General Knowledge

Question 1

Vertical limits of Class A airspace?

Answer 1

From 18,000 msl up to FL600

Question 2

Minimum weather for VFR operations in Class B ?

Answer 2

3 statute miles, clear of clouds

Question 3

Is a transponder required in Class A, B, and C airspace?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Is a transponder required above 10,000 msl (excluding 2500’ agl) ?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Is a transponder required for flight within or across US ADIZ?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Fixed Wing Special VFR is authorized in Class D airspace when the weather is?

Answer 6

1 statute mile clear of clouds

Question 7

Fixed Wing fuel reserve for IFR / VFR Night is:

Answer 7

45 minutes

Question 8

Fuel reserve for day VFR is?

Answer 8

30 minutes

Question 9

What type of Hypoxia would result from smoking?

Answer 9

Hypemic (reduced blood carrying capacity)

Question 10

Increased pulse, circulation, and respiration are characteristics of what stage of Hypoxia?

Answer 10

Compensatory Stage

Question 11

Visual acuity of 20/200 or less is characteristic of what type of vision?

Answer 11

Scotopic Vision

Question 12

What causes an airplane/airfoil to stall?

Answer 12

Excessive Angle of Attack

Question 13

What drag increases with airspeed?

Answer 13

Parasitic Drag increases with airspeed

Question 14

Ground Effect occurs due to:

Answer 14

Reduced wing tip vortices and induced drag when operating close to the ground

Question 15

Which type of drag comes from the production of lift?

Answer 15

Induced Drag

Question 16

Four forces acting on an aircraft / airfoil in flight?

Answer 16

Lift, Thrust, Weight, Drag

Question 17

Angle of Attack is measured between:

Answer 17

The chord line of an airfoil and the resultant relative wind (relative wind modified by induced flow)

Question 18

Vertical Visibility is shown on METAR/TAF when the sky is:

Answer 18

Obscured

Question 19

If pressure and temperature remain the same, how would an increase in humidity affect takeoff performance?

Answer 19

Longer takeoff distance, the air is more dense

Question 20

The most rapid accumulation of clear ice in flight may occur in temperatures between 0 and minus 15 C in:

Answer 20

Cumuliform Clouds

Question 21

Avoid overflying national security areas below:

Answer 21

2000 agl

Question 22

Approved instrument approaches are published by:

Answer 22

DOD, FAA, NOS

Question 23

Normally the limits of Class D airspace extend up to:

Answer 23

2500’ AGL

Question 24

Unless designated lower, Class E airspace begins at:

Answer 24

14,500’ msl (up to but not including FL 180, and the airspace above FL 600)

Question 25

Can Army aircraft be solely used to obtain an FAA certificate?

Answer 25

Nope

Question 26

Can an airfield be used as a Alternate if the Class B, C, D, or E does not exist or is not in effect?

Answer 26

Nope

Question 27

Are Army aviators required to comply with non-standard IFR takeoff minimums and published instrument departure procedures?

Answer 27

Yes

Question 28

Is VFR permitted in Class A airspace?

Answer 28

No, IFR only

Question 29

What is required to operate in Class B airspace?

Answer 29

Clearance is required, min private pilot, two-way radio, IFR = VOR or TACAN, and operable transponder

Question 30

Asymmetric Loading (P-Factor)
When an aircraft is flying with a high AOA, the “bite” of the\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ moving blade is greater than the “bite” of the\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_moving blade. This moves the center of thrust to the right of the prop disc area, causing a yawing moment toward the left around the vertical axis

Answer 30

Asymmetric Loading (P-Factor)
When an aircraft is flying with a high AOA, the “bite” of the downward moving blade is greater than the “bite” of the upward moving blade. This moves the center of thrust to the right of the prop disc area, causing a yawing moment toward the left around the vertical axis

Question 31

The letters VHF/DF indicate that the airport has what?

Answer 31

equipment with which to determine direction from the station

Question 32

Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the?

Answer 32

Airport/Facility Directory (green books)

Question 33

To act as pilot in command of an airplane that is equipped with retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable-pitch propeller, a person is required to

Answer 33

Receive and log ground and flight training in such an airplane, and obtain a logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.

Question 34

A pilot in command of a civil aircraft may not allow any object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight - unless:

Answer 34

unless reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury to persons or damage to property.

Question 35

After ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from that clearance, unless the pilot:

Answer 35

Receives an amended clearance or has an emergency