NIFE FLIGHT RULES AND REGULATIONS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS)
identify the term: visual meteorological conditions and visual flight rules - Answer-
weather conditions equal or greater than 1000/3
identify the term: instrument meteorological conditions and instrument flight rules -
Answer- weather conditions less than 1000/3
identify the principle of see and avoid - Answer- if you see another aircraft, avoid it. for
multi-seaters, airborne radar should assist this. both shall request radar advisory
services when available
identify the weather requirements for VFR flight, including takeoff, en route, and
destination weather - Answer- TO: must have 1000/3
enroute: maintain VMC per weather criteria for airspace
destination: 1000/3 + forecast to remain for ETA +/- 1hr
identify the alternatives if en route weather is less required for VFR flight - Answer- alter
route to maintain VMC, remain in VMC until change of flight plan is filed, or IFR
clearance is maintained, or remain in VMC and land at an alternate
identify the general requirements for IFR - Answer- used to weather conditions less than
VMC or when the horizon is not visible. requires ATC approval
identify the rules concerning VFR cruising altitudes below FL300 - Answer- 0-179: odd
thousands + 500
180-359: even thousands + 500
identify the rules concerning VFR cruising altitudes above FL300 - Answer- 0-179: 4000'
intervals beginning at FL300
180-359: 4000' intervals beginning at FL320
identify aerobatic flight - Answer- any intentional maneuver involving abrupt bank angles
greater than 60 degrees, pitch angles greater than +/- 45 degrees, or accelerations
greater than 2.0 g
identify the rules concerning aerobatic flight - Answer- don't do it over a congested area,
assembly of persons, within Class B, C, D, or E airspace or within Federal airways,
below 1500 AGL, or when visibility is less than 3 SM
, identify the rules concerning unusual maneuvers in class B, C, and D airspace -
Answer- don't perform or request clearance to perform unusual maneuvers if not
essential to the flight including low passes, unscheduled flybys, steep climbs, practice
approaches below mins, or flat hatting
identify the difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace - Answer-
controlled is where ATC has the authority over the airspace, and uncontrolled is where
ATC has no authority and/or ability to control the airspace
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class A airspace - Answer- all
airspace from 18000 MSL to FL600 to include 12 NM from the coasts and most of
Alaska. requirements: IFR certification, Mode C transponder, IFR clearance from ATC,
2-way radio comm with ATC
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class B airspace - Answer-
tailored to specs of the corresponding airport, and has layers that expand up and get
wider. requirements: private pilot license, VOR or TACAN receiver (for IFR), Mode C
transponder, clearance from ATC, 2-way radio comm with ATC
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class C airspace - Answer-
has a 5 NM radius from surface to 4000 AGL, and a 10 NM radius from 1200 AGL to
4000 AGL for airports with a control tower. requirements: Mode C transponder, 2-way
radio comm with ATC
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class D airspace - Answer-
has a 4 NM radius from surface to 2500 AGL for airports with a control tower.
requirements: 2-way radio comm with ATC
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class E airspace - Answer-
14500 MSL (or 1500 AGL over terrain, or 0 AGL over uncontrolled airports, or 700 AGL
during an instrument approach, or 1200 AGL when transitioning from terminal to
enroute or in conjunction with segments of airways or routes) until 18000 MSL.
requirements: none
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class G airspace - Answer-
uncontrolled airspace where radar coverage is incomplete or air traffic is minimal.
requirements: none
identify the dimensions of and types of airspace that make up VOR airways - Answer-
found between VOR or VORTAC stations, Victor Airways extend from 1200 AGL to
18000 MSL and are 8 NM wide. They are numbered e/w: even and n/s: odd. they are
Class E airspace
identify the requirements for Mode C - Answer- all Class A, Class B, and Class C
airspace, all airspace above 10000 MSL, all airspace above Class C airspace lateral
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS)
identify the term: visual meteorological conditions and visual flight rules - Answer-
weather conditions equal or greater than 1000/3
identify the term: instrument meteorological conditions and instrument flight rules -
Answer- weather conditions less than 1000/3
identify the principle of see and avoid - Answer- if you see another aircraft, avoid it. for
multi-seaters, airborne radar should assist this. both shall request radar advisory
services when available
identify the weather requirements for VFR flight, including takeoff, en route, and
destination weather - Answer- TO: must have 1000/3
enroute: maintain VMC per weather criteria for airspace
destination: 1000/3 + forecast to remain for ETA +/- 1hr
identify the alternatives if en route weather is less required for VFR flight - Answer- alter
route to maintain VMC, remain in VMC until change of flight plan is filed, or IFR
clearance is maintained, or remain in VMC and land at an alternate
identify the general requirements for IFR - Answer- used to weather conditions less than
VMC or when the horizon is not visible. requires ATC approval
identify the rules concerning VFR cruising altitudes below FL300 - Answer- 0-179: odd
thousands + 500
180-359: even thousands + 500
identify the rules concerning VFR cruising altitudes above FL300 - Answer- 0-179: 4000'
intervals beginning at FL300
180-359: 4000' intervals beginning at FL320
identify aerobatic flight - Answer- any intentional maneuver involving abrupt bank angles
greater than 60 degrees, pitch angles greater than +/- 45 degrees, or accelerations
greater than 2.0 g
identify the rules concerning aerobatic flight - Answer- don't do it over a congested area,
assembly of persons, within Class B, C, D, or E airspace or within Federal airways,
below 1500 AGL, or when visibility is less than 3 SM
, identify the rules concerning unusual maneuvers in class B, C, and D airspace -
Answer- don't perform or request clearance to perform unusual maneuvers if not
essential to the flight including low passes, unscheduled flybys, steep climbs, practice
approaches below mins, or flat hatting
identify the difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace - Answer-
controlled is where ATC has the authority over the airspace, and uncontrolled is where
ATC has no authority and/or ability to control the airspace
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class A airspace - Answer- all
airspace from 18000 MSL to FL600 to include 12 NM from the coasts and most of
Alaska. requirements: IFR certification, Mode C transponder, IFR clearance from ATC,
2-way radio comm with ATC
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class B airspace - Answer-
tailored to specs of the corresponding airport, and has layers that expand up and get
wider. requirements: private pilot license, VOR or TACAN receiver (for IFR), Mode C
transponder, clearance from ATC, 2-way radio comm with ATC
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class C airspace - Answer-
has a 5 NM radius from surface to 4000 AGL, and a 10 NM radius from 1200 AGL to
4000 AGL for airports with a control tower. requirements: Mode C transponder, 2-way
radio comm with ATC
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class D airspace - Answer-
has a 4 NM radius from surface to 2500 AGL for airports with a control tower.
requirements: 2-way radio comm with ATC
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class E airspace - Answer-
14500 MSL (or 1500 AGL over terrain, or 0 AGL over uncontrolled airports, or 700 AGL
during an instrument approach, or 1200 AGL when transitioning from terminal to
enroute or in conjunction with segments of airways or routes) until 18000 MSL.
requirements: none
identify the dimensions of and requirements for entry into Class G airspace - Answer-
uncontrolled airspace where radar coverage is incomplete or air traffic is minimal.
requirements: none
identify the dimensions of and types of airspace that make up VOR airways - Answer-
found between VOR or VORTAC stations, Victor Airways extend from 1200 AGL to
18000 MSL and are 8 NM wide. They are numbered e/w: even and n/s: odd. they are
Class E airspace
identify the requirements for Mode C - Answer- all Class A, Class B, and Class C
airspace, all airspace above 10000 MSL, all airspace above Class C airspace lateral
