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

Question 1

What exception, if any, permits a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers who pay for the flight?

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If a donation is made to a charitable organization for the flight.

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If the passengers pay all the operating expenses.

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There is no exception.

Question 2

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 3

Skin friction drag can be somewhat reduced by:

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Flush riveting, smooth paint, and waxing

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Adjusting the angle of the props

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Keeping the intersection of different parts more streamlined.

Question 4

With certain exceptions, Class E airspace extends upward from either 700 feet or 1,200 feet AGL to, but does not include,

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18,000 feet MSL.

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10,000 feet MSL.

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14,500 feet MSL.

Question 5

(Refer to figure 35.) Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with 2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet with a temperature of 36 °F higher than standard.

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21.0 inches Hg.

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20.8 inches Hg.

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19.8 inches Hg.

Question 6

No person may act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft:

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Within 8 hours of any alcohol consumption

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For a period of 24 hours after consuming any alcohol

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If they have a blood alcohol count (BAC) of 0.01%.

Question 7

(Refer to figure 17.) What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet?

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230° true at 39 knots

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230° true at 56 knots

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230° magnetic at 56 knots.

Question 8

How often must the aircraft’s ELT be inspected?

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Within 12 calendar months of the last inspection

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Within 24 calendar months of the last inspection

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Every two years

Question 9

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 10

(Refer to Figure 23, area 3.) What minimum altitude is required to fly over the TV towers in the congested area southwest of Savannah Hilton Head International (SAV)?

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2,548 feet MSL.

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2,498 feet MSL.

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1,300 feet MSL

Question 11

Preventive maintenance has been performed on an aircraft. What paperwork is required?

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The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work and a description of the work must be entered in the aircraft maintenance records.

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A full, detailed description of the work done must be entered in the airframe logbook.

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The date the work was completed, and the name of the person who did the work must be entered in the airframe and engine logbook.

Question 12

(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 13

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 14

If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate

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higher than the actual altitude above sea level

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lower than the actual altitude above sea level

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the actual altitude above sea level.

Question 15

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 16

(Refer to Figure 68.) On the wind triangle, the line from point C to B represents:

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Groundspeed and true course.

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Airspeed and heading

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True heading and groundspeed

Question 17

(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 18

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 19

Parasite drag increases when airspeed is:

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Increased

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Decreased

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Parasite drag always remains constant

Question 20

What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?

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Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements.

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Private Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating.

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Commercial Pilot Certificate

Question 21

Thunderstorms which generally produce the most intense hazard to aircraft are

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squall line thunderstorms

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warm front thunderstorms.

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steady-state thunderstorms

Question 22

(Refer to figure 26, area 2.) What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas, such as Devils Lake East MOA?

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Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.

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High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.

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Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft, such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles.

Question 23

In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited?

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Class A

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Class B.

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Class C

Question 24

(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 25

An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as

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a lenticular cloud

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a funnel cloud

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an inactive frontal cloud.

Question 26

(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 27

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 28

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

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

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

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After any inadvertent activation of the ELT

Question 29

(Refer to figure 15.) Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be?

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3 statute miles

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6 statute miles.

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1/2 statute mile

Question 30

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 31

As you are climbing to your cruise altitude, you realize you forgot to lean the mixture control. What happens to fuel/air mixture entering the engine?

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The fuel-air mixture becomes richer because the density of air decreases while the amount of fuel remains constant

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Altitude has no effect on the fuel/air mixture in modern airplane engines.

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The fuel-air mixture is leaner because the density of air increases while the amount of fuel remains constant.

Question 32

No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the

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ground visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles.

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ground visibility at that airport is at least 1 mile

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flight visibility at that airport is at least 1 mile.

Question 33

Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as

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hyperventilation

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aerosinusitis

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aerotitis

Question 34

Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?

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VX

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VA

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VY

Question 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

The presence of cumulus clouds indicate:

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Unstable air with clearer visibilities.

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Stable air with poor visibility

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Stable air with clear visibility

Question 39

(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 40

(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 41

Applying carburetor heat will

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enrich the fuel/air mixture.

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not affect the fuel/air mixture

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result in more air going through the carburetor

Question 42

If an airplane is loaded with the CG forward of the allowable range:

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The pilot needs to use more back pressure on the elevator to hold the nose up

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The pilot needs to use less back pressure on the elevator to keep the airplane balanced

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The pilot needs to use more right rudder pressure to maintain level flight

Question 43

Who is responsible for ensuring Airworthiness Directives (AD's) are complied with?

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Owner or operator.

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Repair station

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Mechanic with inspection authorization (IA).

Question 44

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 45

(Refer to figure 20 area 4.) What hazards to aircraft may exist in restricted areas such as R-5302B?

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Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or guided missiles

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High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity

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Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers

Question 46

What cloud types would indicate convective turbulence?

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Towering cumulus clouds

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Cirrus clouds

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Nimbostratus clouds.

Question 47

(Refer to figure 25, area 4.) The floor of Class B airspace overlying Hicks Airport (T67) north-northwest of Fort Worth Meacham Field is

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4,000 feet MSL.

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3,200 feet MSL

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at the surface.

Question 48

Which V-speed represents maximum landing gear extended speed?

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VLE

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VLO

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VFE

Question 49

The variations of solar radiation on the Earth’s surface create:

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Changes in weather

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The amount on sunlight entering our atmosphere

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The amount of precipitation for a given geographical region.

Question 50

What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

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Unequal heating of the Earth's surface

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Variation of terrain elevation

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Coriolis force

Question 51

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 52

Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?

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When standard atmospheric conditions exist.

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When indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude.

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When the atmospheric pressure is 29.92 inches Hg

Question 53

(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 54

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 55

At approximately what altitude above the surface would the pilot expect the base of cumuliform clouds if the surface air temperature is 82 °F and the dewpoint is 38 °F?

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10,000 feet AGL.

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9,000 feet AGL.

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11,000 feet AGL

Question 56

(Refer to figure 25, area 7.) The airspace overlying Mc Kinney (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 57

Drag is produced by:

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Moving the airplane through the air

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Starting the engine on the parking area.

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Turns and glides only.

Question 58

(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 59

What effect, if any, does high humidity have on aircraft performance?

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It decreases performance.

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It increases performance.

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It has no effect on performance

Question 60

Uncontrolled airspace is Class G airspace. To operate in Class G airspace, the day visibility requirement for flight above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL is:

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1 mile

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3 miles

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5 miles

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