FAA PAR (Mechanical Engineering) COMMERCIAL
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
2025 EDITION.
An airplane is converging with a helicopter. Which aircraft has the right-of-
way?
The aircraft on the right.
While in flight a helicopter and an airplane are converging at a 90° angle,
and the helicopter is located to the right of the airplane. Which aircraft has
the right-of-way, and why?
The helicopter, because it is to the right of the airplane.
Unless otherwise authorized or required by air traffic control, what is the
maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft
below 10,000 feet MSL?
250 knots.
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at
which an aircraft may be flown in a satellite airport traffic pattern located
within Class B airspace?
250 knots
When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the
maximum speed authorized is
200 knots.
Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which
aircraft may be flown when at or below 2,500 feet AGL and within 4
nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace is
,200 knots
The maximum indicated airspeed permitted when operating an aircraft
within 4 NM of the primary airport in Class D airspace is
200 knots
When flying beneath the lateral limits of Class B airspace, the maximum
indicated airspeed authorized is
200 knots
According to 14 CFR Part 91, at what minimum altitude may an airplane
be operated unless necessary for takeoff and landing?
An altitude allowing for an emergency landing without undue hazard, if a
power unit fails.
What altimeter setting is required when operating an aircraft at 18,000
feet MSL?
29.92" Hg.
After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from
that clearance, unless the pilot
receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.
As pilot-in-command of an aircraft, you may deviate from an ATC
clearance when
there is an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action.
When weather information indicates that abnormally high barometric
pressure exists, or will be above ___ inches of mercury, flight operations
will not be authorized contrary to the requirements published in NOTAMs.
31.00
, As a commercial pilot, you decide to start a small business flying non-
stop tours to look at Christmas lights during the holiday season. What
authorizations, if any, are required to conduct Christmas light tours?
You must apply for and receive a Letter of Authorization from a Flight
Standards office.
VFR cruising altitudes are required to be maintained when flying
more than 3,000 feet AGL; based on magnetic course.
According to 14 CFR Part 91, what is the appropriate VFR cruising altitude,
when above 3,000 ft. AGL, for a flight on a magnetic course of 090°?
5,500 ft.
If weather conditions are such that it is required to designate an alternate
airport on your IFR flight plan, you should plan to carry enough fuel to
arrive at the first airport of intended landing, fly from that airport to the
alternate airport, and fly thereafter for
45 minutes at normal cruising speed
For an airport with an approved instrument approach procedure to be
listed as an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather
conditions at the time of arrival must be at or above the following weather
minimums.
Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 SM for nonprecision.
For an airport without an approved instrument approach procedure to be
listed as an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather
conditions at the time of arrival must have at least a
ceiling and visibility that allows for a descent, approach, and landing under
basic VFR.
STUDY QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
2025 EDITION.
An airplane is converging with a helicopter. Which aircraft has the right-of-
way?
The aircraft on the right.
While in flight a helicopter and an airplane are converging at a 90° angle,
and the helicopter is located to the right of the airplane. Which aircraft has
the right-of-way, and why?
The helicopter, because it is to the right of the airplane.
Unless otherwise authorized or required by air traffic control, what is the
maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft
below 10,000 feet MSL?
250 knots.
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at
which an aircraft may be flown in a satellite airport traffic pattern located
within Class B airspace?
250 knots
When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the
maximum speed authorized is
200 knots.
Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which
aircraft may be flown when at or below 2,500 feet AGL and within 4
nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace is
,200 knots
The maximum indicated airspeed permitted when operating an aircraft
within 4 NM of the primary airport in Class D airspace is
200 knots
When flying beneath the lateral limits of Class B airspace, the maximum
indicated airspeed authorized is
200 knots
According to 14 CFR Part 91, at what minimum altitude may an airplane
be operated unless necessary for takeoff and landing?
An altitude allowing for an emergency landing without undue hazard, if a
power unit fails.
What altimeter setting is required when operating an aircraft at 18,000
feet MSL?
29.92" Hg.
After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from
that clearance, unless the pilot
receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.
As pilot-in-command of an aircraft, you may deviate from an ATC
clearance when
there is an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action.
When weather information indicates that abnormally high barometric
pressure exists, or will be above ___ inches of mercury, flight operations
will not be authorized contrary to the requirements published in NOTAMs.
31.00
, As a commercial pilot, you decide to start a small business flying non-
stop tours to look at Christmas lights during the holiday season. What
authorizations, if any, are required to conduct Christmas light tours?
You must apply for and receive a Letter of Authorization from a Flight
Standards office.
VFR cruising altitudes are required to be maintained when flying
more than 3,000 feet AGL; based on magnetic course.
According to 14 CFR Part 91, what is the appropriate VFR cruising altitude,
when above 3,000 ft. AGL, for a flight on a magnetic course of 090°?
5,500 ft.
If weather conditions are such that it is required to designate an alternate
airport on your IFR flight plan, you should plan to carry enough fuel to
arrive at the first airport of intended landing, fly from that airport to the
alternate airport, and fly thereafter for
45 minutes at normal cruising speed
For an airport with an approved instrument approach procedure to be
listed as an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather
conditions at the time of arrival must be at or above the following weather
minimums.
Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 SM for nonprecision.
For an airport without an approved instrument approach procedure to be
listed as an alternate airport on an IFR flight plan, the forecasted weather
conditions at the time of arrival must have at least a
ceiling and visibility that allows for a descent, approach, and landing under
basic VFR.
