Description : The visual and aural indications obtained when overflying an ILS middle marker are: a. Continuous low pitched dashes with synchronized blue light b. Continuous high pitched dots with synchronized amber ... dots and dashes with amber light d. One letter in Morse with synchronized white light
Last Answer : c. Alternating medium pitch dots and dashes with amber light
Description : On an ILS approach, you are told that the weather has dropped below company minima. When must you abort the approach? a. Start of the glide-slope descent b. FAF c. Inner marker d. Outer marker
Last Answer : d. Outer marker
Description : A precision Approach Procedure is defined as: a. An approach using bearing, elevation and distance information b. An approach with a crew of at least 2 pilots trained for such ... An instrument approach procedure utilizing azimuth and glide path information provided by an ILS or a PAR
Last Answer : c. An instrument approach procedure utilizing azimuth and glide path information provided by an ILS or a PAR
Description : Which of the following is an advantage of MLS? a. Can be used in inhospitable terrain b. Uses the same aircraft equipment as ILS c. Has a selective access ability d. Is not affected by heavy precipitation
Last Answer : a. Can be used in inhospitable terrain
Description : The frequency band of the ILS glidepath is: a. UHF b. VHF c. SHF d. VLF
Last Answer : a. UHF
Description : What action should be taken when, during an IFR flight in VMC, you suffer a radio failure? a. Return to the aerodrome from which you departed b. Continue flying in VMC and land as ... there are VMC conditions d. Continue flying at your assigned altitude and start your approach at your ETA
Last Answer : b. Continue flying in VMC and land as soon as possible
Description : You see a double white cross in a signal square, what does this mean? a. Glider flying in progress b. Tow ropes and banners may be dropped c. Runway unfit for aircraft movement d. Aerodrome unfit for aircraft movement
Last Answer : a. Glider flying in progress
Description : An aircraft is converging from the left. Which light will you see first? a. Red b. Green c. Blue d. White
Last Answer : b. Green
Description : At the alternate aerodrome, the commander of a turbojet engine aeroplane should have a fuel quantity (final reserve) sufficient for flying during: a. 30 minutes at holding flight speed at 1,500 ft b. 45 ... speed at 1,500 ft c. 30 minutes at cruising speed d. 45 minutes at cruising speed
Last Answer : a. 30 minutes at holding flight speed at 1,500 ft
Description : Two aircrafts, one with a sharp wing profile (S) and the other with a thick profile (T), are flying through the same cloud with the same true airspeed. The cloud consists of small ... aircrafts accumulate ice due to the small size of droplets d. Aircraft S experiences more icing than T
Last Answer : d. Aircraft S experiences more icing than T
Description : You are flying at FL170. The pressure level which is closest to you is the: a. 300mb b. 700mb c. 500mb d. 850mb
Last Answer : c. 500mb
Description : A pilot who is diagnosed as having an alcohol problem can: a. Continue to fly as an operating pilot whilst he receives treatment b. Never fly again as an operating pilot c. Fly as a ... he is supervised by another pilot d. Return to flying duties as a suitable course of treatment is complete
Last Answer : d. Return to flying duties as a suitable course of treatment is complete
Description : Disorientation is more likely when the pilot is: 1. flying in VMC 2. frequently changing between inside and outside references 3. flying from IMC to VMC 4. approaching over still water at night a. 1, 2 & ... 1, 2 & 4 only are correct c. 1, 2, 3 & 4 are correct d. 1 only is correct
Last Answer : b. 1, 2 & 4 only are correct
Description : What should a Captain do before making a non-urgent decision? a. Put his own view forward and then ask for the opinions of other members of the crew b. Consider all implications c. Encourage ideas from the crew before stating his own opinion d. Monitor his motor programme (flying)
Last Answer : c. Encourage ideas from the crew before stating his own opinion
Description : What is the absolute time a pilot should stop drinking before flying? a. 6 hours but it depends upon the amount of alcohol that has been consumed b. 24 hours but it depends upon the amount of ... that has been consumed d. 8 hours but it depends upon the amount of alcohol that has been consumed
Last Answer : d. 8 hours but it depends upon the amount of alcohol that has been consumed
Description : Maximum endurance: a. Can be achieved in level unaccelerated flight with minimum fuel consumption b. Can be achieved by flying at the best rate of climb speed in straight and level flight c. Can be achieved in a steady climb d. Can be achieved by flying at the absolute ceiling
