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Air Force Services Center
Aero Club Program
Annual Standardization Exam
1 FEBRUARY 2024
(Required passing score: 80%)
Exam Instructions:
1. Provide your answers on AF Form 1584C (Knowledge Exam
Record)2. References for this test include:
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 14 CFR Parts 61 and 91
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)DAFMAN 34-152 dated 26 Dec 2023
DAFI 34-101 dated 6 Mar 2022
FAA-H-8083-3C Airplane Flying Handbook
FAA H-8083-25C Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

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Annual Standardization Exam Questions

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(Select Best Answer for each question)

1. No person shall operate or occupy an Aero Club aircraft unless they have: (Ref:
DAFI 34-101, 10.20.)
A. Executed an AF Form 1585, Covenant Not To Sue and Indemnity Agreement,
within the previous 12 months.
B. Successfully completed the checkout requirements.
C. Successfully completed three takeoffs and landings within the previous 90 days.
2. Pilots must complete all checkouts in an _______________ and demonstrateperformance to the applicable standards specified in the _____________ . (Ref:
DAFMAN 34-152, 6.10.)
A. aircraft similar to the aircraft they desire to fly; USAF Aero Club Instructor
Standardization Guide
B. Aero Club aircraft; USAF Aero Club Instructor Standardization Guide.
C. Aero Club aircraft; applicable Practical Test Standards.
3. For all flights, pilots will compute: (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152, 6.25.4 & 5)
A. Actual aircraft takeoff and performance data and fuel remaining.
B. Takeoff and landing performance for each airport of intended use and weight andbalance data.
C. Weight and balance data and fuel remaining.
4. When refueling Aero Club aircraft: (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152 6.12.4)
A. No passengers or crew are permitted in the aircraft
B. Ensure the fuel pump has a recent state certified inspection sticker
C. Stand clear of the aircraft and wait for fuel nozzle automatic shut-off
5. What is the maximum duty allowed for Aero Club pilots? (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152,
6.16)
A. 16 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 18 hours
6. If winds exceed __ kts, flight will be terminated______? (Reference DAFMAN 34-152
6.13.3.2)
A. 35; immediately
B. 20; until winds die down
C. 30; as soon as practicable
7. Touch-and-go’s may be performed in Aero Club complex aircraft: (Ref: DAFMAN
34-152, 6.18.9)
A. When the PIC has completed touch-and-go’s during the aircraft checkout
B. Only with a qualified flight instructor on board and approved by the manager
C. At all times

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8. If your flight extends to a point where you anticipate having less than the required 1hr
fuel remaining: (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152, 6.24)
A. Continue to originally planned destination & land asap
B. Climb as high as possible to conserve fuelC. Land at the nearest suitable airport to obtain fuel9. Managers or Chief Flight Instructors ______ credit pilot activities performed in otherthan club aircraft to satisfy currency requirements. (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152, 6.8.1)
A. MayB. Should not
C. Will not
10. If a pilot exceeds the maximum duty day of 12 hours, then the pilot will:(Ref: DAFMAN 34-152, 6.16.2.1)
A. Call the Aero Club Manager and request a waiver
B. Ensure they receive 12 hours of rest prior to performing pilot duties
C. Contact servicing FSDO for approval
11. Simulated emergency procedures: (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152, 6.15.4)
A. May be conducted in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) withapproval from the Manager or Chief Flight Instructor
B. Is limited to Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)
C. are not permitted on any passenger flight except when an instructor
occupies a pilot's position, the passengers are applicants enrolled in thesame training course, and the chief flight instructor determines the training
will benefit all applicants onboard the aircraft.
12. The PIC must occupy the left seat, except when: (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152, 6.5.3)
A. On a solo flight, as pilot in command
B. Holder of a flight instructor certificate
C. Enrolled in a CFI instructor training program and endorsed by a flight
instructor for flight in either seat
13. When can a pilot in command of an aircraft deviate from any rule under FAR Part91? (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152 1.1 & FAR 91.3)
A. During an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot can
deviate from all sections of Part 61.
B. In order to comply with ATC direction while operating at a military field
C. During an in-flight emergency requiring immediate actions, to the extent
required to meet any emergency situation.
14. What is the minimum altitude for all US Air Force Aero Club aircraft, except for
take-off and landing or while participating in a flight lesson from the approved training
syllabus: (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152 6.19.1)
A. 500ft AGL
B. 100ft AGL
C. 1000ft AGL (2,000ft in mountainous terrain)

