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

Question 1

You have been running an excessively rich mixture for some time now. As a result:

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The spark plugs may become fouled

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The engine will become severely damaged due to excess fuel vapors

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The throttle response is greatly increased

Question 2

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 3

What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

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Unequal heating of the Earth's surface

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Variation of terrain elevation

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Coriolis force

Question 4

Which gyroscopic instrument is the foundation for all instrument flight?

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Attitude indicator

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Turn coordinator

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Heading indicator

Question 5

What should pilots state initially when telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information?

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The intended route of flight and destination

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The address of the pilot in command

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The intended route of flight radio frequencies

Question 6

How will frost on the wings of an airplane affect takeoff performance?

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Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely affecting its lifting capability

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Frost will cause the airplane to become airborne with a higher angle of attack, decreasing the stall speed

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Frost will change the camber of the wing, increasing its lifting capability

Question 7

The information in a METAR is:

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Sequential following a prescribed format

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Follows no specific format

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Depends on the amount of data presented

Question 8

What is the approximate base of the cumulus clouds if the surface air temperature at 1,000 feet MSL is 70 °F and the dewpoint is 48 °F?

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6,000 feet MSL

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4,000 feet MSL

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5,000 feet MSL

Question 9

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 10

The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is:

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Specific to an airport

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Covers an area of up to 20 miles from the center of an airport

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Contains weather data for a large area—typically a 50 square mile area

Question 11

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 12

If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to

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rely upon the aircraft instrument indications

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concentrate on yaw, pitch, and roll sensations

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consciously slow the breathing rate until symptoms clear and then resume normal breathing rate

Question 13

During the run-up at a high-elevation airport, a pilot notes a slight engine roughness that is not affected by the magneto check but grows worse during the carburetor heat check. Under these circumstances, what would be the most logical initial action?

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Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture

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Reduce manifold pressure to control detonation

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Taxi back to the flight line for a maintenance check

Question 14

(Refer to figure 40.) Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff. OAT 32°C Pressure altitude 2,000 ft Takeoff weight 2,500 lb Headwind component 20 kts

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650 feet

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1,000 feet

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850 feet

Question 15

A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 51-year-old pilot on May 3, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on

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May 31, 2 years later

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May 31, 1 year later

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May 3, 1 year later

Question 16

Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?

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Unusable fuel and undrainable oil

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Full fuel tanks and engine oil to capacity

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Only the airframe, powerplant, and optional equipment

Question 17

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 18

Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than

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2,000 feet AGL

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3,000 feet AGL

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1,000 feet AGL

Question 19

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

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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 20

(Refer to figure 21.) The terrain elevation of the light tan area between Minot (area 1) and Audubon Lake (area 2) varies from

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2,000 feet to 2,500 feet MSL

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2,000 feet to 2,700 feet MSL

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sea level to 2,000 feet MSL

Question 21

Which operation would be described as preventive maintenance?

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Servicing landing gear wheel bearings

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Engine adjustments to allow automotive gas to be used

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Alteration of main seat support brackets

Question 22

Which weather condition should you expect when flying near cumulus clouds?

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turbulence

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temperature inversion

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smooth air

Question 23

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

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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 24

What are the three axes of rotation for an airplane?

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Lateral, vertical, and longitudinal

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Vertical, longitudinal, and aileron

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Lateral, rudder, and aileron

Question 25

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 26

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 27

Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as

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altitude increases

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altitude decreases

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air pressure increases

Question 28

(Refer to figure 37.) Determine the approximate total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. OAT 90°F Pressure altitude 4,000 ft Weight 2,800 lb Headwind component 10 kts

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1,775 feet

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1,525 feet

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1,950 feet

Question 29

What is absolute altitude?

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The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface

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The height above the standard datum plane

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The altitude read directly from the altimeter

Question 30

(Refer to figure 36.) With a reported wind of south at 20 knots, which runway (10, 14, or 24) is appropriate for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component?

