Exam quiz FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

What aircraft lights are you required to use when flying at night as a private pilot?

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Position lights and anti-collision lights

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Landing lights and anti-collision lights

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Position lights and landing lights

Question 2

The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will

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remain the same regardless of gross weight

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change with an increase in gross weight

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increase if the CG is moved forward

Question 3

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 4

An operable 4096-code transponder with an encoding altimeter and ADS-B Out are required in which airspace?

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Class A, Class B (and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport), and Class C.

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Class D and Class G (below 10,000 feet MSL)

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Class D and Class E (below 10,000 feet MSL).

Question 5

What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?

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Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and ADS-B Out.

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Two-way radio communications equipment and a 4096-code transponder

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Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and DME.

Question 6

In order to find pictorial explanations of airport signs and markings, which publication would you consult?

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Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

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Advisory Circulars (ACs) under subject number 90.

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Chart Supplements.

Question 7

After takeoff you encounter a temperature inversion. You should expect:

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Wind shear.

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Strong surface winds.

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Strong convective currents

Question 8

What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.

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The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the airplane

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The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left

Question 9

Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will

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cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage

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result in damage to heat-conducting hoses and warping of cylinder cooling fans.

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increase fuel consumption and may increase power due to the increased heat

Question 10

(Refer to figure 22, area 2; and figure 31.) What is the correct UNICOM frequency to be used at Coeur D'Alene to request fuel?

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122.8 MHz.

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122.1/108.8 MHz.

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135.075 MHz

Question 11

What input is required to maintain altitude during steep turns?

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Back pressure on the yoke

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Aileron in the opposite direction of the turn

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Increase power

Question 12

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 13

What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR at night in an airplane?

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Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.

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Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed

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Enough to complete the flight at normal cruising speed with adverse wind conditions.

Question 14

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 15

(Refer to figure 48.) That portion of the runway identified by the letter A may be used for

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taxiing and takeoff

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landing

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taxiing and landing

Question 16

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 17

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 18

What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an airplane?

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Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.

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Enough to complete the flight at normal cruising speed with adverse wind conditions.

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Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed

Question 19

The load factor on any airplane during a constant altitude turn is determined by:

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Bank alone

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The type of aircraft being flown

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Airspeed

Question 20

What is the best way to slow a plane down during hydroplaning?

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Aerodynamic braking

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Apply maximum brakes

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Pitch the plane nose down and reduce power

Question 21

When are non-rechargeable batteries of an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) required to be replaced?

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When 50 percent of their useful life expires

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Every 24 months

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At the time of each 100-hour or annual inspection

Question 22

What is the objective of a stabilized approach?

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The airplane should be on speed, in trim, configured for landing, tracking the extended centerline of the runway, and established in a constant angle of descent toward an aiming point on the runway

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To maintain an airspeed +/- 20 knots and a descent rate of around 1,000 fpm.

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To be positioned and fully configured on the final approach leg at no less than 3 NM from the runway threshold

Question 23

(Refer to Figure 49) In flying over the airport you notice the position of the tetrahedron and segmented circle. What runway and traffic pattern entry should you use?

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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 24

Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting?

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The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation.

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The corrected pressure altitude for the departure airport

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The corrected density altitude of the departure airport

Question 25

A global positioning system will give your exact geographical position

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at any point on the globe.

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only in the northern hemisphere

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only at any point in the contiguous States.

Question 26

(Refer to Figure 20.) You have a flight planned from Currituck Co. airport (area 3) to Norfolk International airport (area 1). What additional equipment is your airplane required to have, if any?

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ADS-B Out.

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SATCOM Transceiver.

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None, assuming you have a Mode C Transponder installed

Question 27

A stabilized approach is one where the pilot:

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Maintains a constant descent angle to a fixed point on the runway

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Keeps adjusting the pitch attitude to maintain a constant speed to the runway

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Keeps adjusting the speed to maintain a constant pitch attitude toward the runway

Question 28

The magnetic compass:

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Is self powered.

