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

Question 1

(Refer to figure 19.) Interpret the weather symbol depicted in Utah on the 12-hour Significant Weather Prognostic Chart.

Accepted Answer

Moderate turbulence, surface to 18,000 feet

Answer

Base of clear air turbulence, 18,000 feet

Answer

Thunderstorm tops at 18,000 feet

Question 2

(Refer to figure 21.) Which public use airports depicted are indicated as having fuel?

Accepted Answer

Minot Intl. (area 1)

Answer

Minot Intl. (area 1) and Garrison (area 2)

Answer

Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) and Garrison (area 2)

Question 3

(Refer to Figure 70, area 5) In order to avoid the Livermore Airport, what minimum altitude could you use to fly over it?

Accepted Answer

2,901 feet MSL

Answer

3,297 feet MSL

Answer

2,503 feet MSL

Question 4

(Refer to figure 18.) According to the Weather Depiction Chart, the weather for a flight from southern Michigan to north Indiana is ceilings

Accepted Answer

greater than 3,000 feet and visibility greater than 5 miles

Answer

less than 1,000 feet and/or visibility less than 3 miles

Answer

1,000 to 3,000 feet and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles

Question 5

The takeoffs and landings required to meet the recency of experience requirements for carrying passengers in a tailwheel airplane

Accepted Answer

must be to a full stop

Answer

may be touch and go or full stop

Answer

must be touch and go

Question 6

A pilot who tries to exhibit "the right stuff", can affect safety by:

Accepted Answer

Generating tendencies that lead to practices that are dangerous, often illegal, and may lead to a mishap

Answer

Allowing events, or the situation, to control his or her actions

Answer

A total disregard for any alternative course of action

Question 7

The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is:

Accepted Answer

Specific to an airport

Answer

Covers an area of up to 20 miles from the center of an airport

Answer

Contains weather data for a large area—typically a 50 square mile area

Question 8

A constant-speed propeller is more efficient than other propellers because:

Accepted Answer

It allows selection of the most efficient engine rpm for the given conditions

Answer

An airplane so equipped will produce a faster speed at cruise altitude

Answer

It has the pitch of the propeller blades in a fixed position

Question 9

(Refer to figure 12.) The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means

Accepted Answer

rain began at 1835Z

Answer

blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM

Answer

the barometer has risen .35 inches Hg

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Temperature between 20 and 70 °F and high humidity

Answer

Temperature between 32 and 50 °F and low humidity

Answer

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

Quiz Preflight Preparation - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane