Which aircraft has the right of way over all other air traffic? – correct answer -An aircraft in distress
What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on? – correct
answer -The aircraft on the left shall give way
Which aircraft has the right-of way over the other aircraft listed? – correct answer -Glider (not airship or
aircraft refueling other aircraft)
An airplane and an airship are converging, If the airship is left of the airplane’s position, which aircraft
has the right of way? – correct answer -The airship (its the least maneuverable)
A seaplane and a motorboat are on crossing courses. If the motorboat is to the left of the seaplane,
which has the right of way – correct answer -the seaplane (it is to the right)
Which aircraft has the right of way over the other aircraft listed? – correct answer -aircraft towing other
aircraft (over airship and gyroplane)
What action should the pilots of a glider and an airplane take if on a head on collision course? – correct
answer -Both pilots should give way to the right.
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for landing, the right of way belongs to the
aircraft __ – correct answer -at the lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut
in front of or to overtake another
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate
an aircraft anywhere? – correct answer -An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing
without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing what is the minimum safe altitude required for a pilot to
operate an aircraft over congested areas? – correct answer -An altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest
obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate
an aircraft over other than a congested area? – correct answer -An altitude of 500 feet above the highest
obstacle within a horizontal radius of 1,000 feet
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft may not be operated closer than what distance
from any, person, vessel, vehicle, or structure? – correct answer -500 feet
When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used? – correct answer
-Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing
Which aileron positions should a pilot generally use when taxiing in a strong quartering headwinds? –
correct answer -Aileron up on the side from which the wind is blowing
Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane –
correct answer -Quartering tailwind
the most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight house is
to use – correct answer -a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10 degree
sector
which technique should you use to scan for trffic to the right and left during straight and level flight –
correct answer -systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals
How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft? – correct answer –
No relative motion is apparent between your aircraft and the other aircraft.
Most midair collision accidents occur during – correct answer -clear days
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle gear equipped airplane into a left
quartering headwind? – correct answer -Left aileron up, elevator neutral
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane into a right quartering
headwind? – correct answer -Right aileron up, elevator up
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane with a left quartering tailwind? –
correct answer -left aileron down, elevator down
Before starting a maneuver, pilots should – correct answer -visually scan the entire area for collision
avoidance
Your instructor has demonstrated a maneuver and wants you to try it. What steps should you complete
to assume control of the airplane? – correct answer -After you instructor says “you have the flight
controls” say “I have the flight controls” and watch for your instructor to confirm again “you have the
flight controls”
What collision avoidance procedure is recommended when climbing or descending VRF on an airway? –
correct answer -Execute gently banks, left and right for continuous visual scanning of the airspace
What effect does haze have on your ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight? – correct
answer -All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance
The FAA specifically encourages pilots to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet,
day or night, and especially when operating – correct answer -in conditions of reduced visibility
What is the appropriate way to use a cockpit display of traffic information (CDTI) to avoid a collision? –
correct answer -Continuously scan for traffic by looking outside and cross check the CDTI to learn what
areas need increased attention
When executing an emergency approach to land in a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a
constant glide speed because variation in glide speed – correct answer -nullify all attempts at accuracy in
judgement of gliding distance and landing spot