FAA Aviation Flight Instrument Rating 2

Question 1

During an instrument approach, the pilot notices the attitude indicator shows a slight bank while the turn coordinator and heading are stable in level flight. What should the pilot suspect?

Accepted Answer

A failed attitude indicator

Answer

A blocked pitot tube

Answer

A clogged static port

Answer

Normal precession of the heading indicator

Question 2

What is the primary instrument for pitch during a stabilized straight-and-level cruise?

Accepted Answer

Altimeter

Answer

Attitude indicator

Answer

Vertical speed indicator

Answer

Airspeed indicator

Question 3

An IFR flight plan requires an alternate airport. Under the standard 1-2-3 rule, an alternate is required if, within 1 hour of ETA, the ceiling is less than what value?

Accepted Answer

2,000 feet

Answer

1,000 feet

Answer

1,500 feet

Answer

3,000 feet

Question 4

What does a 'standard rate turn' produce in degrees per second?

Accepted Answer

3 degrees per second

Answer

1.5 degrees per second

Answer

6 degrees per second

Answer

2 degrees per second

Question 5

While holding, the pilot crosses the fix and the depicted holding pattern is a standard pattern. Which direction are the turns?

Accepted Answer

Right turns

Answer

Left turns

Answer

Alternating turns

Answer

No turns until established

Question 6

If the pitot tube becomes blocked but the static port remains clear during a climb, the airspeed indicator will behave like what?

Accepted Answer

An altimeter, increasing with altitude

Answer

A vertical speed indicator

Answer

It freezes at zero

Answer

It reads correctly

Question 7

What is the maximum holding speed for aircraft at or below 6,000 feet MSL?

Accepted Answer

200 KIAS

Answer

230 KIAS

Answer

175 KIAS

Answer

265 KIAS