Weather
How does frost affect the lifting surfaces of an airplane on takeoff?
A.Frost will change the camber of the wing, increasing lift during takeoff.
B.Frost may cause the airplane to become airborne with a lower angle of attack at a lower indicated airspeed.
C.Frost may prevent the airplane from becoming airborne at normal takeoff speed.
What is C. Frost may prevent the airplane from becoming airborne at normal takeoff speed.
What is the base of the ceiling in the following pilot report?
KMOB UA /OV APE230010/TM 1515/FL085/TP BE20/SK BKN065/WX FV03SM HZ FU/TA 20/TB LGT
A.There is a broken layer at 6,500 feet.
B.There is not a defined ceiling in this report.
C.There is a layer reported at 8,500 feet.
What is A.There is a broken layer at 6,500 feet.
As standard operating practice, all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of
A.10 miles.
B.20 miles.
C.25 miles.
What is A. 10 miles
Which of the following is a true statement concerning the Global Positioning System?
A.Advances in technology make it possible to rely completely on GPS units
.B.GPS databases and paper navigational charts are updated at the same time.
C.Navigating by GPS must be integrated with other forms of navigation.
What is C.Navigating by GPS must be integrated with other forms of navigation.
How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?
A.The tower will automatically close the flight plan when the aircraft turns off the runway.
B.The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing
.C.The tower will relay the instructions to the nearest FSS when the aircraft contacts the tower for landing.
what is B.The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing
Temperature and radiation variations over land with a clear sky typically lead to
A.outgoing terrestrial radiation peaking at noon.
B.minimum temperature occurring after sunrise.
C.temperature reaching a maximum closer to noon than to sunset.
What is B.minimum temperature occurring after sunrise.
The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is'
A.Cumulonimbus.
B.Nimbostratus.
C.Scattered cumulus.
What is A.Cumulonimbus.
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic and General Operating Rules are issued under which subject number?
A.60
B.70
C.90
What is C. 90
What procedure could a pilot use to navigate under VFR from one point to another when ground references are not visible?
A.Dead reckoning.
B.VFR is not allowed in these circumstances.
C.Pilotage.
A.Dead reckoning.
When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should
A.subtract easterly variation and right wind correction angle.
B.subtract westerly variation and add right wind correction angle
.C.add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.
What is C.add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.
Why is frost considered hazardous to flight?
A.Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability.
B.Frost changes the basic aerodynamic shape of the airfoils, thereby increasing lift.
C.Frost slows the airflow over the airfoils, thereby increasing control effectiveness.
What is A.Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability.
How are significant weather prognostic charts best used by a pilot?
A.For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence).
B.For analyzing current frontal activity and cloud coverage.
C.For overall planning at all altitudes.
What is A.For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence).
When information is disseminated about a taxiway closure, it will be located in
A.Pointer NOTAMs.
B.FDC NOTAMs.
C.NOTAM (D) distribution.
what is C.NOTAM (D) distribution.
If Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) capability is lost in-flight,
A.GPS position is reliable provided at least 3 GPS satellites are available.
B.the pilot has no assurance of the accuracy of the GPS position.
C.the pilot may still rely on GPS derived altitude for vertical information.
What is B.the pilot has no assurance of the accuracy of the GPS position.
An aircraft departs an airport in the eastern daylight time zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?
A.1445Z.
B.1545Z.
C.1345Z.
What is B.1545Z.
Which conditions result in the formation of frost?
A.The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below freezing when small droplets of moisture fall on the surface.
B.The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below the dewpoint of the adjacent air and the dewpoint is below freezing.
C.The temperature of the surrounding air is at or below freezing when small drops of moisture fall on the collecting surface.
What is B.The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below the dewpoint of the adjacent air and the dewpoint is below freezing.
To determine the freezing level and areas of probable icing aloft, the pilot should refer to the
A.surface analysis chart.
B.CVA chart.
C.inflight aviation weather advisories.
What is C.inflight aviation weather advisories.
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are issued under which subject number?
A.90]
B.60
C.70
What is B. 60
What should the airborne accuracy of a VOR be?
A.±5°
B.±4°
C.±6°
What is C.±6°
How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots?
A.3.35 NM.
B.4.08 NM.
C.2.45 NM.
What is B.4.08 NM.
When may hazardous wind shear be expected?
A.In areas of low-level temperature inversion, frontal zones, and clear air turbulence.
B.Following frontal passage when stratocumulus clouds form indicating mechanical mixing.
C.When stable air crosses a mountain barrier where it tends to flow in layers forming lenticular clouds.
What is A.In areas of low-level temperature inversion, frontal zones, and clear air turbulence.
What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts?
A.Magnetic direction and miles per hour.
B.True direction and knots.
C.Magnetic direction and knots.
What is B.True direction and knots.
With certain exceptions, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to, but does not include,
A.14,500 feet MSL.
B.10,000 feet MSL.
C.18,000 feet MSL.
What is C. C.18,000 feet MSL.
Where can locations for VOR test facilities be found?
A.Aeronautical Information Manual.
B.Sectional charts.
C.Chart Supplement.
What is C.Chart Supplement.
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.Distance between A and B70 NMForecast wind310° at 15 kt.Pressure altitude8,000 ft.Ambient temperature–10°CTrue course270°The required indicated airspeed would be approximately
A.137 knots.
B.152 knots.
C.126 knots.
What is A.137 knots.