Exam quiz FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

(Refer to Figure 59) You depart from Wood Co. airport (1G0 - area 5) and head northbound. You level off at 1,600' MSL under the Toledo Class C airspace to circle your house. The ADS-B system on your airplane was marked inoperative in the maintenance log. Is this flight legal?

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Yes - ADS-B Out is not required for this operation

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No - ADS-B Out equipment is required for flights under Class C airspace

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No - ADS-B Out equipment must be operational for all flights in the U.S.

Question 2

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 3

When an aircraft is flying at a high AOA, the downward moving blade of the propeller has a higher resultant velocity, creating more lift than the upward moving blade causing:

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The airplane’s nose to pull to the left

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The airplane to start a climb

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The airplane’s nose to pull to the right

Question 4

Which publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots?

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NTSB Part 830

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FAR Part 61

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FAR Part 91

Question 5

A non-tower satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with the

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primary airport's control tower

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satellite airport's UNICOM

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associated Flight Service Station

Question 6

(Refer to Figure 21, area 1.) What is the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) for Minot International (MOT)?

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118.2 MHz

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122.95 MHz

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118.725 MHz

Question 7

In what flight condition must an aircraft be placed in order to spin?

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Stalled

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Partially stalled with one wing low

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In a steep diving spiral

Question 8

(Refer to figure 72.) The positive limit load factor is represented by the

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horizontal dashed line from C to point E

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vertical solid line from D to G

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vertical dashed line from E to F

Question 9

The person directly responsible for the pre-launch briefing of passengers for a flight is the

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pilot in command

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safety officer

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ground crewmember

Question 10

VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished

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the same as during daytime

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at a higher airspeed

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with a steeper descent

Question 11

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 12

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 13

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 360°: "TRAFFIC 10 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, SOUTHBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Accepted Answer

Northwest

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Southwest

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Northeast

Question 14

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight: ''TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND...'' Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

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Between directly ahead and 90° to the right

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Between directly behind and 90° to the right

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Between directly ahead and 90° to the left

Question 15

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 16

Except in Alaska, during what time period should lighted position lights be displayed on an aircraft?

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Sunset to sunrise

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End of evening civil twilight to the beginning of morning civil twilight

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1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise

Question 17

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 18

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 19

(Refer to Figure 71, area 8.) You have a flight planned from Auburn airport (AUN - area 8) to Sacramento Mather airport (MHR - area 6) at 4,500' MSL. What additional avionics equipment must your aircraft have installed?

Accepted Answer

None

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ADS-B Out

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ADS-B In

Question 20

How often must the aircraft’s ELT be inspected?

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Within 12 calendar months of the last inspection

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Within 24 calendar months of the last inspection

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Every two years

Question 21

When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered during an omnireceiver check using a VOR test signal (VOT), the omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should read

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0° FROM or 180° TO, regardless of the pilot's position from the VOT

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0° TO or 180° FROM, regardless of the pilot's position from the VOT

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180° FROM, only if the pilot is due north of the VOT

Question 22

When a plane comes out of ground effect with a deficiency in speed due to increased drag, it will experience:

Accepted Answer

Momentary loss in climb performance

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Negative pitch attitude

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Decrease in thrust required

Question 23

While attempting a level turn, you begin to lose altitude. In addition to the natural horizon, what should you reference to make a correction?

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Flight instruments

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GPS moving map

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Tachometer

Question 24

The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately

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080° and 260° magnetic

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008° and 026° true

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080° and 260° true

Question 25

During a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?

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The other aircraft is flying away from you

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The other aircraft is crossing to the right

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The other aircraft is crossing to the left

Question 26

(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 27

If a pilot suspects that the engine (with a fixed-pitch propeller) is detonating during climb-out after takeoff, the initial corrective action to take would be to

Accepted Answer

lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed

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apply carburetor heat

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lean the mixture

Question 28

If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may

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deviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency

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deviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 91 to the extent required to meet the emergency, but must submit a written report to the Administrator within 24 hours

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not deviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 91 unless prior to the deviation approval is granted by the Administrator

Question 29

Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane?

