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PRIVATE PILOT STAGE 1
CHECK||COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR CERTIFDICATION SUCCESS
2026
Describe class E airspace - correct-answer -Class E airspace is the controlled
airspace not classified as Class A, B, C, or D airspace. In areas where charts do not
depict a class E base, class E begins at 14,500 feet MSL. In most areas, the Class E
airspace base is 1,200 feet AGL. In many other areas, the Class E airspace base is
either the surface or 700 feet AGL. Typically extends to 17,999 feet MSL.
Weather min. @ or above 10k ft: 5SM Visibility, 1000ft above, 1000ft below, 1SM
Horizontally
Weather min. @ or below 10k ft: 3sm visibility, 1000ft above, 500ft below, 2000ft
horizontally
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No equipment required
Describe class G airspace - correct-answer -Uncontrolled airspace that extends
from the surface to the base of the overlying Class E airspace.
1200ft or less: clear of clouds, 1sm visibility
Night time: 3sm visibility, 1000ft above, 500ft below, 2000 horizontally
1200ft-9,999ft: 1sm visibility
Describe the electrical system for a Cessna 172N - correct-answer -28 volt DC
electrical system and a 24 volt lead- acid battery. Electrical energy is supplied by a
60 amp alternator located on the front of the engine. An external power
receptacle is located on the left side
of engine cowl.
Electrical power is distributed through electrical buses and circuit breakers
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Describe the engine of a Cessna 172 - correct-answer -equipped with a Lycoming,
4 cylinder, normally aspirated, carbureted , 320 cubic inch, horizontally opposed,
air cooled, direct driveO-320-H2ADengine.
160 HP @ 2700 RPM
Ignitionis provided by 2 magnetos on the back of engine which provide spark to 8
spark plugs
The engine has an 6 quart oil sump. FGA minimum oil quantity for takeoff is 4
quarts.
What does BHP stand for and what is it? - correct-answer -brake horse power;
Brake horsepower is the horsepower of an engine measured by the degree of
resistance offered by a brake, that represents the useful power that the machine
can develop.
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PRIVATE PILOT STAGE 1
CHECK||COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR CERTIFDICATION SUCCESS
2026
Describe class E airspace - correct-answer -Class E airspace is the controlled
airspace not classified as Class A, B, C, or D airspace. In areas where charts do not
depict a class E base, class E begins at 14,500 feet MSL. In most areas, the Class E
airspace base is 1,200 feet AGL. In many other areas, the Class E airspace base is
either the surface or 700 feet AGL. Typically extends to 17,999 feet MSL.
Weather min. @ or above 10k ft: 5SM Visibility, 1000ft above, 1000ft below, 1SM
Horizontally
Weather min. @ or below 10k ft: 3sm visibility, 1000ft above, 500ft below, 2000ft
horizontally
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No equipment required
Describe class G airspace - correct-answer -Uncontrolled airspace that extends
from the surface to the base of the overlying Class E airspace.
1200ft or less: clear of clouds, 1sm visibility
Night time: 3sm visibility, 1000ft above, 500ft below, 2000 horizontally
1200ft-9,999ft: 1sm visibility
Describe the electrical system for a Cessna 172N - correct-answer -28 volt DC
electrical system and a 24 volt lead- acid battery. Electrical energy is supplied by a
60 amp alternator located on the front of the engine. An external power
receptacle is located on the left side
of engine cowl.
Electrical power is distributed through electrical buses and circuit breakers
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Describe the engine of a Cessna 172 - correct-answer -equipped with a Lycoming,
4 cylinder, normally aspirated, carbureted , 320 cubic inch, horizontally opposed,
air cooled, direct driveO-320-H2ADengine.
160 HP @ 2700 RPM
Ignitionis provided by 2 magnetos on the back of engine which provide spark to 8
spark plugs
The engine has an 6 quart oil sump. FGA minimum oil quantity for takeoff is 4
quarts.
What does BHP stand for and what is it? - correct-answer -brake horse power;
Brake horsepower is the horsepower of an engine measured by the degree of
resistance offered by a brake, that represents the useful power that the machine
can develop.
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