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

Question 1

(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 2

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are issued under which subject number?

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60

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70

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90

Question 3

Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?

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250 knots

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288 knots

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200 knots

Question 4

(Refer to figure 72.) What would happen to the airplane if it experienced a load factor of 2 Gs at 70 knots?

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It will stall

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Structural damage would occur

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Nothing

Question 5

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

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When at high angles of attack

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When at low angles of attack

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When at high airspeeds

Question 6

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

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A loss of situational awareness

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A loss of workload

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Internal stress

Question 7

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 8

Aeronautical Decision Making can be defined as:

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Systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action for a given set of circumstances

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Decision making process which relies on good judgment to reduce risks associated with each flight

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Mental process of analyzing all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take

Question 9

(Refer to figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,386 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.97.

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1,341 feet MSL

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1,562 feet MSL

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1,451 feet MSL

Question 10

Thunderstorms may contain:

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Turbulence, icing, hailstones, and lightning

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Turbulence and lightning only

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Turbulence and icing only

Question 11

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 12

Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a:

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heat exchange

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pressure differential

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movement of air

Question 13

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 14

Which weather conditions should be expected beneath a low-level temperature inversion layer when the relative humidity is high?

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Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds

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Turbulent air, poor visibility, fog, low stratus type clouds, and showery precipitation

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Light wind shear, poor visibility, haze, and light rain

Question 15

Where does wind shear occur?

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At all altitudes, in all directions

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Only at lower altitudes

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Only at higher altitudes

Question 16

(Refer to figure 20, area 5.) The CAUTION box denotes what hazard to aircraft?

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Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet MSL

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Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet AGL

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Unmarked blimp hangers at 300 feet MSL

Question 17

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 18

(Refer to figure 20, area 1.) What minimum radio equipment is required to land and take off at Norfolk International?

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Mode C transponder, two-way radio, and ADS-B Out

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Mode C transponder, VOR, and DME

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Mode C transponder and VOR

Question 19

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 20

When are the four forces that act on an airplane in equilibrium?

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During unaccelerated flight

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When the aircraft is at rest on the ground

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When the aircraft is accelerating

Question 21

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

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the same category and class of aircraft to be used

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any aircraft

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the same type of aircraft to be used

Question 22

(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 23

As used with respect to the certification, ratings, privileges, and limitations of airmen, examples of a “category” of aircraft would be:

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Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, and lighter-than-air

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Cessna 150 or F16

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Single-engine or multiengine

Question 24

The order of operation regarding the strokes of a typical four-stroke per cycle airplane engine is:

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Intake, compression, power, and exhaust

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Compression, intake, power, and exhaust

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Power, compression, intake, and exhaust

Question 25

(Refer to figure 3.) Altimeter 2 indicates

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14,500 feet

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4,500 feet

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1,500 feet

Question 26

(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 27

The minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSL and more than 1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace is

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5 miles

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3 miles

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1 mile

Question 28

(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 29

(Refer to figure 51) What should be entered into box 15 of the ICAO flight plan form?

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Planned altitude for the first part of the route

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Lowest planned altitude

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Highest planned altitude

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

An aircraft cabin should be preheated in cold weather operations to:

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Ensure the instruments will not stick

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Never preheat the airplane cabin before boarding due to accumulation of moisture on the instruments

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Ensure the comfort of the passengers before taxi

Question 34

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

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

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Power is controlled by the prop control

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Power is controlled by the tachometer

Question 35

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

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

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Two-way radio communications equipment and a 4096-code transponder

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Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and a VOR or TACAN receiver

Question 36

(Refer to figure 68.) What does the line from point A to point B of the wind triangle represent?

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True heading and airspeed

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True course and groundspeed

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Groundspeed and true heading

Question 37

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

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Identify themselves as pilots

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State their total flight time

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Tell the number of occupants on board

Question 38

Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if

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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 39

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?

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All traffic or terrain features appear to be farther away than their actual distance

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Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity

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The eyes tend to overwork in haze and do not detect relative movement easily

Question 40

When must a current pilot certificate be in the pilot's personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?

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Anytime when acting as pilot in command or as a required crewmember

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Only when passengers are carried

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When acting as a crew chief during launch and recovery

Question 41

(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 42

(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 43

(Refer to figure 35.) Approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with 65 percent maximum continuous power at 9,500 feet with a temperature of 36 °F below standard?

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183 MPH

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181 MPH

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178 MPH

Question 44

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 45

(Refer to figure 61.) If 50 pounds of weight is located at point X and 100 pounds at point Z, how much weight must be located at point Y to balance the plank?

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300 pounds

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50 pounds

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30 pounds

Question 46

TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

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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 47

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

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Vertical speed indicator

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Magnetic compass

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Airspeed Indicator

Question 48

Which atmospheric layer is typified by a relatively small change in temperature?

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Troposphere

Question 49

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 50

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

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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 51

What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?

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The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift

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The effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder, and rudder trim tab

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The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag

Question 52

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

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Standard briefing

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Abbreviated briefing

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Outlook briefing

Question 53

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

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whether they intend to fly VFR only

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that they possess a current pilot certificate

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the full name and address of the formation commander

Question 54

(Refer to figure 20.) Determine the magnetic course from First Flight Airport (area 5) to Hampton Roads Airport (area 2).

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332°

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321°

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141°

Question 55

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

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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 56

If you have alcohol present in your blood what effect might you expect to occur?

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Judgment and decision-making abilities are diminished

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Your vision acuity improves

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The higher you fly the less alcohols affects your senses

Question 57

Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition?

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Owner or operator

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Pilot-in-command

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Mechanic

Question 58

(Refer to figure 25, area 7.) The airspace overlying McKinney (TKI) is controlled from the surface to

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2,900 feet MSL

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700 feet AGL

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2,500 feet MSL

Question 59

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

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the aircraft identification or the pilot's name

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true airspeed

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fuel on board

Question 60

If you feel that your thoughts are leading to a hazardous situation you should:

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Label that thought as hazardous, then correct that thought by stating the corresponding learned antidote

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Avoid developing this hazardous thought

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Develop this hazardous thought and follow through with modified action

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