ATPL Subject Air Regulations (SARON) and Subject Air Meteorology and Regulations (SAMRA) Practice Exam

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• What are the basic dimensions of VHF airways?
• What configuration minimizes wing tip vortices?
• What happens to velocity as air moves through a shock wave?
• What does an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) require for transit?
• What is the minimum flight level for IFR flight permitted in the Northern Control Area?
• What is RVSM airspace?
• In wake turbulence separation, what is the requirement for a medium aircraft behind a heavy aircraft?
• What is the Vection Illusion?
• How many pilots are required to wear seatbelts at all times?
• What happens when the fuel flow in the burner section is disrupted?
• What type of airflow is typically found in the transonic regime?
• What will happen to PNR in the presence of wind?
• Induced drag is inversely proportional to what factor?
• If a single engine aircraft is unable to maintain flight, what must be carried for a flight over 200 nautical miles offshore?
• What is the minimum horizontal distance to maintain during flight over mountains in clearance area 5?
• What is the formula to calculate the angle of bank in relation to true airspeed (TAS)?
• What is the effect of having the center of gravity (C of G) at the most aft limit in an aircraft?
• Viscous hydroplaning is more likely to occur on which type of runway surface?
• According to aviation regulations, which type of aircraft is NOT allowed for air taxi operations?
• Which of the following measures can help enhance HF radio reception?
• What is a primary indicator of engine efficiency in a turbo fan engine?
• In the context of wind shear, what effect does stronger headwind have when closer to the ground?
• Which parameter refers to the speed of the low pressure turbine?
• What principle does DME operate on?
• How does air temperature affect critical Mach number (Mcrit)?
• What is maneuvering speed?
• What must a pilot complete within the previous 24 months to meet recency requirements?
• What constitutes a mandatory reportable incident for pilots?
• What is the function of rods beyond night vision?
• Who is considered the operator of an aircraft?
• What happens to power requirements during decreased performance wind shear for maintaining a proper glide slope?
• What is a primary advantage of a canard design in aircraft?
• What survival equipment is required for flights 50 nautical miles offshore?
• What happens to the required power in slow flight compared to endurance conditions?
• What speed formula applies to a rotating tire based on tire pressure?
• What is the maximum airspeed while climbing in a hold for a turbojet?
• Which is the vertical dimension of low level airspace?
• What is the critical Mach number (Mcrit)?
• What is the minimum visibility requirement for VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace at night?
• What is the impact of refraction errors on pilot perception?
• What effect can rain on the windshield have during an approach?
• What is required for a 43-year-old pilot maintaining a category 1 medical certificate while flying single-pilot VFR in a commercial operation?
• What does an inertial navigation system primarily rely on to function effectively?
• What happens to an aircraft's airspeed and lift during increased performance wind shear?
• What is autokenesis?
• How do leading edge flaps impact an aircraft during takeoff?
• If your aircraft doesn't have a functioning cockpit voice recorder but has a functioning flight data recorder, what is the maximum period you may fly?
• Can HF radio reception range be increased by changing frequencies?
• What aerodynamics phenomenon is described as a yawing and rolling moment in aircraft?
• For transport category aircraft, what is the requirement for life rafts if within 400 nautical miles of the landing site?
• During which time of day are higher frequencies preferred for HF radio communications?
• What type of radar requires an airborne transponder to operate effectively?
• How many feet must pilots add to their MEA/MOCA when flying over mountainous areas?
• What is the minimum vertical distance from clouds required for VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace at night?
• What is the minimum number of pilots required in a cockpit for compliance with voice recorder requirements?
• What are the flight data recorder requirements for aircraft with 30 or fewer passenger seats?
• What health checks are typically mandated for pilots over 40 years of age to maintain their medical certifications?
• How soon must an aircraft accident be reported to the TSB?
• What visibility is required for VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace above 1000 feet AGL during the day?
• What is the basic runway length known as?
• Which type of airspace is primarily used for VOR-NDB approaches?
• When should a 406MHz emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested?
• What is the required audio gram for a pilot maintaining a category 1 medical certificate?
• When evaluating navigational systems, what is the main function of DME?
• What class of airspace do air routes belong to?
• How often must a single pilot with passengers undergo a CAT 1 Medical after reaching 40 years of age?
• What is the significance of magnetic variation in navigation?