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Quartering tailwind

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Quartering headwind

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Direct crosswind

Question 30

A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding

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8 hours

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12 hours

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24 hours

Question 31

The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is

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to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude

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45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude

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to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg

Question 32

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 33

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 34

During an approach to a stall, an increased load factor will cause the airplane to

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stall at a higher airspeed

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have a tendency to spin

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be more difficult to control

Question 35

Unless otherwise authorized, which situation requires Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)?

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Overflying Class C airspace below 10,000 feet MSL

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Landing at an airport with an operating control tower

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Flying under the shelf of Class C airspace

Question 36

An example of a “type” of aircraft would be:

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DC-7, Cessna 172, and F-16

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Transport, Normal, and Utility

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Airplane, Glider, and Rotorcraft

Question 37

(Refer to Figure 70, area 5) In order to avoid the Livermore Airport, what minimum altitude could you use to fly over it?

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2,901 feet MSL

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3,297 feet MSL

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2,503 feet MSL

Question 38

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 39

(Refer to figure 28, illustration 5.) The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What radial is the aircraft crossing?

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030°

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210°

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300°

Question 40

Position (navigation) lights on an aircraft are:

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Red for the left wingtip, green for the right wingtip, and white for the tail

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White for the left wingtip, green for the right wingtip, and red for the tail

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Green for the left wingtip, red for the right wingtip, and white for the tail

Question 41

Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?

Accepted Answer

When standard atmospheric conditions exist

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When indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude

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When the atmospheric pressure is 29.92 inches Hg

Question 42

A slightly high glide slope indication from a precision approach path indicator is

Accepted Answer

three white lights and one red light

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two white lights and two red lights

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four white lights

Question 43

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

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When it will compromise safety

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Only when the tower operator concurs

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Pilots can not decline clearance

Question 44

Changes in the center of pressure of a wing affect the aircraft's

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aerodynamic balance and controllability

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lift/drag ratio

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lifting capacity

Question 45

When making a night approach to land, you should use:

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The same approach as during daytime

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A higher airspeed

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A steeper descent angle

Question 46

How is the stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration symbolized?

Accepted Answer

VS0

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VN0

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Red radial line

Question 47

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 48

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 49

(Refer to figure 49.) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing.

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Right-hand traffic and Runway 18

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Left-hand traffic and Runway 22

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Left-hand traffic and Runway 18

Question 50

(Refer to Figure 21, area 3.) What UNICOM frequency would you use to contact Mercer Co. Regional (HZE)?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz

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118.675 MHz

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118.675 MHz

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

Both wings are stalled

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Only the left wing is stalled

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Neither wing is stalled

Question 52

The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as

Accepted Answer

high as 70 °F and the relative humidity is high

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high as 95 °F and there is visible moisture

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low as 0 °F and the relative humidity is high

Question 53

Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain?

Accepted Answer

Level flight attitude

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Constant altitude and airspeed

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Constant angle of attack

Question 54

Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?

Accepted Answer

250 knots

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288 knots

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200 knots

Question 55

(Refer to figure 22, area 3.) The vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace designated as a Federal Airway over Magee Airport are

Accepted Answer

1,200 feet AGL to 17,999 feet MSL

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7,500 feet MSL to 17,999 feet MSL

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700 feet MSL to 12,500 feet MSL

Question 56

How does the wake turbulence vortex circulate around each wingtip?

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Outward, upward, and around each tip

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Inward, upward, and counterclockwise

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Inward, upward, and around each tip

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

Increased to maintain altitude

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Remain the same

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Decreased to maintain altitude

Question 58

Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to service? 
1. Student or Recreational pilot. 
2. Private or Commercial pilot.

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2

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1

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Neither 1 or 2

Question 59

Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

Accepted Answer

Pilot in command

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Air Traffic Controller

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Second in command

Question 60

(Refer to figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes

Accepted Answer

overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z

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overcast at 200 feet with a 40 percent probability of becoming overcast at 600 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z

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overcast at 200 feet with the probability of becoming overcast at 400 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z

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