FAA Sectional Chart Test 1 — Questions and Answers

Question 1: (Refer to Figure 20, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport.

36°24'N - 76°01'W. (Correct answer)
36°48'N - 76°01'W.
47°24'N - 75°58'W.

Correct answer: 36°24'N - 76°01'W.

To determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport, locate the airport on the provided sectional chart (Figure 20, area 3). Read the horizontal lines for latitude (degrees North) and the vertical lines for longitude (degrees West). By interpolating between the marked lines, the airport is found to be near 36°24'N latitude and 76°01'W longitude.

Question 2: (Refer to Figure 21, area 2.) Which airport is located at approximately 47°34'30"N latitude and 100°44'00"W longitude?

Turtle Lake.
Makeeff. (Correct answer)
Johnson.

Correct answer: Makeeff.

To find the airport located at approximately 47°34'30"N latitude and 100°44'00"W longitude, locate these coordinates within area 2 of Figure 21. Follow the horizontal lines for latitude and the vertical lines for longitude. By carefully reading the chart and matching the coordinates, the airport identified is Makeeff.

Question 3: (Refer to Figure 21, area 3.) Which airport is located at approximately 47°21'N latitude and 101°01'W longitude?

Underwood.
Evenson.
Washburn. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Washburn.

To find the airport located at approximately 47°21'N latitude and 101°01'W longitude, locate these coordinates within area 3 of Figure 21. Use the grid lines provided on the sectional chart to determine the precise location. By aligning the coordinates with the chart, the airport identified is Washburn.

Question 4: (Refer to Figure 22, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Shoshone County Airport.

47°02'N - 116°11'W.
47°33'N - 116°11'W. (Correct answer)
47°32'N - 116°41'W.

Correct answer: 47°33'N - 116°11'W.

To determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Shoshone County Airport, locate the airport on the provided sectional chart (Figure 22, area 3). Read the latitude from the horizontal lines (degrees North) and the longitude from the vertical lines (degrees West). By carefully interpolating its position, the airport is approximately located at 47°33'N latitude and 116°11'W longitude.

Question 5: (Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Cooperstown Airport?

47°25'N - 98°06'W. (Correct answer)
47°25'N - 99°54'W.
47°55'N - 98°06'W.

Correct answer: 47°25'N - 98°06'W.

To determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Cooperstown Airport, locate the airport on the provided sectional chart (Figure 26, area 2). Determine its latitude by reading the horizontal lines (degrees North) and its longitude by reading the vertical lines (degrees West). The airport's approximate coordinates are 47°25'N latitude and 98°06'W longitude.

Question 6: (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the eastern daylight time zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?

1345Z.
1445Z.
1545Z. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1545Z.

First, convert the departure time from Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by adding 4 hours (0945 EDT + 4 hours = 1345Z). Then, add the 2-hour flight duration to the UTC departure time. This results in a landing time of 1545Z (1345Z + 2 hours).

Question 7: (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0930 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what time?

0930 MST.
1030 MST. (Correct answer)
1130 MST.

Correct answer: 1030 MST.

Convert the departure time from Central Standard Time (CST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by adding 6 hours (0930 CST + 6 hours = 1530Z). Add the 2-hour flight duration to get the UTC arrival time (1530Z + 2 hours = 1730Z). Finally, convert the UTC arrival time to Mountain Standard Time (MST) by subtracting 7 hours (1730Z - 7 hours = 1030 MST).

Question 8: (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0845 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?

1345Z.
1445Z.
1645Z. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1645Z.

First, convert the departure time from Central Standard Time (CST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by adding 6 hours (0845 CST + 6 hours = 1445Z). Then, add the 2-hour flight duration to the UTC departure time. This results in a landing time of 1645Z (1445Z + 2 hours).

Question 9: (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1615 MST for a 2-hour 15-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. The estimated time of arrival at the destination airport should be

1630 PST.
1730 PST. (Correct answer)
1830 PST.

Correct answer: 1730 PST.

Convert the departure time from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by adding 7 hours (1615 MST + 7 hours = 2315Z). Add the 2-hour 15-minute flight duration to get the UTC arrival time (2315Z + 2 hours 15 minutes = 0130Z the next day). Finally, convert the UTC arrival time to Pacific Standard Time (PST) by subtracting 8 hours (0130Z - 8 hours = 1730 PST).

Question 10: (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the Pacific standard time zone at 1030 PST for a 4-hour flight to an airport located in the central standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?

2030Z.
2130Z
2230Z. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2230Z.

First, convert the departure time from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by adding 8 hours (1030 PST + 8 hours = 1830Z). Then, add the 4-hour flight duration to the UTC departure time. This results in a landing time of 2230Z (1830Z + 4 hours).

Question 11: (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1515 MST for a 2-hour 30-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. What is the estimated time of arrival at the destination airport?