• What factor should be considered for fuel management in flight planning?
• What is the maximum length of a VHF Airway VOR-VOR?
• For VOR and ILS localizer, what are the full scale deflections in degrees respectively?
• What is the maximum holding speed for propeller-driven aircraft at or below 14,000 ASL?
• How does an inertial navigation system determine an aircraft's position?
• Which type of aircraft is classified as carrying between 10-19 passengers without exceeding 19,000 lbs?
• What is the effect of shock waves on the wings of an aircraft during flight?
• What is the minimum time required to wait after consuming alcohol before flying?
• In uncontrolled airspace, what is the vertical visibility requirement above 1000 AGL at night?
• At an altitude of 20,000 feet, what is the estimated time of useful consciousness?
• For high-performance aeroplanes, what is the minimum threshold for Vne?
• What is the purpose of the sweepback design in high-speed aircraft?
• What is the minimum separation required for light aircraft taking off behind a medium aircraft?
• To maintain a category 1 medical certificate, what must a 41-year-old airline pilot do?
• What is the wheel height limit for aircraft using a 3 bar VASI?
• What is the fuel reserve requirement for VFR flights during daytime?
• What sense does the Vection Illusion primarily affect?
• What is the TOW range for medium classified aircraft?
• Which type of aircraft generates the heaviest vortices in wake turbulence?
• What is the function of a negative pressure relief valve in an aircraft?
• What role does the oxygen pressure in the lungs play in hypoxic hypoxia?
• What is the hold speed for turbojet aircraft above 14,000 ASL?
• In a constant descent, what must an aircraft's weight equal?
• Which factor would contribute to V1 decreasing?
• Aircraft manufactured after October 11th, 1991 and configured for what minimum number of passengers must have a Flight Data Recorder and a Cockpit Voice Recorder on board?
• How can a pilot ensure they have enough oxygen for longer flights above 13,000 ASL?
• What is a reverted rubber hydroplane?
• What is the vertical separation maintained in RVSM airspace?
• What does Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) measure?
• Which class of aircraft can carry more than 19 passengers or exceeds a weight of 19,000 lbs?
• Which condition increases induced drag?
• What classification includes all aircraft with a TOW of 300,000 lbs or more?
• What are the dimensions of VHF airway VOR-VOR?
• What is the additional altitude that should be added to your MEA or MOCA when flying over mountainous terrain in winter?
• Of the air passing through a turbine engine, what percentage is involved with the combustion process?
• Above which altitude must oxygen always be supplied for everybody on board?
• What does RVSM stand for in aviation regulations?
• What does the term "TAS" refer to in aviation?
• What is the somatogravic illusion primarily caused by?
• What happens to great circle tracks as they approach the poles?
• What is the defining characteristic of stagnant hypoxia?
• If no filed SAR time, how long after ETA can the flight itinerary be closed?
• When starting a gas turbine engine, which two primary gauges should be observed?
• What is a key difference between primary radar and secondary radar?
• For IFR propeller-driven flights with an alternate, what is the fuel reserve requirement?
• Which condition describes oxygen deficiency due to insufficient blood flow?
• What is the hold speed above 6000 feet and up to 14000 feet?
• What is required for flights over 100 nautical miles offshore?
• What are the three RVSM flight levels immediately above FL 290 for a track of 180 M?
• Can you increase the reception range on an HF radio by altering frequencies?
• What is the main purpose of a jet engine burner section?
• What powers jet pumps to supply fuel into the collector lines?
• What operation requires turboprop aircraft to have a maximum of 9 passengers?
• At what altitude does the time of useful consciousness drop to 13 to 30 seconds?
• What is an initial symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
• What is the climb speed maximum for turbojet aircraft at or below 14,000 ASL?
• What could indicate a compressor stall condition in a turbine engine?
• What is the required frequency for a CAT 1 Medical for an individual 60 years or older?
• Which of the following is NOT required equipment for RVSM airspace?
• What visibility is required for VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace below 1000 feet AGL during the day?
• What is the requirement for oxygen at altitudes above FL250?
• What does TODA equal?
• Which scenario contributes to easier acceleration for an aircraft?
• What occurs in the burner section of a gas turbine engine?
• What type of oxygen supply is needed for each crew member above 13,000 feet ASL?
• Which of the following is a factor that increases V1?
