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

Question 1

If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate

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lower than the actual altitude above sea level

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the actual altitude above sea level

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higher than the actual altitude above sea level

Question 2

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

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a lenticular cloud

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a funnel cloud

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an inactive frontal cloud

Question 3

How can you determine the stability of an air mass?

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Observe the cloud formations and type of precipitation

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Winds aloft forecast

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Height of the cloud bases

Question 4

(Refer to figure 37.) Determine the approximate total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. OAT 90°F Pressure altitude 4,000 ft Weight 2,800 lb Headwind component 10 kts

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1,775 feet

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1,525 feet

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1,950 feet

Question 5

What measurement can be used to determine the stability of the atmosphere?

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Actual lapse rate

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Surface temperature

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Atmospheric pressure

Question 6

Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if

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visual cues are taken away, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)

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they ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear

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eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments

Question 7

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are issued under which subject number?

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60

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70

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90

Question 8

What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?

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The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift

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The effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder, and rudder trim tab

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The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag

Question 9

The normal radius of the outer area of Class C airspace is

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20 nautical miles

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5 nautical miles

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15 nautical miles

Question 10

(Refer to figure 3.) Altimeter 2 indicates

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14,500 feet

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4,500 feet

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1,500 feet

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

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

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

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

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