Exam quiz FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to

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return to the starting point on the airport

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taxi only on taxiways and not cross runways

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taxi at a faster speed

Question 2

May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

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Yes, if allowed by the AD

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Yes, under VFR conditions only

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Yes, AD's are only voluntary

Question 3

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 4

There is no acceleration/deceleration error on a heading of

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North or south

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East or west

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240 degrees or 60 degrees

Question 5

While taxiing at the parking ramp, the nose gear, wheel, and tire are damaged by striking ground equipment. What action would be required to comply with 49 CFR Part 830?

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No notification or report is required

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Notify the NTSB within 10 days of the incident

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Notify the FAA within 7 days of the incident

Question 6

(Refer to figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the Pacific standard time zone at 1030 PST for a 4-hour flight to an airport located in the central standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?

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2230Z

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2130Z

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2030Z

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?

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Safe obstruction clearance in the approach area

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Lateral course guidance to the runway

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Runway identification and course guidance

Question 10

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 11

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 12

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic Control and General Operations are issued under which subject number?

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90

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70

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60

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

With certain exceptions, when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute?

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When intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30° or more

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When intentionally banking in excess of 30°

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When a door is removed from the aircraft to facilitate parachute jumpers

Question 18

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 19

According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may

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not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees

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be paid for the operating expenses of a flight if at least three takeoffs and three landings were made by the pilot within the preceding 90 days

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not be paid in any manner for the operating expenses of a flight

Question 20

(Refer to figure 23, area 3.) What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)?

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1,300 feet MSL

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1,700 feet MSL

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1,300 feet AGL

Question 21

What does a runway hold position sign indicate?

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A runway hold position sign indicates an entrance to a runway from a taxiway

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An entrance to a taxiway from a runway

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An area protected for an aircraft approaching a runway

Question 22

What is the maximum speed for performing steep turns?

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Va - maneuvering speed

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Vne - never exceed speed

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Vfe - maximum flaps extended speed

Question 23

What is the minimum visibility for a pilot to receive a land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

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3 statute miles

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3 nautical miles

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1 statute mile

Question 24

When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on

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121.5 and 243.0 MHz

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123.0 and 119.0 MHz

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118.0 and 118.8 MHz

Question 25

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

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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 26

Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened?

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Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing

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Safety belts during takeoff and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing and while en route

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Safety belts during takeoff and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing

Question 27

While operating in class D airspace, each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) shall

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maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing

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maintain a 3° glide until approximately 1/2 mile to the runway before going below the VASI

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stay high until the runway can be reached in a power-off landing

Question 28

(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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

When flying HAWK N666CB, the proper phraseology for initial contact with McAlester AFSS is

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MC ALESTER RADIO, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER

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MC ALESTER FLIGHT SERVICE STATION, HAWK NOVEMBER SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER

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MC ALESTER STATION, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CEE BEE, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER

Question 34

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 35

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 36

In flying an S-Turn, the greatest amount of crab occurs:

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At the point where the airplane is directly crosswind

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As the airplane turns upwind

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At a point when the airplane turns directly downwind

Question 37

(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 38

What will happen during takeoff if you attempt to leave ground effect without sufficient airspeed?

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The airplane will experience a nose-down change in moment

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The airplane will require a decrease in angle of attack to maintain the same amount of lift

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What will happen during takeoff if you attempt to leave ground effect without sufficient airspeed?

Question 39

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 40

What should you do if your GPS database is out of date?

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The flight plan waypoints should be verified against a current official source, like a VFR Sectional Chart or Chart Supplement U.S.

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Avoid flying into IMC conditions

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You cannot legally fly with a GPS if its navigation database is out of date

Question 41

If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?

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The elevation of the departure area

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Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature

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The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level

Question 42

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 43

When squawking the VFR code (1200) on your transponder, what is the minimum mode the transponder must be in?

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Mode A

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Mode F

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Mode C

Question 44

What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign?

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Denotes intersecting runways

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Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway

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Denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway

Question 45

Maneuvering speed is:

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Not marked on the airspeed indicator

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The top of the green arc on the airspeed indicator

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Represented by the red line on the airspeed indicator

Question 46

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 47

Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates

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true altitude at field elevation

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calibrated altitude at field elevation

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absolute altitude at field elevation

Question 48

Can you fly VFR with an expired GPS database?

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Yes, but disregard the moving map display when making critical navigation decisions

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No, since a GPS will not function without a current GPS database

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No, a current GPS database is required when using it for any type of navigation guidance

Question 49

(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 50

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 51

Which is true regarding the benefits of using GPS for navigation?

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While GPS has many benefits to the VFR pilot, care must be exercised to ensure that system capabilities are not exceeded

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GPS eliminates the need for the pilot to verify their location through other navigation sources or charts

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Pilots can depend on GPS signals being available 100% of the time for navigation

Question 52

(Refer to figure 66.) While practicing S-turns, a consistently smaller half-circle is made on one side of the road than on the other, and this turn is not completed before crossing the road or reference line. This would most likely occur in turn

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4-5-6 because the bank is increased too rapidly during the early part of the turn

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1-2-3 because the bank is decreased too rapidly during the latter part of the turn

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4-5-6 because the bank is increased too slowly during the latter part of the turn

Question 53

Clouds are divided into four families according to their

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height range

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composition

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outward shape

Question 54

You see a runway hold position marking on the taxiway. What does this marking indicate?

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Holds aircraft short of the runway

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Allows an aircraft permission onto the runway

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Identifies area where aircraft are prohibited

Question 55

When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the pilot shall

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maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope

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maintain an altitude that captures the glide slope at least 2 miles downwind from the runway threshold

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remain on the glide slope and land between the two-light bar

Question 56

(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 57

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 58

When an air traffic controller issues radar traffic information in relation to the 12-hour clock, the reference the controller uses is the aircraft's

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ground track

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true course

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magnetic heading

Question 59

Advisory Circulars (ACs) are issued to inform the public of nonregulatory material:

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And are not binding

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And self-cancel after 1 year

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But are binding

Question 60

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

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