Preflight Instrument and
Equipment Requirements for VFR,
IFR, and Special Light-Sport
Aircraft EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION
What must be available in the aircraft when operated? - CORRECT ANSWER-An
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or an approved manual (POH) for older aircraft.
What are the registration number requirements for new fixed-wing aircraft? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Registration numbers must be at least 12 inches high.
What is the minimum letter height for registration numbers on amateur-built
aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 inches.
, Where must the aircraft identification plate be secured? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To the aircraft fuselage exterior, legible to a person on the ground.
What instruments are required for VFR-Day flights? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mnemonic: A TOMATO FLAMES - includes Altimeter, Temperature gauge, Oil
temperature gauge, Magnetic direction indicator, Airspeed indicator, Tachometer,
Oil pressure gauge, Fuel gauge, Landing gear position indicator, Anticollision
lights, Manifold pressure gauge, Emergency locator transmitter, Safety belt.
What additional equipment is required for VFR-Night flights? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mnemonic: FLAPS - includes Fuses, Landing light, Anticollision
lighting system, Position lights, Source of electricity.
What instruments are required for IFR flights? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mnemonic: GRAB CARD - includes Generator, Radios, Attitude indicator, Ball,
Clock, Altimeter, Rate-of-turn indicator, Direction indicator.
What is required if VOR navigation equipment is needed for IFR? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The aircraft must be equipped with approved DME or a suitable
RNAV system when operating at or above FL240.
What emergency equipment must pilots be familiar with? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Location, operation, and regulations concerning emergency equipment like safety
belts, emergency locator transmitters, and first-aid kits.
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Equipment Requirements for VFR,
IFR, and Special Light-Sport
Aircraft EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION
What must be available in the aircraft when operated? - CORRECT ANSWER-An
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or an approved manual (POH) for older aircraft.
What are the registration number requirements for new fixed-wing aircraft? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Registration numbers must be at least 12 inches high.
What is the minimum letter height for registration numbers on amateur-built
aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 inches.
, Where must the aircraft identification plate be secured? - CORRECT ANSWER-
To the aircraft fuselage exterior, legible to a person on the ground.
What instruments are required for VFR-Day flights? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mnemonic: A TOMATO FLAMES - includes Altimeter, Temperature gauge, Oil
temperature gauge, Magnetic direction indicator, Airspeed indicator, Tachometer,
Oil pressure gauge, Fuel gauge, Landing gear position indicator, Anticollision
lights, Manifold pressure gauge, Emergency locator transmitter, Safety belt.
What additional equipment is required for VFR-Night flights? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mnemonic: FLAPS - includes Fuses, Landing light, Anticollision
lighting system, Position lights, Source of electricity.
What instruments are required for IFR flights? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mnemonic: GRAB CARD - includes Generator, Radios, Attitude indicator, Ball,
Clock, Altimeter, Rate-of-turn indicator, Direction indicator.
What is required if VOR navigation equipment is needed for IFR? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The aircraft must be equipped with approved DME or a suitable
RNAV system when operating at or above FL240.
What emergency equipment must pilots be familiar with? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Location, operation, and regulations concerning emergency equipment like safety
belts, emergency locator transmitters, and first-aid kits.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