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Runway 14

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Runway 10

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Runway 24

Question 31

(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?

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505 feet AGL

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6,586 feet AGL

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1,295 feet AGL

Question 32

(Refer to figure 22, area 1.) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during daylight hours over Sandpoint Airport at 1,200 feet AGL are

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3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud

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1 mile and clear of clouds

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1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud

Question 33

To operate at night in Class E airspace you need:

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3 miles visibility and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud

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1 mile visibility and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud

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3 miles visibility and clear of clouds

Question 34

What is/are the aircraft inspection requirement(s) when receiving dual flight instruction in your own airplane?

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Annual inspection

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Annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection

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100-hour inspection

Question 35

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 36

In order to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, a pilot must have

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received and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has more than 200 horsepower

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passed a flight test in a high-performance airplane

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made and logged three solo takeoffs and landings in a high-performance airplane

Question 37

Steady precipitation preceding a front is an indication of

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stratiform clouds with little or no turbulence

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stratiform clouds with moderate turbulence

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cumuliform clouds with little or no turbulence

Question 38

Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request of any

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local law enforcement officer

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authorized representative of the Department of Transportation

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person in a position of authority

Question 39

FAA advisory circulars (some free, others at cost) are available to all pilots and are obtained by

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ordering those desired from the Government Printing Office

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distribution from the nearest FAA district office

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subscribing to the Federal Register

Question 40

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 41

Clouds, fog, or dew will always form when

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water vapor condenses

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relative humidity reaches 100 percent

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water vapor is present

Question 42

What measurement can be used to determine the stability of the atmosphere?

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Actual lapse rate

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Surface temperature

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Atmospheric pressure

Question 43

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over other than a congested area?

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An altitude of 500 feet AGL, except over open water or a sparsely populated area, which requires 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure

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An altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 1,000 feet

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An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface

Question 44

(Refer to figure 4.) What is the full flap operating range for the airplane?

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55 to 100 KTS

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55 to 165 KTS

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55 to 208 KTS

Question 45

A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is

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an outlook briefing

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a forecast briefing

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a prognostic briefing

Question 46

Using a turn and slip indicator, how do you know that you are in a coordinated turn?

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Centering the ball results in a coordinated turn

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The miniature airplane’s wing is pointing to the 15 degree mark

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The miniature airplane’s wing is pointing to the 30 degree mark

Question 47

The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as

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pre-ignition

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combustion

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detonation

Question 48

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:

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3 miles

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5 miles

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1 mile

Question 49

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 50

(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 51

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?

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Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear

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An extremely slow rate of breathing and insufficient oxygen

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The excessive consumption of alcohol

Question 52

Which statement is most correct regarding form drag?

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Form drag increases as airspeed increases

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It increases when the weight of the airplane increases

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It decreases as the speed of the airplane increases

Question 53

The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to

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decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density

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increase the amount of fuel in the mixture to compensate for the decrease in pressure and density of the air

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decrease the amount of fuel in the mixture in order to compensate for increased air density

Question 54

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

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Turns

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Climbs

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Stalls

Question 55

A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic?

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Poor surface visibility

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Showery precipitation

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Turbulent air

Question 56

Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating ranges?

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Using fuel that has a lower-than-specified fuel rating

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Operating with higher-than-normal oil pressure

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Using fuel that has a higher-than-specified fuel rating

Question 57

(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 58

How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division?

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No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action

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Required to be reported upon renewal of medical certificate

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No later than 30 working days after the motor vehicle action

Question 59

(Refer to figure 12.) What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?

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110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots

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Calm

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111° at 2 knots, gusts 18 knots

Question 60

Hazardous attitudes occur to every pilot to some degree at some time. What are some of these hazardous attitudes?

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Antiauthority, impulsivity, macho, resignation, and invulnerability

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Poor risk management and lack of stress management

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Poor situational awareness, snap judgments, and lack of a decision making process

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