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(Refer to Figure 17.) Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for MKC at 6,000 feet.
A six-digit group shows wind directions (in reference to true north) in the first two digits, wind speed (in knots) in the second two digits, and temperature (in Celsius) in the last two digits. In this case, 2006+03 means 200° at 6 knots, and the temperature is 3°C. ^
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To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request
Request an abbreviated briefing when you need information to supplement mass disseminated data, update a previous briefing, or when you need only one or two specific items.
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What procedure is recommended when climbing or descending VFR on an airway?
During climbs and descents in flight conditions which permit visual detection of other traffic, pilots should execute gentle banks, left and right, at a frequency which permits continuous visual scanning of the airspace about them.
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(Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the Pacific standard time zone at 1030 PST for a 4-hour flight to an airport located in the central standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?
Use the following steps: 1. Convert the PST takeoff time to UTC: 1030 PST takeoff time + 0800 conversion = 1830Z UTC (also called 'ZULU' time) 2. Add the flight time to the ZULU takeoff time: 1830Z takeoff time + 0400 flight time = 2230Z time of landing\
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Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs
No person may operate an aircraft to, from, or on an airport having a control tower operated by the United States unless two-way radio communications are maintained between that aircraft and the control tower.
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(Refer to Figure 16.) What is the outlook for the southern half of Indiana after 0700Z?
The Area Forecast for the southern half of Indiana (bottom of Figure 16) is forecasting scattered clouds at 3,000 feet AGL, another scattered cloud deck at 10,000 feet, with an outlook for VFR conditions.
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(Refer to Figure 18, area D.) The IFR weather in northern Texas is due to
The IFR category observed weather is shown as a hatched area, outlined by a smooth line. The station circles reporting IFR conditions show the obstruction to vision as mist (=) which restricts visibility to 1-1/2 mile and a ceiling of 400 feet.
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(Refer to Figure 24.) On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set in order to navigate direct from Majors Airport (area 1) to Quitman VORTAC (area 2)?
Use the following steps: 1. Plot the course direct from Majors Airport to Quitman VORTAC. 2. Note the radial (magnetic course FROM) of Quitman VORTAC on which the plotted course lies (281°). 3. Determine the course TO the VORTAC by finding the reciprocal: TO = FROM + 180° TO = 281° + 180° TO = 461° - 360° = 101°
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(Refer to Figure 20.) Determine the magnetic course from First Flight Airport (area 5) to Hampton Roads Airport (area 2).
Use the following steps: 1. Plot the course from First Flight Airport to Hampton Roads Airport. 2. Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route. The true course is 321°. 3. Note that the variation is 11°W as shown on the isogonic line. 4. Using the formula: MC = TC ± VAR MC = 321° + 11°W MC = 332°
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Select the UNICOM frequencies normally assigned to stations at landing areas used exclusively as heliports. A. 122.75 and 123.65 MHz. B. 123.0 and 122.95 MHz. C. 123.05 and 123.075 MHz.
Frequencies used solely for heliports are 123.050 and 123.075.
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The section of the Area Forecast entitled 'VFR CLDS/ WX' contains a general description of
The 'VFR CLDS/WX' section may be broken down by states or well-known geographical areas. The specific forecast section gives a general description of clouds and weather that cover an area greater than 3,000 square miles and are significant to VFR flight operations.
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(Refer to Figure 19.) How are Significant Weather Prognostic Charts best used by a pilot?
While Significant Weather Prognostic Charts portray forecast weather which may influence flight planning, they are most useful in identifying the freezing level and areas of turbulence.
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(Refer to Figure 28, illustration 7.) The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft's position relative to the station?
Observe from illustration #7 of FAA Figure 28, that there is no TO/FROM indication and the CDI is deflected left with an OBS set on 030°. The aircraft is somewhere along the perpendicular line (120/300°). The CDI left means the 030° radial is to the left, or west, of the aircraft position. "Southeast" is the only answer choice placing the aircraft on the 120° radial, or southeast of the station.
