FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

What would happen if your airplane experienced a complete electrical failure during flight?

Accepted Answer

The airplane will lose all electrical equipment

Answer

The engine ignition system will fail

Answer

The engine driven fuel pump will fail

Question 2

You are flying on an easterly course. If the wind is from the northeast, you must crab the airplane:

Accepted Answer

Somewhat to the north of east to counteract drift

Answer

South of east to counteract drift

Answer

North to counteract torque

Question 3

Why are reciprocating engines preferred over other types for small aircraft?

Accepted Answer

They are less expensive to operate and they are simple in design

Answer

They provide less drag over other engine types

Answer

They use less fuel than other designs

Question 4

When making a night approach to land, you should use:

Accepted Answer

The same approach as during daytime

Answer

A higher airspeed

Answer

A steeper descent angle

Question 5

When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request

Accepted Answer

an outlook briefing

Answer

a standard briefing

Answer

an abbreviated briefing

Question 6

The term 'angle of attack' is defined as the angle between the

Accepted Answer

chord line of the wing and the relative wind

Answer

airplane's center line and the relative wind

Answer

airplane's longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil

Question 7

Who should not participate in the Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) program?

Accepted Answer

Student pilots

Answer

Military pilots

Answer

Recreational pilots only

Question 8

During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is

Accepted Answer

3 miles

Answer

5 miles

Answer

1 mile

Question 9

Most U.S. built aircraft engines rotate the propeller clockwise, as viewed from the pilot’s seat. When the aircraft’s wheels are on the ground during the takeoff roll, torque reaction causes:

Accepted Answer

More weight to be placed on the left main landing gear

Answer

More weight to be placed on the right main landing gear

Answer

There is no torque reaction as long as the airplane’s wheels are on the ground

Question 10

VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished

Accepted Answer

the same as during daytime

Answer

at a higher airspeed

Answer

with a steeper descent

Examination quizzes FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

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Examination quizzes FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

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