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1. Pitot Static (IRA-4923)
Pressure altitude is the altitude read on your altimeter when the instrument is adjusted to indicate height above
A - the standard datum plane.
B - ground level.
C - sea level.
 
2. Thunderstorms (IRA-4143)
During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?
A - Cumulus.
B - Dissipating.
C - Mature.
 
3. Preflight (IRA-4417)
What action is recommended if a pilot does not wish to use an instrument departure procedure?
A - Advise clearance delivery or ground control before departure.
B - Advise departure control upon initial contact.
C - Enter 'No DP' in the REMARKS section of the IFR flight plan.
 
4. Using the Navigation Instruments (IRA-4331)
(Refer to figures 60A and 61.) What is your position relative to the PLATS intersection, glide slope, and the localizer course?
A - Past PLATS, below the glide slope, and right of the localizer course.
B - Approaching PLATS, above the glide slope, and left of the localizer course.
C - Past PLATS, above the glide slope, and right of the localizer course.
 
5. General (IRA-4027)
To meet the minimum required instrument flight experience to act as a pilot in command of an aircraft under IFR, you must have logged within the preceding 6 calendar months in the same category aircraft: six instrument approaches,
A - holding procedures, intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems.
B - three of which must be in the same category and class of aircraft to be flown, and 6 hours of instrument time in any aircraft.
C - and 6 hours of instrument time in any aircraft.
 
6. Wind (IRA-4107)
What relationship exists between the winds at 2,000 feet above the surface and the surface winds?
A - The winds at 2,000 feet and the surface winds flow in the same direction, but the surface winds are weaker due to friction.
B - The winds at 2,000 feet tend to parallel the isobars while the surface winds cross the isobars at an angle toward lower pressure and are weaker.
C - The surface winds tend to veer to the right of the winds at 2,000 feet and are usually weaker.
 
7. ATC Clearance Separations (IRA-4443)
What is the significance of an ATC clearance which reads "...CRUISE SIX THOUSAND..."?
A - It authorizes a pilot to conduct flight at any altitude from minimum IFR altitude up to and including 6,000.
B - The pilot must maintain 6,000 until reaching the IAF serving the destination airport, then execute the published approach procedure.
C - The pilot is authorized to conduct flight at any altitude from minimum IFR altitude up to and including 6,000, but each change in altitude must be reported to ATC.
 
8. Using the Navigation Instruments (IRA-4595)
(Refer to Figure 105 .) If the magnetic heading shown for airplane 2 is maintained, which ADF illustration would indicate the airplane is on the 255° magnetic bearing TO the station?
A - 5.
B - 4.
C - 2.
 
9. AC 00-54, Pilot Wind Shear Guide (IRA-4917)
When a climb or descent through an inversion or wind shear zone is being performed, the pilot should be alert for which of the following change in airplane performance?
A - A sudden surge of thrust.
B - A fast rate of climb and a slow rate of descent.
C - A sudden change in airspeed.
 
10. ATC Clearance Separations (IRA-4454)
What cruising altitude is appropriate for VFR on Top on a westbound flight below 18,000 feet?
A - Even thousand foot levels.
B - Even thousand foot levels plus 500 feet, but not below MEA.
C - Odd thousand foot levels plus 500 feet, but not below MEA.