• An aircraft has greater longitudinal stability when?
• When might a specific test, such as an audiogram, be required for an airline pilot?
• What are the full-scale deflections for VOR and ILS localizer respectively?
• What is the separation time required in a non-radar environment if departing from a farther point than the heavy aircraft’s departure?
• Which flight level is not included in the RVSM three levels above FL 290?
• What scale do VNC charts typically use?
• What is the formula for calculating the distance to the Point of No Return (PNR)?
• What is the mass range for medium aircraft?
• What is the maximum hold speed above 14000 feet?
• What is the fuel reserve requirement for IFR turbojet flights without an alternate?
• What is a necessary component of survival equipment in any situation?
• What altitude should be maintained when flying in mountainous regions in extreme weather conditions?
• What does an isogonal line represent in navigation?
• What is the validity period for a CAT 1 Medical for an individual under 40 years old?
• What is the primary purpose of vortex generators?
• What is the primary purpose of the TSB regarding aircraft incidents?
• At what pressure is the lowest usable flight level FL180 recommended?
• What is the weight limit for a multi-engine aircraft carrying up to 19 passengers?
• What effect can rain on the aircraft's windscreen have during flight?
• What is the definition of a stopway?
• How is the ISA temperature calculated?
• What weight must an aircraft reach to be classified as a LARGE aircraft?
• What does the acronym IMSAFE stand for in relation to pilot health?
• What are the oxygen requirements for altitude between 10,000 and 13,000 feet ASL?
• What does the Point of Equal Time (PET) or Critical Point (CP) formula calculate?
• What is the maximum hold speed at or below 6000 feet?
• Which of the following correctly describes induced drag?
• How does air conditioning affect turbine temperature and thrust?
• What is the designated clearance area for mountainous regions at an altitude of 2000 ft?
• Which altitude has a time of useful consciousness of 12 seconds or less?
• Which formula represents the calculation for lift in aviation?
• Do multi-engine aircraft that can maintain OEI flight require life rafts for flights over 200 nautical miles?
• Which design feature can improve the stall characteristics of an aircraft?
• What effect does changing the camber of a wing have on lift?
• A third attitude indicator powered from its own independent source must be aboard which type of aircraft?
• What does DME measure to determine distance?
• Which commuter aircraft are required to have a functioning flight data recorder (FDR)?
• What is the significance of the true track in aviation navigation?
• Which projection is used for constructing LO altitude charts?
• What must each individual on a watercraft have for a flight over 100 nautical miles offshore?
• What is considered the basic recency requirement for pilots?
• ASDA is calculated as which of the following?
• The requirement to have a ground proximity warning system (GPWS) aboard commences at what maximum certified takeoff weight (MCTOW) and authorized passenger configuration?
• On what factor is the appropriate altitude for cruising flight in the Northern Domestic Airspace based?
• How are rhumb lines and great circle tracks characterized, respectively?
• How far is the clearance area 5 for designated mountainous regions?
• Which feature improves the lateral stability of an airplane?
• What is the minimum dispatch landing distance required at an aerodrome for a turbojet?
• What is a requirement for pilots at controls when flying above FL410?
• What distinguishes great circle tracks compared to rhumb lines?
• Which of the following are symptoms of a compressor stall in a turbine engine?
• What is the maximum allowed distance deviation from the intended route?
• To maintain maximum range during flight in a constant wind condition, a pilot should do what as fuel weight decreases?
• What is the width of a VHF airway or LF airway for VOR-NDB?
• What kind of visual illusion may occur from focusing on distant light with no other references?
• What does clearway refer to in aviation?
• What is required for flight data recorders in aircraft configured for more than 30 passengers?
• What is the lowest usable flight level for pressures between 29.91 and 29.82?
• Which additional test may be required for maintaining a category 1 medical certificate?
• What is the primary difference between primary radar and secondary radar?
• Which fuel reserve applies to IFR propeller-driven flights to the destination with no alternate?
• When flying at FL 130, when should the altimeter be set to 29.92?
• What is the visibility requirement for uncontrolled airspace below 1000 AGL during the day?
• What is the required clearance altitude when flying near a forest fire?
• What is the result of decreased performance wind shear at ground level?
• What is the purpose of visually signaling distress in survival situations?
• Which factor increases drag on an aircraft during slow flight?
