Instrument stage 2 Test Prep

Question 1

An abrupt change from climb to straight-and-level flight can create the illusion of

Answer 1

Tumbling Backwards

Question 2

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?

Answer 2

Haze creates the illusion of being a greater distance than actual from the runway,
and causes pilots to fly a lower approach.

Question 3

What visual illusion creates the same effect as a narrower-than-usual runway?

Answer 3

An upsloping runway

Question 4

If an approach is being made to a runway that has an operating 3-bar VASI and all the VASI
lights appear red as the airplane reaches MDA, the pilot should

Answer 4

Level off momentarily to intercept the proper approach path.

Question 5

Which information is always given in an abbreviated departure clearance?

Answer 5

Name of destination airport or specific fix and altitude.

Question 6

When departing from an airport not served by a control tower, the issuance of a clearance
containing a void time indicates that

Answer 6

The pilot must advise ATC as soon as possible, but no later than 30 minutes, of their
intentions if not off by the void time.

Question 7

What action should you take if your No. 1 VOR receiver malfunctions while operating in controlled airspace under IFR? Your aircraft is equipped with two VOR receivers. The No. 1 receiver has Omni/Localizer/Glide lope capability, and the No. 2 receiver has only VOR/Localizer capability.

Answer 7

Report malfunction immediately to ATC.

Question 8

Your transponder is inoperative. What are the requirements for flying in Class D airspace?

Answer 8

Continue the flight as planned.

Question 9

You arrive at your destination airport on an IFR flight plan. Which is a prerequisite condition for the performance of a contact approach

Answer 9

Clear of clouds and at least 1 SM flight visibility.

Question 10

While being radar vectored, an approach clearance is received. The last assigned altitude
should be maintained until

Answer 10

Established on a segment of a published route or IAP

Question 11

(Refer to Figure 175 and 174.) At which point does JEN.JEN9 arrival begin?

Answer 11

GLEN ROSE VORTAC.

Question 12

Which is true regarding STARs?

Answer 12

STARs are established to simplify clearance delivery procedures

Question 13

(Refer to Figure 216.) If you take off from RWY 34L, or RWY 34R with minimum weather,
which of the following is the minimum acceptable rate of climb (feet per minute) to 8,700 feet
required for the RENO9.FMG departure at a GS of 150 knots?

Answer 13

1,200 feet per minute.

Question 14

Unless otherwise stated, instrument procedures use the standard IFR climb gradient of

Answer 14

200 ft. Per Nautical Mile