AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual)
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which clearance procedures may be issued by ATC without prior
pilot request? -
correct answer ✅DPs, STARs, and visual approaches.
What are the main differences between a visual approach and a
contact approach? -
correct answer ✅The pilot must request a contact approach; the
pilot may be assigned a visual approach and higher weather
minimums must exist.
When is radar service terminated during a visual approach? -
correct answer ✅Automatically when ATC instructs the pilot to
contact the tower.
What conditions are necessary before ATC can authorize a visual
approach? -
correct answer ✅You must have the airport in sight or a preceding
aircraft to be followed, and be able to proceed to the airport in VFR
conditions.
You arrive at your destination airport on an IFR flight plan. Which is
a prerequisite condition for the performance of a contact
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approach? -
correct answer ✅Clear of clouds and at least 1 SM flight visibility.
What are the requirements for a contact approach to an airport
that has an approved IAP, if the pilot is on an instrument flight plan
and clear of clouds? -
correct answer ✅The pilot must request the approach, have at
least 1 mile visibility, and be reasonably sure of remaining clear of
clouds.
When may you obtain a contact approach? -
correct answer ✅ATC will assign a contact approach only upon
request if the reported visibility is at least 1 mile.
A contact approach is an approach procedure that may be used -
correct answer ✅in lieu of conducting a SIAP.
What is the significance of an ATC clearance which reads "... CRUISE
SIX THOUSAND ..."? -
correct answer ✅Climbs may be made to, or descents made from,
6,000 feet at the pilot's discretion.
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Update 2026)
What is the significance of an ATC clearance which reads "...CRUISE
SIX THOUSAND..."? -
correct answer ✅It authorizes a pilot to conduct flight at any
altitude from minimum IFR altitude up to and including 6,000.
A "CRUISE FOUR THOUSAND FEET" clearance would mean that the
pilot is authorized to -
correct answer ✅vacate 4,000 feet without notifying ATC.
Does the ATC term "cleared to cruise" apply to helicopter IFR
operations? -
correct answer ✅Yes, in part, it authorizes the pilot to commence
the approach at the destination airport at pilot's discretion.
While on an instrument flight plan, ATC gives you a clearance to
"...CRUISE SEVEN THOUSAND..." while headed eastbound with an
MEA of 5,000 feet. Which statement is correct? -
correct answer ✅You may choose any intermediate altitude
between 7,000 feet and the MEA.
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Which clearance procedures may be issued by ATC without prior
pilot request? -
correct answer ✅DPs, STARs, and visual approaches.
What are the main differences between a visual approach and a
contact approach? -
correct answer ✅The pilot must request a contact approach; the
pilot may be assigned a visual approach and higher weather
minimums must exist.
When is radar service terminated during a visual approach? -
correct answer ✅Automatically when ATC instructs the pilot to
contact the tower.
What conditions are necessary before ATC can authorize a visual
approach? -
correct answer ✅You must have the airport in sight or a preceding
aircraft to be followed, and be able to proceed to the airport in VFR
conditions.
You arrive at your destination airport on an IFR flight plan. Which is
a prerequisite condition for the performance of a contact
,AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual)
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
approach? -
correct answer ✅Clear of clouds and at least 1 SM flight visibility.
What are the requirements for a contact approach to an airport
that has an approved IAP, if the pilot is on an instrument flight plan
and clear of clouds? -
correct answer ✅The pilot must request the approach, have at
least 1 mile visibility, and be reasonably sure of remaining clear of
clouds.
When may you obtain a contact approach? -
correct answer ✅ATC will assign a contact approach only upon
request if the reported visibility is at least 1 mile.
A contact approach is an approach procedure that may be used -
correct answer ✅in lieu of conducting a SIAP.
What is the significance of an ATC clearance which reads "... CRUISE
SIX THOUSAND ..."? -
correct answer ✅Climbs may be made to, or descents made from,
6,000 feet at the pilot's discretion.
, AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual)
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
What is the significance of an ATC clearance which reads "...CRUISE
SIX THOUSAND..."? -
correct answer ✅It authorizes a pilot to conduct flight at any
altitude from minimum IFR altitude up to and including 6,000.
A "CRUISE FOUR THOUSAND FEET" clearance would mean that the
pilot is authorized to -
correct answer ✅vacate 4,000 feet without notifying ATC.
Does the ATC term "cleared to cruise" apply to helicopter IFR
operations? -
correct answer ✅Yes, in part, it authorizes the pilot to commence
the approach at the destination airport at pilot's discretion.
While on an instrument flight plan, ATC gives you a clearance to
"...CRUISE SEVEN THOUSAND..." while headed eastbound with an
MEA of 5,000 feet. Which statement is correct? -
correct answer ✅You may choose any intermediate altitude
between 7,000 feet and the MEA.
