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

Question 1

How is power controlled on an airplane equipped with a constant-speed propeller?

Accepted Answer

Power output is controlled by the throttle and indicated by a manifold pressure gauge

Answer

Power is controlled by the prop control

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Power is controlled by the tachometer

Question 2

An aircraft's annual inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual inspection will be due no later than

Accepted Answer

July 31, next year

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July 1, next year

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July 13, next year

Question 3

What is induced drag?

Accepted Answer

The rearward retarding force caused by the wings creating lift

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

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The drag caused by the propeller blades when in motion

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

90 days

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60 days

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30 days

Question 5

Select the four flight fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft.

Accepted Answer

Straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents

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Aircraft power, pitch, bank, and trim

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Starting, taxiing, takeoff, and landing

Question 6

Which statement about longitude and latitude is true?

Accepted Answer

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 7

A colorless, odorless, and tasteless substance, produced by a combustion engine, is called:

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 8

A pilot who allows himself to get behind the aircraft, can cause:

Accepted Answer

A loss of situational awareness

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A loss of workload

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Internal stress

Question 9

What is the minimum pilot certificate for flying in Class D airspace?

Accepted Answer

No minimum pilot certificate is specified for operations in Class D airspace

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Private Pilot Certificate

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Commercial Pilot Certificate

Question 10

You have completed your BasicMed requirements and plan on flying your friends to a football game. What is the maximum amount of passengers you can bring along?

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5

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4

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One

Question 11

(Refer to figure 36.) What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?

Accepted Answer

19 knots

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30 knots

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23 knots

Question 12

What are the types of preflight weather briefings?

Accepted Answer

Standard, abbreviated, and outlook

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Standard, specific, and complete

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Initial, specific, and outlook

Question 13

What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine?

Accepted Answer

Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges

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Place the magneto or ignition switch momentarily in the OFF position to check for proper grounding

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Test each brake and the parking brake

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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 15

Which VFR cruising altitude is acceptable for a flight on a Victor Airway with a magnetic course of 175°? The terrain is less than 1,000 feet.

Accepted Answer

5,500 feet

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5,000 feet

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4,500 feet

Question 16

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude 1,250 ft Headwind 8 kts Temperature Std

Accepted Answer

366 feet

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275 feet

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470 feet

Question 17

(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 18

Which type weather briefing should a pilot request, when departing within the hour, if no preliminary weather information has been received?

Accepted Answer

Standard briefing

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Abbreviated briefing

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Outlook briefing

Question 19

(Refer to figure 18.) What is the status of the front that extends from Nebraska through the upper peninsula of Michigan?

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Cold

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Warm

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Stationary

Question 20

(Refer to figure 25, area 4.) The floor of Class B airspace overlying Hicks Airport (T67) north-northwest of Fort Worth Meacham Field is

Accepted Answer

4,000 feet MSL

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3,200 feet MSL

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at the surface

Question 21

The rotating propeller of an airplane makes a very good gyroscope and thus has similar properties. In a prop driven airplane, a decrease in pitch attitude results in:

Accepted Answer

A yawing moment to the left around the vertical axis

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A pitching moment to the right around its lateral axis

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A yawing moment to the right around the horizontal axis

Question 22

(Refer to Figure 23, area 3.) What minimum altitude is required to fly over the TV towers in the congested area southwest of Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV)?

Accepted Answer

2,548 feet MSL

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2,498 feet MSL

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1,300 feet MSL

Question 23

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

Question 24

(Refer to figure 14.) If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling?

Accepted Answer

505 feet AGL

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6,586 feet AGL

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1,295 feet AGL

Question 25

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 26

(Refer to figure 35.) Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with 2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet with a temperature of 36 °F higher than standard.

Accepted Answer

21.0 inches Hg

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20.8 inches Hg

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19.8 inches Hg

Question 27

Uncontrolled airspace is Class G airspace. To operate in Class G airspace, the night visibility requirement for flight at 3,000 feet AGL, but below 10,000 feet MSL, is:

Accepted Answer

3 miles

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5 miles

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1 mile

Question 28

Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the

Accepted Answer

Chart Supplements publication

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NOTAMs

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Graphic Notices and Supplemental Data

Question 29

In regard 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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act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying a passenger for compensation if the flight is in connection with a business or employment

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

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

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 31

Radar weather reports are of special interest to pilots because they indicate

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location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and cell movement of precipitation

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location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and trend

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large areas of low ceilings and fog

Question 32

Which V-speed represents maximum flap extended speed?

