AS 121 Final Exam Review
A - (correct Answer) - When may an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested?
A.During the first 5 minutes after the hour.
B.Any time.
C.At 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.
B - (correct Answer) - If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the
pilot adjust the altimeter?
A.The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level.
B.The elevation of the departure area.
C.Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature.
A - (correct Answer) - What is the definition of a high-performance airplane?
A.An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
B.An airplane with 180 horsepower, or retractable landing gear, flaps, and a fixed-pitch propeller.
C.An airplane with a normal cruise speed in excess of 200 knots.
C - (correct Answer) - A Third-Class Medical Certificate was issued to a 19-year-old pilot on August 10,
this year. To exercise the privileges of a recreational or private pilot certificate, the medical certificate will
expire at midnight on
,A.August 10, 2 years later.
B.August 31, 2 years later.
C.August 31, 5 years later.
A - (correct Answer) - When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a
written report of that deviation to the Administrator?
A.Upon request.
B.Within 7 days.
C.Within 10 days.
C - (correct Answer) - In order to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, a pilot must
have
A.passed a flight test in a high-performance airplane.
B.made and logged three solo takeoffs and landings in a high-performance airplane.
C.received and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has more than 200 horsepower.
B - (correct Answer) - What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the
aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft?
A.A pilot certificate with an endorsement showing accomplishment of an annual flight review and a pilot
logbook showing recency of experience.
B.An appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required.
,C.Certificates showing accomplishment of a checkout in the aircraft and a current biennial flight review.
A - (correct Answer) - The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the
A.pilot in command.
B.aircraft manufacturer.
C.Federal Aviation Administration.
C - (correct Answer) - Which of the following flights may be made without ADS-B Out equipment
installed?
A.A VFR flight that departs a Class E airport and cruises at 12,500 ft. MSL to a Class G destination airport.
B.A VFR flight that overflies, but does not enter, a Class C airspace while en route at 6,500 ft. MSL.
C.A VFR flight that departs a Class D airport, cruises in Class E airspace at 7,500 ft. MSL, and arrives at
another Class D airport.
A - (correct Answer) - An operable 4096-code transponder with an encoding altimeter is required in
which airspace?
A.Class A, Class B (and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport), and Class C.
B.Class D and Class E (below 10,000 feet MSL).
C.Class D and Class G (below 10,000 feet MSL).
A - (correct Answer) - Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?
A.Aircraft towing other aircraft.
, B.Airship.
C.Gyroplane.
B - (correct Answer) - You are pilot-in-command of a VFR flight that you think will be within the fuel
range of your aircraft. As part of your preflight planning you must
A.list an alternate airport on the flight plan, and confirm adequate takeoff and landing performance at
the destination airport.
B.obtain weather reports, forecasts, and fuel requirements for the flight.
C.be familiar with all instrument approaches at the destination airport.
B - (correct Answer) - The NTSB must be notified immediately when there is
A.a hangar fire.
B.an in-flight fire.
C.a ground fire.
A - (correct Answer) - Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers about the use of seat belts is the responsibility
of
A.the pilot.
B.all passengers.
C.a crewmember.
A - (correct Answer) - When may an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested?
A.During the first 5 minutes after the hour.
B.Any time.
C.At 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.
B - (correct Answer) - If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the
pilot adjust the altimeter?
A.The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level.
B.The elevation of the departure area.
C.Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature.
A - (correct Answer) - What is the definition of a high-performance airplane?
A.An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
B.An airplane with 180 horsepower, or retractable landing gear, flaps, and a fixed-pitch propeller.
C.An airplane with a normal cruise speed in excess of 200 knots.
C - (correct Answer) - A Third-Class Medical Certificate was issued to a 19-year-old pilot on August 10,
this year. To exercise the privileges of a recreational or private pilot certificate, the medical certificate will
expire at midnight on
,A.August 10, 2 years later.
B.August 31, 2 years later.
C.August 31, 5 years later.
A - (correct Answer) - When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a
written report of that deviation to the Administrator?
A.Upon request.
B.Within 7 days.
C.Within 10 days.
C - (correct Answer) - In order to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, a pilot must
have
A.passed a flight test in a high-performance airplane.
B.made and logged three solo takeoffs and landings in a high-performance airplane.
C.received and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has more than 200 horsepower.
B - (correct Answer) - What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the
aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft?
A.A pilot certificate with an endorsement showing accomplishment of an annual flight review and a pilot
logbook showing recency of experience.
B.An appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required.
,C.Certificates showing accomplishment of a checkout in the aircraft and a current biennial flight review.
A - (correct Answer) - The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the
A.pilot in command.
B.aircraft manufacturer.
C.Federal Aviation Administration.
C - (correct Answer) - Which of the following flights may be made without ADS-B Out equipment
installed?
A.A VFR flight that departs a Class E airport and cruises at 12,500 ft. MSL to a Class G destination airport.
B.A VFR flight that overflies, but does not enter, a Class C airspace while en route at 6,500 ft. MSL.
C.A VFR flight that departs a Class D airport, cruises in Class E airspace at 7,500 ft. MSL, and arrives at
another Class D airport.
A - (correct Answer) - An operable 4096-code transponder with an encoding altimeter is required in
which airspace?
A.Class A, Class B (and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport), and Class C.
B.Class D and Class E (below 10,000 feet MSL).
C.Class D and Class G (below 10,000 feet MSL).
A - (correct Answer) - Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?
A.Aircraft towing other aircraft.
, B.Airship.
C.Gyroplane.
B - (correct Answer) - You are pilot-in-command of a VFR flight that you think will be within the fuel
range of your aircraft. As part of your preflight planning you must
A.list an alternate airport on the flight plan, and confirm adequate takeoff and landing performance at
the destination airport.
B.obtain weather reports, forecasts, and fuel requirements for the flight.
C.be familiar with all instrument approaches at the destination airport.
B - (correct Answer) - The NTSB must be notified immediately when there is
A.a hangar fire.
B.an in-flight fire.
C.a ground fire.
A - (correct Answer) - Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers about the use of seat belts is the responsibility
of
A.the pilot.
B.all passengers.
C.a crewmember.