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Needs electrical current to operate

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Needs vacuum power to work

Question 29

(Refer to figure 50.) Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?

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Left-hand traffic on Runway 36.

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Right-hand traffic on Runway 18.

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Right-hand traffic on Runway 9.

Question 30

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

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VS0

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VN0

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Red radial line

Question 31

In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be aboard an aircraft during flight?

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Operating limitations and Registration Certificate

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Radio operator's permit, and repair and alteration forms

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Aircraft engine and airframe logbooks, and owner's manual.

Question 32

The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use

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peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing

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regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o'clock positions

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a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 30- degree sector.

Question 33

(Refer to Figure 59, area 4.) You are flying along the coastline at 7,000' under the 9,000' MSL Class B shelf southeast bound (area 4). Are you required to have an ADS-B Out system?

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Yes.

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No, the flight is taking place below 10,000' MSL

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No, the flight is taking place outside of Class B airspace.

Question 34

(Refer to Figure 65.) Looking at the airport diagram, which marking represents a Runway Safety Area / OFZ and Runway Approach Area Boundary?

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G.

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H.

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N.

Question 35

What is wake turbulence?

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The counter rotating vortices off the wingtips of an airplane generating lift.

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The air trailing behind an aircraft due to its prop wash while on the ground

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The air trailing behind an aircraft due to its prop wash in flight

Question 36

(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 37

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 38

When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used?

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Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing

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Ailerons neutral

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Aileron down on the downwind side.

Question 39

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 40

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 41

During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is

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3 miles.

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5 miles

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1 mile

Question 42

You must notify the NTSB if there has been substantial damage:

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Which adversely affects structural strength or flight characteristics.

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Which requires repairs to landing gear.

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To an engine caused by engine failure in flight.

Question 43

Carburetor ice is most likely to occur when temperatures are:

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Below 70 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and the relative humidity is above 80 percent.

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Above 105 degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

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Below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Question 44

No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight

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except by prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft.

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in Class D airspace under special VFR

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over a densely populated area

Question 45

What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?

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Enrichen the fuel mixture.

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Reduce the airspeed.

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Increase the RPM.

Question 46

An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by

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the oil level being too low.

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operating with an excessively rich mixture.

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operating with a too high viscosity oil.

Question 47

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 48

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 49

What is the critical angle of attack?

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The point at which the wing will stall

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The angle of attack that will achieve the greatest climb speed at a given altitude

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The pitch angle that will create the best climb performance.

Question 50

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 51

A near midair collision is defined as an incident associated with the operation of an aircraft in which a possibility of collision occurs as a result of coming less than what distance from another aircraft?

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500 feet

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1 mile

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2,000 feet

Question 52

Excessively high engine temperatures will

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cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.

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not appreciably affect an aircraft engine

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cause damage to heat-conducting hoses and warping of the cylinder cooling fins.

Question 53

A stall occurs when:

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The smooth airflow over the wing becomes turbulent reducing lift

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The airplane’s speed is too slow for straight and level flight

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The nose of the airplane is too high above the horizon

Question 54

A below glide slope indication from a pulsating approach slope indicator is a

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pulsating red light

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steady white light.

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pulsating white light

Question 55

On a turn from south:

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The compass exaggerates the rate of turn

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The compass will lag behind the airplane.

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The compass will match the exact heading

Question 56

(Refer to figure 47.) Illustration A indicates that the aircraft is

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on the glide slope.

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above the glide slope

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below the glide slope.

Question 57

In slow flight, prior to a stalled condition:

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The controls start to feel mushy—not as responsive

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The nose of the airplane begins to bounce around the horizon.

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The noise of the propeller increases

Question 58

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 59

The pilot in command is responsible for ensuring that each person on board applicable U. S. registered aircraft is briefed and instructed on how and when to

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fasten and unfasten their seat belt and shoulder harness

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operate the fire extinguisher

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adjust their seat

Question 60

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

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Scan slowly to permit offcenter 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.

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