Gold Seal FAA Private Pilot Section 2

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Question 1 of 66

Airspace notated on the sectional chart within dashed blue lines is?

Select one of the following:

Class B
Class C
Class D

Explanation

Question 2 of 66

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

Select one of the following:

Warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.
Sequencing and Separation for participating VFR aircraft.
IFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and 3 miles lateral) between all aircraft.

Explanation

Question 3 of 66

The floor of Class B airspace at Addison Airport is?

Select one of the following:

3,000 feet MSL.
3,100 feet MSL.
At the surface.

Explanation

Question 4 of 66

Identify the airspace over Lowe Airport?

Select one of the following:

Class G airspace --surface up to but not including 700 feet MSL; Class E airspace--700 feet to 14,500 feet MSL.
Class G airspace--surface up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.
Class G airspace --surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL; Class E airspace--1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

Explanation

Question 5 of 66

Airspace notated on the sectional chart within solid magenta lines is?

Select one of the following:

Class G from the surface to 700 feet, then class E.
Class C.
Class B.

Explanation

Question 6 of 66

What hazards to aircraft may exists in areas such as Devils Lake East MOA?

Select one of the following:

Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles.

Explanation

Question 7 of 66

With certain exceptions, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to, but does not include?

Select one of the following:

18,000 feet MSL
10,000 feet MSL
14,500 feet MSL

Explanation

Question 8 of 66

Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?

Select one of the following:

Airports with control towers underlying Class A, B, and C airspace in blue; Class D and E air spaces are in magenta.
Airports with control towers underlying Class C, D, and E airspace are shown in magenta.
Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C,D, and E air spaces are shown in blue.

Explanation

Question 9 of 66

The air space overlying and within 5 miles of Barnes County Airport is?

Select one of the following:

Class E air space from the surface to 1,200 feet MSL.
Class D air space from the surface to the floor of the overlying Class E airspace.
Class G airspace from the surface to 700 feet AGL.

Explanation

Question 10 of 66

When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on?

Select one of the following:

118.0 and 118.8 MHz
121.5 and 243.0 MHz
123.0 and 119.0 MHz

Explanation

Question 11 of 66

When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by maneuvering the aircraft?

Select one of the following:

Below and downwind from the heavy aircraft
Above and Upwind from the heavy aircraft.
Below and Upwind from the heavy aircraft.

Explanation

Question 12 of 66

While on final approach to a runway equipped with a standard 2 bar VASI, the lights appears as shown by illustration D. This means the aircraft is?

Select one of the following:

Below the glide slope.
Above the glide slope.
On the glide slope.

Explanation

Question 13 of 66

Illustration A indicates that the aircraft is?

Select one of the following:

On the glide slope.
Above the glide slope.
Below the glide slope.

Explanation

Question 14 of 66

Refer to the figure. The traffic patterns indicated in the segmented circle have been arranged to avoid flights over an area to the?

Select one of the following:

North of the airport.
South of the airport.
Southeast of the airport.

Explanation

Question 15 of 66

How does the wake turbulaence vortex circulate around each wingtip?

Select one of the following:

Inward, upward, and around each tip.
Outward, upward, and around each tip.
Inward, upward, and counterclockwise.

Explanation

Question 16 of 66

The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is?

Select one of the following:

Left-handed for runway 18 and right-handed for runway 36.
Left-handed for runway 36 and right handed for runway 18.
Right-handed for runway 9 and left-handed for runway 27.

Explanation

Question 17 of 66

A below glide scope indication from a pulsating approach slope indicator is a

Select one of the following:

Pulsating White light.
Pulsating Red Light.
Steady white light.

Explanation

Question 18 of 66

What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace?

Select one of the following:

Two-way radio communication equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter, and a VOR or TACAN receiver.
Two-way radio communication equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.
Two-way radio communication equipment and a 4096-code transponder.

Explanation

Question 19 of 66

To set the high intensity runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the microphone seven times, and then click it...?

Select one of the following:

One time within 4 seconds.
Three times within 3 seconds.
Five times within 5 seconds.

Explanation

Question 20 of 66

Wingtip vortices created by a large aircraft tend to?

Select one of the following:

Rise into the takeoff or landing path of a crossing runway.
Sink below the aircraft generating turbulence.
Rise into the traffic pattern.

Explanation

Question 21 of 66

Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a?

Select one of the following:

Closed runway.
Taxiway X-way.
Stabilized area.

Explanation

Question 22 of 66

Which procedure is recommended to ensure that the emergency locator transmitter(ELT) has not been activated?

Select one of the following:

Ask the airport tower if they are receiving an ELT signal.
Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown.
Turn off the aircraft ELT after landing.

Explanation

Question 23 of 66

A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits?

Select one of the following:

Two quick white flashes between green flashes.
Green, Yellow, and White flashes.
White and Green alternating flashes.

Explanation

Question 24 of 66

Which sign is a designation and direction of an exit taxiway from a runway?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 25 of 66

What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)?

