Flight ops (correct answers)
In the mid-1920's what was the only example of a successful use of commercial
aircraft? correct answers Mail carrying
Both the 1920's and 1930's saw a disastrous air safety record. Which statement is true
related to aviation's safety record during this timeframe? correct answers The use of
airplanes rose from 6,000 in 1930 to 1.2 million by 1938
The FAA has seven basic responsibilities. Which one of the following is NOT one of
those responsibilities? correct answers Increasing the number of commercial aircraft
engaged in air travel
Which of the following part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) explains
definitions and abbreviations? correct answers 14 CFR Part 1
Which phrase best describes FAA Advisory Circulars? correct answers FAA best
policies and procedures
Private carriage is distinguished from common carriage primarily by: correct answers
Transportation (carriage) of only one or a very small number of parties.
Holding out to the public would include: correct answers All of the above.
In analyzing a situation in which a private pilot is accused of acting illegally as a
common carrier, the FAA will, among other tests, look to see if the pilot: correct answers
Had an independent interest in taking the trip.
As a commercial pilot, acting individually and without further certificates, you may:
correct answers Charge a gas company to perform pipeline aerial spotter patrols.
Assume you were found to be operating as an on-demand air carrier but did not have
an air carrier operating certificate. The potential penalty for this would be an $11,000
fine for: correct answers Each provision of Part 135 applicable to each flight conducted.
The list of operations you may perform as a Commercial Pilot, acting individually and
without further certificates may be found in: correct answers 14 CFR Part 119
Regarding air carrier operations, which statement is correct? correct answers 14 CFR
Part 121 outlines operational requirements for Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental
Operations.
A commuter operation is one that: correct answers Conducts scheduled operations (five
or more round trips per week) in non-turbojet aircraft that have nine or fewer passenger
seats and a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less.
, Which one of the elements of Operational Control is true for Part 121 air carriers?
correct answers Licensed Dispatchers must maintain the capability of communication
with company aircraft at all times. Pilots, even the Pilot in Command, retain only
emergency authority.
When 14 CFR regulations state a requirement for approval from "the Administrator",
that means: correct answers Approval from "The Administrator" may come from AFS-1,
a FAA Regional Office, or a FAA District Office (Flight Standards District Office, FSD).
Which type of air carrier listed below is not required to maintain constant communication
with their company aircraft? correct answers Supplemental Operators
Which statement is true regarding Operations Specifications? correct answers
Operations Specifications can be issued in different forms such as M Specs for Part
91K fractional operators and Training Specs for Part 141 flight schools.
From 1977 to 1994, scheduled commuter flights (Part 135) had a far higher crash rate
than major airlines (Part 121). The FAA instituted which part of the code of federal
aviation regulations in 1996 to bring air carriers of both Part 121 and Part 135 under the
umbrella of "One Level of Safety"? correct answers 14 CFR Part 119
Which is the best response in describing Direct Air Carriers? correct answers A Direct
Air Carrier is a person who offers to provide air transportation and who has control over
the operational functions performed in providing that transportation.
Which statement is true regarding Large Group Charter regulations? Large Group
Charter operates under 14 CFR Part 125 with 20 or more passenger seats and a
payload of greater than 6,000 pounds. correct answers Part 125 operators have
significantly lower regulatory requirements and standards as Part 121 operat
In reference to "Fractional Operators", which answer is most accurate? correct answers
Fractional operators used to operate without any of the restrictions or limitations that
apply to Domestic, Flag, Commuter, or On-Demand operators. Fractional operators
from 1986 to 2003 were only governed by 14 CFR Part 91 rules.
Where is the required content of operations specifications for a Commuter or On-
Demand operator found? correct answers 14 CFR Part 119
Which of the following is not required to be in a Domestic Air Carrier's Operations
Specifications? correct answers Names and addresses of the largest shareholders.
A copy of the Ops Specs must be maintained by the carrier at: correct answers At its
principle base of operations.
