Exam quiz FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

The load factor on an airplane increases with:

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Increase in weight, steep turns, and abrupt changes in airplane attitude

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Any moderate change in pitch attitude, increase in weight, and steep turns

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Increase in weight, an increase in power, and any moderate pitch change

Question 2

(Refer to figure 47.) While on final approach to a runway equipped with a standard 2-bar VASI, the lights appear as shown by illustration D. This means that the aircraft is

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below the glide slope

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on the glide slope

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above the glide slope

Question 3

Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by

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blue omnidirectional lights

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alternate red and green lights

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white directional lights

Question 4

The ground reference maneuver, rectangular course, represents:

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An airport traffic pattern

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An emergency landing situation

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An engine out emergency landing scenario

Question 5

Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?

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When at sea level under standard conditions

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When at 18,000 feet MSL with the altimeter set at 29.92

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If the altimeter has no mechanical error

Question 6

What is the load factor on an airplane flying a 45 degree steep turn at a level altitude?

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1.4 Gs

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2.4 Gs

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2.0 Gs

Question 7

How can a pilot use GPS altitude in flight?

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GPS should not be used as a primary source of altitude data

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GPS altitude should only be used in IFR conditions

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GPS altitude can be used as a primary altitude indicator

Question 8

Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during

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takeoffs and landings

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flight in turbulent air

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all flight conditions

Question 9

Which restriction applies to private pilots flying without a current medical certificate under the guidance of BasicMed?

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You may not operate an airplane for compensation or hire

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You may not fly over large bodies of water unless you remain within gliding distance of land at all times

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You cannot fly an airplane that is configured to carry more than 4 passengers

Question 10

Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by

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certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft

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northerly turning error

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the difference in location of true north and magnetic north

Question 11

Most midair collision accidents occur during

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clear days

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hazy days

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cloudy nights

Question 12

Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when

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the unburned charge in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally

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the spark plugs are fouled or shorted out or the wiring is defective

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hot spots in the combustion chamber ignite the fuel/air mixture in advance of normal ignition

Question 13

As the airplane slows down in flight, the angle of attack must be:

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Increased to maintain altitude

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Remain the same

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Decreased to maintain altitude

Question 14

What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

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Unequal heating of the Earth's surface

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Variation of terrain elevation

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Coriolis force

Question 15

Why should pilots always fly a stabilized approach?

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Reduces pilot workload

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Eliminates the need to use a checklist

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Requires less flaps to be used during landing

Question 16

When executing an emergency approach to land in a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed will

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nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and landing spot

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increase the chances of shock cooling the engine

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assure the proper descent angle is maintained until entering the flare

Question 17

When flying the crosswind leg of a rectangular course the airplane must be:

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Crabbed into the wind

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Flown without any crab

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Crabbed away from the wind

Question 18

What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying?

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Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight

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Avoid red lights at least 30 minutes before the flight

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Wear sunglasses after sunset until ready for flight

Question 19

(Refer to figure 47.) VASI lights as shown by illustration C indicate that the airplane is

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above the glide slope

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off course to the left

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below the glide slope

Question 20

The person who relies on memory for recurring tasks often neglects:

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Checklists

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Situation awareness

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Flying outside the envelope

Question 21

What tool does crew resource management provide to flight crews?

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The ability to recognize hazards and mitigate risks

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The ability to rely less on resources outside of their immediate reach

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Improved flight control and basic airmanship skills

Question 22

The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to

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immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed

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quickly check the fuel supply for possible fuel exhaustion

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determine the wind direction to plan for the forced landing

Question 23

What is one purpose of wing flaps?

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To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing the airspeed

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To relieve the pilot of maintaining continuous pressure on the controls

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To decrease wing area to vary the lift

Question 24

The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the relative wind is known as the angle of

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attack

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incidence

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lift

Question 25

During a spin to the left, which wing(s) is/are stalled?

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Both wings are stalled

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Only the left wing is stalled

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Neither wing is stalled

Question 26

If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?

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The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator

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The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

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The altimeter, attitude indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

Question 27

The term 'angle of attack' is defined as the angle between the

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chord line of the wing and the relative wind

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airplane's center line and the relative wind

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airplane's longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil

Question 28

Which of the following must be reported to the NTSB, for aircraft equipped with an Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS)?

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Complying with an ACAS resolution advisory (RA) while on an IFR flight plan to avert a substantial risk of collision

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Complying with an ACAS alert on a VFR repositioning flight

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Receiving an ACAS alert about a nearby traffic target without a resolution advisory (RA)

Question 29

If instructed by ground control to taxi to Runway 9, the pilot may proceed

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to the next intersecting runway where further clearance is required

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via taxiways and across runways to Runway 9, where an immediate takeoff may be made

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via taxiways and across runways to, but not onto, Runway 9

Question 30

An aircraft leaving ground effect during takeoff will

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experience an increase in induced drag and a decrease in performance

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experience a reduction in ground friction and require a slight power reduction

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require a lower angle of attack to maintain the same lift coefficient

Question 31

What should you do to determine that your emergency locator transmitter (ELT) hasn’t been activated?

