Alaska Part 135

Question 1

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class D airspace?

Answer 1

3 statute miles visibility, 1,000 feet above clouds, 500 feet below clouds, and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.

Question 2

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class G airspace below 1,200’ AGL?

Answer 2

1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.

Question 3

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class G airspace from 1,200’ AGL up to 10,000’ MSL?

Answer 3

1 mile visibility, 1,000’ above clouds, 500’ below clouds, 2,000’ horizontal from clouds.

Question 4

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class E airspace below 10,000’ MSL?

Answer 4

3 statute miles visibility, 1,000 feet above clouds, 500 feet below clouds, and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.

Question 5

What are the VFR weather minimums for Class E airspace at or above 10,000’ MSL?

Answer 5

5 statute miles visibility, 1,000 feet above clouds, 1,000 feet below clouds, and 1 statute mile horizontal from clouds.

Question 6

What is the airspace classification around Juneau International Airport (PAJN) and its vertical limits?

Answer 6

Class D airspace, extending from the surface up to 2,500 feet MSL within a 5 nautical mile radius of the airport.

Question 7

What temperature range is most conducive to aircraft icing?

Answer 7

Icing most frequently occurs when static air temperature (SAT) is between +2°C and -20°C.

Question 8

What is the Juneau ATIS frequency?

Answer 8

135.2 MHz

Question 9

What is the primary Juneau Tower frequency?

Answer 9

118.7 MHz

Question 10

What is the secondary Juneau Tower frequency used during busy summer traffic?

Answer 10

120.7 MHz

Question 11

What is the Juneau Ground frequency?

Answer 11

121.9 MHz

Question 12

What is the Juneau CTAF frequency when the tower is closed?

Answer 12

118.7 MHz

Question 13

What is the speed limit below 10,000 feet MSL?

Answer 13

250 knots indicated airspeed

Question 14

What is the speed limit in Class D airspace?

Answer 14

200 knots indicated airspeed

Question 15

What is the circuit altitude for PAJN (Juneau)?

Answer 15

1,025 feet MSL

Question 16

What are the VFR visibility requirements for operating in uncontrolled airspace under Part 135 when the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet?

Answer 16

Flight visibility must be at least 2 miles.

Question 17

What are the daytime VFR minimum altitudes under Part 135?

Answer 17

Must be Minimum 500 feet above surface and 500 feet horizontal from obstacles.

Question 18

What are the nighttime VFR minimum altitudes under Part 135?

Answer 18

Minimum 1,000 feet above highest obstacle within 5 miles of course (2,000 feet in designated mountainous terrain).

Question 19

What is the required VFR fuel supply for daytime operations under Part 135?

Answer 19

Enough fuel to reach first intended landing plus 30 minutes at normal cruising consumption.

Question 20

What is the required VFR fuel supply for nighttime operations under Part 135?

Answer 20

Enough fuel to reach first intended landing plus 45 minutes at normal cruising consumption.

Question 21

What is the maximum flight time allowed in any 24 consecutive hours under Part 135 unscheduled operations?

Answer 21

8 hours

Question 22

What is the maximum flight time allowed in any calendar year under Part 135 unscheduled operations?

Answer 22

1,400 hours

Question 23

What is the minimum rest requirement during the 24 hours preceding any flight time under Part 135?

Answer 23

At least 10 consecutive hours of rest.

Question 24

What is the special Alaska exception regarding flight time and rest periods under Part 135?

Answer 24

A pilot may be scheduled to fly up to 14 hours in any 24 consecutive hours without a rest period if agreed to by the pilot and certificate holder.

Question 25

How often must recurrent training be completed under Part 135?

Answer 25

Annually

Question 26

What is the difference between a Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) and a Pilot Competency Check (PCC)?

Answer 26

A PPC is a comprehensive assessment including both flight test and oral examination, while a PCC is a more limited evaluation focused on specific maneuvers.

Question 27

What additional items must be included in the passenger briefing for float-equipped aircraft?

Answer 27

Water exit procedures, location and use of life preservers, location and operation of emergency exits when on water.

Question 28

What are the standard reporting points for uncontrolled airport communication procedures?

Answer 28

Pilots should make announcements when: 5 mins out, entering downwind leg, turning final approach, and clear of the runway.

Question 29

Juneau FSS Freq

Answer 29

122.15

Question 30

Juneau UNICOM

Answer 30

122.95

Question 31

What is UNICOM

Answer 31

Unicom is a non-government air/ground radio communication station that provides airport information at public use airports where there is no tower or FSS

Question 32

Difference between FSS and UNICOM

Answer 32

FSS (Flight Service Station) provides flight information and services to pilots before, during, and after flights, while UNICOM is a private air-to-ground communication facility, often used at uncontrolled airports for advisory services and non-flight requests