1. The “yellow demarcation bar” marking indicates
A. a runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway.
B. a hold line from a taxiway to a runway.
C. the beginning of available runway for landing on the approach side.
2. If a certificated pilot changes his permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period of only
A. 60 days after the date of the move.
B. 90 days after the date of the move.
C. 30 days after the date of the move.
3. If a control tower and an flight service station are located on the same airport, which function is provided by the FSS during those periods when the tower is closed?
A. Automatic closing of the IFR flight plan.
B. Approach control services.
C. Airport Advisory Service.
4. When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots should state
A. fuel on board.
B. true airspeed.
C. the aircraft identification or the pilot’s name.
5. A pilot and two passengers landed on a 2,100-foot east-west gravel strip with an elevation of 1,800 feet. The temperature is warmer than expected, and, after computing the density altitude, it is determined the takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle is 1,980 feet. The airplane is 75 pounds under gross weight. What would be the best choice?
A. Take off to the west because the headwind will give the extra climbout time needed.
B. Try a takeoff without the passengers to make sure the climb is adequate.
C. Wait until the temperature decreases, and recalculate the takeoff performance.
6. An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. If fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained?
A. 15.7 gallons.
B. 18.4 gallons.
C. 16.2 gallons.
7. How far will an airplane travel in 7.5 minutes with a groundspeed of 114 knots?
A. 14.25 nm
B. 15.00 nm
C. 14.50 nm
8. A seaplane and a motorboat are on crossing courses. If the motorboat is to the left of the seaplane, which has the right of way?
A. Both should alter course to the right.
B. The seaplane.
C. The motorboat.
1. The correct answer is A. A demarcation bar delineates a runway with a displaced threshold from a blast pad, stopway, or taxiway that precedes the runway. The bar is painted yellow and is three feet wide. (Aeronautical Information Manual 2-3-3(i))
2. The correct answer is C. FAR 61.60 permits exercising a pilot certificate for a period of only 30 days after a move if the pilot has not notified FAA Airman Certification of a change in permanent mailing address.
3. The correct answer is C. This service is provided by the flight service station, and includes a 10-statute-mile radius around an airport where a control tower is not operating, but where FSS is located on the airport. Complete local airport advisory service is provided to arriving and departing aircraft. (AIM 3-5-1)
4. The correct answer is C. Make it clear to the briefer at the outset what type of briefing you require, and then provide background information about the proposed flight. Required background information includes: Type of Flight: VFR or IFR, aircraft identification or pilot’s name, aircraft type, departure point, estimated time of departure, altitude, route-of-flight, destination, and estimated time en route. Background information is mandatory data for the weather briefer. If any of these nine items is missing, a briefer may be unable to properly tailor the briefing to the specific flight the pilot has planned. (AFSS.com)
5. The correct answer is C. As the current temperature seems to indicate only a marginally safe takeoff can be accomplished, especially from a nonpaved surface, it would be wise to wait until cooler temperatures exist, and then re-compute the takeoff performance. Cooler temperatures will translate into better takeoff performance. (airplane manual)
6. The correct answer is B. Aviation gasoline has a nominal weight of six pounds per gallon. To decrease the weight 110 pounds, 18.4 gallons must be drained (110/6).
7. The correct answer is A. At 114 knots, the airplane is travelling at 1.9 nautical miles per minute (114/60). In 7.5 minutes, the airplane would have travelled 14.25 nm (1.9 x 7.5).
8. The correct answer is B. Although most pilots are not familiar with the right-of-way water operations rule, FAR 91.115(b) states that the aircraft or vessel to the other’s right has the right of way.
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