What is the minimum age to apply for a Private Pilot certificate?
17 years old
With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during
taxi, takeoffs, and landings.
A temperature inversion would most likely result in which weather condition
An increase in temperature as altitude is increased
TAF are issued how many times a day and cover what period of time?
4 times a day and are usually valid for a 24-hour period.
Class D VFR Weather Minimums
3 SM
1,000' Above
500' Below
2,000' Horizontally
How many hours of flight time are required for a Private Pilot certificate?
40 hours
In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?
A
The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends on the
air temperature
SIGMETs are issued as a warning of weather conditions that are hazardous to...
Light Aircraft
Heavy Aircraft
All Aircraft
All Aircraft
MVFR is defined as...
1,000' to 3,000' AGL Ceilings
3 to 5 SM of Visibility
Under what conditions can a pilot log PIC time as a solo pilot?
A pilot may log PIC time when he/she is the sole occupant of the aircraft; is the sole manipulator of the controls of an aircraft for which the pilot is rated or has privileges.
When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is
200 Knots
During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized by predominately by downdrafts?
dissipating
What is meant by the special METAR weather abservation for KBOI?
SPECI KBOI 091854Z 32005KT 1 1/2SM RA BR OVC007 17/16 A2990 RMK RAB12
A. Rain and fog obscuring two-tenths of the sky; rain began at 1912Z
B. Rain and mist obscuring visibility; rain began at 1812Z
C. Rain and overcast at 1200 feet AGL
B- Rain and mist obscuring visibility; rain began at 1812Z
Steady Red light gun signals to an aircraft in flight mean...
Give way to other aircraft and continue circling.
What documentation must a pilot carry when acting as pilot-in-command?
Pilot Certificate
Medical Certificate
Government ID
*IF a student is solo, they must have a logbook with endorsements.
When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance?
Within 48 hours if requested by ATC.
What is a characteristic of stable air?
Stratiform Clouds
On a surface analysis chart, close spacing of the isobars indicates...
Strong Pressure Gradient (windy condiitons)
The pilot of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB report within how many days?
10 Days (830.15)
What is the purpose of a Flight Review and how often must it be completed?
A flight review is a two-yearly check that will assess your knowledge and handling skills in an aircraft. It consists of a minimum of 1 hour of ground training and 1 hour of flight training.
Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic?
An aircraft in distress.
What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
15C and 29.92 HG
Which chart provides a ready means of locating observed frontal positions and pressure centers?
Surface Analysis Chart
A 26 year old female is issued a Third-Class Medical Certificate on August 15th. How long will her medical allow her to exercise the privileges of her Private Pilot Certificate?
August 31st, 5 years later