WorksheetsStage 2 IFS Gouge
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data?
an abbreviated briefing
An outlook briefing
a supplemental briefing
If a third class medical certificate was issued to a 35-year-old pilor on March 26th of this year, when would it expire?
March 26, 3 years later
March 31, 2 years later
March 31, 5 years later
What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric circulation?
Rotation of the earth
High and low pressure belts
uneven heating of the earths surface
What action should you take if you receive clearance that will cause you to deviate from a FAR?
Refuse the clearance, and request an amended clearance
accept the clearance, because ATC has assumed responsibility for the deviation
accept the clearance, but do not comply with that portion of the clearance that would cause you to violate a regulation
While heading north, you find that you are on a converging course with another airplane headed west at the same altitude. What action should you take?
Remain on course, since you have the right of way
alter the course to the right, to pass behind the other airplane
alter the course to the left, to pass behind the other airplane
What is meant by the term "dewpoint"?
The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated
the temperature at with condensation and evaporation are equal
the temperature at which dew will always form
To carry passengers on a pleasure trip in an airplane with tricycle landing gear, what recent experience requirements must you meet before departure?
Three takeoffs and landings to a full stop in an aircraft of the same category and class within the preceding 90 days
five takeoffs and landings to a full stop in an aircraft of the same category and class and type within the preceding 90 days
Flight review within the preceding 24 months and three takeoffs and landings in an aircraft of the same category and class within the preceding 90 days.
The scalloped line on the low-level prognostic chart enclose areas
Where thunderstorms are expected to develop
with ceilings from 1000 to 3000 feet and/or visibility from three to five statute miles
with ceilings below 1000 feet and/or visibility below three statue miles
During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC?
Greater than 6 statute miles
not forecasted
Possibly 6 statute miles
Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally associated with what type of front?
Stationary
fast moving cold
slow moving cold
according to NTSB part 830, when is the operator of an aircraft required to notify the NTSB?
When the damage to a plane exceeds $300
When the aircraft experiences a flight control system malfunction or failure
When an aircraft is involved in any incident, regardless of the damage received
One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the
Wind direction
type of precipitation
stability of the air mass
May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?
Yes, if allowed by the AD
Yes, under VFR conditions only
Yes, ADs are voluntary
What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?
110o at 12 knots, peak gusts 18 knots
Calm
111o at 2 knots, peak gusts 18 knots
Use the accompanying winds and temperatures aloft forecasts to determine the wind direction, velocity and air temperature expected at 11,000 MSL over Glasgow (GGW)
297o true at 19 knots, -11oC
300o true at 17 mph, -10oF
305o magnetic at 14 mph, -11oC
according to NTSB part 830, which of the following occurances would require immediate notification of the NTSB?
a near miss
Damage in excess of $25,000 to property other than aircraft
injury to any person or property, regardless of the extent involved
Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened?
Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing.
Safety belts during takeoff and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing
Safety belts during take off and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing and while en route
Which weather phenomenon signals the beginning of the mature stage of a thunderstorm?
precipitation beginning to fall
the appearance of an anvil top
maximum growth rate of the clouds
What type of information/service is provided by EFAS?
standard weather briefings
in-flight weather briefings and flight plan filing
pertinent en route weather briefings and distribution of PIREPs
Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?
become familiar with all available information concerning the flight
check the aircraft logbooks for appropriate entries
review wake turbulence avoidance procedures
an example of a category classification with respect to pilot certification is
normal
airplane
single-engine land
according to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees
not be paid in any manner for the operating expenses of the flight
be paid for the operating expenses of a flight if at least three takeoffs and three landings were made by the pilot within the preceding 90 days
what are the processes by which moisture is added to unsaturated air?
evaporation and sublimation
heating and condensation
supersaturation and evaporation
who has the final responsibility for the safe operation of an aircraft
pilot in command
pilot with highest rating
person who occupies the left seat
under what circumstances is a private pilot permitted to carry a passenger who is clearly under the influence of drugs?
a passenger under the influence of drugs may be carried in an emergency
carrying a passenger who is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is prohibited
when the passenger is a medical patient under proper care, and the pilot carries a logbook endorsement for the transportation of medical patients
With regards to safety belts, a pilot of a small airplane must ensure that all passengers
are briefed on how to fasten and unfasten their safety belts and shoulder harnesses
under the age of two are secured in FAA approved child safety seats during the flight
wear safety belts at all times, from the time the airplane first moves for the purpose of flight until it stops
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?