Accepted Answer

VFE

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VLOF

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VFC

Question 33

When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots should state

Accepted Answer

the aircraft identification or the pilot's name

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true airspeed

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fuel on board

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

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 35

If you read in a METAR the symbols “SKC” and “OVC”, refer to:

Accepted Answer

Sky Clear and Overcast

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Sky clear and broken clouds

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Few clouds and scattered clouds

Question 36

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

Accepted Answer

sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft

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warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft

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IFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and 3 miles lateral) between all aircraft

Question 37

(Refer to figure 12.) Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?

Accepted Answer

KINK, KBOI, and KLAX

Answer

KINK, KBOI, and KJFK

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All

Question 38

What often leads to spatial disorientation or collision with ground/obstacles when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?

Accepted Answer

Continual flight into instrument conditions

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Getting behind the aircraft

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Duck-under syndrome

Question 39

The three takeoffs and landings that are required to act as pilot in command at night must be done during the time period from

Accepted Answer

1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise

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

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sunset to sunrise

Question 40

The pitot-static system drives the:

Accepted Answer

Airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator

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Airspeed indicator, attitude indicator and heading indicator

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Altimeter, vertical speed indicator, and heading indicator

Question 41

When speaking to a Flight Service weather briefer, you should state:

Accepted Answer

whether the flight is VFR or IFR

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the pilot's full name and address

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a summary of your qualifications

Question 42

(Refer to figure 2.) If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 45° banked turn while maintaining altitude?

Accepted Answer

6,750 pounds

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7,200 pounds

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4,500 pounds

Question 43

(Refer to figure 23.) The flag symbols at Statesboro Bullock County Airport, Claxton-Evans County Airport, and Ridgeland Airport are

Accepted Answer

visual checkpoints to identify position for initial callup prior to entering Savannah Class C airspace

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airports with special traffic patterns

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outer boundaries of Savannah Class C airspace

Question 44

Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if

Accepted Answer

visual cues are taken away, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)

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they ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear

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eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

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 46

What is one flight instrument a pilot can adjust in the cockpit?

Accepted Answer

Vertical speed indicator

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Magnetic compass

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Airspeed Indicator

Question 47

Which V-speed represents maximum landing gear extended speed?

Accepted Answer

VLE

Answer

VLO

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VFE

Question 48

If an airplane is loaded with the CG forward of the allowable range:

Accepted Answer

The pilot needs to use more back pressure on the elevator to hold the nose up

Answer

The pilot needs to use less back pressure on the elevator to keep the airplane balanced

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The pilot needs to use more right rudder pressure to maintain level flight

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

Divert

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Check PIREPs

Answer

Continue On

Question 50

If a certificated pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period of only

Accepted Answer

30 days after the date of the move

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60 days after the date of the move

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90 days after the date of the move

Question 51

For a student pilot solo flight, he or she must have the following on board:

Accepted Answer

Logbook with instructor endorsement, photo ID, student pilot certificate, and current medical certificate or other medical documentation acceptable to the FAA

Answer

Logbook with instructor endorsement and student pilot certificate only

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Student pilot certificate and current medical certificate or other medical documentation acceptable to the FAA only

Question 52

Where should a private pilot record preventive maintenance action performed on an airplane?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance logbooks

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No record-keeping is required

Answer

Pilot flight logbooks

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

Evaporation and sublimation

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Heating and condensation

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Supersaturation and evaporation

Question 54

The airspeed indicator has various color markings. The green arc is:

Accepted Answer

The normal operating range of the airplane

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The speeds that should only be flown in smooth air

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The full flap operating range of the airplane

Question 55

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

Accepted Answer

165 knots

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208 knots

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100 knots

Question 56

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Impulsivity'?

Accepted Answer

Not so fast, think first

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Do it quickly to get it over with

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It could happen to me

Question 57

No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the

Accepted Answer

ground visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles

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ground visibility at that airport is at least 1 mile

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flight visibility at that airport is at least 1 mile

Question 58

(Refer to figure 4.) What is the maximum flaps-extended speed?

Accepted Answer

100 knots

Answer

58 knots

Answer

165 knots

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Moist, tropical air moving over cold, offshore water

Answer

The movement of cold air over much warmer water

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

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