FREE CPL Air Law and Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A pilot is operating an aircraft over a congested area of a city. According to regulations, what is the minimum altitude the pilot must maintain above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet?

Accepted Answer

1,000 feet

Answer

According to 14 CFR § 91.119, when operating over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open-air assembly of persons, an aircraft must be flown at an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.

Question 2

During a VFR flight in Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL, what are the minimum visibility and cloud clearance requirements?

Accepted Answer

3 statute miles visibility, 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds

Answer

For VFR flight in Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL, the standard weather minimums are 3 statute miles of visibility and cloud clearances of 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally. This is often remembered by the mnemonic '3-152'.

Question 3

A pilot experiences a two-way radio communication failure while operating under IFR in VMC. Which of the following transponder codes should be selected?

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

The transponder code 7600 is specifically designated for a loss of two-way radio communications. Code 7700 is for a general emergency, and 7500 is for unlawful interference (hijacking). Code 1200 is the standard VFR code.

Question 4

Two powered aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude, but not head-on. Which aircraft has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft on the left shall give way to the aircraft on the right.

Answer

According to ICAO Annex 2 and 14 CFR § 91.113, when two aircraft are converging at approximately the same level, the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way. The other aircraft should maintain its heading and speed.

Question 5

A pilot is on a commercial flight carrying passengers for hire. The flight is scheduled for a 4-hour duration. At what point during the flight does the requirement for the flight crew to use supplemental oxygen begin?

Accepted Answer

After 30 minutes at cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL.

Answer

For commercial operations under 14 CFR Part 135, the required flight crew must be provided with and use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight at cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL that is of more than 30 minutes duration.

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FREE CPL Air Law and Procedures Questions and Answers