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1. A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding

8 hours.
12 hours.
24 hours.

2. What is the maximum indicated airspeed a reciprocating-engine-powered airplane may be operated within Class B airspace?

180 knots.
230 knots.
250 knots.

3. At what maximum indicated airspeed can a B-727 operate within Class B airspace without special ATC authorization?

230 knots.
250 knots.
275 knots.

4. At what maximum indicated airspeed may a reciprocating-engine-powered airplane be operated within Class D airspace?

156 knots.
180 knots.
200 knots.

5. What is the maximum indicated airspeed a turbine-powered aircraft may be operated below 10,000 feet MSL?

288 knots.
250 knots.
230 knots.

6. At what maximum indicated airspeed can a reciprocating-engine airplane operate in the airspace underlying Class B airspace?

180 knots.
200 knots.
230 knots.

7. During an emergency, a pilot in command does not deviate from an FAR rule but is given priority by ATC. To whom or under what condition is the pilot required to submit a written report?

To the manager of the General Aviation District Office.
To the manager of the facility in control at the time of the deviation.
Upon request by ATC, submit a written report to the ATC manager.

8. When may ATC: request a detailed report on an emergency even though a rule has not been violated?

When priority has been given.
Anytime an emergency occurs.
When the emergency occurs in controlled airspace.

9. A pilot approaching to land a turbine-powered aircraft on a runway served by a VASI shall

not use the VASI unless a clearance for a VASI approach is received.
use the VASI only when weather conditions are below basic VFR.
maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing.

10. At what minimum altitude is a turbine-engine powered, or large airplane, required to enter Class D airspace?

1,500 feet AGL.
2,000 feet AGL.
2,500 feet AGL.

11. A pilot of a turbine-powered airplane should climb as rapidly as practicable after taking off to what altitude?

1,000 feet AGL.
1,500 feet AGL.
5,000 feet AGL.

12. What is the required flight visibility and distance from clouds if you are operating in Class E airspace at 9,500 feet with a VFR-on-Top clearance during daylight hours?

3 statute miles, 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
5 statute miles, 500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
3 statute miles, 500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.

13. (Refer to clouds diagram below) What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for a VFR-on-Top flight at 9,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) during daylight hours for the circle 3 area?

2,000 feet; (E) 1,000 feet; (F) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.
5 miles; (E) 1,000 feet; (F) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.
3 miles; (E) 1,000 feet; (F) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.

Clouds diagram

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14. (Refer to the clouds diagram) A flight is to be conducted in VFR-on-Top conditions at 12,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL). What is the in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for operation during daylight hours for the circle 1 area?

5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (B) 2,000 feet; (D) 500 feet.
5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (B) 1 mile; (D) 1,000 feet.
3 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (B) 2,000 feet; (D) 1,000 feet.

15. (Refer to the clouds diagram) What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required in VFR conditions above clouds at 13,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) during daylight hours for the circle 2 area?

5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (C) 2,000 feet; (D) 500 feet.
3 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (C) 1 mile; (D) 1,000 feet.
5 miles; (A) 1,000 feet; (C) 1 mile; (D) 1,000 feet.

16. (Refer to the clouds diagram) What in-flight visibility and distance from clouds is required for a flight at 8,500 feet MSL (above 1,200 feet AGL) in VFR conditions during daylight hours for the circle 4 area?

1 mile; (E) 1,000 feet; (G) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.
3 miles; (E) 1,000 feet; (G) 2,000 feet; (H) 500 feet.
5 miles; (E) 1,000 feet; (G) 1 mile; (H) 1,000 feet.

17.(Refer to the clouds diagram) What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 feet AGL during daylight hours in the circle 6 area?

3 miles; (1) 1,000 feet; (K) 2,000 feet; (L) 500 feet.
1 mile; (1) clear of clouds; (K) clear of clouds; (L) clear of clouds.
1 mile; (1) 500 feet; (K) 1,000 feet; (L) 500 feet.

18. What is the minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds for flight at 10,500 feet, in Class E airspace, with a VFR-on-Top clearance during daylight hours?

3 statute miles, 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontal.
5 statute miles, 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 1 mile horizontal.
5 statute miles, 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 1 mile horizontal.

19. (Refer to the clouds diagram) What is the minimum in-flight visibility and distance from clouds required for an airplane operating less than 1,200 feet AGL under special VFR during daylight hours in the circle 5 area?

1 mile; (I) 2,000 feet; (J) 2,000 feet; (L) 500 feet.
3 miles; (I) clear of clouds; (J) clear of clouds; (L) 500 feet.
1 mile; (I) clear of clouds; (J) clear of clouds; (L) clear of clouds.

20. What is the maximum permissible variation between the two bearing indicators on a dual VOR system when checking one VOR against the other?

4 degrees on the ground and in flight.
6 degrees on the ground and in flight.
6 degrees in flight and 4 degrees on the ground.

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