1645 PST. (Correct answer)
1745 PST.
1845 PST.

Correct answer: 1645 PST.

To find the estimated time of arrival (ETA), first add the flight time to the departure time in MST: 1515 MST + 2 hours 30 minutes = 1745 MST. Next, convert the arrival time from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). PST is one hour behind MST, so subtract one hour from 1745 MST, resulting in an ETA of 1645 PST.

Question 12: (Refer to Figure 20, area 5.) The CAUTION box denotes what hazard to aircraft?

Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet MSL. (Correct answer)
Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet AGL.
Unmarked blimp hangars at 300 feet MSL.

Correct answer: Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet MSL.

Referring to Figure 20, area 5, the CAUTION box explicitly states 'UNMARKED BALLOON ON CABLE TO 3008 MSL'. This text directly identifies the hazard. Therefore, the caution box denotes an unmarked balloon attached to a cable, extending up to 3,008 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL), which poses a potential collision risk to aircraft.

Question 13: (Refer to Figure 20, area 2.) The flag symbol at Lake Drummond represents a

compulsory reporting point for Norfolk Class C airspace.
compulsory reporting point for Hampton Roads Airport.
visual checkpoint used to identify position for initial callup to Norfolk Approach Control. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: visual checkpoint used to identify position for initial callup to Norfolk Approach Control.

On a VFR sectional chart, a flag symbol, such as the one at Lake Drummond in Figure 20, area 2, indicates a VFR visual checkpoint. These checkpoints are designated geographical locations that pilots use to identify their position. They are particularly useful for making initial radio contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC), especially when preparing to enter controlled airspace like Norfolk Class C.

Question 14: (See Figure 52.) Your engine has started to run rough after leaving KLHM (Area 4) in a westbound direction. A landing at Van Dyke Airport

can be done in an emergency. (Correct answer)
is allowed with ATC authorization.
is not allowed without the owner of the airport's prior consent.

Correct answer: can be done in an emergency.

While private airports, often marked with 'PVT' on sectional charts like Van Dyke Airport in Figure 52, generally require prior permission for landing, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) allow for deviations in emergency situations. In an emergency, a pilot is permitted to land at any suitable location, including a private airport, to ensure the safety of the flight and its occupants. Therefore, an emergency landing is permissible.

Question 15: Please see Figure 53. In the airport information box for the MADERA (MAE) airport north of area 2, what does the star next to the letter "L" denote?

There is a rotating beacon at the field.
Lighting limitations exist. (Correct answer)
Special VFR is prohibited.

Correct answer: Lighting limitations exist.

In the airport information box for MADERA (MAE) airport in Figure 53, the letter 'L' indicates the presence of airport lighting. A star next to the 'L' (L*) is a specific chart symbol denoting that lighting limitations exist at the airport. These limitations could include pilot-controlled lighting, part-time operations, or other restrictions on when and how the airport lights are available for use.

Question 16: (See point 1 in Figure 53.) Near the Grupe (PVT) airport, the highest point on the land is

9,400 feet MSL. (Correct answer)
2,259 feet MSL.
4,540 feet MSL.

Correct answer: 9,400 feet MSL.

At point 1 in Figure 53, the large blue numbers '94' with a smaller '0' in the upper right corner of the quadrangle represent the Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF). The MEF indicates the highest obstacle or terrain feature within that specific quadrangle, expressed in hundreds of feet Mean Sea Level (MSL). Thus, '94' with a '0' signifies 9,400 feet MSL.

Question 17: (See point 4 in Figure 52.) How far south of Lincoln Regional/Harder Airport (LHM) is the only impediment, and how high above the ground is it?

339 feet.
296 feet. (Correct answer)
406 feet.

Correct answer: 296 feet.

Referring to Figure 52, point 4, locate the obstruction south of Lincoln Regional/Harder Airport (LHM). Obstacles on sectional charts are depicted with two numbers: the top number is the obstacle's height in feet Mean Sea Level (MSL), and the number in parentheses below it is its height in feet Above Ground Level (AGL). The question asks for the height above the ground, which is the AGL value of 296 feet.

Question 18: (See point 4 in Figure 52.) How much higher than the airport elevation is the topography at the blockage, which is around 8 NM east southeast of Lincoln Airport?

1,135 feet.
376 feet.
827 feet. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 827 feet.

To determine how much higher the obstruction is than the airport elevation, first find the airport elevation for Lincoln Airport (LHM) from its information box, which is 1,177 feet MSL. Next, locate the obstruction 8 NM east-southeast of Lincoln Airport and identify its top elevation, which is 2,004 feet MSL. Subtract the airport elevation from the obstruction's MSL height: 2,004 feet MSL - 1,177 feet MSL = 827 feet.

FAA Sectional Chart Test 1

(Refer to Figure 20, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport.