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

Question 1

(Refer to figure 24, area 2.) What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the southeast side of Winnsboro Airport by 500 feet?

Accepted Answer

1,403 feet MSL

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1,013 feet MSL

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823 feet MSL

Question 2

(Refer to figure 52.) Which type radar service is provided to VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal?

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Sequencing to the primary Class C airport, traffic advisories, conflict resolution, and safety alerts

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Sequencing to the primary Class C airport and conflict resolution so that radar targets do not touch, or 1,000 feet vertical separation

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Sequencing to the primary Class C airport and standard separation

Question 3

(Refer to figure 23, area 3.) The top of the group obstruction approximately 11 nautical miles from the Savannah VORTAC on the 008° radial is

Accepted Answer

454 feet MSL

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310 feet AGL

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432 feet MSL

Question 4

A certificated private pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider unless there is entered in the pilot's logbook a minimum of

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100 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider

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200 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider

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100 hours of pilot flight time in any aircraft, that the pilot is using to tow a glider

Question 5

What flight visibility do you need in order to perform an acrobatic maneuver?

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3 miles

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5 miles

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7 miles

Question 6

When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left?

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When at high angles of attack

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When at low angles of attack

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When at high airspeeds

Question 7

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 8

When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is

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200 knots

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250 knots

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180 knots

Question 9

Where does wind shear occur?

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At all altitudes, in all directions

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Only at lower altitudes

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Only at higher altitudes

Question 10

(Refer to figure 17.) What wind is forecast for AMA at 12,000 feet?

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260° true at 25 knots

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230° magnetic at 56 knots

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230° true at 56 knots

Question 11

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 12

The issuance of a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) may include:

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Protecting public figures

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Identifying Airport Advisory Areas

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Announcing Parachute Jump Areas

Question 13

(Refer to figure 7.) How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated?

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By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B)

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By the direction of deflection of the banking scale (A)

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By the direction of deflection of the horizon bar (B)

Question 14

The takeoffs and landings required to meet the recency of experience requirements for carrying passengers in a tailwheel airplane

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must be to a full stop

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may be touch and go or full stop

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must be touch and go

Question 15

Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found?

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In the current, FAA-approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof

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On the Airworthiness Certificate

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In the aircraft airframe and engine logbooks

Question 16

Who is responsible for ensuring appropriate entries are made in maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service?

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Owner or operator

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Repair station

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Certified mechanic

Question 17

A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by

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slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud

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increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation

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closely monitoring the flight instruments to control the airplane

Question 18

To exercise the privileges of BasicMed, what additional documents must the pilot in command have?

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A current and valid U.S. driver’s license, the completed CMEC checklist and BasicMed medical certificate completion course in the pilot’s logbook

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A current and valid U.S. passport, the completed CMEC checklist, and BasicMed medical certificate completion course in the pilot’s logbook

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Either a valid U.S. passport or driver’s license, the completed CMEC checklist, and BasicMed medical certificate completion course in the pilot’s logbook

Question 19

Aviation Routine Weather reports (METARs) contain:

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Wind, visibility, precipitation, cloud coverage, temperature, and altimeter setting

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Wind, visibility, precipitation, and temperature only

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Wind, visibility, and precipitation only

Question 20

What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?

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High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions

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Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover

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High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds

Question 21

The FAA regulations have established specific cruising altitudes for VFR flights at more than 3,000 feet above the surface.

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On a magnetic course of 0° through 179°, odd altitudes plus 500 feet – 3,500, 5,500, 7,500

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On a magnetic course of 180° through 359°, odd altitudes plus 500 feet – 3,500, 5,500, 7,500

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On a magnetic course of 0° through 179°, even altitudes plus 500 feet – 4,500, 6,500, 8,500

Question 22

What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?

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Continuous updraft

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Frequent lightning

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Roll cloud

Question 23

No person may act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft:

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Within 8 hours of any alcohol consumption

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For a period of 24 hours after consuming any alcohol

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If they have a blood alcohol count (BAC) of 0.01%

Question 24

(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 25

An airspace of defined dimensions, extending from 3 nautical miles outward from the coast of the United States, that contains activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft is called:

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A warning area

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Class D airspace

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Prohibited airspace

Question 26

(Refer to figure 17.) What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet?

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230° true at 39 knots

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230° true at 56 knots

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230° magnetic at 56 knots

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

2,901 feet MSL

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3,297 feet MSL

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2,503 feet MSL

Question 28

Which statement relates to Bernoulli's principle?

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Air traveling faster over the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface

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An additional upward force is generated as the lower surface of the wing deflects air downward

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

Question 29

What are the reporting requirements for a pilot convicted of possessing and selling marijuana?

