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Title 14 CFR
Block 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) consists of what 3 elements? | unmanned aircraft, control station, and data link. |
| Title 14 CFR 91.1 to 91.25 governs all in the US including? | -Waters within 3 NM of the U.S. coast - Airspace within 12 NM of the U.S. coast |
| Where does Title 14 CFR 91.10 governs flight rules for the operation of aircraft? | - in the US -12 NM from US coast |
| 3 NOs for operations near other aircraft? | - operate an aircraft to create a collision hazard - operate an aircraft in formation flight except by arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft in the formation - operate an aircraft carrying passengers for hire in formation flight |
| What aircraft has right-of-way above all other aircraft? | Aircraft in distress |
| Which aircraft of the same category are converging at approximately the same altitude has the right of way? | the aircraft to the other's right has the right-of-way. |
| When aircraft are approaching each other head on ______ | each pilot of each aircraft shall alter course to the right. |
| Overtaking rules? | Each aircraft that is being overtaken has the right-of-way and each pilot of an overtaking aircraft shall alter course to the right to pass well clear. |
| Landing right-of-way? | - Approaching aircraft at lower altitude has right of way - Aircraft, while on final approach to land or while landing, have the right-of-way over other aircraft in flight or operating on the surface |
| Aircraft speed at or below 10,000 MSL? | must operate at a speed of NOT more than 250 knots Indicated Air Speed (IAS). |
| Aircraft at or below 2,500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) within 4 NM of the primary airport of a Class C or D airspace must operate at a speed of NOT more than? | operate at NOT more than 200 knots IAS. |
| NO person may operate an aircraft at more than 200 knots indicated air speed: | Below Class B airspace or VFR Corridor in Class B |
| Safe altitude over congested areas (VFR)? | an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft. |
| Safe altitude other than over congested areas (VFR)? | altitude of 500 feet above the surface, a person, vehicle, structure etc. |
| Altimeter setting at or above 18,000 MSL | 29.92 Inches in Mercury |
| Altimeter below 18,000 MSL | current altimeter setting reported by a station along the route within 100 NM of the aircraft. |
| Exceptions for pilots to deviate from ATC clearance? | - If an emergency exists - If pilot obtains an amended clearance - In response to a Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Resolution Advisory (RA) |
| When can a pilot cancel IFR? | a pilot may cancel an IFR flight plan if the operation is being conducted in VFR weather conditions, except in Class A |
| When should a pilot who deviates from an ATC clearance notify ATC of that deviation? | ASAP |
| In Class G airspace WITHOUT an operational control tower, all turns must be made to the ___? | Left |
| In Class G airspace with an operational control tower | Two-way communications must be maintained at airports with operating control towers: -By aircraft operating to, from, through, or on the airport -Prior to 4 NM from the airport - Up to and including 2,500 feet Above Ground Level |
| Traffic patterns for pilots in Class E airspace? | Pilots must adhere to any traffic patterns established for that specific airport. |
| ATC communication for pilots in Class E airspace | Two-way communication at airports with control towers must be established and maintained: - By aircraft operating from the airport - prior to 4 NM from the airport -For all aircraft up to and including 2,500 feet AGL |
| Minimum altitudes in Class C and D? | Enter traffic pattern at least 1,500 feet above the airport elevation • Maintain 1,500 feet above airport elevation until further descent is required for a safe landing |
| Pilots in command landing at an airport within Class C or D airspace shall circle the airport to the ____ | left |
| When departing a Class C or D surface area, pilots should | climb to 1,500 AGL as rapidly as practicable. |
| large or turbine-powered airplane assigned a noise abatement runway by ATC must use that runway unless ? | A different runway is requested by the pilot for safety concerns |
| Clearance for Class C and D? | NO person may operate an aircraft without an appropriate clearance, such as taxiing, taking off, and landing |
| Clearance for Class B? | -ATC clearance - Two-way radio communication - Proper aircraft navigational equipment - Transponder (4096) with Mode C - ADS-B transponder |
| Clearance for Class A | - IFR clearance - An IFR rating - Two-way radio communication - IFR flight equipment - Transponder (4096) with Mode C - ADS-B transponder |
| Part 101E operators are required to notify the airport and air traffic control tower (ATCT) when operating within ___ of the airport. | 5 statute miles |
| Additional Info for Part 101E Unmanned Aircraft Systems | -Tower can only Acknowledge or Deny -Features: Flown for recreation and less than 55 lbs -No attitude restrictions, but recommended to stay at or below 400 AGL |
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems are required to receive authorization before entering Class ___ ? | B, C, D and E |
| ATC Required Certifications | -Holds an FAA Credential with a tower rating or an air traffic control tower operator certificate -Holds a facility rating for that control tower or has qualified for the operating position under the supervision |
| ATC Eligibility Requirements | - 18 or older -Good Moral Character -Be able to read, write, and understand the English language and speak it without accent or impediment of speech -Meet medical requirements |
| Which of the following skills are required for air traffic control tower operator certification? | - Weather-reporting procedures and use of reports - Control tower equipment and its use |
| A certificate or rating issued under Title 14 CFR, Part 65 is effective until it is: | - Surrendered - Suspended - Revoked |
| An air traffic control tower operator must perform his/her duties to provide for the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in accordance with _______. | The limitations on his/her certificate and the procedures and practices prescribed in FAA ATC manuals |