Part 91

Question 1

Part 91 generally prescribes rules governing operation of aircraft within the United States. This includes airspace over waters within __________ nautical miles of the US Coast (out to 12 nautical miles from the coast for select Part 91 regulations).

Answer 1

3 to 12 Nautical miles from the coast.

Question 2

If a Pilot in Command deviates from a rule during an in-flight emergency, he/she must:

Answer 2

Submit a written report to the FAA upon request.

Question 3

No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of civil aircraft if they have consumed alcohol within the previous:

Answer 3

8 hours

Question 4

Any drug or alcohol test requested by the Administrator and taken within __________ hours after acting or attempting to act as a crewmember that indicates the presence of drugs or alcohol may be evaluated in determining a person’s qualifications for airman certificate or possible violations of this chapter and may be used as evidence in legal proceedings.

Answer 4

4 hours

Question 5

Is it ever legal to charge guests of a company for a flight under the provisions of Subpart F?

Answer 5

Yes, if the flight is incidental to company business and the charges are limited.

Question 6

Under the provisions of part 91, subpart F, where must a flashlight with two “D” cell batteries be located for each flight?

Answer 6

At the pilot’s station.

Question 7

To operate under VFR at night on an operation that falls under the regulation of part 91, subpart F, the airplane must be equipped with:

Answer 7

All the equipment required for IFR under 91.205(d) and one electric landing light.

Question 8

If a flight under part 91, subpart F will be over water more than 30 minutes flying time or 100 nautical miles from shore, the aircraft is required to have operational:

Answer 8

Two sets of radio communications equipment and at least two independent electronic navigation units.

Question 9

Under the regulations of part 91, subpart F, what requirements exist for the carriage and availability of fire extinguishers on an airplane accommodating only 5 passengers?

Answer 9

No fire extinguisher is required in the passenger compartment, but one must be available on or near the flight deck.

Question 10

For operations under part 91, subpart F, a crash axe is required on aircraft accommodating more than:

Answer 10

19 passengers

Question 11

Under part 91, subpart F, except for takeoffs and landings, the minimum altitude above the surface which an airplane may be operated under VFR during the daytime is:

Answer 11

1000 feet.

Question 12

For operations under part 91, subpart F, if the airplane is required to be equipped with signs indicating to passengers that smoking is prohibited and that seat belts must be fastened, the crew must turn on those signs:

Answer 12

During airplane movement on the surface, for each takeoff, each landing, and when considered necessary by the pilot in command.

Question 13

For operations under part 91, subpart F, if the aircraft has a seating capacity of more than 19 passengers, carry-on baggage:

Answer 13

For operations under part 91, subpart F, if the aircraft has a seating capacity of more than 19 passengers, carry-on baggage:

Question 14

No person may operate a transport category airplane in air commerce unless that airplane is equipped with an aural speed warning device

Answer 14

True, without exception.

Question 15

Under part 91, subpart G, no person may operate a turbine-engine-powered transport category airplane unless the accelerate-stop distance is not greater than:

Answer 15

The length of the runway plus the length of the stopway.

Question 16

Under part 91, subpart G, no exit may be removed if removal would result in a ratio of maximum number of occupants to approved exits greater than:

Answer 16

14:1.

Question 17

An operator required to have an operable flight recorder under part 91, subpart G must operate it:

Answer 17

Continuously from the instant the takeoff roll begins until the completion of the landing roll.

Question 18

In order to operate a civil aircraft, the airworthiness certificate (or special flight authorization) must be located where in the aircraft?

Answer 18

Displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers and/or crew.

Question 19

Which of the following instruments/equipment is/are required for flights under VFR at night?

Answer 19

One spare set of fuses, or three spare fuses of each kind required.

Question 20

No person may operate without an operable coded radar beacon transponder that meets part 91 capability requirements and without automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment having a Mode C capability. This requirement applies for all aircraft in what classes of airspace?

Answer 20

A, B, and C and in all airspace within 30 NM of an airport listed in Appendix D, section 1 of Part 91.

Question 21

No person may operate any automatic pressure altitude reporting equipment associated with a radar beacon transponder:

Answer 21

When deactivation of that equipment is directed by ATC.

Question 22

Aerobatic flight is restricted in where it may be conducted. Which of the following meets the definition of aerobatic flight?

Answer 22

An intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in an aircraft’s attitude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration, not necessary for normal flight.

Question 23

True or false? It is against regulations to intentionally exceed a nose-up or nose-down attitude of 30 degrees relative to the horizon.

Answer 23

True, unless each occupant of the aircraft (other than a crewmember) is wearing an approved parachute or the maneuver is accomplished for the purpose of flight testing or training.

Question 24

If an aircraft has undergone maintenance, that aircraft may only be considered airworthy for return to operations when that maintenance has: (Choose the most inclusive correct answer.)

Answer 24

Been approved by an authorized person and a maintenance record entry has been made.

