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INSTRUMENT RATING A

1. To enter a constant-airspeed descent from level-cruising flight, and maintain cruising

airspeed, the pilot should:

a. First adjust the pitch attitude to a descent using the attitude indicator as a reference,
then adjust the power to maintain the cruising airspeed
b. First reduce power, then adjust the pitch using the attitude indicator as a reference to
establish a specific rate on the VSI
c. Simultaneously reduce power and adjust the pitch using the attitude indicator as a
reference to maintain the cruising airspeed

2. What pre-takeoff check should be made of the attitude indicator in preparation for an IFR
flight:

a. The horizon bar does not vibrate during warmup

b. The miniature airplane should erect and become stable within 5 minutes
c. The horizon bar should erect and become stable within 5 minutes

3. Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value:

a. At standard temperature
b. When the altimeter setting is 29.92” Hg
c. When indicated, and pressure altitudes are the same value on the altimeter

4. What is the procedure for setting the altimeter when assigned an IFR altitude of 18,000 feet
or higher on a direct flight off airways:

a. Set the altimeter to 29.92” Hg before takeoff

b. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting until reaching the assigned altitude,
then set to 29.92” Hg
c. Set the altimeter to the current reported setting for climb-out and 29.92” Hg upon
reaching 18,000 feet

5. Which altitude is indicated when the altimeter is set to 29.92” Hg:

a. Density
b. Pressure
c. Standard

6. How should you pre-flight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight:

a. Set the altimeter to the current temperature. With the current temperature and the
altimeter indication, determine the calibrated altitude to compare with the field
elevation
b. Set the altimeter first with 29.92” Hg and then the current altimeter setting. The change
in altitude should correspond to the change in setting
c. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75
feet of the actual elevation for acceptable accuracy
7. To level off from a descent to a specific altitude, the pilot should lead the level-off by
approximately:

a. 10 % off the vertical speed

b. 30 % of the vertical speed
c. 50 % of the vertical speed

8. During coordinated turns, which force moves the pendulous vanes a vacuum-driven attitude
indicator resulting in precession of the gyro toward the inside of the turn:

a. Acceleration
b. Deceleration
c. Centrifugal

9. Which practical test should be made on the electric gyro instruments prior to starting an
engine:

a. Check that the electrical connections are secure on the back of the instruments
b. Check that the altitude of the miniature aircraft is wings level before turning on
electrical power
c. Turn on the electrical power and listen for any unusual or irregular mechanical noise

10. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn
to the left from a west heading in the Northern Hemisphere:

a. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right

b. The compass will remain on west for a short time, then gradually catch up to the
magnetic heading of the aircraft
c. The compass will indicate the approximately correct magnetic heading if the roll into
the turn is smooth

11. At an altitude of 6,500 feet MSL, the current altimeter setting is 30.42” Hg. The pressure
altitude would be approximately:

a. 7,500 feet
b. 6,000 feet
c. 6,500 feet

12. What should be the indication on the VSI during entry into a 500 FPM actual descent from
level flight if the static ports were iced over?

a. The indication would be in reverse of the actual rate of descent (500 FPM climb)
b. The initial indication would be a climb, then descent at a rate in excess of 500 FPM
c. The VSI pointer would remain at zero regardless of the actual rate of descent

13. While you are flying at FL 250, you hear ATC give an altimeter setting of 28.92” Hg in your
area. At what pressure altitude are you flying:

a. 24,000 feet
b. 25,000 feet
c. 26,000 feet
14. En route at FL 290, your altimeter is set correctly, but you fail to reset it to the local altimeter
setting of 30.26” Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 134 feet and your altimeter is
functioning properly, what will it indicate after landing:

a. 100 feet MSL

b. 474 feet MSL
c. 206 feet below MSL

15. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard-rate turn
to the left from an east heading in the Northern Hemisphere:

a. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right

b. The compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the
magnetic heading of the aircraft
c. The compass will indicate the approximately correct magnetic heading if the roll into
the turn is smooth

16. If both the ram air input and the drain hole of the pitot system are blocked, what reaction
should you observe on the airspeed indicator when power is applied and a climb is initiated
out of severe icing conditions:

a. The indicated airspeed would show a continuous deceleration while climbing

b. The airspeed would drop to and remain at zero
c. No change until an actual climb rate is established, then indicated airspeed will
increase

17. How should you preflight check the altimeter prior to an IFR flight:

a. Set the altimeter to 29.92” Hg. With current temperature and the altimeter indication,
determine the true altitude to compare with the field elevation
b. Set the altimeter first with 29.92” Hg and then the current altimeter setting, the change
in altitude should correspond to the change in setting
c. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting. The indication should be within 75
feet of the actual elevation for acceptable accuracy

18. On the taxi check, the magnetic compass should:

a. Swing opposite to the direction of turn when turning from north

b. Exhibit the same number of degrees of dip as the latitude
c. Swing freely and indicate known headings

