Gleim FAA Private Pilot Exam Knowledge Test Prep

Gleim FAA Private Pilot Exam Knowledge Test Prep Gleim FAA Private Pilot Exam Knowledge Test Prep If an aircraft is loaded 90 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight and fuel is drained to bring the aircraft within weight limits, how much fuel should be drained? 15 gallons What is true altitude? The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level. Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with ATC are required for landing or takeoffs at all tower airports when? Regardless of weather conditions What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents? Human error When does detonation occur in a reciprocating aircraft engine? When the unburned charge in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft? The other aircraft is closing to the left What is the effect of advancing the throttle in flight? Both aircraft groundspeed and angle of attack will increase What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive a special VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace? Air traffic control tower During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes of less than 1,200 feet AGL, what is the minimum horizontal distance from clouds requirement for VFR flight? 2,000 feet Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude? Air temperature warmer than standard Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing? Temperatures between 20 degrees and 70 degrees and high humidity Prior to starting each maneuver, what should pilots do? Visually scan the entire area for collision avoidance What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane? The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when what? The aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished how? The same as during daytime Each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a VASI shall do what? Maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope When are the four forces of flight that act on an airplane in equilibrium? During unaccelerated level flight What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators? Maneuvering speed Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms? SIGMET What does the presence of ice pellets at the surface indicate? There is a temperature inversion with freezing rain at a higher altitude Which statement best defines hypoxia? A state of oxygen deficiency in the body If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected? The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb? Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed Which incident requires an immediate notification be made to the nearest NTSB field office? An overdue aircraft that is believed to be involved in an accident With respect to the certification of airmen, which are categories of aircraft? Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air A 100-hour inspection was done at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? 3402.5 hours Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting? The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation When must a pilot certificate be in the pilot's personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft? Any time when acting as PIC or as a required crewmember An airplane and an airship are converging. If the airship is to the left of the airplane's position, which aircraft has the right of way? The airship Unless each occupant is provided with supplemental oxygen, no person may operate a civil aircraft of US registry above a maximum cabin pressure altitude of what? 15,000 feet MSL The 3 takeoffs and landings that are required to act as PIC at night must e done during what time period? 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise In regard to privileges and limitations, what may a private pilot do? not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees Under what condition, if any, ma a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft? In an emergency or if the person is a medical patient under proper care What is one purpose of wing flaps? To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing the airspeed When do thunderstorms reach their greatest intensity? Mature stage Where can locations for VOR test facilities be found? Chart Supplement A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic? Poor surface visibility Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of what? Heat exchange Convective circulation patterns associated with sea breezes are caused by what? Cool, dense air moving inland from over the water Where does wind shear occur? At all altitudes, in all directions