AVIATION QUIZ

APRIL 2009

(from the FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test)

1). What is an important characteristic of wind shear?

a). It is primarily associated with the lateral vortices generated by thunderstorms.
b). It usually exists only in the vicinity of thunderstorms, but may be found near a strong temperature inversion.
c). It may be associated with either a wind shift or a windspeed gradient at any level in the atmosphere.

2). How does a pilot normally obtain the current altimeter setting during an IFR flight in Class E airspace below 18,000 feet?

a). ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting.
b). The pilot should contact ARTCC at least every 100 NM and request the altimeter setting.
c). FSS's along the route broadcast the weather information at 15 minutes past the hour.

3). MOAs are established to

a). separate certain military activities from IFR traffic.
b). restrict civil aircraft during periods of high density training activities.
c). prohibit all civil aircraft because of hazardous or secret activities.

4). (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-3E: figure 130 [pg. 190])
At what minimum altitude should you cross CLAMM intersection during the S LDA 6 approach at Roanoke Regional?

a). 4,182 MSL.
b). 2,800 MSL.
c). 4,200 MSL.

5). Which instrument indicates the quality of a turn?

a). Heading indicator or magnetic compass.
b). Attitude indicator.
c). Ball of the turn coordinator.

6). What is the initial primary bank instrument when establishing a level standard rate turn?

a). Attitude indicator.
b). Heading indicator.
c). Turn coordinator.

7). When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?

a). When departing from a runway intersection.
b). When visibility is less than 1 mile.
c). When parallel runways are in use.

8). The amount of water vapor which air can hold largely depends on

a). stability of the air mass.
b). air temperature.
c). relative humidity.

9). (Refer to FAA-CT-8080-3E: figure 146 [page 201])
Identify the system that has failed and determine a corrective action to return the airplane to straight and level flight.

a). Vacuum system has failed; reduce power, roll left to level wings, and pitchup to reduce airspeed.
b). Static/pitot system is blocked; lower the nose and level the wings to level flight attitude by use of attitude indicator.
c). Electrical system has failed; reduce power, roll left to level wings, and raise the nose to reduce airspeed.

10). During an instrument approach, under what conditions, if any, is the holding pattern course reversal not required?

a). When cleared for the approach.
b). None, since it is always mandatory.
c). When radar vectors are provided.