Instrument Rating Quiz

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1. Using the Navigation Instruments (IRA-4603)

(Refer to Figure 108 .) Where should the bearing pointer be located relative to the wingtip reference to maintain the 16 DME range in a left hand arc with a left crosswind component?

A - Ahead of the left wingtip reference for the VOR 2.

B - Behind the left wingtip reference for the VOR 2.

C - Ahead of the right wingtip reference for the VOR 1.

2. Using the Navigation Instruments (IRA-4564)

(Refer to figures 96 and 97.) To which aircraft position(s) does HSI presentation "B" correspond?

A - 11.

B - 7 and 11.

C - 5 and 13.

3. Air Navigation Radio Aids (IRA-4387)

Which indications are acceptable tolerances when checking both VOR receivers by use of the VOT?

A - 001° FROM and 005° FROM, respectively.

B - 176° TO and 003° FROM, respectively.

C - 360° TO and 003° TO, respectively.

4. Turbulence (IRA-4130)

Standing lenticular clouds, in mountainous areas, indicate

A - turbulence.

B - an inversion.

C - unstable air.

5. Service Available to Pilots (IRA-4421)

During a flight, the controller advises "traffic 2 o'clock 5 miles southbound." The pilot is holding 20° correction for a crosswind from the right. Where should the pilot look for the traffic?

A - 40° to the right of the airplane's nose.

B - 20° to the right of the airplane's nose.

C - Straight ahead.

6. Equipment Instrument and Certificate Requirements (IRA-4045)

What is the maximum cabin pressure altitude at which a pilot can fly for longer than 30 minutes without using supplemental oxygen?

A - 12,000 feet.

B - 12,500 feet.

C - 10,500 feet.

7. Class G Airspace (IRA-4488)

(Refer to figures 85 and 86.) Which combination of indications confirm that you are approaching WAGGE intersection slightly to the right of the LOC centerline on departure?

A - 1 and 4.

B - 1 and 3.

C - 2 and 3.

8. Using the Navigation Instruments (IRA-4594)

(Refer to Figure 105 .) If the magnetic heading shown for airplane 1 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the airplane is on the 060° magnetic bearing TO the station?

A - 2.

B - 4.

C - 5.

9. General (IRA-4695)

(Refer to Figure 131 .) What minimum equipment, in addition to voice communications, is required to make the LOC RWY 18 approach at Stapleton International Airport?

A - DME, transponder with altitude encoding, VOR/LOC, and Marker Beacon.

B - VOR/LOC, transponder with altitude/ encoding.

C - VOR/LOC, ADF, and DME.

10. Instrument Flight Rules (IRA-4063)

Prior to which operation must an IFR flight plan be filed and an appropriate ATC clearance received?

A - Flying by reference to instruments in controlled airspace.

B - Entering controlled airspace when IMC exists.

C - Takeoff when IFR weather conditions exist.