• What is a common result of an aircraft experiencing high speed at altitude?
• What is the eye to wheel height limit for aircraft using a 2 bar VASI?
• When must flight plans be changed with ATC?
• Hystoxic hypoxia occurs when:
• What must happen for dihedral wings to restore wings level after a wing drop caused by turbulence?
• How does an inertial navigation system determine speed and position?
• When is an incident report with the TSB typically required?
• What is the horizontal visibility requirement for uncontrolled airspace above 1000 AGL during the night?
• What is the minimum required visibility for VFR flight in controlled airspace?
• What effect does a headwind have on V1?
• What is the relationship between speed of sound and temperature in Kelvin?
• Dynamic hydroplaning occurs under what specific conditions?
• What is a primary benefit of dihedral wings in terms of aircraft handling?
• What type of drag increases with decreasing air density?
• Increased performance wind shear is primarily caused by which of these phenomena?
• Which part of the eye is responsible for refracting the most light?
• What is the manoeuvring area in aviation?
• Which condition would likely make the takeoff roll require more distance?
• What does Mach buffet refer to in aviation?
• Low aspect ratio wings result in:
• What should be the fuel reserve for IFR turbojet flights flying to an alternate and landing?
• What speed formula applies to a non-rotating tire with respect to pressure?
• What happens to turbine temperature and thrust when air is extracted for other uses?
• What defines the altitude range of low-level air routes?
• What happens to the glide path of an aircraft during increased performance wind shear when climbing?
• What is the maximum time limit to close a flight plan after reported ETA?
• When does an aircraft operating in a commuter operation require a cockpit voice recorder?
• What type of controlled airspace can extend from low level airspace into high level airspace?
• What is the primary function of leading edge flaps on large transport aircraft?
• What characterizes the Coriolis Illusion for pilots?
• In a non-radar environment, what is required if taking off from the same point on the runway?
• In the event of a fuel shortage requiring priority approach and landing, is it necessary to file an incident report with the TSB?
• N1 and N2 gauges indicate what in a turbine engine?
• A low level air route is classified as which type of airspace?
• What is the typical scale for VTA charts?
• What is the primary function of the horizontal stabilizer on an aircraft?
• The majority of energy produced in the burner section of a turbojet is used for what purpose?
• When must passenger and crew wear seatbelts in an aircraft?
• Cockpit voice recorders must be continuously recording from the time:
• How is the speed of sound calculated in relation to temperature?
• What does the movement area of an aerodrome include?
• As air passes through a shock wave, what happens to pressure, temperature, and velocity?
• What is the fuel reserve requirement for nighttime VFR flights?
• How much separation is needed for light aircraft taking off behind a heavy aircraft in a radar controlled zone?
• Which of the following is NOT an essential piece of survival equipment?
• Which of the following factors affects parasite drag?
• What is the formula used to calculate Mach number?
• What is the tolerance for deviation in time for both flight and ground operations?
• When is wake turbulence strongest?
• What is the purpose of flex temp in an engine?
• What is the maximum hold speed for turbojet aircraft below 14,000 ASL?
• What are agonic lines?
• In designated mountainous region clearance area, what altitude is typically recommended?
• Which flight level corresponds to a pressure ranging from 29.81 to 29.72?
• What are manga sticks used for in aviation?
• What is the maximum passenger capacity for an air taxi operation, according to regulations?
• During climbs or descents in RVSM airspace, what is the maximum allowed altitude deviation?
• What does N2 indicate in turbojet engines?
• In a turbo fan engine, what makes bypassed air more efficient at creating engine thrust?
• What is the specific ground range equation?
• Anaemic hypoxia affects the body by what means?
• What is the fuel-to-air ratio typically associated with turbojet combustion processes?
• What is the formula for calculating weight shift in aviation?
• What is the wake turbulence separation requirement for a heavy aircraft behind another heavy aircraft in a radar controlled zone?
• Why is having a moving horizontal stabilizer more effective for trimming large aircraft?
• What is the minimum horizontal distance from clouds required for VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace during the day?
• What is the maximum airspeed for turbojet aircraft holding above 14,000 feet?
• What is the primary function of rods in human vision?
• What type of hypoxia is characterized by insufficient oxygen due to low pressure in the lungs?
• What primarily affects stability around the lateral axis of an aircraft?
• What is the definition of air taxi in aviation?