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US Pilot Proficiency Brush-Up Trivia Quiz

This should be a good refresher for US pilots and aviations buffs who may have been away from CFR 14 Parts 91 and 61 for a while! For those outside of the aviation world, maybe you'll learn something!

A multiple-choice quiz by stearnst. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
stearnst

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,583

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
451

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is a private pilot, airplane single-engine land, not allowed to do? Hint

Drop items from an aircraft, taking proper precautions to avoid harm to persons/property on the ground

Act as a safety pilot for someone practicing instrument flight.

Have his/her grandmother pay for a sightseeing flight.

Sell photos taken from the air while acting as pilot-in-command.

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you passed your private pilot practical test check ride (flight) on April 10th, 2006, when will your certificate expire? Hint

None of these

April 30, 2008

April 10, 2008

April 30, 2007

3. Let's say you got your second class medical the day before, on April 9, 2006, which also happened to be your 39th birthday. How long will you be able to utilize this medical certificate for private pilot privileges? Hint

None of these

Until April 30, 2008

Until April 30, 2011

Until April 9, 2008

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sunset is at 1845, and the end of civil twilight is 1915. What is the earliest I can land the aircraft and have it count for night currency? Hint

1900

1845

1945

1915

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to Part 91.205 (airworthiness requirements), which of these items is not required to be on the aircraft in order for it to be considered airworthy. Hint

Airspeed Indicator

Attitude Indicator

Altimeter

Magnetic Compass

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the highest altitude Class G airspace will be found? Hint

14,499'

17,999'

10,000'

Flight Level 250 (FL250)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is an isogonic line? Hint

A line drawn on a map for an anticipated course.

A line on weather maps showing identical wind velocities.

A line at which an aircraft descends at a constant glide angle/slope.

A line showing identical magnetic variation.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the maximum indicated airspeed allowed for operation within 4 nautical miles and 2,500' AGL from an airport surrounded by Class D airspace? Hint

200 KIAS

There is none!

250 KIAS

300 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Let's say you decide to depart out of your local tower-controlled (Class D) airport. The weather isn't perfect...in fact it's downright grim. To spite the odds, you still decide to go. Tower indicates that a special VFR departure is available. What conditions must be met? Hint

1 sm visibility; clear of clouds

3 sm visibility; clear of clouds

1 sm visibility; 1,000' above, 500' below, 2,000' horizontally from clouds

3 sm visibility; 1,000' above, 500' below, 2,000' horizontally from clouds

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where is the best option to find current, up-to-date NOTAM's? Hint

faa.gov

aopa.org

The published NOTAM directory

FSS Briefer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is a private pilot, airplane single-engine land, not allowed to do?

Answer: Have his/her grandmother pay for a sightseeing flight.

Part 61.113c tells us that private pilots may not pay less than his/her pro rata share of a flight. Although nobody at the FBO is going to throw a fit if they see Grandma pulling out the credit card, it's technically a violation!

2. If you passed your private pilot practical test check ride (flight) on April 10th, 2006, when will your certificate expire?

Answer: None of these

Check your certificate, do you see an expiration date anywhere? Nope. There is not one. However, do not get this confused with the requirement to accomplish a Flight Review with a CFI at least once every 24 calendar months.

Answer: Until April 30, 2011

If the exam is taken before your 40th birthday, you may utilize 3rd class privileges for 60 calendar months. If you have the exam on or after your 40th birthday, it's only valid for 24 calendar months.

4. Sunset is at 1845, and the end of civil twilight is 1915. What is the earliest I can land the aircraft and have it count for night currency?

Answer: 1945

Night currency landings must take place in the period between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. Nighttime technically starts at the end of evening civil twilight and ends at the beginning of morning civil twilight.

5. According to Part 91.205 (airworthiness requirements), which of these items is not required to be on the aircraft in order for it to be considered airworthy.

Answer: Attitude Indicator

Here's what you GOTTA have: magnetic compass, altimeter, airspeed indicator, tachometer for each engine, fuel level indicator, oil pressure gauge, oil temperature gauge for each air-cooled engine, landing gear position indicator if the aircraft has retractable gear, seat belts/shoulder harnesses, manifold pressure gauge for each altitude engine, red or white anti-collision light(s), temperature gauge for each liquid-cooled engine, and an ELT.

There are a few extra's for night flights as well.

6. What is the highest altitude Class G airspace will be found?

Answer: 14,499'

All the airspace at/above 14,500' to FL180 will be Class E.

7. What is an isogonic line?

Answer: A line showing identical magnetic variation.

These lines, depicted on sectional charts as large dashed magenta lines running north/south, show where magnetic variation (declination) between true north and magnetic north are off by half-degree increments. The line in which true north and magnetic north coincide is called the Agonic Line.

8. What is the maximum indicated airspeed allowed for operation within 4 nautical miles and 2,500' AGL from an airport surrounded by Class D airspace?

Answer: 200 KIAS

250 KIAS is the speed limit for operations below 10,000'. For flights within Class B airspace, there is no speed limit. For flights within 4 nm and 2,500' AGL of Class C and Class D airports, 200 KIAS is tops, as well as when operating under the shelves of Class B airspace. These, of course, can be forgotten if the minimum safe speed of your aircraft is higher than these limits.

Answer: 1 sm visibility; clear of clouds

In addition, you must be cleared for special VFR by the control tower, and must maintain the 1 sm visibility and clear of clouds until clear of the airspace. Plus, if the flight is conducted at night you must be instrument rated, and the aircraft must be certified for IFR flight as well.

10. Where is the best option to find current, up-to-date NOTAM's?

Answer: FSS Briefer

Only Flight Service Stations have the most current record of Notices to Airmen and TFR's, as well as a wealth of other information pertinent to pilots for every flight!

Source: Author stearnst

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