CPL Flight Operations and Navigation 3

Question 1

What is the definition of 'absolute altitude'?

Accepted Answer

Height above the terrain directly below the aircraft

Answer

Absolute altitude is the actual height of the aircraft above the terrain (AGL — above ground level) directly beneath it.

Question 2

An ASOS/AWOS reports visibility as '1/4SM'. Under FAR Part 91, a pilot may take off VFR if the reported visibility is at least:

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum for takeoff under VFR

Answer

FAR 91.155 establishes VFR flight visibility minimums but Part 91 imposes no specific takeoff visibility minimum; however, pilots must maintain VFR once airborne.

Question 3

Which component of the navigation log is used to correct for wind during flight planning?

Accepted Answer

Wind correction angle (WCA)

Answer

The wind correction angle (WCA) is applied to the true course to establish the true heading needed to track the desired course given the wind.

Question 4

A pilot plans a flight at 10,000 feet MSL, true airspeed 150 knots, with a 30-knot direct headwind. What is the groundspeed?

Accepted Answer

120 knots

Answer

A direct headwind reduces groundspeed; 150 knots TAS minus 30 knots headwind equals 120 knots groundspeed.

Question 5

What is the meaning of a flashing white light signal from the control tower to an aircraft on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Return to starting point on the airport

Answer

A flashing white light signal from the tower to an aircraft on the ground means return to starting point on the airport.

(CPL) Commercial Pilot Licence Practice Test

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CPL Flight Operations and Navigation 3