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

Question 1

Which conditions result in the formation of frost?

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The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below the dewpoint of the adjacent air and the dewpoint is below freezing.

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The temperature of the surrounding air is at or below freezing when small drops of moisture fall on the collecting surface.

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The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below freezing when small droplets of moisture fall on the surface.

Question 2

When rolling into a level turn, after which bank angle does load factor substantially increase?

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45 degrees

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30 degrees

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15 degrees

Question 3

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

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July 31, next year

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July 13, next year.

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July 1, next year

Question 4

To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request

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an abbreviated briefing

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an outlook briefing.

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a standard briefing

Question 5

Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?

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Temperature between 20 and 70 °F and high humidity

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Temperature between 32 and 50 °F and low humidity

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Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of less than 50 percent.

Question 6

(Refer to figure 25, area 8.) What minimum altitude is required to fly over the Cedar Hill TV towers in the congested area south of NAS Dallas?

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3,549 feet MSL.

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3,349 feet MSL.

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2,773 feet MSL.

Question 7

The most accurate part of a forecast occurs:

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At the beginning of the forecast period.

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At the end of the forecast period.

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Some hours after the forecast period

Question 8

Why do most standard certificated aircraft incorporate a dual ignition system with two individual magnetos, separate sets of wires, and spark plugs?

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To increase reliability of the ignition system.

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The engine will not run properly with only one magneto

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To ensure engine balance

Question 9

Which restriction applies to private pilots flying without a current medical certificate under the guidance of BasicMed?

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You may not operate an airplane for compensation or hire.

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You may not fly over large bodies of water unless you remain within gliding distance of land at all times.

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You cannot fly an airplane that is configured to carry more than 4 passengers.

Question 10

(Refer to figure 23, area 3.) What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of Savannah International?

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1,548 feet MSL.

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1,531 feet AGL

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1,500 feet MSL.

Question 11

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

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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 12

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 13

With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft?

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Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon.

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Transport, restricted, provisional.

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Normal, utility, acrobatic, limited

Question 14

The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by

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having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs

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leaning the body in the opposite direction of the motion of the aircraft

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shifting the eyes quickly between the exterior visual field and the instrument panel

Question 15

At approximately what altitude above the surface would the pilot expect the base of cumuliform clouds if the surface air temperature is 82 °F and the dewpoint is 38 °F?

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10,000 feet AGL.

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9,000 feet AGL.

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11,000 feet AGL

Question 16

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

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180 days.

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90 days

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60 days

Question 17

The mature stage of a thunderstorm begins with:

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the start of precipitation

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continuous downdrafts.

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formation of the anvil top.

Question 18

(Refer to figure 60.) How should the 500-pound weight be shifted to balance the plank on the fulcrum?

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1 inch to the left.

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1 inch to the right.

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4.5 inches to the right.

Question 19

(Refer to Figure 67.) During your flight you burn 25 gallons of fuel. What effect would this have on the weight and balance of your airplane at destination? Given: Airplane weight is 3,000 pounds and MOM/100 is 2,000.

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Moment will decrease to 1,887 lbs-in.

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No effect on CG.

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Moment will increase to 2,113 lbs-in

Question 20

What cloud types would indicate convective turbulence?

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Towering cumulus clouds

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Cirrus clouds

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Nimbostratus clouds.

Question 21

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. Pressure altitude 3,750 ft Headwind 12 kts Temperature Std

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816 feet

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836 feet.

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794 feet

Question 22

What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane?

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To control yaw

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To control overbanking tendency

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To control roll.

Question 23

What is one of the benefits for pilots flying an airplane with electronic flight instruments and moving map navigation (glass cockpit)?

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Increased situational awareness

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Eliminates the need to learn conventional radio-based navigation techniques

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Electronic systems never fail

Question 24

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

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366 feet.

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275 feet.

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470 feet.

Question 25

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 26

An airplane has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this airplane would be

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difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition

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a longer takeoff run.

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stalling at higher-than-normal airspeed.

Question 27

If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate

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lower than the actual altitude above sea level.

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the actual altitude above sea level.

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higher than the actual altitude above sea level.

Question 28

(Refer to Figure 82.) Based upon the altitude indicated by altimeter #3, which course direction is appropriate for this VFR cruising altitude?

Accepted Answer

080° magnetic

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0°-179° true

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180°-359° magnetic.

Question 29

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

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KINK, KBOI, and KLAX

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KINK, KBOI, and KJFK

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All

Question 30

Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?

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High temperature, high relative humidity, and high density altitude.

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Low temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.

