Pilot Quiz - Busted FAA Regulations
It has been said many times that no flight ever takes off without unknowingly violating several FAA regulations. This is understandable considering there are 1,603 flight rules and sub-rules about pilots. Then there are rules for mechanics, aircraft certification, air carrier operations, etc. So, how is your flying? Have you ever unknowingly busted a regulation? Here are just a few questions relating to piloting. Test yourself.
1. What category of aircraft always has the right-of-way?
a. Gliders
b. Balloons
c. Any type aircraft on the right
2. Except for takeoff and landing, what is the minimum altitude that may be flown over congested areas and open-air assemblies?
a. 1,000 feet above highest obstacle within radius of 2,000 feet
b. 500 feet if open areas exist on terrain to permit emergency landing
c. Powered parachutes, balloons, and weight-shift aircraft have no restrictions
3. When operating under IFR using the VOR system of navigation, the VOR equipment must be maintained, checked and inspected under an approved system, or, if this isn’t done what else applies?
a. This must be noted on flight plan
b. Equipment must have been operationally checked within past 90 days
c. Equipment must have been operationally checked within past 30 days
4. Before flying, who is responsible to determine if an aircraft is airworthy?
a. The pilot in command
b. Owner of aircraft if other than pilot in command
c. Mechanic who performed most recent 100-hour inspection
5. When is it permissible to drop objects from an aircraft?
a. Never
b. When reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons of property
c. When local authorities grant permission on special occasions
6. When operating near an airport with an operational air traffic control tower, how far from that airport must communications be established with the tower?
a. 10 nautical miles
b. 8 nautical miles
c. 4 nautical miles
7. When flying an airplane under day VFR conditions, requirements call for enough fuel to reach first point of intended landing and to fly at least 30 minutes thereafter. What are requirements for night VFR?
a. The same as day
b. Enough fuel to fly for at least 45 minutes after arriving at first point of intended landing
c. Must start flight with full tanks
8. Special awareness training is required before entering airspace around the Nation’s Capital. How far from Washington D.C. does this apply?
a. 60 mile radius from DCA VOR/DME
b. 40 mile radius from Capitol building
c. 75 mile radius from White House
9. Are there any different equipment requirements to operate VFR over-the-top or at night than are required for day VFR?
a. There is no difference
b. Must have two-way communications established
c. Must have instruments and equipment that are required for IFR under part 91.205 of regulations plus one electric landing light for night flight.
10. May a private pilot act as second in command on an aircraft certificated for more than one pilot?
a. Yes, but not for compensation or hire and no passengers or property are aboard
b. Yes, if properly briefed by pilot in command
c. No
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