FAA Instrument Rating – Airplane (IRA) Knowledge Test - FAA Instrument Rating

Question 1

What is the minimum visibility and ceiling required for a pilot to receive a "land and hold short" clearance?

4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL. 3 statute miles and 1,000 feet. avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic. Class D, when then becomes Class E.

Correct Answer:

3 statute miles and 1,000 feet.

Question 2

When approaching to land at an airport with an ATC facility, in Class D airspace, the pilot must establish communications prior to

4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL. 4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL. avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic. Class D, when then becomes Class E.

Correct Answer:

4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

Question 3

When operating an aircraft in the vicinity of an airport with an operating control tower, in Class E airspace, the pilot must establish communications prior to

avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic. 4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL. an amended clearance is obtained or an emergency occurs. 4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

Correct Answer:

4 NM, and up to and including 2,500 feet AGL.

Question 4

When should pilots decline a "land and hold short" (LAHSO) clearance?

When it will compromise safety avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic. 3 nautical miles and 1,000 feet. Land and hold short procedures.

Correct Answer:

When it will compromise safety

Question 5

After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from that clearance, unless the pilot

4 NM, up to and including 2,500 feet AGL. 3 nautical miles and 1,000 feet. Aircraft must be equipped with an ATC transponder. receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.

Correct Answer:

receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.

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Prepare with the FAA Instrument Rating – Airplane (IRA) Knowledge Test practice quiz. This question bank includes 60 questions covering flight, instrument, rules, airspace, and pilot. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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