Questions and Answers
The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the?
pilot in command
When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator?
upon request
When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance?
When requested by ATC
If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, what may the pilot in command do?
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Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight?
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During your preflight, who is responsible for determining the mechanical discrepancy that makes the aircraft unworthy?
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Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found?
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Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft?
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What is the acceptable blood alcohol level for flying after consuming alcoholic drinks?
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No person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with a blood alcohol level of?
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A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed within the preceding?
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While experiencing a hangover, how will a pilot's abilities be affected?
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What should preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, include?
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What must a pilot in command determine in addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the departure airport?
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As a pilot in command of a VFR flight, what must you obtain as part of your preflight planning?
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Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?
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For a VFR flight not in the vicinity of an airport, what must the pilot in command do?
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What describes the flight conditions under which pilots are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened?
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Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety belts fastened during?
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The pilot in command is responsible for ensuring that each person onboard is briefed on?
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Safety belts are required to be properly secured about which persons in an aircraft, and when?
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What obligation does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts for passengers?
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With certain exceptions, when are safety belts required to be secured about passengers?
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Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers for a flight is the responsibility of?
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What is the pilot in command responsible for concerning each person on board regarding safety belts?
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No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight except by?
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Which statement is true regarding formation flights?
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If an airplane and an airship are converging, and the airship is left of the airplane's position, which has the right of way?
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When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for landing, who has the right-of-way?
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Which aircraft—glider, airship, or aircraft refueling other aircraft—has the right of way?
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What action should the pilots of a glider and an airplane take if on a head-on collision course?
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What is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on?
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Which aircraft—airship, aircraft towing other aircraft, or gyroplane—has right of way over the others?
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Which aircraft—balloon, aircraft in distress, or aircraft on final approach to land—has right of way over all others?
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If a seaplane and a motorboat are on crossing courses, and the motorboat is to the left of the seaplane, which has right of way?
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What is the minimum safe altitude required for a pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere?
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What is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate an aircraft over congested areas?
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What is the minimum safe altitude required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over other than a congested area?
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According to 14 CFR part 91, at what minimum altitude may an airplane be operated unless necessary for takeoff and landing?
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What is the minimum distance an aircraft may not operate closer than to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure?
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Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting?
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If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?
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What action is appropriate if the pilot deviates from an ATC instruction during an emergency and is given priority?
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When an ATC clearance has been obtained, may a pilot in command deviate from that clearance?
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Study Notes
Pilot Responsibilities and Authority
- The pilot in command (PIC) holds the final authority regarding aircraft operation.
- It is the PIC's responsibility to determine the aircraft's safety for flight, including preflight discrepancies.
- If emergency actions are required, the PIC may deviate from 14 CFR 91 regulations as needed.
Emergency Procedures
- A written report to the Administrator of any deviation during an emergency is required only upon request.
- ATC may require a detailed report if a deviation from clearance is made during an emergency.
Alcohol Regulations
- Pilots must ensure their blood alcohol level is below 0.04% to act as a crewmember.
- No alcohol consumption is allowed within eight hours prior to acting as a crewmember.
- Hangovers can impair motor and mental responses, prohibiting safe flight operations.
Preflight Requirements
- Preflight action must include an alternate plan if the flight cannot proceed as intended.
- For VFR flights away from the departure airport, the PIC must know runway lengths and aircraft performance data.
- Conduct thorough weather assessments and fuel requirements before flight.
Safety Belt Regulations
- Safety belts must be secured for all passengers during taxi, takeoffs, and landings; fogging safety briefings is the PIC's responsibility.
- Flight crewmembers must keep safety belts fastened during takeoffs and landings; shoulder harnesses must remain fastened during takeoffs and landings as well.
Right-of-Way Rules
- In converging scenarios, the airship has right-of-way over airplanes.
- The aircraft at a lower altitude has right-of-way when landing, but must not overtake others.
- When two aircraft of the same category converge, the one on the left should yield.
Minimum Safe Altitudes
- The minimum safe altitude allows for emergency landings without hazards; over congested areas, maintain at least 1,000 feet above obstacles.
- Over non-congested areas, stay at least 500 feet AGL or maintain a safe distance from people or structures.
Altimeter Settings
- Prior to takeoff, altimeters must be adjusted to the local setting or airport elevation.
- If no setting is available, adjust the altimeter to the departure area elevation.
ATC Instructions
- Deviating from an ATC instruction is permitted only in emergencies; a detailed report to ATC is required if requested after such action.
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