Unstable air, a lifting force, and high moisture content
high wind velocities aloft and a small temperature/dewpoint spread
the close proximity of a high pressure system to a steep pressure gradient
with the approach and passage of a frontal system in the United States, what pressure and wind direction changes take place?
the pressure falls as the front approaches and rises after its passage, while the wind direction shifts to the right after frontal passage
the pressure falls as the front approaches and rises after its passage, while the wind direction shifts to the left after frontal passage
the pressure rises as the front approaches and falls after its passage, while the wind direction shifts to the left after frontal passage
At what altitude is the freezing level over the middle of florida on the 12-hour significant Weather prognostic chart?
12,000 feet
4,000 feet
8,000 feet
How should contact be established with an En route Flight Advisory Service (EFAS) station, and what service would be expected?
call flight watch on 122.0 for information regarding actual weather and thunderstorm activity along proposed route
call EFAS on 122.2 for routine weather, current reports on hazardous weather, and altimeter settings.
Call flight assitance on 122.5 for advisory service pertaining to severe weather.
A person may not act as crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding
8 hours
12 hours
24 hours
A small or converging temperature/dewpoint spread usually results in
strong surface winds
fog and low clouds
low visibility and gusty winds
if recency of experience requirements for night flight are not met and official sunset is at 1830, the latest time passengers may be carried is
1859
1829
1929
every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of
heat exchange
movment of air
pressure differential
Preflight activities for a cross-country flight should include a careful study of weather reports and forecasts, fuel and runway requirements, and an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned. Such preflight action is
required by regulation and is a good operating practice
not required by regulation, but is good operating practice
required by regulation only if passengers are carried for hire
Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for a safe flight?
the pilot in command
a certified aircraft mechanic
the owner or operator
the operator of an aircraft that has been in an incident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB
when requested
within 7 days
within 10 days
For private pilot operations, a second-class medical certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15, this year, will expire at midnight on
July 15, 2 years later
July 31, 2 years later
July 31, 1 year later
Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?
Aircraft towing other aircraft
Airship
Gyroplane
A private pilot had a flight review on September 2 of last year, when is the next flight review required?
September 2, this year
September 2, next year
September 30, next year
The elevation at Denver (KDEN) is 5,400 ft. According to the accompanying aviation routine weather report (METAR), how far below the ceiling will you be if you are flying at 7500 feet MSL over Denver?
900 ft
2100 ft
8400 ft
What wind is forecast for STL at 9000 ft?
230o true at 32 knots
230o magnetic at 25 knots
230o true at 25 knots
Before a person holding a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command of a high performance airplane, that person must have
received ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that persons logbook
passed a flight test in that airplane from an FAA inspector
an endorsement in that persons logbook that he or she is competent to act as a pilot in command
May aircraft wreckage be moved prior to the time the NTSB takes custody?
Yes, but only to protect the wreckage from further damage
yes, but only if moved by a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer
no, it may not be moved under any circumstances
the aircraft papers required by the FAA to be carried aboard an airplane include the
airworthiness certificate, registration certificate, and title of ownership
airworthiness certificate, registration certificate, and weight and balance data
airworthiness certificate, registration certificate, and aircraft engine logbooks
Steady precipitation preceding a front is an indication of
Stratiform clouds with little or no turbulence
Stratiform clouds with moderate turbulence
Cumuliform clouds with little or no turbulence
If the departure time for your flight is six or more hours away, what type of weather briefing is appropriate?
Outlook briefing
Standard briefing
Abbreviated briefing