Accepted Answer

You must report the offense to the FAA Aeromedical Certification Division when applying for a medical certificate

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You must send a notification letter with details of the conviction within 60 days to the Aerospace Medical Certification Division

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There are no reporting requirements related to marijuana offenses

Question 30

Time-critical aviation information can be found in:

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NOTAMs

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Chart Supplements

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Advisory Circulars (ACs)

Question 31

Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft?

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If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface

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Only in an emergency

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If prior permission is received from the Federal Aviation Administration

Question 32

(Refer to Figure 40.) What is the approximate ground roll distance necessary for takeoff under the following conditions? OAT - 100°F, Pressure altitude - 4,000 ft, Takeoff weight - 2,700 lb, Headwind component - Calm

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1,400 feet

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1,000 feet

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1,800 feet

Question 33

(Refer to figure 20, area 4.) What hazards to aircraft may exist in restricted areas such as R-5302B?

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Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles

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High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity

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Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers

Question 34

What clouds have the greatest turbulence?

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Cumulonimbus

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Nimbostratus

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Towering cumulus

Question 35

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 36

As you are climbing to your cruise altitude, you realize you forgot to lean the mixture control. What happens to fuel/air mixture entering the engine?

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The fuel-air mixture becomes richer because the density of air decreases while the amount of fuel remains constant

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Altitude has no effect on the fuel/air mixture in modern airplane engines

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The fuel-air mixture is leaner because the density of air increases while the amount of fuel remains constant

Question 37

The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixedpitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting

Accepted Answer

a decrease in RPM and then a gradual increase in RPM

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a decrease in RPM and then a constant RPM indication

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an increase in RPM and then a gradual decrease in RPM

Question 38

You’re flying in an area of heavy rain with thunderstorms forecast ahead along your route. What is your best course of action?

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Divert

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Check PIREPs

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Continue On

Question 39

While flying over mountainous terrain you see clouds with extensive vertical development. What does this indicate?

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An unstable air mass over the mountains

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You are in a stable air mass

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Dry air

Question 40

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 41

What would decrease the stability of an air mass?

Accepted Answer

Warming from below

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Cooling from below

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Decrease in water vapor

Question 42

(Refer to Figure 40.) Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle. OAT - Std, Pressure altitude - 6,000 ft, Takeoff weight - 2,800 lb, Headwind component - Calm

Accepted Answer

2,000 feet

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1,750 feet

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1,000 feet

Question 43

(Refer to figure 36.) With a reported wind of north at 20 knots, which runway (6, 29, or 32) is acceptable for use for an airplane with a 13- knot maximum crosswind component?

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Runway 32

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Runway 29

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Runway 6

Question 44

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude Sea level Headwind 4 kts Temperature Std

Accepted Answer

401 feet

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490 feet

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356 feet

Question 45

When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is

Accepted Answer

200 knots

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250 knots

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230 knots

Question 46

Why are you more susceptible to dehydration in hot summer flying conditions?

Accepted Answer

Dry air at altitude tends to increase the rate of water loss from the body

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Moist air at altitude helps retain the body's moisture

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Temperature decreases with altitude

Question 47

What are the six components of the ‘IMSAFE’ preflight checklist?

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Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion

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Illness, Medication, Sleep, Acuity, Fatigue, Experience

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Identify, Medical, Sleep, Action, Flight, Environment

Question 48

To get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request

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a standard briefing

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a general briefing

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an abbreviated briefing

Question 49

If you measure your course on your sectional in reference to a meridian, that line is called a:

Accepted Answer

True course

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Magnetic course

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True heading

Question 50

What designated airspace associated with an airport becomes inactive when the control tower at that airport is not in operation?

Accepted Answer

Class D, which then becomes Class E

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Class D, which then becomes Class C

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Class B

Question 51

Which of the substances below almost always negatively affect your flying performance?

Accepted Answer

Prescription analgesics

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Over-the-counter analgesics

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Antibiotics

Question 52

What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?

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Never-exceed speed

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Maneuvering speed

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Turbulent or rough-air speed

Question 53

To meet the recency of experience requirements to act as pilot in command carrying passengers at night, a pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop within the preceding 90 days in

Accepted Answer

the same category and class of aircraft to be used

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any aircraft

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the same type of aircraft to be used

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

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 55

Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in

Accepted Answer

loss of muscle power

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an increased sense of well-being

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tightness across the forehead

Question 56

What is density altitude?

Accepted Answer

The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature

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The altitude read directly from the altimeter

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The height above the standard datum plane

Question 57

To determine the expiration date of the last annual aircraft inspection, a person should refer to the

Accepted Answer

aircraft maintenance records

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Registration Certificate

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Airworthiness Certificate

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

180 days

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90 days

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60 days

Question 59

When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request

Accepted Answer

an outlook briefing

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a standard briefing

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an abbreviated briefing

Question 60

What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why?

Accepted Answer

Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes

Answer

Efficiency is reduced due to the increased force of the propeller in the thinner air

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Efficiency is increased due to less friction on the propeller blades

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