19. Which condition during taxi is an indication that an attitude indicator is unreliable:

a. The horizon bar tilts more than 5° while making taxi turns
b. The horizon bar vibrates during warmup
c. The horizon bar does not align itself with the miniature airplane after warmup
20. En route at FL 290, the altimeter is set correctly, but not reset to the local altimeter setting
of 30.57” Hg during descent. If the field elevation is 650 feet and the altimeter is functioning
properly, what was the approximately indication upon landing:

a. 715 feet
b. 1,300 feet
c. Sea level

21. If, while in level flight, it becomes necessary to use an alternate source of static pressure
vented inside the airplane, which of the following variations in instrument indications
should the pilot expect:

a. The altimeter will read lower than normal airspeed lower than normal, and the VSI will
momentarily show a descent
b. The altimeter will read higher than normal airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI
will momentarily show a climb
c. The altimeter will read lower than normal, airspeed greater than normal, and the VSI will
momentarily show a climb and then a decent

22. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate
turn to the left from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere:

a. The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually
occurring
b. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right
c. The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the
magnetic heading of the aircraft

23. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn
to the right from an easterly heading in the Northern Hemisphere:

a. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left

b. The compass will remain on east for a short time, then gradually catch up to the
magnetic heading of the aircraft
c. The compass will indicate the approximate correct magnetic heading if the roll into the
turn is smooth

24. IF the outside air temperature increases during a flight at constant power and at a constant
indicated altitude, the true airspeed will:

a. Decrease and true altitude will increase

b. Increase and true altitude will decrease
c. Increase and true altitude will increase
25. How can you determine the pressure altitude on an airport without a tower or FSS:

a. Set the altimeter to 29.92” Hg and read the altitude indicated

b. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting of a station within 100 miles and
correct this indicated altitude with local temperature
c. Use your computer and correct the field elevation for temperature

26. Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than actually flown
(true altitude):

a. Air temperature lower than standard

b. Atmospheric pressure lower than standard
c. Air temperature warmer than standard

27. What pre-takeoff check should be made of a vacuum-driven indicator in preparation for an
IFR flight:

a. After 5 minutes, set the indicator to the magnetic heading of the aircraft and check for
proper alignment after taxi turns
b. After 5 minutes, check that the heading indicator card aligns itself with the magnetic
heading of the aircraft
c. Determine that the heading indicator does not precess more than 2° in 5 minutes of
ground operation

28. If a half-standard-rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 135°:

a. 1 minute
b. 1 minute 20 seconds
c. 1 minute 30 seconds

29. Which instruments should be used to make a pitch correction when you have deviated from
your assigned altitude:

a. Altimeter and VSI

b. Manifold pressure gauge and VSI
c. Attitude indicator, altimeter, and VSI

30. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn
to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere:

a. The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually
occurring
b. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left
c. The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the
magnetic heading of the aircraft

31. What information does a Mach meter present:

a. The ratio of aircraft true airspeed to the speed of sound

b. The ratio of aircraft indicated airspeed to the speed of sound
c. The ratio of aircraft equivalent airspeed, corrected for installation error, to the speed of
sound
32. If you are departing from an airport where you cannot obtain an altimeter setting, you
should set your altimeter:

a. On 29.92” Hg
b. On the current airport barometric pressure, if known
c. To the airport elevation

33. If a half-standard-rate turn is maintained, how much time would be required to turn
clockwise from a heading of 090° to a heading of 180° :

a. 30 seconds
b. 1 minute
c. 1 minute 30 seconds

34. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn
to the right from a westerly heading in the Northern Hemisphere:

a. The compass will initially show a turn in the opposite direction, then turn to a northerly
indication but lagging behind the actual heading of the aircraft
b. The compass will remain on a westerly heading for a short time, then gradually catch up
to the actual heading of the aircraft
c. The compass will indicate the approximately correct magnetic heading if the roll into
the turn is smooth

35. What indication should a pilot observe if an airspeed indicator ram air input and drain hole
are blocked:

a. The airspeed indicator will react as an altimeter

b. The airspeed indicator will show a decrease with an increase in altitude
c. No airspeed indicator change will occur during climbs or descents

36. When an altimeter is changed from 30.11” Hg to 29.96” Hg in which direction will the
indicated altitude change and by what value:

a. Altimeter will indicate 15 feet lower

b. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower
c. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher

37. What should be the indication on the magnetic compass when you roll into a standard rate
turn to the left from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere:

a. The compass will indicate a turn to the left, but at a faster rate than is actually
occurring
b. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the right
c. The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the
magnetic heading of the aircraft

38. If a half-standard-rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360°:

a. 1 minute
b. 2 minutes
c. 4 minutes
39. How does a pilot normally obtain in the current altimeter setting during an IFR flight in Class
E airspace below 18,000 feet:

a. The pilot should contact ARTCC at least every 100 NM and request the altimeter setting
b. FSS’s along the route broadcast the weather information at 15 minutes past the hour
c. ATC periodically advises the pilot of the proper altimeter setting

40. How can you obtain the pressure altitude on flights below 18,000 feet:

a. Set your altimeter to 29.92” Hg

b. Use your computer to change the indicated altitude to pressure altitude
c. Contact an FSS and ask for the pressure altitude