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

Question 1

With certain exceptions, when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute?

Accepted Answer

When intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30° or more

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When intentionally banking in excess of 30°

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When a door is removed from the aircraft to facilitate parachute jumpers

Question 2

If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?

Accepted Answer

The elevation of the departure area

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Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature

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The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level

Question 3

The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately

Accepted Answer

080° and 260° magnetic

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008° and 026° true

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080° and 260° true

Question 4

(Refer to figure 48.) That portion of the runway identified by the letter A may be used for

Accepted Answer

taxiing and takeoff

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landing

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taxiing and landing

Question 5

(Refer to figure 65.) The sign by letter E is a visual clue that

Accepted Answer

confirms the aircraft's location to be on taxiway "B."

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warns the pilot of approaching taxiway "B."

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indicates "B" holding area is ahead

Question 6

When exiting the runway, what is the purpose of the runway exit sign?

Accepted Answer

Indicates designation and direction of exit taxiway from runway

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Indicates direction to the takeoff runway

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Indicates designation and direction of intersecting taxiways

Question 7

What is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign?

Accepted Answer

Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection

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Indicates designation and direction of exit taxiway from runway

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Indicates direction to take-off runway

Question 8

(Refer to figure 48.) According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Takeoffs may be started at position A on Runway 12, and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B

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Runway 12 is equipped at position E with emergency arresting gear to provide a means of stopping military aircraft

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The takeoff and landing portion of Runway 12 begins at position B

Question 9

Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened?

Accepted Answer

Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing

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Safety belts during takeoff and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing and while en route

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Safety belts during takeoff and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing

Question 10

In addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport, regulations specifically require the pilot in command to

Accepted Answer

determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft's takeoff and landing distance data

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review traffic control light signal procedures

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check the accuracy of the navigation equipment and the emergency locator transmitter (ELT)

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

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