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

Question 1

(Refer to figure 21, area 2.) Which airport is located at approximately 47° 34 minutes 30 seconds N latitude and 100° 43 minutes 00 seconds W longitude?

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Makeef

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Johnson

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Linrud

Question 2

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

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816 feet

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836 feet

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794 feet

Question 3

In regard 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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act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying a passenger for compensation if the flight is in connection with a business or employment

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

Question 4

(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 5

(Refer to figure 26, area 3.) When flying over Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, a pilot should fly no lower than

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2,000 feet AGL

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2,500 feet AGL

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3,000 feet AGL

Question 6

Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating ranges?

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Using fuel that has a lower-than-specified fuel rating

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Operating with higher-than-normal oil pressure

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Using fuel that has a higher-than-specified fuel rating

Question 7

The air/fuel ratio (AFR) is the measurement of

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The ratio of weight of air to the weight of fuel in the mixture

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The ratio of the volume of air to the volume of fuel in the wing tanks prior to reaching the engine

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The ratio of volume of air to the volume of fuel in the mixture

Question 8

If a pilot ignores fuel reserve requirements, the situation might be caused by:

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Lack of flight planning

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Physical stress

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Impulsivity

Question 9

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

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43 minutes

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48 minutes

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38 minutes

Question 10

(Refer to figure 14.) The wind and temperature at 12,000 feet MSL as reported by a pilot are

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080° at 21 knots and -7 °C

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090° at 21 MPH and -9 °F

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090° at 21 knots and -9 °C

Question 11

What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?

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Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance

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Permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed

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Provides a smoother operation with stable RPM and eliminates vibrations

Question 12

(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 13

A state of temporary confusion resulting from misleading information being sent to the brain by various sensory organs is defined as

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spatial disorientation

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hypoxia

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hyperventilation

Question 14

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 15

(Refer to figure 19.) Interpret the weather symbol depicted in Utah on the 12-hour Significant Weather Prognostic Chart.

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Moderate turbulence, surface to 18,000 feet

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Base of clear air turbulence, 18,000 feet

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Thunderstorm tops at 18,000 feet

Question 16

What is a characteristic of stable air?

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Stratiform clouds

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Unlimited visibility

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Cumulus clouds

Question 17

Which of the substances below almost always negatively affect your flying performance?

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Prescription analgesics

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Over-the-counter analgesics

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Antibiotics

Question 18

On aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used?

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In the event engine-driven fuel pump fails

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Constantly except in starting the engine

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All the time to aid the engine-driven fuel pump

Question 19

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 20

Each recreational or private pilot is required to have

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a biennial flight review

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a semiannual flight review

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an annual flight review

Question 21

How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division?

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No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action

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Required to be reported upon renewal of medical certificate

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No later than 30 working days after the motor vehicle action

Question 22

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 23

A pilot and two passengers landed on a 2,100 foot east-west gravel strip with an elevation of 1,800 feet. The temperature is warmer than expected and after computing the density altitude it is determined the takeoff distance over a 50 foot obstacle is 1,980 feet. The airplane is 75 pounds under gross weight. What would be the best choice?

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Wait until the temperature decreases, and recalculate the takeoff performance

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Try a takeoff without the passengers to make sure the climb is adequate

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Takeoff to the west because the headwind will give the extra climbout time needed

Question 24

(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 25

(Refer to figure 75.) Find Gila Bend AF AUX Airport (GXF) in area 6. What class of airspace is it in?

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D

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C

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B

Question 26

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 27

Maximum structural cruising speed is abbreviated as:

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VNO

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VNE

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VS0

Question 28

(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 29

(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 30

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 31

Unless each occupant is provided with supplemental oxygen, no person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry above a maximum cabin pressure altitude of

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15,000 feet MSL

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14,000 feet MSL

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12,500 feet MSL

Question 32

Which statement relates to Bernoulli's principle?

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Air traveling faster over the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface

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An additional upward force is generated as the lower surface of the wing deflects air downward

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

Question 33

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

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366 feet

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275 feet

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470 feet

Question 34

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 35

What should an owner or operator know about Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?

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They are mandatory

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They are voluntary

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For Informational purposes only

Question 36

Induced drag increases with:

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An increase in the angle of attack

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A decrease in the angle of attack

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The speed of the airplane

Question 37

(Refer to Figure 70, area 5) In order to avoid the Livermore Airport, what minimum altitude could you use to fly over it?

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2,901 feet MSL

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3,297 feet MSL

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2,503 feet MSL

Question 38

A lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as

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spatial disorientation

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hyperventilation

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hypoxia

Question 39

What is parasite drag?

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The drag caused by the fuselage and other protrusions disrupting the flow of air

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The rearward retarding force caused by the wings creating lift

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The drag caused by the lifting upward force of the elevator

Question 40

(Refer to figure 6.) To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be

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periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses

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calibrated on a compass rose at regular intervals

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set prior to flight on a known heading

Question 41

Which statement best defines hypoxia?

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A state of oxygen deficiency in the body

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A condition of gas bubble formation around the joints or muscles

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An abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed

Question 42

(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 43

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

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I am not helpless

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Someone else is responsible

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What is the use

Question 44

(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 45

Unless otherwise specifically authorized, no person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate

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over a densely populated area or in a congested airway

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beneath the floor of Class B airspace

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from the primary airport within Class D airspace

Question 46

The minimum visibility and distance from clouds required for VFR operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL is:

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3 SM visibility and 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally

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3 SM and remain clear of clouds

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3 SM visibility and 500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally

Question 47

(Refer to Figure 40.) What is the necessary distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle? OAT - Std, Pressure altitude - Sea level, Takeoff weight - 2,700 lb, Headwind component - Calm

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1,400 feet

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2,100 feet

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1,800 feet

Question 48

The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the

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pilot in command

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Federal Aviation Administration

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aircraft manufacturer

Question 49

A temperature inversion would most likely result in which weather condition?

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An increase in temperature as altitude is increased

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Good visibility in the lower levels of the atmosphere and poor visibility above an inversion aloft

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Clouds with extensive vertical development above an inversion aloft

Question 50

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 51

A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100- hour inspection due?

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3402.5 hours

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3312.5 hours

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3395.5 hours

Question 52

Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found?

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In the current, FAA-approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof

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On the Airworthiness Certificate

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In the aircraft airframe and engine logbooks

Question 53

(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 54

(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 55

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 56

(Refer to figure 17.) What wind is forecast for STL at 9,000 feet?

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230° true at 32 knots

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230° true at 25 knots

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230° magnetic at 25 knots

Question 57

While flying over mountainous terrain you see clouds with extensive vertical development. What does this indicate?

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An unstable air mass over the mountains

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You are in a stable air mass

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Dry air

Question 58

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

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An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface

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

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An altitude of 500 feet above the surface and no closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure

Question 59

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 60

What designated airspace associated with an airport becomes inactive when the control tower at that airport is not in operation?

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Class D, which then becomes Class E

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Class D, which then becomes Class C

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Class B

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