Aviation Aviation Regulations (FAR/AIM) 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What class of airspace requires a Mode C transponder above 10,000 ft MSL (excluding airspace at or below 2,500 ft AGL)?
- Class A only
- Class B and C
- All airspace (Correct answer)
- Class E and G
Correct answer: All airspace
14 CFR 91.215 requires a Mode C transponder in all airspace above 10,000 ft MSL, except below 2,500 ft AGL.
Question 2: Under 14 CFR 61.56, what is the flight review requirement for a pilot to act as PIC?
- Every 6 months
- Every 12 calendar months
- Every 24 calendar months (Correct answer)
- Every 36 calendar months
Correct answer: Every 24 calendar months
A flight review (BFR) must be completed within the preceding 24 calendar months to act as PIC.
Question 3: According to the AIM, what does a flashing white light signal from the control tower mean to an aircraft on the ground?
- Return to starting point on the airport (Correct answer)
- Give way to other aircraft
- Cleared to taxi
- Stop
Correct answer: Return to starting point on the airport
A flashing white light directed at an aircraft on the ground means return to the starting point on the airport.
Question 4: What is the VFR cruising altitude rule for flights above 3,000 ft AGL on a magnetic course of 180°–359°?
- Odd thousands + 500 ft
- Even thousands + 500 ft (Correct answer)
- Any altitude at pilot's discretion
- Even thousands MSL
Correct answer: Even thousands + 500 ft
For magnetic courses of 180°–359°, pilots must fly at even thousands plus 500 ft (e.g., 4,500 ft MSL).
Question 5: Which 14 CFR Part 91 regulation governs right-of-way rules for aircraft in flight?
- 91.113 (Correct answer)
- 91.119
- 91.155
- 91.211
Correct answer: 91.113
14 CFR 91.113 establishes right-of-way rules for aircraft, stating that aircraft in distress have right-of-way over all others.
Question 6: What is the minimum visibility required for VFR flight in Class G airspace at or below 1,200 ft AGL during the day?
- 1 statute mile (Correct answer)
- 3 statute miles
- 5 statute miles
- Clear of clouds
Correct answer: 1 statute mile
In Class G airspace at or below 1,200 ft AGL during the day, the minimum VFR visibility is 1 statute mile.
Aviation Aviation Regulations (FAR/AIM) 2
What class of airspace requires a Mode C transponder above 10,000 ft MSL (excluding airspace at or below 2,500 ft AGL)?