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Which inflight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms?
a. Convective SIGMET.
b. SIGMET.
c. AIRMET.
Which inflight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms?
b. SIGMET.
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a
A. movement of air.
B. pressure differential.
C. heat exchange
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a
C. heat exchange
The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is
A. 45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude.
B. to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.
C. to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg.
The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is
B. to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.
Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft?
A. Flight under instrument flight rules.
B. Flight over a densely populated area.
C. Flight within Class D airspace.
Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft?
B. Flight over a densely populated area.
(Refer to figure 61.) If 50 pounds of weight is located at point X and 100 pounds at point Z, how much weight must be located at point Y to balance the plank?
A. 30 pounds.
B. 50 pounds.
C. 300 pounds
(Refer to figure 61.) If 50 pounds of weight is located at point X and 100 pounds at point Z, how much weight must be located at point Y to balance the plank?
C. 300 pounds
(Refer to Figure 15.) In the TAF for KMEM, what does 'SHRA' stand for?
A. Rain showers.
B. A shift in wind direction is expected.
C. A significant change in precipitation is possible
(Refer to Figure 15.) In the TAF for KMEM, what does 'SHRA' stand for?
A. Rain showers.
What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?
A. Roll cloud.
B. Continuous updraft.
C. Frequent lightning.
What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?
B. Continuous updraft.
(Refer to Figure 52.) Traffic patterns in effect at Lincoln Municipal are
A. to the right on Runway 18 and Runway 36.
b. to the right on Runway 18 and Runway 35; to the left on Runway 36.
C. to the right on Runways 14 - 32.
(Refer to Figure 52.) Traffic patterns in effect at Lincoln Municipal are
b. to the right on Runway 18 and Runway 35; to the left on Runway 36.
Before a person holding a Private Pilot Certificate may act as pilot-in-command of a high-performance airplane, that person must have
A. passed a flight test in that airplane from an FAA inspector.
B. an endorsement in that person's logbook that he or she is competent to act as pilot-in-command.
C. received ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's logbook.
Before a person holding a Private Pilot Certificate may act as pilot-in-command of a high-performance airplane, that person must have
C. received ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's logbook.
What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?
A. It increases engine performance.
B. It reduces climb performance.
C. It increases takeoff performance
What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?
B. It reduces climb performance.
(Refer to Figure 12). The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means
A. blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM.
B. rain began at 1835Z.
C. the barometer has risen .35 "Hg.
(Refer to Figure 12). The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means
B. rain began at 1835Z.
In which situation is advection fog most likely to form?
A. A warm, moist air mass on the windward side of mountains.
B. An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.
C. A light breeze blowing colder air out to sea.
In which situation is advection fog most likely to form?
B. An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.
When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot
A. may continue taxiing.
B. should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.
C. should continue taxiing until all parts of the aircraft have crossed the lines.
When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot
B. should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.
When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no pilot-in-command may deviate from that clearance, unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is
A. when the clearance states 'at pilot's discretion.'
B. an emergency.
C. if the clearance contains a restriction
When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no pilot-in-command may deviate from that clearance, unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is
B. an emergency.
(Refer to Figure 26, area 1.) Identify the airspace over Tomlinson Airport.
A. Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.
B. Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL, Class E airspace - 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.
C. Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 700 feet MSL, Class E airspace - 700 feet to 14,500 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 26, area 1.) Identify the airspace over Tomlinson Airport.
B. Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL, Class E airspace - 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.
(Refer to Figure 15.) Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be
A. 1/2 statute mile.
B. 3 statute miles.
C. 6 statute miles.
(Refer to Figure 15.) Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be
B. 3 statute miles.
The mature stage of a thunderstorm begins with
A. formation of the anvil top.
B. the start of precipitation.
C. continuous downdrafts.
The mature stage of a thunderstorm begins with
B. the start of precipitation.
(Refer to Figure Commercial 58.) You have requested taxi instructions for takeoff using Runway 16. The controller issues the following taxi instructions: "N123, Taxi to runway 16." Where are you required to stop in order to be in compliance with the controller's instructions
A. 5 (Five).
B. 6 (Six).
C. 9 (Nine).
(Refer to Figure Commercial 58.) You have requested taxi instructions for takeoff using Runway 16. The controller issues the following taxi instructions: "N123, Taxi to runway 16." Where are you required to stop in order to be in compliance with the controller's instructions
A. 5 (Five).
The pilot of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 30
The pilot of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?
C. 10
At approximately what altitude above the surface would the pilot expect the base of cumuliform clouds if the surface air temperature is 82°F and the dew point is 38°F?
A. 9,000 feet AGL.
B. 10,000 feet AGL.
C. 11,000 feet AGL.
At approximately what altitude above the surface would the pilot expect the base of cumuliform clouds if the surface air temperature is 82°F and the dew point is 38°F?
B. 10,000 feet AGL.
A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is
A. an outlook briefing.
B. a forecast briefing.
C. a prognostic briefing.
A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is
A. an outlook briefing.
What are characteristics of unstable air?
A. Turbulence and good surface visibility.
B. Turbulence and poor surface visibility.
C. Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.
What are characteristics of unstable air?
A. Turbulence and good surface visibility.
(Refer to Figure 20, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport.
A. 36°24'N - 76°01'W.
B. 36°48'N - 76°01'W.
C. 47°24'N - 75°58'W.
(Refer to Figure 20, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport.
A. 36°24'N - 76°01'W.
Who should not participate in the Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) program?
A. Recreational pilots only
B. Military pilots
C. Student pilots
Who should not participate in the Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) program?
C. Student pilots
(Refer to Figure 36.) Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots.
A. 25 knots.
B. 29 knots.
C. 35 knots.
(Refer to Figure 36.) Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots.
C. 35 knots.