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

Question 1

The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends on the

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air temperature

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stability of the air.

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dewpoint

Question 2

Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to

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decrease engine performance

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have no effect on engine performance.

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increase engine performance.

Question 3

What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?

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Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation

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Poor visibility and smooth air

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Stratiform clouds and showery precipitation

Question 4

No person may operate an airplane within Class D airspace at night under special VFR unless the

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airplane is equipped for instrument flight.

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flight visibility is at least 3 miles

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flight can be conducted 500 feet below the clouds

Question 5

(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 6

Which operation would be described as preventive maintenance?

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Replenishing hydraulic fluid.

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Repair of portions of skin sheets by making additional seams

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Repair of landing gear brace struts.

Question 7

You can expect dangerous turbulence in mountain waves and:

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Below rotor clouds

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Below lenticular clouds

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Above rotor clouds

Question 8

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 9

A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is

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at least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.

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less than 1 mile and the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet

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at least 3 miles and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds

Question 10

Unless otherwise specified, Federal Airways include that Class E airspace extending upward from

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1,200 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL

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the surface up to and including 18,000 feet MSL

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700 feet above the surface up to and including 17,999 feet MSL

Question 11

VNO is defined as the

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maximum structural cruising speed.

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normal operating range

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never-exceed speed.

Question 12

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 13

Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to service? 1. Student or Recreational pilot. 2. Private or Commercial pilot. 3. None of the above.

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2

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1

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Neither 1 or 2

Question 14

Should it become necessary to handprop an airplane engine, it is extremely important that a competent pilot

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be at the controls in the cockpit.

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call 'contact' before touching the propeller.

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be in the cockpit and call out all commands

Question 15

What information is contained in a CONVECTIVE SIGMET?

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Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter

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Surface winds greater than 40 knots or thunderstorms equal to or greater than video integrator processor (VIP) level 4.

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Severe icing, severe turbulence, or widespread dust storms lowering visibility to less than 3 miles.

Question 16

(Refer to figure 24, area 1.) What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the northeast side of Airpark East Airport by 500 feet?

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1,273 feet MSL.

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1,283 feet MSL.

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1,010 feet MSL.

Question 17

What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours?

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1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.

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3 miles visibility and clear of clouds

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1 mile visibility, 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal clearance from clouds

Question 18

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

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700 feet AGL

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1,200 feet MSL.

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1,200 feet AGL.

Question 19

What is required for thermals to form?

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Solar heating

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High humidity

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Thunderstorms

Question 20

Flight through a restricted area should not be accomplished unless the pilot has:

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received prior authorization from the controlling agency

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filed an IFR flight plan.

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received prior permission from the commanding officer of the nearest military base.

Question 21

(Refer to figure 20, area 1.) What type of airspace surrounds NALF Fentress (NFE) Airport?

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Class E.

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Class C.

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Class G.

Question 22

If an aircraft is equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller and a float-type carburetor, the first indication of carburetor ice would most likely be

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loss of RPM.

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engine roughness.

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a drop in oil temperature and cylinder head temperature

Question 23

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

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Denial of an application for an FAA certificate or rating

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

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

Question 24

Clouds are divided into four families according to their

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height range

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composition.

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outward shape

Question 25

(Refer to figure 20, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport.

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36°24'N - 76°01'W.

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36°48'N - 76°01'W.

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47°24'N - 75°58'W

Question 26

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 27

Filling the fuel tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will

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prevent moisture condensation by eliminating airspace in the tanks

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force any existing water to the top of the tank away from the fuel lines to the engine

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prevent expansion of the fuel by eliminating airspace in the tanks.

Question 28

Completion of an annual condition inspection and the return of the aircraft to service should always be indicated by

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an appropriate notation in the aircraft maintenance records

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the relicensing date on the Registration Certificate.

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an inspection sticker placed on the instrument panel that lists the annual inspection completion date.

Question 29

When must batteries in an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be replaced or recharged, if rechargeable?

