Certified Transport Registered Nurse Certification Practice Exam

When using visual flight rules, what is not required?

1. A flight plan

2. A landing strip

3. A back rotor

4. A co-pilot

The correct answer is: A back rotor

When operating under visual flight rules (VFR), there is flexibility regarding the equipment and personnel required for a flight. The absence of a back rotor is not a requirement for VFR operations because this terminology typically pertains to specific types of aircraft, particularly rotorcraft, where back rotors may not be present or relevant. VFR primarily focuses on conditions that allow pilots to fly with visual reference to the ground and without reliance on instruments; therefore, whether an aircraft has a back rotor does not impede the ability to operate under VFR. In contrast, a flight plan is often advisable for safety and regulatory reasons, a landing strip is generally necessary for any takeoff and landing, and having a co-pilot is beneficial for larger or more complex aircraft but is not a mandated requirement for flights under VFR, particularly in single-pilot operations.