Final Exam

1. What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?

A. Maneuvering speed.
B. Turbulent or rough-air speed.
C. Never-exceed speed.

2. What action should a pilot take when operating under VFR in a military operations area (MOA)?

A. Obtain a clearance from the controlling agency prior to entering the MOA.
B. Operate only on the airways that transit the MOA.
C. Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted.

3. The destination airport has one runway, 8/26, and the wind is calm. The normal approach in calm wind is a left-hand pattern to Runway 8. There is no other traffic at the airport. A thunderstorm about six miles west is beginning its mature stage, and rain is starting to reach the ground. The pilot decides to

A. fly the pattern to Runway 8 since the storm is too far away to affect the wind at the airport.
B. fly the normal pattern to Runway 8 since the storm is west and moving north and any unexpected wind will be from the east or southeast toward the storm.
C. fly an approach to Runway 26 since any unexpected wind caused by the storm will be westerly.

4. Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with air traffic control are required for landings or takeoffs at all towered airports

A. regardless of weather conditions.
B. only when weather conditions are less than VFR.
C. within Class D airspace only when weather conditions are less than VFR.

5. A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to

A. taxi at a faster speed.
B. taxi only on taxiways and not cross runways.
C. return to the starting point on the airport.

6. Pretakeoff briefing of passengers for a flight is the responsibility of

A. all passengers.
B. the pilot.
C. a crewmember.

7. Maintenance records show the last transponder inspection was performed on September 1, 2014. The next inspection will be due no later than

A. September 30, 2015.
B. September 1, 2016.
C. September 30, 2016.

8. How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a groundspeed of 114 knots?

A. 14.25 nautical miles
B. 15 nautical miles
C. 14.50 nautical miles

Final Exam Answers

1. The correct answer is C. This speed, known as VNE, is not to be exceeded under any circumstance. (FAR 1.2)

2. The correct answer is C. VFR is permitted within a MOA, and without a specific ATC clearance. Flight service should be contacted beforehand to determine status and hours of operation of the MOA. (Aeronautical Information Manual 3-4-5)

3. The correct answer is C. The wind will be from the west very soon. Approaching to land on Runway 26 both prepares the pilot for the anticipated headwind and keeps him farther from the storm than a Runway 8 approach.

4. The correct answer is A. Communication with the air traffic control tower is required any time the tower is open, regardless of the prevailing weather conditions. (FAR 91.129)

5. The correct answer is C. A pilot would only receive this signal when on the ground, as it has no meaning while in flight. (FAR 91.125)

6. The correct answer is B. The passenger briefing, at a minimum, must include how to use a safety belt and shoulder harness, and a notification of when to fasten those belts and harnesses. (FAR 91.107)

7. The correct answer is C. The transponder inspection is required to have been performed within the past 24 calendar months. (FAR 91.413)

8. The correct answer is A. 114 knots groundspeed equates to 1.9 nautical miles per minute. In 7.5 minutes, the aircraft will have travelled 14.25 nautical miles.