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

Question 1

No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with

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.04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood

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.008 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood

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.004 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood

Question 2

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 3

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. Pressure altitude 7,500 ft Headwind 8 kts Temperature 32°F Runway Hard surface

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1,004 feet

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1,506 feet

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1,205 feet

Question 4

How is the wing twisted on most training airplanes to increase controllability at low speeds?

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The wing is twisted to a higher AOA at the wing root

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The wing is twisted to a higher AOA at the wing tip

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The wing is twisted to a lower AOA at the wing root

Question 5

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude 5,000 ft Headwind Calm Temperature 101°F

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545 feet

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495 feet

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445 feet

Question 6

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 7

Which weather condition should you expect when flying near cumulus clouds?

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turbulence

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temperature inversion

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smooth air

Question 8

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 9

After purchasing an airplane from a dealer, is it legal to fly away using the dealer’s aircraft registration?

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No, the airplane must be first registered to the new owner

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Yes, the airplane can be flown for 30 days using the previous registration

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Yes, but only for the purpose of flying the airplane to the owner’s home airport

Question 10

Low-level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog?

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Steam fog

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Upslope fog

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Rain-induced fog

Question 11

Completion of an annual condition inspection and the return of the aircraft to service should always be indicated by

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an appropriate notation in the aircraft maintenance records

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the relicensing date on the Registration Certificate

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an inspection sticker placed on the instrument panel that lists the annual inspection completion date

Question 12

Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight?

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The pilot in command

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A certificated aircraft mechanic

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The owner or operator

Question 13

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

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Turns

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Climbs

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Stalls

Question 14

What is induced drag?

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The rearward retarding force caused by the wings creating lift

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

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The drag caused by the propeller blades when in motion

Question 15

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

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Standard briefing

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Abbreviated briefing

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Outlook briefing

Question 16

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

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lower than the actual altitude above sea level

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the actual altitude above sea level

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higher than the actual altitude above sea level

Question 17

What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?

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

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

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The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag

Question 18

To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request

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an abbreviated briefing

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an outlook briefing

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a standard briefing

Question 19

The responsibility for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the

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owner or operator

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pilot in command

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mechanic who performs the work

Question 20

To operate an airplane under SPECIAL VFR (SVFR) within Class D airspace at night, which is required?

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The pilot must hold an instrument rating, and the airplane must be equipped for instrument flight

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The Class D airspace must be specifically designated as a night SVFR area

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The pilot must hold an instrument rating, but the airplane need not be equipped for instrument flight, as long as the weather will remain at or above SVFR minimums

Question 21

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 22

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 23

In which situation is advection fog most likely to form?

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An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter

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A light breeze blowing colder air out to sea

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A warm, moist air mass on the windward side of mountains

Question 24

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft may not be operated closer than what distance from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure?

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500 feet

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1,000 feet

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700 feet

Question 25

When an aircraft is flying at a high AOA, the downward moving blade of the propeller has a higher resultant velocity, creating more lift than the upward moving blade causing:

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The airplane’s nose to pull to the left

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The airplane to start a climb

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The airplane’s nose to pull to the right

Question 26

To obtain current information regarding cloud tops, icing, and turbulence check the:

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Pilot reports (PIREPs)

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Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA)

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Low-Level Significant Weather Prog Charts

Question 27

What are the processes by which moisture is added to unsaturated air?

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Evaporation and sublimation

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Heating and condensation

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Supersaturation and evaporation

Question 28

(Refer to figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. Pressure altitude 5,000 ft Headwind 8 kts Temperature 41°F Runway Hard surface

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956 feet

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1,076 feet

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837 feet

Question 29

In which class of airspace is aerobatic flight prohibited?

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Class E airspace below 1,500 feet AGL

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Class G airspace above 1,500 feet AGL

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Class E airspace not designated for Federal Airways above 1,500 feet AGL

Question 30

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 31

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 32

Clouds are divided into four families according to their

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height range

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composition

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outward shape

Question 33

(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 34

The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the

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propeller blade descending on the right, producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left

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clockwise rotation of the engine and the propeller turning the airplane counter-clockwise

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gyroscopic forces applied to the rotating propeller blades acting 90° in advance of the point the force was applied

Question 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

(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 39

(Refer to figure 23, area 3.) What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of Savannah International?

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1,548 feet MSL

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1,531 feet AGL

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1,500 feet MSL

Question 40

The FAA regulations have established specific cruising altitudes for VFR flights at more than 3,000 feet above the surface.

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On a magnetic course of 0° through 179°, odd altitudes plus 500 feet – 3,500, 5,500, 7,500

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On a magnetic course of 180° through 359°, odd altitudes plus 500 feet – 3,500, 5,500, 7,500

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On a magnetic course of 0° through 179°, even altitudes plus 500 feet – 4,500, 6,500, 8,500

Question 41

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

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

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Haze causes the eyes to focus at infinity

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

Question 42

What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours?

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1 mile visibility and clear of clouds

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3 miles visibility and clear of clouds

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1 mile visibility, 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal clearance from clouds

Question 43

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 44

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 45

What often leads to spatial disorientation or collision with ground/obstacles when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?

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Continual flight into instrument conditions

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Getting behind the aircraft

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Duck-under syndrome

Question 46

A nonfrontal, narrow band of active thunderstorms that often develop ahead of a cold front is known as a

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squall line

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dry line

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prefrontal system

Question 47

(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 48

(Refer to Figure 37.) What is your total distance to land using the data below? OAT - Std, Pressure altitude - 6,000 ft, Weight - 2,700 lb, Wind component - Calm, Obstacle - 50 ft.

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1,900 feet

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1,750 feet

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1,450 feet

Question 49

The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to

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decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density

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increase the amount of fuel in the mixture to compensate for the decrease in pressure and density of the air

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decrease the amount of fuel in the mixture in order to compensate for increased air density

Question 50

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 51

Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?

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Temperature between 20 and 70 °F and high humidity

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Temperature between 32 and 50 °F and low humidity

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Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of less than 50 percent

Question 52

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 53

(Refer to figure 36.) Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots.

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35 knots

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29 knots

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25 knots

Question 54

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

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19 knots

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30 knots

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23 knots

Question 55

Aeronautical Decision Making can be defined as:

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

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

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

Question 56

A non-tower satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with the

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primary airport's control tower

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satellite airport's UNICOM

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associated Flight Service Station

Question 57

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 58

What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators?

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Maneuvering speed

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Maximum structural cruising speed

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Never-exceed speed

Question 59

(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 60

A prohibited area is airspace designated under part 73 within which:

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No person may operate an aircraft without the permission of the using agency

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A pilot may fly using extreme caution—no prior permission is necessary

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A pilot may never fly. No authority will grant flight privileges in this airspace

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