Question 25

How often must the transponder be tested and inspected and found to be in compliance?

Answer 25

Within the preceding 24 calendar months.

Question 26

Which of the following instruments/equipment is/are required for flights under VFR at night?

Answer 26

One spare set of fuses, or three spare fuses of each kind required.

Question 27

As a preflight action, for a flight not in the vicinity of an airport of departure, the Pilot in Command must become familiar with all available information concerning the flight. As a minimum, this information must include:

Answer 27

Any known traffic delays, fuel requirements, alternate airports, and weather reports and forecasts.

Question 28

Two aircraft of the same category are converging at about the same altitude. Which aircraft has the right-of-way?

Answer 28

The one to the right has the right-of-way. The one on the left must change course.

Question 29

No person may operate an aircraft in the airspace underlying a Class B area designated for an airport or in a VFR corridor designated through such Class B airspace at a indicated airspeed of more than:

Answer 29

200 knots.

Question 30

What is the minimum altitude for an airplane flying over a congested area? __________ above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of __________ from the aircraft.

Answer 30

1,000 feet; 2,000 feet.

Question 31

For any given operation at higher altitudes, the lowest useable flight level is:

Answer 31

Determined by the atmospheric pressure (current altimeter setting).

Question 32

You're in flight approaching your destination airport, and you've lost radio communications. The air traffic control tower is signaling you with an alternating red and green light. What does this mean?

Answer 32

Exercise extreme caution.

Question 33

Unless otherwise indicated, when approaching to land at an airport without an operating control tower in Class G airspace, each airplane pilot must:

Answer 33

Make all turns to the left.

Question 34

If taking off from a satellite airport without an operating control tower located in Class D airspace, when must the pilot of a VFR flight contact the ATC facility having jurisdiction over the airspace?

Answer 34

As soon as practicable after departure.

Question 35

For operations through Class C airspace, all pilots must establish two-way radio communications with the ATC facility providing services:

Answer 35

Prior to entering that airspace.

Question 36

According to Part 91, when barometric pressure exceeds or will exceed 31 inches of mercury:

Answer 36

No aircraft may be operated contrary to the requirements established by the Administrator and published in a NOTAM issued under this section.

Question 37

Assuming normal cruising speed, an airplane flying in VFR conditions at night must carry enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and then fly for an additional:

Answer 37

45 minutes.

Question 38

To fly in Class B, C, or D airspace, what is the minimum flight visibility required for flight under VFR?

Answer 38

3 statute miles.

Question 39

When flying in Class E Airspace, the minimum visibility for flight under VFR increases from 3 statute miles to 5 statute miles when at or above:

Answer 39

10,000 feet MSL.

Question 40

Draw the memory aid triangle to memorize VFR cloud clearances.

Question 41

According to 91.157, in order to conduct Special VFR operations in an airplane at night, you must A) have ATC clearance, B) remain clear of clouds, C) have flight visibility of at least 1 statute mile, and/or D) be qualified for instrument flight.

Answer 41

A, B, C, and D.

Question 42

Under which of the following circumstances could you file an IFR flight plan without an alternate airport? The weather is forecast to be consistent all day. It's overcast with a ceiling at least __________ above the airport elevation and visibility of __________.

Answer 42

2,000 feet; at least 3 statute miles.

Question 43

If filing a flight plan under IFR, and no standard or special instrument approach procedure has been published under Part 97 for the selected alternate airport, you may include that alternate in your flight plan as long as appropriate weather reports or forecasts indicate that at the estimated time of arrival the ceiling and visibility:

Answer 43

Would allow for descent from the MEA, approach, and landing under basic VFR.

Question 44

If you are conducting a VOR check on the airport surface with an approved test signal, what is the maximum permissible bearing error that would allow for operation under IFR?

Answer 44

Plus or minus 4 degrees.

Question 45

On an instrument approach, you can see the approach light system, but you're not able to see the red terminating bars or the red side row bars. You can, however, see the visual approach slope indicator. With these visual references, you may:

Answer 45

Descend below the DA/DH or MDA and continue the approach.

Question 46

Which of the following can be substituted for an inoperative outer marker? A) authorized DME or VOR fixes, B) compass locator, C) PAR, D) ASR, and/or E) authorized NDB fixes.

Answer 46

A, B, C, D, and E.

Question 47

If en route IFR and no applicable minimum altitude is prescribed, the minimum clearance for other than mountainous terrain should be at least __________ above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 nautical miles from the course to be flown.

Answer 47

1,000 feet.

Question 48

A pilot flying under IFR in controlled airspace must report which of the following as soon as possible?

Answer 48

Any unforecast weather conditions.

Question 49

Under which of the following circumstances could you file an IFR flight plan without an alternate airport? The weather is forecast to be consistent all day. It's overcast with a ceiling at least __________ above the airport elevation and visibility of __________.

Answer 49

2,000 feet; at least 3 statute miles.