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

Question 1

(Refer to figure 26, area 3.) Identify the airspace over Sprague 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 700 feet MSL, Class E airspace - 700 feet to 14,500 feet MSL

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

Question 2

(Refer to figure 36.) With a reported wind of north at 20 knots, which runway (6, 29, or 32) is acceptable for use for an airplane with a 13- knot maximum crosswind component?

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Runway 32

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Runway 29

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Runway 6

Question 3

(Refer to figure 36.) What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?

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23 knots

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26 knots

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19 knots

Question 4

For a given power setting with a constant-speed, variable pitch propeller:

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Low pitch results in high RPM

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High pitch results in high RPM

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Low pitch results in low RPM

Question 5

What is true altitude?

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The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level

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The height above the standard datum plane

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The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface

Question 6

A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to

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avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM

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avoid high RPM settings with high manifold pressure

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always use a rich mixture with high RPM settings

Question 7

When operating under BasicMed, where do you need to retain a copy of the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)?

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In your logbook (paper or electronic)

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In your possession when operating as PIC on a flight

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At the office of the medical professional who performed your assessment

Question 8

What are the types of preflight weather briefings?

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Standard, abbreviated, and outlook

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Standard, specific, and complete

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Initial, specific, and outlook

Question 9

(Refer to figure 19.) How are Significant Weather Prognostic Charts best used by a pilot?

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For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence)

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For overall planning at all altitudes

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For analyzing current frontal activity and cloud coverage

Question 10

Inland fog is most likely:

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Radiation fog sometimes called ground fog

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Advection fog sometimes called sea fog

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Precipitation-induced fog

Question 11

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

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positive limit load factor

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ultimate load factor

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airspeed range for normal operations

Question 12

(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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

(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 18

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 19

No person may use an ATC transponder unless it has been tested and inspected within at least the preceding

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24 calendar months

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6 calendar months

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12 calendar months

Question 20

To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type, within the preceding

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90 days

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12 calendar months

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24 calendar months

Question 21

If an unstable air mass is forced upward, what type clouds can be expected?

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Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence

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Stratus clouds with little vertical development

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Stratus clouds with considerable associated turbulence

Question 22

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 23

Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace?

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Class C

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Class G

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Class E

Question 24

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 25

What can you learn about current weather conditions from this PIREP? RFD UUA /OV RFD090005/TM 1818/FL015/TP B767/RM +/- 15 KTS ON FINAL

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It is an urgent pilot report for a plus or minus 15 knot variation of airspeed on final approach

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It is a routine pilot report for a plus or minus 15 knot wind gust at 1,500'

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It is an urgent pilot report for a plus or minus 15 knots wind shear at 1,800'

Question 26

If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause

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detonation

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lower cylinder head temperatures

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a mixture of fuel and air that is not uniform in all cylinders

Question 27

(Refer to figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 3,563 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.96.

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3,527 feet MSL

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3,639 feet MSL

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3,599 feet MSL

Question 28

(Refer to figure 15.) In the TAF for KMEM, what does 'SHRA' stand for?

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Rain showers

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A shift in wind direction is expected

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A significant change in precipitation is possible

Question 29

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

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55 to 100 KTS

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55 to 165 KTS

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55 to 208 KTS

Question 30

In which environment is aircraft structural ice most likely to have the highest accumulation rate?

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Freezing rain

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Freezing drizzle

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Cumulus clouds with below freezing temperatures

Question 31

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 32

When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is

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200 knots

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250 knots

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230 knots

Question 33

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 34

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

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An altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft

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

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An altitude of 1,000 feet above any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure

Question 35

(Refer to figure 18.) Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot?

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For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning

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For a forecast of cloud coverage, visibilities, and frontal activity

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For determining frontal trends and air mass characteristics

Question 36

(Refer to figure 72.) While flying in cruise at 120 mph, the airplane experiences a +15 fps gust. What load factor would this apply to the airplane?

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2 G

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3 G

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0 G

Question 37

(Refer to Figure 37.) What is your total distance to land using the data below? OAT - 90°F, Pressure altitude - 6,000 ft, Weight - 2,700 lb, Headwind component - 20 kts, Obstacle - 50 ft

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1,550 feet

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1,725 feet

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1,800 feet

Question 38

While operating in regions known for dust devils, such as the Southwest US, what is the recommended action a pilot should take when one is detected during flight operations at low altitudes?

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Recognize and avoid the dust devil and be prepared to take evasive action if necessary

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Immediately divert to the nearest airport and land as soon as possible to avoid the dust devil

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Continue on the planned flight path, as dust devils are harmless and pose no risk to aircraft

Question 39

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 40

If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs?

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700-foot increase in indicated altitude

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70-foot increase in indicated altitude

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70-foot increase in density altitude

Question 41

Which of the following is the first step of the DECIDE Model for effective risk management and Aeronautical Decision Making?

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Detect

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Do

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Decision

Question 42

How much fuel will you need to travel 75 SM if your airplane burns 3 gallons of fuel/hr and your groundspeed is 45 mph?

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5 gallons

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3 gallons

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6 gallons

Question 43

The common heading indicator requires periodic adjustment. It is important to check its indications frequently against the:

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Magnetic compass

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Attitude indicator

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Turn and bank indicator

Question 44

What is the first step in a Decide Model?

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Detect

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Evaluate

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Identify

Question 45

What instrument is affected in a glass cockpit airplane when the Air Data Computer (ADC) fails?

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Airspeed Indicator

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Attitude Indicator

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Heading Indicator

Question 46

An airplane said to be inherently stable will

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require less effort to control

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not spin

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be difficult to stall

Question 47

SIGMETs are issued as a warning of weather conditions hazardous to which aircraft?

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All aircraft

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Small aircraft only

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Large aircraft only

Question 48

What is one of the advantages of an alternator over a generator in an airplane engine?

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The electrical output of an alternator is more constant throughout a wide range of engine speeds

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Alternators produce direct current rather than alternating current

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An alternator is electrically driven

Question 49

Wind shear can be defined as:

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A change in wind direction or wind speed

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Wind that starts and stops only

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Wind that blows at a constant speed

Question 50

The life cycle of a thunderstorm cell has three distinct stages:

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Cumulus stage, mature stage, and dissipating stage

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Stratus stage, mature stage, and final stage

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Stratus stage, building stage, and mature stage

Question 51

What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents?

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Human error

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Mechanical malfunction

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Structural failure

Question 52

(Refer to figure 23, area 3.) What is the floor of the Savannah Class C airspace at the shelf area (outer circle)?

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1,300 feet MSL

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1,700 feet MSL

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1,300 feet AGL

Question 53

Induced drag increases when airspeed is:

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Decreased

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Increased

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Increased by a factor of two

Question 54

To get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request

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a standard briefing

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a general briefing

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an abbreviated briefing

Question 55

What is the purpose of a trim system on an airplane?

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Increase the cruising speed of an airplane

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Relieves the pilot of the need to maintain constant pressure on the flight controls

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Decreases the stall speed

Question 56

The zone between contrasting air masses is called a:

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Front

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Low pressure area

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High pressure area

Question 57

At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92, when climbing to cruising flight level?

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18,000 feet MSL

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24,000 feet MSL

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14,500 feet MSL

Question 58

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 59

What does a positive indication tell you on an ammeter?

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The charging rate of the battery

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Amount of volts in the electrical system

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The battery will run out of electrical power soon

Question 60

The most complete and up-to-date information regarding an airport can be found in:

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The Chart Supplement publication (formerly The Airport/Facility Directory A/FD)

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NOTAMs

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