PIC in a complex airplane. Both flight and ground training is required, as is a one-time endorsement from a flight instructor who provided the training.
7. The correct answer is B. Objects may be dropped from aircraft so long as reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property. (FAR 91.15)
8. The correct answer is A. FAR 91.123(a) provides for receipt of an amended clearance, an emergency, or a deviation in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory, as authorization to deviate from an ATC clearance.
