61) Prior to entering an Airport Advisory Area, a pilot should:
a) Monitor ATIS for weather and traffic advisories. |
62) When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?
a) 1200. |
63) The normal radius of the outer area of Class C airspace is:
a) 5 nautical miles. |
64) Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition?
a) Owner or operator. |
65) How many Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites are required to yield a three dimensional position (latitude, longitude, and altitude) and time solution?
a) 4. |
66) The correct method of stating 4,500 feet MSL to ATC is:
a) "FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED." |
67) What is the maximum altitude at which a constant flow oxygen system should be used?
a) 25,000 feet. |
68) When two aircraft are approaching head on, each shall alter its course in which direction?
a) To the left. |
69) When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same height, which has the right of way?
a) The aircraft to the other's right, has right of way. |
70) You are unfortunate enough to require urgent medical assistance after a field landing accident. Your radio has remained serviceable. Which frequency should be used to make your Mayday call?
a) That of the nearest airfield. |
71) Prior to starting each maneuver, pilots should:
a) Check altitude, airspeed, and heading indications. |
72) Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?
a) Va. |
73) What is one recommended method for locating thermals?
a) Fly an ever-increasing diameter circular path. |
74) On which side of a large, plowed farm field, surrounded by vegetation, should a pilot find a thermal?
a) On the side facing the Sun. |
75) What is a recommended procedure for entering a dust devil for soaring?
a) Enter above 500 feet and circle the edge in the same direction as
the rotation. |
76) One of the main functions of flaps during approach and landing is to:
a) Decrease the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed. |
77) A pilot unintentionally enters a steep diving spiral to the left. What is the proper way to recover from this attitude without overstressing the glider?
a) Apply up-elevator pressure to raise the nose. |
78) The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately:
a) 009° and 027° true. |
79) How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?
a) The other aircraft will always appear to get larger and closer at
a rapid rate. |
80) What is the approximate proper airspeed to use when flying between thermals on a cross-country flight against a headwind?
a) The best lift/drag speed
increased by one-half the estimated
wind velocity. |