FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include

Accepted Answer

an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned

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a study of arrival procedures at airports/ heliports of intended use

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the designation of an alternate airport

Question 2

Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

Accepted Answer

Pilot in command

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Air Traffic Controller

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Second in command

Question 3

You must turn on your anti-collision lights:

Accepted Answer

Day and night, except when the pilot-in-command determines that they constitute a hazard to safety

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At night or in inclement weather

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At night when the visibility is less than three miles and flying in Class B airspace

Question 4

As the airplane slows down in flight, the angle of attack must be:

Accepted Answer

Increased to maintain altitude

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Remain the same

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Decreased to maintain altitude

Question 5

How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller?

Accepted Answer

The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM

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The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates a constant blade angle

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The throttle controls engine RPM as registered on the tachometer and the mixture control regulates the power output

Question 6

Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers for a flight is the responsibility of

Accepted Answer

the pilot in command

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the right seat pilot

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all passengers

Question 7

While attempting a level turn, you begin to lose altitude. In addition to the natural horizon, what should you reference to make a correction?

Accepted Answer

Flight instruments

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GPS moving map

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Tachometer

Question 8

In what flight condition must an aircraft be placed in order to spin?

Accepted Answer

Stalled

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Partially stalled with one wing low

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In a steep diving spiral

Question 9

How can a pilot use GPS altitude in flight?

Accepted Answer

GPS should not be used as a primary source of altitude data

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GPS altitude should only be used in IFR conditions

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GPS altitude can be used as a primary altitude indicator

Question 10

All operations within Class C airspace must be in

Accepted Answer

an aircraft equipped with a 4096-code transponder with Mode C encoding capability, and ADS-B Out

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compliance with ATC clearances and instructions

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accordance with instrument flight rules

Examination quizzes FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane