CPL Flight Operations and Navigation 2

Question 1

A pilot is flying VFR at 7,500 feet MSL on a magnetic course of 045°. What minimum altitude should be used to comply with cruising altitude rules?

Accepted Answer

8,500 feet MSL

Answer

For VFR flight above 3,000 feet AGL on magnetic courses 0°–179°, odd thousands plus 500 feet apply, making 8,500 feet MSL correct for a 045° course.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information)?

Accepted Answer

Warnings of hazardous weather significant to all aircraft

Answer

SIGMETs warn of weather hazardous to all aircraft, including severe turbulence, icing, dust storms, and volcanic ash.

Question 3

When flying direct from one VOR to another, a pilot notices the CDI deflects 10° left. What correction should be made?

Accepted Answer

Turn right to correct toward the course

Answer

A left CDI deflection indicates the desired course is to the right of the aircraft, so a right turn is needed to intercept the course.

Question 4

Under FAR 91.151, how much fuel reserve must a VFR flight under day conditions carry beyond the destination?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes at normal cruise

Answer

FAR 91.151 requires VFR day flights to carry enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing plus 30 minutes at normal cruise speed.

Question 5

What does a TAF 'BECMG' group indicate in a terminal aerodrome forecast?

Accepted Answer

Expected gradual change to new conditions within a specified period

Answer

BECMG (becoming) indicates a gradual or temporary change expected to reach and remain at the new conditions within the period specified.

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