Select one of the following:

1,300 feet MSL
1,700 feet MSL.
1,200 feet AGL.

Explanation

Question 26 of 66

If the aircraft's radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport?

Select one of the following:

Enter a crosswind leg and rock the wings.
Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower.
Flash the landing lights and cycle the landing gear while circling the airport.

Explanation

Question 27 of 66

Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as a Class D airspace only?

Select one of the following:

When the weather minimums are below basic VFR.
When the associated control tower is in operation.
When the associated Flight Service Station is in operation.

Explanation

Question 28 of 66

An airports's rotating beacon operated during the daylight hours indicates?

Select one of the following:

There are obstructions on the airport.
That weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR minimums.
Identifies taxiway on which an aircraft is located.

Explanation

Question 29 of 66

Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with air traffic control are required for landings and takeoffs?

Select one of the following:

At all tower controlled airports regardless of weather conditions.
At all tower controlled airports within Class D airspace only when weather conditions are less than VFR.
At all tower controlled airports only when weather conditions are less than VFR.

Explanation

Question 30 of 66

While on final approach for landing, an alternating green and red light followed by a flashing red light is received from the control tower. Under these circumstances, the pilot should?

Select one of the following:

Exercise extreme caution and abandon the approach, realizing the airport is unsafe for landing.
Discontinue the approach, fly the same traffic pattern and approach again and land.
Abandon the approach, circle the airport to the right, and expect a flashing white light when the airport is safe for landing.

Explanation

Question 31 of 66

What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace.

Select one of the following:

Two-way radio communications equipment and a 4096-code transponder.
Two-way radio communications equipment and a 4096-code transponder, and DME.
Two-way radio communications equipment and a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.

Explanation

Question 32 of 66

Where is the "Available Landing Distance" (ALD) data published for an airport that utilizes Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)?

Select one of the following:

Airport Facilities Directory (A/FD)
??? ***Airport Operations for pilots***
???

Explanation

Question 33 of 66

After landing at a tower-controlled airport, when should the pilot contact ground control.

Select one of the following:

Prior to turning off the runway.
When advised by the tower to do so.
After reaching a taxiway that leads directly to the parking area.

Explanation

Question 34 of 66

After landing at a tower controlled airport, when should the pilot contact ground control?

Select one of the following:

Prior to turning off the runway.
When advised by the tower to do so.
After reaching a taxiway that leads directly to the parking area.

Explanation

Question 35 of 66

Under what condition may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace.

Select one of the following:

The pilot must monitor ATC until clear of the Class C airspace.
The pilot must file a flight plan prior to departure.
The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff.

Explanation

Question 36 of 66

ATC issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090 degrees: "Traffic 3 o'clock, 2 miles, westbound..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Select one of the following:

South
East
West

Explanation

Question 37 of 66

When taxing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron position should be used.

Select one of the following:

Ailerons should be neutral.
Ailerons should be down on the side from which the wind is blowing.
Aileron should be down on the downwind side.

Explanation

Question 38 of 66

When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the pilot shall?

Select one of the following:

Remain on the glide slope and land between the two light bar.
Maintain an altitude that captures the glide slope at least 2 miles downwind from the runway threshold.
Maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope.

Explanation

Question 39 of 66

As standard operating practice, all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of?

Select one of the following:

20 miles
10 miles.
25 miles.

Explanation

Question 40 of 66

Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?

Select one of the following:

288 knots.
250 knots.
200 knots.

Explanation

Question 41 of 66

What does the outbound destination sign identify?

Select one of the following:

Identifies runway on which an aircraft is located.
Identifies entrance to the runway from a taxiway.
Identifies direction to take-off runways.

Explanation

Question 42 of 66

The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally?

Select one of the following:

1,200 feet AGL..
4,000 feet AGL.
3,000 feet AGL.

Explanation

Question 43 of 66

A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to?

Select one of the following:

Taxi only on taxiways and not cross runways.
Taxi at a faster speed.
Return to the starting point on the airport.

Explanation

Question 44 of 66

Which wind condition would be more critical when taxiing a nose-wheel equipped high wing airplane?

Select one of the following:

Quartering headwind.
Direct Crosswind.
Quartering tailwind.

Explanation

Question 45 of 66

The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area?

Select one of the following:

Is usable for taxiing, takeoff, and landing.
May be used only for taxiing.
Cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff.

Explanation

Question 46 of 66

When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is?

Select one of the following:

200 knots.
180 knots.
250 knots.

Explanation

Question 47 of 66

The number 9 and 27 runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately?

Select one of the following:

009 degrees and 027 degrees true.
090 degrees and 270 degrees true.
090 degrees and 270 degrees magnetic.

Explanation

Question 48 of 66

Which sign identifies your position on a runway?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 49 of 66

An on glide slope indication from a tri color VASI is

Select one of the following:

A green light signal.
An amber light signal.
A white light signal.

Explanation

Question 50 of 66

A slightly high glide slope indication from a precision approach path indicator (PAPI) is?

