PSTAR Emergency Procedures and Regulations

Question 1

Under FAR 91.3, what authority does a pilot in command have during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

May deviate from any FAR to the extent necessary to meet the emergency

Answer

None — must follow ATC instructions at all times

Answer

May deviate from ATC instructions only

Answer

May deviate only from airspace rules

Question 2

What is the first priority during an inflight emergency?

Accepted Answer

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate — fly the aircraft first

Answer

Declare emergency on radio

Answer

Squawk 7700

Answer

Complete emergency checklist

Question 3

What is the recommended procedure for an engine failure immediately after takeoff?

Accepted Answer

Land straight ahead or with minimal turns within the available field

Answer

Attempt to turn back to the runway at any altitude

Answer

Climb to 1,000 feet then turn back

Answer

Apply full power and climb steeply

Question 4

If a pilot receives a light gun steady red signal while on final approach, what should the pilot do?

Accepted Answer

Execute a go-around and continue circling

Answer

Proceed with the landing normally

Answer

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Answer

Land immediately — it's an emergency clearance

Question 5

What action should a pilot take if experiencing radio failure in VFR conditions?

Accepted Answer

Squawk 7600, continue under VFR, and land at the destination

Answer

Land at the nearest airport immediately

Answer

Squawk 7500, continue to destination

Answer

Climb to 18,000 feet and await ATC contact

Question 6

What is the recommended memory item for an electrical fire in flight?

Accepted Answer

Master switch OFF, all avionics OFF, land as soon as practical

Answer

Open all windows, maintain altitude

Answer

Climb to 10,000 feet for cooler air, use fire extinguisher

Answer

Declare emergency, request vectors to nearest airport only