Last Answer : a. Can be achieved in level unaccelerated flight with minimum fuel consumption
Description : After flying for 16 minutes at 100kt TAS with a 20kt tail wind, you have to return to the airfield of departure. You will arrive after: a. 10 min 40 sec b. 20 min c. 24 min d. 16 min
Last Answer : c. 24 min
Description : When does THRUST = DRAG? a. Climbing at a constant IAS b. Descending at a constant IAS c. Flying level at a constant IAS d. All of the above
Last Answer : c. Flying level at a constant IAS
Description : What is the minimum vertical separation between IFR flights flying in the same direction below FL 290? a. 500ft b. 1000ft c. 2000ft d. 4000ft
Last Answer : c. 2000ft
Description : When the aircraft carries serviceable Mode C transponder, the pilot shall continuously operate this mode: a. Only when directed by ATC b. Unless otherwise directed by ATC c. Only when the aircraft is flying within controlled airspace d. Regardless of ATC instructions
Last Answer : b. Unless otherwise directed by ATC
Description : An aircraft flying in the visual circuit at an aerodrome sees a series of red flashes from the control tower. What does this mean? a. Do not land b. Do not land because the aerodrome is unusable c. Give way to other aircraft d. Return for landing and await clearance to land
Last Answer : b. Do not land because the aerodrome is unusable
Description : An aircraft flying over the sea between 4500ft and 9000ft AMSL and outside CAS. To continue under VFR the meteorological conditions must remain: a. 2000ft horizontally and 1000ft vertically from cloud with ... visibility of 5km d. Clear of cloud and in sight of the surface with visibility of 5km
Last Answer : b. 1500m horizontally and 1000ft vertically from cloud with visibility of 5km
Description : What is the rule concerning level or height the aircraft should maintain when flying IFR outside controlled airspace unless otherwise directed? a. 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 8kms of ... planned track d. 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 8kms of the planned track
Last Answer : b. 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 8kms of the estimated position of the aircraft
Description : You are flying at a constant FL 290 and a constant mach number. The total temperature increases by 5°. The CAS will: a. Remain approximately constant b. Increase by 10 kts c. Decrease by 10 kts d. Will increase or decrease depending on whether you are above or below ISA
Last Answer : a. Remain approximately constant
Description : An aircraft is flying at constant indicated altitude over a warm airmass. The altimeter reading will be: a. Correct b. Greater than the real altitude c. Less than the real altitude d. Oscillating around the correct altitude
Last Answer : c. Less than the real altitude
Description : A precision Approach Procedure is defined as: a. An approach using bearing, elevation and distance information b. An approach with a crew of at least 2 pilots trained for such operations c. An ... by an ILS or a PAR d. An approach using bearing, elevation, and, optionally, distance information
Description : If a landing is to be made without flaps, the landing speed must be: a. reduced b. increased c. the same as for landing with flaps d. the same as for landing with flaps but with a steeper approach
Last Answer : b. increased
Description : Lowering the flaps during a landing approach: a. Increases the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed b. Decreases the angle of descent without increasing power c. Eliminates floating d. Permits approaches at a higher indicated airspeed
Last Answer : a. Increases the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed
Description : An aeroplane is starting a non-precision approach with an MDH of 250ft and minimum visibility of 800 meters. ATC gives threshold, mid-runway and final third RVRs. When may the approach be started? ... than 800m. RVR is for precision approaches only. d. When threshold RVR is greater than 800m
Last Answer : d. When threshold RVR is greater than 800m
Description : A precautionary landing is a procedure that: a. Enables the aeroplane to land at the destination with unserviceabilities that prevent a normal instrument approach being carried out b. Enables a ... not properly lowered d. Is carried out in the event of landing at an alternate aerodrome
Last Answer : b. Enables a landing after the declaration of a state of emergency or urgency
Description : The method of alighting the aeroplane on water during a ditching is to: a. Carry out a normal approach with flaps and gear selected as normal but to calculate all speeds plus 10kts b. Reduce ... d. Fly a normal approach to stalling speed and then drop the aeroplane vertically onto the water
Last Answer : c. Fly a normal approach but keep the gear up and land at lowest possible speed with the nose raised for the tail to strike first