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High temperature, low relative humidity, and low density altitude.

Question 31

An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as

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a lenticular cloud

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a funnel cloud

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an inactive frontal cloud.

Question 32

The lack of sufficient oxygen to the body resulting in impairment is:

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Hypoxia

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Hyperventilation

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Carbon monoxide poisoning

Question 33

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 34

A prohibited area is airspace designated under part 73 within which:

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No person may operate an aircraft without the permission of the using agency.

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A pilot may fly using extreme caution—no prior permission is necessary

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A pilot may never fly. No authority will grant flight privileges in this airspace.

Question 35

If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate

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higher than the actual altitude above sea level

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lower than the actual altitude above sea level

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the actual altitude above sea level.

Question 36

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 37

AIRMETs are advisories of significant weather phenomena but of lower intensities than SIGMETs and are intended for dissemination to

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all pilots.

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only VFR pilots

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only IFR pilots.

Question 38

The most frequent type of ground or surface-based temperature inversion is that which is produced by

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terrestrial radiation on a clear, relatively still night.

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the movement of colder air under warm air, or the movement of warm air over cold air.

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warm air being lifted rapidly aloft in the vicinity of mountainous terrain.

Question 39

With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft?

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Normal, utility, acrobatic

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Airplane, rotorcraft, glider.

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Landplane, seaplane.

Question 40

One of the most easily recognized discontinuities across a front is

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a change in temperature

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an increase in cloud coverage

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an increase in relative humidity

Question 41

The purpose of the fuel tank vent system is to:

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allow air to enter as fuel is consumed to maintain atmospheric pressure inside the tank

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allow for the proper air to fuel ratio when flying at higher altitudes.

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increase pressure in the tank to move fuel to the engine intake.

Question 42

(Refer to figure 26, area 2.) The day VFR visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate over the town of Cooperstown, after departing and climbing out of the Cooperstown Airport at or below 700 feet AGL are

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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 clouds.

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3 miles and clear of clouds.

Question 43

(Refer to figure 72.) The horizontal dashed line from point C to point E represents the

Accepted Answer

positive limit load factor

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ultimate load factor

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airspeed range for normal operations

Question 44

(Refer to figure 22.) What is the estimated time en route for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 300° at 14 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Add 3 minutes for climb-out. (NOTE: Sectional chart figures are not to scale in print or digital form; use the NM scale printed on the chart to measure distances)

Accepted Answer

43 minutes

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48 minutes.

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38 minutes.

Question 45

(Refer to figure 4.) Which marking identifies the never-exceed speed?

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The red radial line.

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Upper limit of the white arc

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Upper limit of the green arc

Question 46

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 47

(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 48

(Refer to figure 19.) At what altitude is the freezing level over the middle of Florida on the 12-hour Significant Weather Prognostic Chart?

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12,000 feet

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4,000 feet

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8,000 feet

Question 49

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 50

(Refer to figure 52.) When approaching Lincoln Municipal from the west at noon for the purpose of landing, initial communications should be with

Accepted Answer

Lincoln Approach Control on 124.0 MHz

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Minneapolis Center on 128.75 MHz

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Lincoln Tower on 118.5 MHz

Question 51

(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 52

How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller?

Accepted Answer

The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM.

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The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates a constant blade angle.

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The throttle controls engine RPM as registered on the tachometer and the mixture control regulates the power output.

Question 53

Eye movements during daytime collision avoidance scanning should:

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not exceed 10 degrees and view each sector at least 1 second

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be in 30 degree sectors and view each sector for at least 3 seconds

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use peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing

Question 54

What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

An appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required.

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Certificates showing accomplishment of a checkout in the aircraft and a current biennial flight review

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A pilot certificate with an endorsement showing accomplishment of an annual flight review and a pilot logbook showing recency of experience.

Question 55

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 56

When the term 'light and variable' is used in reference to a Winds Aloft Forecast, the coded group and windspeed is

Accepted Answer

9900 and less than 5 knots.

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9999 and less than 10 knots.

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0000 and less than 7 knots

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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 58

Refer to figure 8.) Determine the density altitude for these conditions: Altimeter setting 29.25 Runway temperature +81 F Airport elevation 5,250 ft MSL

Accepted Answer

8,500 feet MSL

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5,877 feet MSL

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4,600 feet MSL.

Question 59

To obtain current information regarding cloud tops, icing, and turbulence check the:

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Pilot reports (PIREPs)

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Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA).

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Low-Level Significant Weather Prog Charts

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

90 days

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12 calendar months.

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24 calendar months

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