In the mid-1920's what was the only example of a successful use of commercial
aircraft? correct answers Mail carrying
Both the 1920's and 1930's saw a disastrous air safety record. Which statement is true
related to aviation's safety record during this timeframe? correct answers The use of
airplanes rose from 6,000 in 1930 to 1.2 million by 1938
The FAA has seven basic responsibilities. Which one of the following is NOT one of
those responsibilities? correct answers Increasing the number of commercial aircraft
engaged in air travel
Which of the following part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) explains
definitions and abbreviations? correct answers 14 CFR Part 1
Which phrase best describes FAA Advisory Circulars? correct answers FAA best
policies and procedures
Private carriage is distinguished from common carriage primarily by: correct answers
Transportation (carriage) of only one or a very small number of parties.
Holding out to the public would include: correct answers All of the above.
In analyzing a situation in which a private pilot is accused of acting illegally as a
common carrier, the FAA will, among other tests, look to see if the pilot: correct answers
Had an independent interest in taking the trip.
As a commercial pilot, acting individually and without further certificates, you may:
correct answers Charge a gas company to perform pipeline aerial spotter patrols.
Assume you were found to be operating as an on-demand air carrier but did not have
an air carrier operating certificate. The potential penalty for this would be an $11,000
fine for: correct answers Each provision of Part 135 applicable to each flight conducted.
The list of operations you may perform as a Commercial Pilot, acting individually and
without further certificates may be found in: correct answers 14 CFR Part 119
Regarding air carrier operations, which statement is correct? correct answers 14 CFR
Part 121 outlines operational requirements for Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental
Operations.
A commuter operation is one that: correct answers Conducts scheduled operations (five
or more round trips per week) in non-turbojet aircraft that have nine or fewer passenger
seats and a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less.
, Which one of the elements of Operational Control is true for Part 121 air carriers?
correct answers Licensed Dispatchers must maintain the capability of communication
with company aircraft at all times. Pilots, even the Pilot in Command, retain only
emergency authority.
When 14 CFR regulations state a requirement for approval from "the Administrator",
that means: correct answers Approval from "The Administrator" may come from AFS-1,
a FAA Regional Office, or a FAA District Office (Flight Standards District Office, FSD).
Which type of air carrier listed below is not required to maintain constant communication
with their company aircraft? correct answers Supplemental Operators
Which statement is true regarding Operations Specifications? correct answers
Operations Specifications can be issued in different forms such as M Specs for Part
91K fractional operators and Training Specs for Part 141 flight schools.
From 1977 to 1994, scheduled commuter flights (Part 135) had a far higher crash rate
than major airlines (Part 121). The FAA instituted which part of the code of federal
aviation regulations in 1996 to bring air carriers of both Part 121 and Part 135 under the
umbrella of "One Level of Safety"? correct answers 14 CFR Part 119
Which is the best response in describing Direct Air Carriers? correct answers A Direct
Air Carrier is a person who offers to provide air transportation and who has control over
the operational functions performed in providing that transportation.
Which statement is true regarding Large Group Charter regulations? Large Group
Charter operates under 14 CFR Part 125 with 20 or more passenger seats and a
payload of greater than 6,000 pounds. correct answers Part 125 operators have
significantly lower regulatory requirements and standards as Part 121 operat
In reference to "Fractional Operators", which answer is most accurate? correct answers
Fractional operators used to operate without any of the restrictions or limitations that
apply to Domestic, Flag, Commuter, or On-Demand operators. Fractional operators
from 1986 to 2003 were only governed by 14 CFR Part 91 rules.
Where is the required content of operations specifications for a Commuter or On-
Demand operator found? correct answers 14 CFR Part 119
Which of the following is not required to be in a Domestic Air Carrier's Operations
Specifications? correct answers Names and addresses of the largest shareholders.
A copy of the Ops Specs must be maintained by the carrier at: correct answers At its
principle base of operations.
