Exam quiz Preflight Preparation - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type, within the preceding

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90 days

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12 calendar months

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24 calendar months

Question 2

An airplane said to be inherently stable will

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require less effort to control

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not spin

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be difficult to stall

Question 3

Why are reciprocating engines preferred over other types for small aircraft?

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They are less expensive to operate and they are simple in design

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They provide less drag over other engine types

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They use less fuel than other designs

Question 4

A too rich mixture:

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Will create spark plug fouling

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Will cause the engine to overheat

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Will cause the engine to run more smoothly

Question 5

The only instrument that provides an instantaneous, direct indication of the airplane’s pitch and bank attitude is the:

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Attitude indicator

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Turn and bank indicator

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Heading indicator

Question 6

Possible mountain wave turbulence could be anticipated when winds of 40 knots or greater blow

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across a mountain ridge, and the air is stable

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down a mountain valley, and the air is unstable

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parallel to a mountain peak, and the air is stable

Question 7

How can you determine the stability of an air mass?

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Observe the cloud formations and type of precipitation

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Winds aloft forecast

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Height of the cloud bases

Question 8

What types of fog depend upon wind in order to exist?

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Advection fog and upslope fog

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Radiation fog and ice fog

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Steam fog and ground fog

Question 9

(Refer to figure 36.) What is the maximum wind velocity for a 30° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 12 knots?

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24 knots

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20 knots

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16 knots

Question 10

(Refer to figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude with an indicated altitude of 1,380 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 28.22 at standard temperature.

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2,991 feet MSL

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2,913 feet MSL

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3,010 feet MSL

Question 11

What are the types of preflight weather briefings?

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Standard, abbreviated, and outlook

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Standard, specific, and complete

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Initial, specific, and outlook

Question 12

(Refer to Figure 8.) Determine the density altitude for these conditions: Altimeter setting - 30.30, Runway temperature - +25°F, Airport elevation - 3,894 ft MSL.

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2,200 feet MSL

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3,650 feet MSL

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3,000 feet MSL

Question 13

What is the action of the airplane if the ball of the inclinometer moves to the right of center during a left turn?

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The airplane is skidding

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The airplane is coordinated

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The airplane is slipping

Question 14

Each person operating an aircraft at a VFR cruising altitude shall maintain an odd-thousand plus 500-foot altitude while on a

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magnetic course of 0° through 179°

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true course of 0° through 179°

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magnetic heading of 0° through 179°

Question 15

(Refer to figure 5.) A turn coordinator provides an indication of the

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movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axis

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attitude of the aircraft with reference to the longitudinal axis

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angle of bank up to but not exceeding 30°

Question 16

Cold air generally contains:

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Less water vapor than warm air

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More water vapor than cold air

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More suspended water particles

Question 17

Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as

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hyperventilation

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aerosinusitis

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aerotitis

Question 18

Applying carburetor heat will

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enrich the fuel/air mixture

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not affect the fuel/air mixture

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result in more air going through the carburetor

Question 19

(Refer to figure 4.) What is the maximum structural cruising speed?

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165 knots

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208 knots

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100 knots

Question 20

(Refer to figure 20, area 1.) What minimum radio equipment is required to land and take off at Norfolk International?

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Mode C transponder, two-way radio, and ADS-B Out

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Mode C transponder, VOR, and DME

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Mode C transponder and VOR

Question 21

Which of the following are true regarding a hangover caused by prior alcohol consumption?

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Motor and mental response impairment is still present

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Hangovers do not affect a pilot's judgment

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A hangover means the pilot is no longer under the influence of alcohol

Question 22

For a given power setting with a constant-speed, variable pitch propeller:

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Low pitch results in high RPM

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High pitch results in high RPM

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Low pitch results in low RPM

Question 23

If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is warmer than standard, the density altitude is

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higher than pressure altitude

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lower than pressure altitude

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equal to pressure altitude

Question 24

In order to be eligible for BasicMed privileges, the pilot in command must:

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Either hold or have held a valid medical certificate after July 14, 2006

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Have a written statement of good health by a primary-care physician in the preceding 60 calendar months

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Either hold or have held a valid medical certificate after April 1, 2016

Question 25

(Refer to figure 68.) What does the line from point A to point B of the wind triangle represent?

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True heading and airspeed

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True course and groundspeed

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Groundspeed and true heading

Question 26

The variations of solar radiation on the Earth’s surface create:

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Changes in weather

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The amount of sunlight entering our atmosphere

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The amount of precipitation for a given geographical region

Question 27

(Refer to figure 68.) On the wind triangle, the line from point C to A represents:

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Wind direction and velocity

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True course and groundspeed

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True heading and groundspeed

Question 28

What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?

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Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance

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Permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed

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Provides a smoother operation with stable RPM and eliminates vibrations

Question 29

Which statement about longitude and latitude is true?

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Lines of longitude cross the Equator at right angles

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Lines of longitude are parallel to the Equator

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The 0° line of latitude passes through Greenwich, England

Question 30

A friend wants to ride along on a flight with you. You must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in your aircraft within the preceding

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90 days

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60 days

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30 days

Question 31

Why is frost considered hazardous to flight?

