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

Question 1

(Refer to Figure 17.) Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for HLC at 9,000 feet.

Accepted Answer

210° true at 13 knots, temperature -3°C

Answer

230° magnetic at 53 knots, temperature 47°C

Answer

230° true at 53 knots, temperature -47°C

Question 2

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 3

AIRMETs are advisories of significant weather phenomena but of lower intensities than SIGMETs and are intended for dissemination to

Accepted Answer

all pilots.

Answer

only VFR pilots

Answer

only IFR pilots.

Question 4

To determine the freezing level and areas of probable icing aloft, the pilot should refer to the

Accepted Answer

Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories

Answer

Upper air analysis.

Answer

Winds and temperatures alof

Question 5

Maximum structural cruising speed is abbreviated as:

Accepted Answer

VNO

Answer

VNE

Answer

VS0

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

545 feet.

Answer

495 feet

Answer

445 feet.

Question 8

An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

a lenticular cloud

Answer

a funnel cloud

Answer

an inactive frontal cloud.

Question 9

A recreational or private pilot acting as pilot in command, or in any other capacity as a required pilot flight crewmember, must have in his or her personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft a current

Accepted Answer

medical certificate if required and an appropriate pilot certificate.

Answer

endorsement on the pilot certificate to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished

Answer

logbook endorsement to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished.

Question 10

(Refer to Figure 26, area1.) What might you expect when flying in an MOA such as Devils Lake.

Accepted Answer

Air combat tactics, air intercepts, aerobatics, formation training, and low−altitude tactics.

Answer

Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided missiles.

Answer

High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.

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

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