Emergency Operations - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster

Accepted Answer

groundspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of overshooting the desired touchdown point

Answer

groundspeed at touchdown, a shorter ground roll, and the likelihood of undershooting the desired touchdown point.

Answer

airspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and better control throughout the landing roll.

Question 2

If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may

Accepted Answer

deviate from any rule of 14 CFR part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency.

Answer

deviate from any rule of 14 CFR part 91 to the extent required to meet the emergency, but must submit a written report to the Administrator within 24 hours.

Answer

not deviate from any rule of 14 CFR part 91 unless prior to the deviation approval is granted by the Administrator

Question 3

What is the best course of action right after the engine quits in flight?

Accepted Answer

Use the emergency checklist if practical

Answer

Complete the emergency checklist immediately

Answer

Call ATC and declare an emergency

Question 4

When may an 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested?

Accepted Answer

During the first 5 minutes after the hour.

Answer

At 15 and 45 minutes past the hour

Answer

Anytime

Question 5

While on a VFR cross country and not in contact with ATC, what frequency would you use in the event of an emergency?

Accepted Answer

121.5 MHz.

Answer

122.5 MHz

Answer

128.725 MHz.

Question 6

What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?

Accepted Answer

Enrichen the fuel mixture.

Answer

Reduce the airspeed.

Answer

Increase the RPM.

Question 7

How will the wind affect your engine-out gliding distance?

Accepted Answer

A tailwind increases the gliding distance

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A headwind increases your gliding distance

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A tailwind decreases the gliding distance

Question 8

What should you do to determine that your emergency locator transmitter (ELT) hasn’t been activated?

Accepted Answer

Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown.

Answer

Turn off the aircraft ELT after landing.

Answer

Ask the airport tower if they are receiving an ELT signal.

Question 9

If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?

Accepted Answer

The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator.

Answer

The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

Answer

The altimeter, attitude indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

Question 10

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.

Quiz Emergency Operations - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Test 10 Questions FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane - Emergency Operations, no time limit