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Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability

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Frost changes the basic aerodynamic shape of the airfoils, thereby decreasing lift

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Frost slows the airflow over the airfoils, thereby increasing control effectiveness

Question 32

The conditions necessary for the formation of cumulonimbus clouds are a lifting action and:

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unstable, moist air

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unstable air containing an excess of condensation nuclei

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either stable or unstable air

Question 33

What are the processes by which moisture is added to unsaturated air?

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Evaporation and sublimation

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Heating and condensation

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Supersaturation and evaporation

Question 34

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. Pressure altitude 5,000 ft Headwind 8 kts Temperature 41°F Runway Hard surface

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956 feet

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1,076 feet

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837 feet

Question 35

A disconnected ground wire from a magneto to the ignition switch

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Could allow the engine to continue to run after the ignition switch is turned off

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Will cause no observable problem in the aircraft’s operation or shutdown

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Will cause a fire in the engine compartment

Question 36

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 37

(Refer to figure 51) What should be entered into box 15 of the ICAO flight plan form?

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Planned altitude for the first part of the route

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Lowest planned altitude

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Highest planned altitude

Question 38

If a person is convicted of flying an airplane while intoxicated, he or she might expect:

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Denial of an application for an FAA certificate or rating

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To write a report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC- 700) not later than 60 days after the conviction

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To write a notification of the conviction to the FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute

Question 39

In straight-and-level flight, if thrust exceeds drag then:

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Speed increases

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Speed decreases

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There is no direct correlation between thrust and drag

Question 40

Which records or documents shall the owner or operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance with an applicable Airworthiness Directive?

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Aircraft maintenance records

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Airworthiness Certificate and Pilot's Operating Handbook

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Airworthiness and Registration Certificates

Question 41

While operating under BasicMed as pilot in command, the aircraft:

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Must be limited to 6 seats and not certified for more than 6,000 lbs

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Must be limited to 12 seats and not certified for more than 12,500 lbs

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Must be limited to 5 seats and not certified for more than 6,000 lbs

Question 42

A pilot who tries to exhibit "the right stuff", can affect safety by:

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Generating tendencies that lead to practices that are dangerous, often illegal, and may lead to a mishap

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Allowing events, or the situation, to control his or her actions

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A total disregard for any alternative course of action

Question 43

When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator?

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Upon request

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Within 10 days

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Within 7 days

Question 44

(Refer to figure 72.) What would happen to the airplane if it experienced a load factor of 2 Gs at 70 knots?

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It will stall

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Structural damage would occur

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Nothing

Question 45

The presence of ice pellets at the surface is evidence that there:

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is a temperature inversion with freezing rain at a higher altitude

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are thunderstorms in the area

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has been cold frontal passage

Question 46

Thunderstorms may contain:

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Turbulence, icing, hailstones, and lightning

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Turbulence and lightning only

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Turbulence and icing only

Question 47

What is parasite drag?

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The drag caused by the fuselage and other protrusions disrupting the flow of air

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The rearward retarding force caused by the wings creating lift

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The drag caused by the lifting upward force of the elevator

Question 48

What situation is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog?

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Warm, moist air over low, flatland areas on clear, calm nights

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Moist, tropical air moving over cold, offshore water

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The movement of cold air over much warmer water

Question 49

If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause

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detonation

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lower cylinder head temperatures

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a mixture of fuel and air that is not uniform in all cylinders

Question 50

Who is responsible for ensuring Airworthiness Directives (AD's) are complied with?

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Owner or operator

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Repair station

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Mechanic with inspection authorization (IA)

Question 51

(Refer to figure 3.) Altimeter 1 indicates

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10,500 feet

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1,500 feet

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500 feet

Question 52

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 53

(Refer to figure 21, area 3.) What type military flight operations should a pilot expect along IR 644?

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IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 250 knots

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VFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds less than 250 knots

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Instrument training flights below 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in excess of 150 knots

Question 54

At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92, when climbing to cruising flight level?

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18,000 feet MSL

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24,000 feet MSL

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14,500 feet MSL

Question 55

When operating under BasicMed, where do you need to retain a copy of the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)?

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In your logbook (paper or electronic)

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In your possession when operating as PIC on a flight

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At the office of the medical professional who performed your assessment

Question 56

An approved chair-type parachute may be carried in an aircraft for emergency use if it has been packed by an appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding

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180 days

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365 days

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120 days

Question 57

For private pilot operations, a Second-Class Medical Certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15, this year, will expire at midnight on

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July 31, 2 years later

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July 15, 2 years later

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July 31, 1 year later

Question 58

The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the

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propeller blade descending on the right, producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left

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clockwise rotation of the engine and the propeller turning the airplane counter-clockwise

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gyroscopic forces applied to the rotating propeller blades acting 90° in advance of the point the force was applied

Question 59

(Refer to figure 24, area 6.) Find the town of Commerce. The floor of the Class E airspace over it is:

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700 feet AGL

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1,200 feet MSL

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1,200 feet AGL

Question 60

A fast moving cold front can cause:

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Thunderstorms

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Surface friction

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Light showers

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