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

Question 1

(Refer to figure 12.) The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means

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rain began at 1835Z

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blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM

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the barometer has risen .35 inches Hg

Question 2

Which type of NOTAM would be issued for a closed taxiway?

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NOTAM (D)

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SAA NOTAM

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FDC NOTAM

Question 3

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 4

The wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This difference in direction is primarily due to

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friction between the wind and the surface

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stronger Coriolis force at the surface

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stronger pressure gradient at higher altitudes

Question 5

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 6

Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain?

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Level flight attitude

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Constant altitude and airspeed

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Constant angle of attack

Question 7

The radius of the procedural Outer Area of Class C airspace is normally

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20 NM

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10 NM

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30 NM

Question 8

What is/are the aircraft inspection requirement(s) when receiving dual instruction in a rental airplane at a flight school?

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Annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection

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Annual inspection

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100-hour inspection

Question 9

If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate change in indication?

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Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower

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Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher

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Altimeter will indicate .15 inches Hg higher

Question 10

(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 11

Training airplanes are designed so that which part of the wing stalls first?

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Wing root

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Wing tip

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Middle of the wing

Question 12

Lateral or roll stability is normally achieved by:

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The upward pitch of the wings, called dihedral

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The design of the ailerons

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The design of the horizontal stabilizer/stabilator

Question 13

What regulation allows a private pilot to perform preventive maintenance?

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14 CFR Part 43.7

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14 CFR Part 61.113

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14 CFR Part 91.403

Question 14

For private pilot operations, a Second-Class Medical Certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15, this year, will expire at midnight on

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July 31, 2 years later

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July 15, 2 years later

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July 31, 1 year later

Question 15

When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator?

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Upon request

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Within 10 days

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Within 7 days

Question 16

Crests of standing mountain waves may be marked by stationary, lens-shaped clouds known as

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standing lenticular clouds

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roll clouds

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mammatocumulus clouds

Question 17

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 18

A recreational or private pilot acting as pilot in command, or in any other capacity as a required pilot flight crewmember, must have in his or her personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft a current

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medical certificate if required and an appropriate pilot certificate

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endorsement on the pilot certificate to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished

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logbook endorsement to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished

Question 19

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 20

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

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080° magnetic

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0°-179° true

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180°-359° magnetic

Question 21

METARs have a four letter identifier. In the U.S. METARs begin with the letter:

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K

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M

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C

Question 22

Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found if the aircraft has an Experimental or Special light-sport airworthiness certificate?

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Attached to the Airworthiness Certificate

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In the aircraft airframe and engine logbooks

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In the current, FAA-approved flight manual

Question 23

What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?

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Never-exceed speed

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Maneuvering speed

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Turbulent or rough-air speed

Question 24

Which VFR cruising altitude is appropriate when flying above 3,000 feet AGL on a magnetic course of 185°?

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4,500 feet

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4,000 feet

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5,000 feet

Question 25

A pilot who tries to exhibit "the right stuff", can affect safety by:

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Generating tendencies that lead to practices that are dangerous, often illegal, and may lead to a mishap

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Allowing events, or the situation, to control his or her actions

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A total disregard for any alternative course of action

Question 26

(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 27

Aviation Routine Weather reports (METARs) contain:

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Wind, visibility, precipitation, cloud coverage, temperature, and altimeter setting

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Wind, visibility, precipitation, and temperature only

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Wind, visibility, and precipitation only

Question 28

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

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Divert

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Check PIREPs

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Continue On

Question 29

What should a pilot do when recognizing a thought as hazardous?

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Label it as hazardous, then state the corresponding antidote

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Use the IMSAFE checklist to determine if the thought is harmful

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Allow the thought to develop until further signs of danger become apparent

Question 30

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

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It could happen to me

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It can not be that bad

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It will not happen to me

Question 31

(Refer to figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the eastern daylight time zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?

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1545Z

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1445Z

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1345Z

Question 32

(Refer to figure 5.) A turn coordinator provides an indication of the

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movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axis

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attitude of the aircraft with reference to the longitudinal axis

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angle of bank up to but not exceeding 30°

Question 33

What benefit does a digital attitude indicator provide?

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The artificial horizon spans the entire width of the display

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It’s driven by the same vacuum system as a mechanical attitude indicator

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It takes up less panel space

Question 34

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 35

(Refer to figure 26, area 1.) What type of airspace is over Tomlinson Airport?

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Class G airspace—surface up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL, Class E airspace—1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL

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Class G airspace—surface up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL

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Class G airspace—surface up to but not including 700 feet MSL, Class E airspace—700 feet to 14,500 feet MSL

Question 36

No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight

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except by prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft

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in Class D airspace under special VFR

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over a densely populated area

Question 37

What is the action of the airplane if the ball of the inclinometer moves to the left of center during a left turn?

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The airplane is slipping

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The airplane is skidding

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The airplane is coordinated

Question 38

(Refer to figure 7.) The proper adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the

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miniature airplane to the horizon bar

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horizon bar to the level-flight indication

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horizon bar to the miniature airplane

Question 39

(Refer to figure 35.) What fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power?

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11.2 gallons per hour

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11.8 gallons per hour

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10.6 gallons per hour

Question 40

When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is

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200 knots

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250 knots

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180 knots

Question 41

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

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Taking chances is foolish

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Nothing will happen

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I can do it

Question 42

What is indicated when a current CONVECTIVE SIGMET forecasts thunderstorms?

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Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers

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Moderate or severe turbulence

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Moderate thunderstorms covering 30 percent of the area

Question 43

Thunderstorms reach their greatest intensity during the

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mature stage

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downdraft stage

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cumulus stage

Question 44

(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 45

(Refer to figure 2.) If an airplane weighs 3,300 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 30° banked turn while maintaining altitude?

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3,960 pounds

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3,100 pounds

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1,200 pounds

Question 46

When a control tower, located on an airport within Class D airspace, ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation?

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The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation

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The airspace designation normally will not change

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The airspace remains Class D airspace as long as a weather observer or automated weather system is available

Question 47

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

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

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airports with special traffic patterns

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outer boundaries of Savannah Class C airspace

Question 48

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

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

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Moist, tropical air moving over cold, offshore water

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The movement of cold air over much warmer water

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

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 51

If you measure your course on your sectional in reference to a meridian, that line is called a:

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True course

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Magnetic course

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True heading

Question 52

(Refer to figure 24, area 5.) The navigation facility at Sulphur Springs (SLR) is a:

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VOR/DME

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ADF

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VOR

Question 53

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 54

(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 55

(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 56

The presence of ice pellets at the surface is evidence that there:

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is a temperature inversion with freezing rain at a higher altitude

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are thunderstorms in the area

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has been cold frontal passage

Question 57

What are characteristics of unstable air?

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Turbulence and good surface visibility

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Turbulence and poor surface visibility

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Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility

Question 58

(Refer to figure 20, area 2.) The flag symbol at Lake Drummond represents a

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visual checkpoint used to identify position for initial callup to Norfolk Approach Control

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compulsory reporting point for Norfolk Class C airspace

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compulsory reporting point for Hampton Roads Airport

Question 59

When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should

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add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle

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subtract easterly variation and right wind correction angle

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subtract westerly variation and add right wind correction angle

Question 60

According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may

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not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees

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be paid for the operating expenses of a flight if at least three takeoffs and three landings were made by the pilot within the preceding 90 days

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

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