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15. The definition of night is: (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152 6.14)
A. After sunset
B. One hour after sunset
C. the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning ofmorning civil twilight.
16. Which of the following is true regarding an Aero Club pilot who has not completed
three takeoff and landings within the required 180 day period? (Ref: DAFMAN
34-152 6.8.4)
A. The pilot may conduct the required landings by themselves
B. The pilot must fly the required landings with an instructor
C. The pilot must complete a re-currency check & closed book make/model test
17. To act as pilot-in-command, pilots with less than 200 pilot hours must haveaccomplished three takeoffs and landings within the preceding _____ in each makeand model aircraft the pilot desires to fly. Pilots with at least 200 pilot hours will haveaccomplished three takeoffs and landings within the preceding _______ in eachcategory and class aircraft the pilot requests to fly. (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152, 6.8.3)
A. 60;90
B. 90;120
C. 30;60
18. The following shall not be performed at night: (Ref: DAFMAN 34-152, 6.14.3)
A. VFR Flight below 2,000 feet AGL,except for takeoff, landing, or pattern work
B. Operations at airports without runway lighting
C. Unusual attitudes, stalls, approach to stalls, or flight at minimum controllable
airspeed, when required by Part 141 approved syllabus instruction.
19. A flight review will consist of: (Ref: 14 CFR Part 61.56)
A. A minimum of three takeoffs and landings and a review of those maneuvers
necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the appropriate pilot privileges.
B. A minimum of 1 hour of ground training and 1 hour of flight training.
C. A minimum of 1 hour of flight time to include the maneuvers and procedures forthe pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate.
20. In the event of an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot incommand: (Ref: 14 CFR Parts 91.3(b))
A. May deviate from any rule of this part to the extent required to meet thatemergency.
B. Should always request a revised course of action from Air Traffic Control prior to
making any deviation.
C. Must obtain authorization from Air Traffic Control prior to making any deviation.
21. Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate and aircraft
below the following altitudes: (Ref: 14 CFR Part 91.119)

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A. Below 500 feet above the surface in any area or below 1,000 feet above thehighest obstacle.
B. Below 500 feet above the surface in any area or below 1,000 feet above thehighest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.
C. 500ft (except over open water or sparsely populated) over an uncongested area;
1000ft above within 2000ft horizontal radius of the highest obstacle over acongested area
22. While on base leg in an airport traffic pattern, you sight another airplane on final.
The airplane that has the right-of-way is the one: (Ref: 91.113 (g))
A. On final approach, regardless of altitude
B. That is the least maneuverable
C. Which is closest to the landing threshold
23. Special VFR may only be conducted: (Ref: 91.157(b)(2))
A. If the PIC has a Special VFR endorsement
B. In a multi-engine aircraft
C. Clear of clouds

24. Each person must document and record the following time in a manner acceptable to
the Administrator: (Ref: 14 CFR Part 61.51)
A. Training and aeronautical experience to meet the requirements for a certificate,rating, or flight review and aeronautical experience required to meet recent flight
experience.
B. All flight time when acting as Pilot in Command or as a Safety Pilot.
C. Training and aeronautical experience used to meet the requirements for acertificate, rating, or flight review of this part.
25. No person may exercise privileges of an Airman Certificate, rating, endorsement, or
authorization unless: (Ref: 14 CFR Part 61.2(b)(1))
A. That person has completed a flight review and required aeronautical recency
requirements of this part.
B. That person meets the appropriate airman and medical recency requirements ofthis part, specific to the operation or activity.
C. That person has complied with the required aeronautical recency requirements ofthis part.
26. Loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) is defined as: (Ref: FAA-H-8083-3C Airplane Flying
Handbook 5-1)
A. A significant deviation of an aircraft from the intended flightpath and it often
results from an airplane upset.
B. A failure to recover from any stall.
C. When an airplane is approaching a stall, has stalled, or is in an upset condition.
27. The objective of a good, stabilized final approach is to: (Ref: FAA-H-8083-3C
Airplane Flying Handbook 9-24).
A. Descend at an angle and airspeed that permits the airplane to reach the desired
touchdown point at an airspeed that results in minimum floating just before
touchdown.
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B. Descend once you are on final approach to the touchdown point at the 1,000 footmarkers.
C. Descend to reach the desired touchdown point in a fully stalled condition
28. If a true heading of 135 o results in a ground track of 130 o and a true airspeed of 135
knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from: (Ref: FAA
H-8083-25C Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 16)
A. 200 o and 13 knots.
B. 019 o and 12 knots.
C. 246 o and 13 knots.
29. In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn totoward the west if: (Ref: FAA H-8083-25C Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical
Knowledge, Chapter 16)
A. An aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading.
B. A left turn is entered from a north heading.
C. A right turn is entered from a north heading.
30. Required Navigation Performance (RNP) is a (n): (Ref: Aeronautical Information
Manual Page 606)
A. On-board performance monitoring service purchased through your GPS datasubscription.
B. Statement of navigation performance necessary for operation within a defined
airspace.
C. Option that varies with the equipment capability of your aircraft.