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Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown

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Turn off the aircraft ELT after landing

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Ask the airport tower if they are receiving an ELT signal

Question 32

Detonation may occur at high-power settings when

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the fuel mixture ignites instantaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly

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an excessively rich fuel mixture causes an explosive gain in power

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the fuel mixture is ignited too early by hot carbon deposits in the cylinder

Question 33

(Refer to figure 49.) The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area

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cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and takeoff

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is usable for taxiing, takeoff, and landing

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may be used only for taxiing

Question 34

You are flying on an easterly course. If the wind is from the northeast, you must crab the airplane:

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Somewhat to the north of east to counteract drift

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South of east to counteract drift

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North to counteract torque

Question 35

What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight?

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Scan slowly to permit off-center viewing

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Concentrate directly on each object for a few seconds

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Look only at far away, dim lights

Question 36

The use of flaps in slow flight:

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May be used

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Can only be deployed ten degrees

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Are never allowed to be used in slow flight

Question 37

How will ATC respond when you declare “Minimum Fuel” status?

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They will be alert for any occurrence which might delay the aircraft

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They will guarantee priority handling

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They will declare an emergency

Question 38

(Refer to figure 25, area 5.) The navigation facility at Dallas-Ft. Worth International (DFW) is a

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VOR/DME

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VOR

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VORTAC

Question 39

(Refer to figure 62.) In flying the rectangular course, when would the aircraft be turned less than 90°?

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Corners 1 and 4

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Corners 1 and 2

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Corners 2 and 4

Question 40

What document must be onboard the aircraft and legible to passengers and crew?

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Airworthiness Certificate

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Registration Certificate

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Maintenance Records

Question 41

How will the wind affect your engine-out gliding distance?

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A tailwind increases the gliding distance

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A headwind increases your gliding distance

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A tailwind decreases the gliding distance

Question 42

What condition applies when taking off at a high density altitude?

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Higher induced drag

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Lower induced drag

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Shorter takeoff roll

Question 43

An airplane and a glider are on a head-on collision course. What should each pilot do?

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Both pilots should give way to the right

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The airplane pilot should give way to the left

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The glider pilot should give way to the right

Question 44

(Refer to figure 1.) The acute angle A is the angle of

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attack

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dihedral

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incidence

Question 45

(Refer to figure 4.) What is the maximum flaps-extended speed?

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100 knots

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58 knots

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165 knots

Question 46

How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?

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There will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft

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The other aircraft will always appear to get larger and closer at a rapid rate

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The nose of each aircraft is pointed at the same point in space

Question 47

The load factor in a level, coordinated turn with 60 degrees of bank is:

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2.00 Gs

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3.00 Gs

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1.00 G

Question 48

(Refer to figure 48.) Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a

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closed runway

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multiple heliport

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stabilized area

Question 49

You are on the ground and see a steady red light signal from the tower. What does it indicate?

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Stop

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Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

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Taxi clear of the runway in use

Question 50

A chair-type parachute must have been packed by a certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding

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180 days

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90 days

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60 days

Question 51

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090°: 'TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND...' Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

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South

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West

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East

Question 52

A runway VASI system provides:

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Visual descent information to the runway

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Illumination to better see the landing area

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Left and right descent guidance to the runway

Question 53

Which of the following avionics equipment is required to be installed in your airplane to fly in Class A airspace?

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ADS-B Out equipment

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Datalink weather

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ADS-B In equipment

Question 54

(Refer to Figure 64.) On the airport diagram, which symbol indicates holding position markings for taxiway/taxiway intersections?

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E

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B

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D

Question 55

As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane stalls in a particular configuration will

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remain the same regardless of altitude

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decrease as the true airspeed increases

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decrease as the true airspeed decreases

Question 56

To properly purge water from the fuel system of an aircraft equipped with fuel tank sumps and a fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the

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fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps

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lowest point in the fuel system

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fuel strainer drain

Question 57

When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by maneuvering the aircraft

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above and upwind from the heavy aircraft

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below and upwind from the heavy aircraft

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below and downwind from the heavy aircraft

Question 58

How many GPS satellites are required to provide a three-dimensional position?

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4

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5

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6

Question 59

You must turn on your anti-collision lights:

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Day and night, except when the pilot-in-command determines that they constitute a hazard to safety

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At night or in inclement weather

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At night when the visibility is less than three miles and flying in Class B airspace

Question 60

If your GPS receiver is equipped with WAAS—Wide Area Augmentation System—your position accuracy is:

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Less than three meters

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Twelve meters

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Five meters

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