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When the ELT has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour

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When the ELT can no longer be heard over the airplane's communication radio receiver

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After any inadvertent activation of the ELT

Question 30

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 31

(Refer to figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 25 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 5,000 feet?

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1,650-foot increase

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1,400-foot increase.

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1,200-foot increase.

Question 32

To fly in Class B airspace:

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The pilot must receive an ATC clearance before operating an aircraft in that area.

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Solo student pilot operations are not authorized

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Flight under VFR is not authorized unless the pilot in command is instrument rated.

Question 33

Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data?

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An abbreviated briefing

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An outlook briefing

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A supplemental briefing

Question 34

(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 35

(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 36

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

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across a mountain ridge, and the air is stable

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down a mountain valley, and the air is unstable

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parallel to a mountain peak, and the air is stable

Question 37

If you are unsure whether a medication might prevent you from flying, contact

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An Aviation Medical Examiner.

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Your family doctor

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The nearest hospital.

Question 38

What is the main operating principle of a float-type carburetor?

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Low pressure in the venturi of the carburetor forces fuel to flow through the main fuel jet and mix with intake air.

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Fuel is pumped from the float chamber to the fuel discharge nozzle by an engine-drive fuel pump where it mixes with intake air.

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Fuel is discharged into the airstream at a pressure well above atmospheric pressure causing it to vaporize.

Question 39

(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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y the direction of deflection of the banking scale (A).

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

Question 40

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.

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5,500 feet

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5,000 feet.

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4,500 feet

Question 41

One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for

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improved engine performance

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uniform heat distribution

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balanced cylinder head pressure

Question 42

Why are reciprocating engines preferred over other types for small aircraft

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

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They provide less drag over other engine types.

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They use less fuel than other designs

Question 43

(Refer to figure 21.) Which public use airports depicted are indicated as having fuel?

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Minot Intl. (area 1).

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Minot Intl. (area 1) and Garrison (area 2)

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Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) and Garrison (area 2)

Question 44

The normal radius of the outer area of Class C airspace is

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20 nautical miles.

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5 nautical miles

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15 nautical miles

Question 45

(Refer to Figure 71, area 1.) What is the height of the floor of the Class E airspace above Georgetown Airport?

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3,823 feet MSL.

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The surface

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700 feet AGL.

Question 46

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

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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 47

(Refer to figure 12.) What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

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Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, moderate rain

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Sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, heavy rain.

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Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2SM, with light rain.

Question 48

What is the relationship of lift, drag, thrust, and weight when the airplane is in straight-and-level flight?

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Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag

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Lift, drag, and weight equal thrust

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Lift and weight equal thrust and drag.

Question 49

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 50

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

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Advection fog and upslope fog.

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Radiation fog and ice fog

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Steam fog and ground fog

Question 51

(Refer to figure 40.) Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff. OAT 38 C Pressure altitude 2,000 ft Takeoff weight 2,750 lb Headwind component Calm

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1,150 feet.

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1,800 feet

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1,300 feet

Question 52

During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?

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Dissipating

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Mature

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Cumulus

Question 53

(Refer to figure 4.) The maximum speed at which the airplane can be operated in smooth air is

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208 knots

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100 knots

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165 knots.

Question 54

(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 55

What causes sea breezes to move inland?

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Cool, dense air moving inland from over the water to replace warm air that has risen over the land.

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Warm, dense air moving inland from over the water to replace cool air that has risen over the land

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Water absorbing and radiating heat faster than the land

Question 56

The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on

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the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.

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5 statute miles from the geographical center of the primary airport

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the number of airports that lie within the Class D airspace

Question 57

Seasonal variations of solar radiation primarily occur because the axis of the Earth is tilted. During June through August the Sun is:

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Higher in the sky in the northern hemisphere

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Higher in the sky in the southern hemisphere.

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Lower in the sky in the northern hemisphere

Question 58

The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are

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lift, weight, thrust, and drag

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lift, weight, gravity, and thrust

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lift, gravity, power, and friction.

Question 59

(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 60

In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane?

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Low airspeed, high power, high angle of attack

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Low airspeed, low power, low angle of attack

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High airspeed, high power, high angle of attack

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