Unless otherwise published or instructed, what maximum holding airspeed applies at 6,000 feet MSL?
A. 180 KIAS
B. 200 KIAS
C. 230 KIAS
D. 265 KIAS
Source: AIM 5-3, maximum holding airspeeds
Which experience must a pilot generally have accomplished within the six calendar months preceding the month of an IFR flight to act as PIC under IFR?
A. Six instrument approaches plus holding procedures and intercepting and tracking courses through navigation systems
B. Six hours of actual instrument time and one instrument approach
C. One instrument proficiency check and three instrument approaches
D. Six takeoffs and landings in actual instrument conditions
Source: 14 CFR 61.57(c)(1)
A pilot performs instrument approaches in a single-engine airplane under a view-limiting device to maintain instrument recency. What is required while the pilot's outside vision is restricted?
A. An instrument instructor must occupy a rear seat
B. A qualified safety pilot must occupy the other control seat and have adequate forward and side vision
C. The flight must operate on an IFR clearance in instrument meteorological conditions
D. Only an autopilot with altitude hold is required
Source: 14 CFR 91.109(c)
The supplied log shows a pilot completed the sixth required instrument approach, holding, and course interception/tracking on March 10, 2026. Assuming no later instrument experience, through what date does that experience satisfy the ordinary six-calendar-month recency window?
A. September 10, 2026
B. August 31, 2026
C. September 30, 2026
D. October 31, 2026
Source: 14 CFR 61.57(c)(1)
A pilot is legally instrument-current but has flown only in a simulator during the past five months. The planned flight involves a night approach near published minimums in gusty winds. What is the best risk-management decision?
A. Depart because legal currency proves proficiency for every IFR condition
B. File a lower alternate minimum so the flight remains legal
C. Rely on the autopilot and defer all hand-flying until decision altitude
D. Obtain recent, condition-relevant practice or instruction and use conservative personal minimums before attempting the flight
Source: Area I, Task A, IR.I.A.R1-R2
