Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Competency Quiz

1. 1240: No person may operate in controlled airspace under IFR unless he/she files a flight plan and receives clearance prior to entering controlled airspace.

A. and receives clearance prior to entering controlled airspace. Page 1 AF

C. by simply filing a flight plan without the need for clearance.

B. but does not need to receive clearance prior to entering controlled airspace.

D. as long as they communicate their intentions to ATC once inside controlled airspace.

Operating in controlled airspace under IFR requires both filing a flight plan and receiving clearance from ATC prior to entering. This ensures safe and organized air traffic management within controlled airspace.

Explanation

Operating in controlled airspace under IFR requires both filing a flight plan and receiving clearance from ATC prior to entering. This ensures safe and organized air traffic management within controlled airspace.

2. You intend to carry passengers for hire on a night VFR flight in a single-engine airplane with in 25 mile radius of the departure airport. You are required to possess at least which rating(s)?

B.The Commercial Pilot Certificate with a single engine instrument airplane rating. Page 1 AF

A. The Private Pilot Certificate. Page 1 AF.

D. The Sport Pilot Certificate. Page 1 AF.

C. The Recreational Pilot Certificate. Page 1 AF.

In order to carry passengers for hire on a night VFR flight in a single-engine airplane within a 25-mile radius of the departure airport, a pilot is required to have a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a single engine instrument airplane rating according to the Federal Aviation Regulations (Page 1 AF). Other certificates such as Private, Recreational, or Sport do not meet the regulatory requirements for this type of flight operation.

Explanation

In order to carry passengers for hire on a night VFR flight in a single-engine airplane within a 25-mile radius of the departure airport, a pilot is required to have a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a single engine instrument airplane rating according to the Federal Aviation Regulations (Page 1 AF). Other certificates such as Private, Recreational, or Sport do not meet the regulatory requirements for this type of flight operation.

3. 1241 No pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR unless that pilot has, within the preceding six calendar months, completed at least ____________.

B four instrument approaches and holding procedures

D eight instrument approaches and tracking courses using navigational systems

A two instrument approaches

In order to be qualified to act as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR or in weather conditions less than VFR minimums, a pilot must have completed a specified amount of instrument approaches, holding procedures, and tracking courses within the preceding six months, or have passed an instrument proficiency check.

Explanation

In order to be qualified to act as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR or in weather conditions less than VFR minimums, a pilot must have completed a specified amount of instrument approaches, holding procedures, and tracking courses within the preceding six months, or have passed an instrument proficiency check.

4. When must an IFR flight plan be filed according to 14 CFR part 91?

Only on weekends and holidays

B In Class E airspace when IMC exists or in Class A airspace psge 2 AF

When flying over 18,000 feet MSL

When operating an experimental aircraft

5. When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, you must file an IFR flight plan and receive a clearance before.

Departing without any communication

Requesting Special VFR clearance

B Entering Class E airspace Page 2 AF

Filing a VFR flight plan

When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, it is necessary to file an IFR flight plan and receive a clearance before entering Class E airspace, as stated on page 2 of the Aeronautical Information Manual.

Explanation

When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, it is necessary to file an IFR flight plan and receive a clearance before entering Class E airspace, as stated on page 2 of the Aeronautical Information Manual.

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Competency Quiz

1. 1240: No person may operate in controlled airspace under IFR unless he/she files a flight plan and receives clearance prior to entering controlled airspace.

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2. You intend to carry passengers for hire on a night VFR flight in a single-engine airplane with in 25 mile radius of the departure airport. You are required to possess at least which rating(s)?

3. 1241 No pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR unless that pilot has, within the preceding six calendar months, completed at least ____________.

4. When must an IFR flight plan be filed according to 14 CFR part 91?

5. When departing from an airport located outside controlled airspace during IMC, you must file an IFR flight plan and receive a clearance before.