Description : The minimum visibility for a Cat C aeroplane on a circling approach: a. 2400m b. 2500m c. 2600m d. 2700
Last Answer : a. 2400m
Description : What is the system minimum for an NDB approach? a. 200ft b. 250ft c. 300ft d. 350ft
Last Answer : c. 300ft
Description : What is the minimum RVR for a CAT IIIC approach? a. No minimum b. 50m c. 75m d. 100m
Last Answer : a. No minimum
Description : What is the minimum visibility for a Cat A aircraft during a circling approach? a. 1500m b. 1600m c. 2400m d. 3600m
Last Answer : a. 1500m
Description : The FMC position will be at its most inaccurate: a. On take-off b. At TOC c. At TOD d. On final approach
Last Answer : c. At TOD
Description : How do misty/foggy conditions affect the pilot's judgment on the approach? a. Underestimating range due to illusionary effect through the cockpit glass b. Underestimating range due to the ... to illusionary effect through the cockpit glass d. Overestimating range due to the lights appearing dim
Last Answer : d. Overestimating range due to the lights appearing dim
Description : A pilot suffering from hyperventilation during final approach in poor weather can combat the effects by: a. Go on 100% oxygen and go around b. Land regardless of the weather c. Regulate depth and rate of breathing d. Declare a mayday
Last Answer : c. Regulate depth and rate of breathing
Description : The callsign suffix for an airfield without radar would be: a. APPROACH b. CENTRE c. INFORMATION d. RADIO
Last Answer : a. APPROACH
Description : What action should be taken if contact is lost with the runway during a circling approach? a. Descend to Decision Height and if still no contact with the runway, initiate a missed approach b. Land on the instrument runway c. Initiate a missed approach d. Return to the FAF
Last Answer : c. Initiate a missed approach
Description : An instrument approach is made up of a number of segments. How many of them are there? a. 4 b. 5 c. 3 d. 6
Last Answer : b. 5
Description : An aircraft is allowed to descend below the MSA if: a. The pilot follows the published approach procedures b. The aircraft receives radar vectors c. The pilot has visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain and is able to maintain visual contact d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : State the following, 1) Position of head light 2) Supply voltage for flasher light 3) Colours used for marker light 4) Frequencies for engine horn.
Last Answer : Ans: 1) Position of head light: Head light is located at center near roof level. 2) Supply voltage for flasher light: Nominal 110 V. dc, range 70 V to 140 V. 3) Colours used for marker light: ... indicates parking light 4) Frequencies for engine horn: For HT horn - 660 Hz For LT horn - 330 Hz
Description : Lights of different colours are arranged below in order of increasing wavelengths: 1. Violet, indigo, blue 2. Green, orange, red 3. Red, green, indigo 4. Blue, green, yellow Which of the above are in proper sequence? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 4
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : From the flight deck you observe an aeroplane in the forward left position on an opposite parallel track. What Nav light will be used? a. Green b. Red c. White d. All of the above
Last Answer : b. Red
Description : What are the primary colours? (a) Blue, green, yellow (b) Yellow, red, blue (c) Red, blue, green (d) Green, white, black
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The sky appears blue because – (1) All colours interfere to produce blue (2) In white light, the blue component dominates (3) The atmosphere scatters blue colour more than the others (4) It is actually blue
Last Answer : (3) The atmosphere scatters blue colour more than the others Explanation: Diffuse sky radiation is solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface after having been scattered from the direct solar beam by ... the atmosphere (approximately 25% of the incident radiation when the sun is high in the Sky.
Description : An object which absorbs all colours and reflects none appears: (1) White (2) Grey (3) Blue (4) Black
Last Answer : (4) Black Explanation: A surface that absorbs all colours, reflecting none, is said to be black. Black is not a colour; it absorbs all the colours of the visible spectrum and reflects none of them to the eyes. White is a colour.
Description : which of the following statements is not true for scattering of light? (a) Colour of the scattered tight depends on the size of particles of the atmosphere. (b) Red light is least scattered in the ... air scatter the blue, light more strongly than red. So the scattered blue light enters our eyes.
Last Answer : (c) Scattering of light Lakes place as various colours of white light travel with different speed in fir.