FAA Aviation Flight Instrument Rating 3

Question 1

Which instrument is the primary bank instrument during a stabilized standard rate turn?

Accepted Answer

Turn coordinator

Answer

During a stabilized standard rate turn the turn coordinator is the primary bank instrument because it shows the rate being held.

Question 2

What error causes the magnetic compass to indicate a turn toward the north when the aircraft accelerates on an east or west heading?

Accepted Answer

Acceleration error (ANDS)

Answer

Acceleration on east/west headings causes the compass to show a turn toward north, remembered by the mnemonic ANDS.

Question 3

An instrument-rated pilot must have logged what recent experience to act as PIC under IFR within the preceding 6 calendar months?

Accepted Answer

Six instrument approaches, holding, and intercepting/tracking courses

Answer

IFR currency requires six instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting and tracking courses within the preceding six calendar months.

Question 4

When cleared for an ILS approach, which component provides vertical guidance?

Accepted Answer

Glideslope

Answer

The glideslope provides vertical guidance on an ILS, while the localizer provides lateral guidance.

Question 5

A pilot loses two-way radio communication while operating IFR in IMC. What route should the pilot fly?

Accepted Answer

Assigned, then Vectored, then Expected, then Filed (AVEF)

Answer

Under lost communications in IMC, route is flown in order of Assigned, Vectored, Expected, then Filed (AVEF).

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