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Air Law and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under FAR Part 121, what is the minimum rest period required for flight crewmembers before a flight duty period?

    Answer: 10 hours

    FAR Part 121 requires a minimum of 10 consecutive hours of rest before a flight duty period, allowing for at least 8 hours of sleep opportunity.

  2. An Airline Transport Pilot certificate is required to act as pilot-in-command of:

    Answer: An aircraft in Part 121 air carrier operations

    An ATP certificate is required to serve as PIC in Part 121 scheduled air carrier operations, regardless of aircraft weight.

  3. What is the maximum altitude for Class B airspace in the US?

    Answer: 10,000 ft MSL

    Class B airspace typically extends from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL around the busiest US airports and requires an ATC clearance to enter.

  4. Under FAR 91.117, what is the maximum airspeed below 10,000 ft MSL?

    Answer: 250 knots IAS

    FAR 91.117 prohibits flight at more than 250 knots IAS below 10,000 feet MSL, except in Class B airspace surface areas where 200 knots applies.

  5. A Special VFR clearance in Class D airspace requires the pilot to have at minimum:

    Answer: A private pilot certificate

    Any certificated pilot may request a Special VFR clearance for flight in Class D airspace, though night SVFR requires an instrument rating and an IFR-equipped aircraft.

  6. ICAO designates airspace in classes A through G. Which class requires positive ATC control for all IFR and VFR flights?

    Answer: Class B

    ICAO Class B airspace (analogous to US Class B) requires ATC clearances and positive separation for all IFR and VFR flights operating within it.