PRIVATE PILOT STAGE 1 ACTUAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+.
■ What does the acronym ATOMATOFLAMES stand for and what is the
purpose? Answer: Required equipment for Day VFR
A-Airspeed Indicator
T-Tachometer (for each engine)
O-Oil pressure system
M-Manifold Pressure Gauge
A-Alitmeter
T-Temperature Gauge (liquid cooled engine)
O-Oil Temperature Gauge
F-Fuel Gauge
L-Landing Gear Position
A-Anti-collision lights
M-Magnetic Compass
E-ELT
S-Safety Belt
■ What does the acronym FLAPS stand for and what is the purpose?
Answer: Required equipment for Night VFR
,F-Fuses (one complete spare set)
L-Landing light (only if flying for hire)
A-Anti-collision lights
P-Position Lights
S-Source of Electricity (alternator/generator)
■ What documents must be in a pilot's possession or readily available in
the aircraft for every flight? Answer: an appropriate pilot certificate, a
government issued ID, and a current medical certificate
■ What is the standard VFR Squawk Code? Answer: 1200
■ What is an A/FD? How long is it effective for? Answer:
Airport/Facility Directory (now known as chart supplement). Updated
every 56 days.
■ What is a sectional chart and how long is it effective for? Answer: A
type of aeronautical chart designed for navigation under VFR. They are
updated every 6 months, but probably old after 8 weeks.
■ What is an MEL? Answer: Minimum equipment list. A list which
states which equipment must be operational in order for a flight to
proceed.
, ■ Label each of the antennae on the Cessna 172N. Answer: Comm
Antennas at the top
■ List and describe the private pilot special emphasis areas. Answer: 1.
Positive Aircraft Control- demonstrating that you are flying the airplane
and not letting it fly you.
2. Procedures for positive exchange of flight controls (your flight
controls)
3. Stall and Spin Awareness (low airspeed, a lot of drag from full flaps,
and possible uncoordination on base to final) (Demonstrating knowledge
of the conditions that lead to stalls and spin, as well the proper recovery
procedure.)
4. Collision Avoidance (clearing turns, visual scans before entering
runway, raising wings before turns, call outs "clear left"
5. Wake turbulence avoidance (understand the risk of WT, procedures to
use when departing or arriving behind heavier aircraft, crossing behind
heavier aircraft)
6. LAHSO (an acronym for "Land and Hold Short Operations." Land
and hold short operations are an air traffic control procedure intended to
increase airport capacity without compromising safety)
7. Runway Incursion Avoidance (any occurrence at an aerodrome
involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the
protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of
aircraft. i.e. t/o or landing without clearance, operational incidents like
clearing an aircraft while another aircraft is in the way, or vehicles
crossing runways. USE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS)
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+.
■ What does the acronym ATOMATOFLAMES stand for and what is the
purpose? Answer: Required equipment for Day VFR
A-Airspeed Indicator
T-Tachometer (for each engine)
O-Oil pressure system
M-Manifold Pressure Gauge
A-Alitmeter
T-Temperature Gauge (liquid cooled engine)
O-Oil Temperature Gauge
F-Fuel Gauge
L-Landing Gear Position
A-Anti-collision lights
M-Magnetic Compass
E-ELT
S-Safety Belt
■ What does the acronym FLAPS stand for and what is the purpose?
Answer: Required equipment for Night VFR
,F-Fuses (one complete spare set)
L-Landing light (only if flying for hire)
A-Anti-collision lights
P-Position Lights
S-Source of Electricity (alternator/generator)
■ What documents must be in a pilot's possession or readily available in
the aircraft for every flight? Answer: an appropriate pilot certificate, a
government issued ID, and a current medical certificate
■ What is the standard VFR Squawk Code? Answer: 1200
■ What is an A/FD? How long is it effective for? Answer:
Airport/Facility Directory (now known as chart supplement). Updated
every 56 days.
■ What is a sectional chart and how long is it effective for? Answer: A
type of aeronautical chart designed for navigation under VFR. They are
updated every 6 months, but probably old after 8 weeks.
■ What is an MEL? Answer: Minimum equipment list. A list which
states which equipment must be operational in order for a flight to
proceed.
, ■ Label each of the antennae on the Cessna 172N. Answer: Comm
Antennas at the top
■ List and describe the private pilot special emphasis areas. Answer: 1.
Positive Aircraft Control- demonstrating that you are flying the airplane
and not letting it fly you.
2. Procedures for positive exchange of flight controls (your flight
controls)
3. Stall and Spin Awareness (low airspeed, a lot of drag from full flaps,
and possible uncoordination on base to final) (Demonstrating knowledge
of the conditions that lead to stalls and spin, as well the proper recovery
procedure.)
4. Collision Avoidance (clearing turns, visual scans before entering
runway, raising wings before turns, call outs "clear left"
5. Wake turbulence avoidance (understand the risk of WT, procedures to
use when departing or arriving behind heavier aircraft, crossing behind
heavier aircraft)
6. LAHSO (an acronym for "Land and Hold Short Operations." Land
and hold short operations are an air traffic control procedure intended to
increase airport capacity without compromising safety)
7. Runway Incursion Avoidance (any occurrence at an aerodrome
involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the
protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of
aircraft. i.e. t/o or landing without clearance, operational incidents like
clearing an aircraft while another aircraft is in the way, or vehicles
crossing runways. USE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS)