Select one of the following:

Three white lights and one red light.
Two white lights and two red lights.
Four white lights.

Explanation

Question 51 of 66

If instructed by ground control to taxi to Runway 9, the pilot may proceed...

Select one of the following:

Via taxiways and cross runways to, but not onto, Runway 9.
Via taxiways and across runways 9, where an immediate takeoff may be made.
To the next intersecting runway where further clearance is required.

Explanation

Question 52 of 66

All operations within Class C airspace must be?

Select one of the following:

In communication with the responsible ATC facility.
In an aircraft equipped with a transponder with automatic altitude reporting capability.
On a flight plan filed prior to arrival or departure.

Explanation

Question 53 of 66

Regarding wake turbulence, the greatest vortex strength occurs when the generating aircraft is?

Select one of the following:

Heavy, clean, and slow.
Heavy, dirty, and fast.
Light, dirty, and fast.

Explanation

Question 54 of 66

According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?

Select one of the following:

The takeoff and landing portion of Runway 12 begins at position B.
Takeoffs may be started at position A on Runway 12, and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B.
Runway 30 is equipped at position E with emergency arresting gear to provide a means of stopping military aircraft.

Explanation

Question 55 of 66

When taxiing a tricycle gear airplane into a left quartering headwind, how should the flight controls be positioned.

Select one of the following:

Left aileron down, elevator neutral.
Left aileron up, elevator neutral.
Left aileron up, elevator down.

Explanation

Question 56 of 66

What minimum radio equipment is required to land and take off at Norfolk international?

Select one of the following:

Mode C transponder and omni-receiver.
Mode C transponder, omni-receiver, and DME
Mode C transponder and two way radio.

Explanation

Question 57 of 66

If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on?

Select one of the following:

Runway 18 and expect crosswind from the right.
Runway 22 directly into the wind.
Runway 36 and expect a crosswind from the right.

Explanation

Question 58 of 66

Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?

Select one of the following:

Contact the tower and request permission to enter.
Contact the FSS for traffic advisories.
Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency.

Explanation

Question 59 of 66

The wind condition that requires maximum caution when avoiding wake turbulence on landing is a?

Select one of the following:

A light, quartering headwind.
Strong headwind.
Light, quartering tailwind.

Explanation

Question 60 of 66

Who should not participate in the Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) program?

Select one of the following:

Military pilots.
Student pilots.
Recreational pilots.

Explanation

Question 61 of 66

The angle between an airfoil's chord line and the relative wind is called the angle of?

Select one of the following:

Attack.
Incidence.
Lift.

Explanation

Question 62 of 66

During an approach to a stall, an increased load factor will cause the aircraft to?

Select one of the following:

Have a tendency to spin.
Stall at a higher airspeed.
Be more difficult to control.

Explanation

Question 63 of 66

As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane in a particular configuration will?

Select one of the following:

Decrease as the true airspeed increases.
Remain the same regardless of altitude.
Decrease as the true airspeed decreases.

Explanation

Question 64 of 66

The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will?

Select one of the following:

Change with an increase in gross weight.
Remain the same regardless of gross weight.
Increase if the CG is moved forward.

Explanation

Question 65 of 66

What condition must exist in order for an airplane to spin?

Select one of the following:

Airplane is in a stall.
Airplane is in a partial stall with one wing low.
Airplane is in a steep spiral dive.

Explanation

Question 66 of 66

During a spin to the left, which wing(s) is/are stalled?

Select one of the following:

Both wings are stalled.
Neither wing is stalled.
Only the left wing is stalled.

Explanation

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	Created by Reuben Moore over 9 years ago

This Multiple choice test includes questions from sections: Airports and Airspaces, Airport Operations for Pilots, and Stall and Spins. This section is the introductory section and will be covered more thoroughly in other future sections.

Gold Seal FAA Private Pilot Section 2

Question 1 of 66

Airspace notated on the sectional chart within dashed blue lines is?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 66

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 66

The floor of Class B airspace at Addison Airport is?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 66

Identify the airspace over Lowe Airport?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 66

Airspace notated on the sectional chart within solid magenta lines is?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 66

What hazards to aircraft may exists in areas such as Devils Lake East MOA?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 66

With certain exceptions, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to, but does not include?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 66

Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 66

The air space overlying and within 5 miles of Barnes County Airport is?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 66

When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 66

When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by maneuvering the aircraft?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 66

While on final approach to a runway equipped with a standard 2 bar VASI, the lights appears as shown by illustration D. This means the aircraft is?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 66

Illustration A indicates that the aircraft is?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 66

Refer to the figure. The traffic patterns indicated in the segmented circle have been arranged to avoid flights over an area to the?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 66

How does the wake turbulaence vortex circulate around each wingtip?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 66

The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 66

A below glide scope indication from a pulsating approach slope indicator is a

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 66

What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within Class B airspace?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 66

To set the high intensity runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the microphone seven times, and then click it...?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 66

Wingtip vortices created by a large aircraft tend to?