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(Refer to Figure 20, area 5.) The CAUTION box denotes what hazard to aircraft?
Reference FAA Legend 1. The boxed caution reads, 'CAUTION: UNMARKED BALLOON ON CABLE TO 3,008 MSL.'
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When a control tower, located on an airport within Class D airspace, ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?
By definition, Class D airspace surrounds airports that have an operational control tower. Class D airspace reverts to Class E airspace (if the weather observer is present or the weather system is automated) or Class G airspace (at the airports where the tower controllers are also the weather observers).
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(Refer to Figure 16.) The Chicago FA forecast section is valid until the twenty-fifth at
The Chicago FA forecast section is valid until the 25th day of the month at 0800Z.
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(Refer to Figure 18, area D.) What weather phenomenon is causing IFR conditions in central Oklahoma?
The contoured area with shading indicates IFR conditions due to ceilings less than 1,000 feet and/or visibilities less than 3 miles.
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(Refer to Figure 24.) What is the approximate position of the aircraft if the VOR receivers indicate the 245? radial of Sulphur Springs VOR-DME (area 5) and the 140? radial of Bonham VORTAC (area 3)?
Use the following steps: 1. Plot the 245° radial (magnetic course FROM) of the Sulphur Springs VOR-DME. 2. Plot the 140° radial (magnetic course FROM) of the Bonham VORTAC. 3. Note the intersection of the two plotted radials over the Glenmar Airport (Pvt).
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(Refer to Figure 25.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Dallas Executive (area 3) to Fort Worth Meacham (area 4). The wind is from 030° at 10 knots, the true airspeed is 135 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7° east.
Use the following steps: 1. Plot a course from Dallas Executive to Meacham, and measure the course (289°). 2. Using the wind obtained, calculate a correction angle. This angle will be the difference between the course bearing and the heading required to maintain that course. Wind correction angle is 4° to the right. 3. Add course bearing and wind correction angle to obtain true heading. 289° course bearing + 4° wind correction angle = 293° true heading 4. Find the magnetic heading by adding the variation to the true heading. 293° true heading - 007° variation (E) = 286° magnetic heading
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Which procedure is recommended to ensure that the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) has not been activated?
Immediately after hard landings and before parking, check radio frequency 121.5 MHz.
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(Refer to Figure 14.) If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling?
Cloud layers in a PIREP are found after the 'SK' heading. Height of the cloud base is given in hundreds of feet, then the cloud cover symbol (SCT, BKN, etc.) is given, followed by the height of the cloud tops in hundreds of feet. All cloud heights in a PIREP are MSL. The first cloud layer was reported by a pilot to have bases at 1,800 feet and tops at 5,500 feet with broken (BKN) cloud cover (a broken cloud layer does constitute a ceiling). If the field elevation is 1,295 feet MSL and the base of the first cloud layer (BKN) is 1,800 feet MSL, then the base of the ceiling is 505 feet AGL. 1,800 MSL - 1,295 MSL = 505 AGL
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To determine the freezing level and areas of probable icing aloft, the pilot should refer to the
Freezing levels and probable icing aloft are found in AIRMETs and SIGMETs. Hazardous weather is not included in the area forecast (FA), but are included in the Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories.
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When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered during an omnireceiver check using a VOR test signal (VOT), the omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should read
To use the VOT service, tune in the VOT frequency on the VOR receiver. With the CDI centered, the OBS should read 0° with the TO/FROM indication showing 'FROM' or the OBS should read 180° with the TO/FROM indication showing 'TO.'
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If a true heading of 135° results in a ground track of 130° and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from
You are heading to the southeast (135°) at 135 knots. The wind is blowing you left of course (130°) and giving you a faster ground speed which means the wind is blowing from the southwest. Use your manual or electronic flight computer to determine the wind direction and speed at 246° and 13 knots.
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When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?
When making routine code changes, pilots should avoid selecting codes 7500, 7600 or 7700, thereby preventing false alarms at automated ground facilities.