31. RNAV is a method of navigation that _____________ within the coverage of groundor space-based navigation aids. (Ref: Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 2(b))
A. A saves time, fuel, and allows for diminished ATC interface
B. Permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path
C. Allows aircraft operations between designated waypoints
32. Which of the following is required to spin an aircraft? (Ref: FAA H-8083-25C Pilots
Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 5-36)
A. Rapid loss of altitude
B. High rate of rotation
C. Stalled wing
33. The altitude at which significant effects of hypoxia occur can be lowered by several
factors including: (Ref: Aeronautical Information Manual Section 8-1-2)
A. Carbon monoxide, anemia, alcohol, heat, and cold.
B. Nighttime, certain drugs, anxiety, and stress.
C. Carbon monoxide, alcohol, stress, and certain drugs.

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34. On a standard airspeed indicator, the bottom of the white arc indicates? (Ref: FAA
H-8083-25C Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 8-9)
A. The lowest speed at which the airspeed indicator is calibrated for normal use
B. The maximum speed with the flaps extended
C. The stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in the landing
configuration.

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LOCAL AREA EXAM • KADENA AERO CLUB Questions
36—50 reference Kadena Aero Club SOP • Dec 2023

35. You discover aircraft discrepancy. What action you need to take?
a. Enter all discrepancies on the AFTO Form 781A
b. Just notify to next person ﬂy the aircraftc. You don’t need to take any action since aero club staff will take care of it
36. When you ﬂy night or expect to come back after sunset,
a. PIC is required to carry night vision goggles.
b. PIC is required to carry reﬂective belt
c. PIC have to come back IFR
37. You are not night current, and sunset is scheduled for 18:55 local. Per Kadena aeroclub SOP,
at what time should you make a full stop by?
a. 18:54
b. 17:54
c. 19:55
38. How long prior to ﬂight must local VFR ﬂight plans be ﬁled with Airﬁeld Management(BaseOps)? And local IFR + cross country ﬂight plans?
a. 1 hour for local VFR / 30 minutes for local IFR + cross country
b. 30 minutes for local VFR / 1 hour for local IFR + cross countryc. No need to ﬁle local VFR/ 45 minutes for local IFR + cross country
39. Per Kadena aeroclub SOP, when can you turn crosswind or turn to the departure procedure?
a. you must have approval from towerb. after you reach 800’ MSL
c. after your reach 500’ MSL
40. What is the directional trafﬁc pattern for Kadena?
a. Right or Left trafﬁc pattern is determined by Kadena Towerb. Right runway for right, Left runway for left
c. It’s determined by PIC
41. What is the base of Positive Control Airspace(Class B) and frequency to talk over Nago bay?
a. 4000’ MSL / 126.5
b. 3000’ MSL / 119.7
c. 2000’ MSL / 119.1
42. You take your passenger to Ikei island (white beach area). The area is quite busy transitioningby Marine helicopters, V-22s, and Japanese general aviation. Which statements are mostfavorable?
a. even though you are below 4000’ MSL, you can talk to Naha approach 126.5/119.175
for trafﬁc advisory.
b. White beach area PCS starts 1000’, you must have PCA clearance from Naha approachc. establish radar monitor with Naha approach on 119.7

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43. You ﬂy to Kerama island (you are about 15 miles west of Naha airport) 2000’ MSL. You :a. don’t need to talk since you clear Naha control zone
b. need to talk Naha approach 119.1 since you are entering Naha PCA
c. can not ﬂy there since it’s restricted area

44. What is the procedure to ﬂy to local airports other than Futenma full stop?
a. make sure to ﬁle the ﬂight plan, but no other paperwork required
b. you just talk to ATC and landc. all airports other than Kadena and Futenma are needed ﬁle PPR
45. You are planning to ﬂy to Kumejima (Okinawa prefecture). You need to fax;
a. PPR and person on board name list to Okinawa prefecture ofﬁce at least one business
day priorb. PPR and person on board name list to the airport ofﬁce at least one business day priorc. ﬂight plan to Okinawa prefecture ofﬁce at least one business day prior
46. If you are experiencing radio failure at Nago bay, what procedure you should follow aftersquawk 7600? (Runway 5 in use)a. Bolo point inbound and hold sea walls and land 5R
b. Moon beach inbound and hold water tower and land 5L
c. Fly 5 mile ﬁnal 5L and straight in and land 5L
47. Is aero club members allowed to use GoPro for a ﬂight?
a. Not allow to secure outside of aircraft but inside.
b. Not allow to use any action camera at allc. You are allow to use anywhere of aircraft
48. After ﬂight you are refueling and spill the fuel. What action you need to take?
a. Stop ﬁlling and use fuel spill kit next to the trailer and notify maintenanceb. No action needed since it’ll vapolize
c. Use water hose to clean it and notify to AMOPS
49. What is aero club spot number when you need to call 911 for fuel spill?
a. There is no spot number for aero clubb. 401-402
c. SA1-C, SA1-B
50. You taxi to runway by;a. going fast as much as you can for jet aircraft conﬂiction
b. without any awareness because you have clearance to taxi to the runway
c. taxi slow, maintaining awareness other aircrafts and obstructions

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