Private Pilot Stage 1 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct

Private Pilot Stage 1 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct What is single-pilot resource management (SRM)? The art and science of a pilot managing all available resources to ensure the successful completion of a flight What are the characteristics of a monocoque airplane structure? Almost all structural loads are carried by the outer skin of the airplane Which control surfaces are usually located on the empennage? Rudder, elevator, stabialtor What conditions are most conductive to carburetor ice? Humidity above 80 percent A decrease in engine power occurs when you apply carburetor heat because less dense air is entering the engine Detonation can be described as fuel in the cylinders exploding instead of burning smoothly If the engine magneto switch is turned to the "OFF" position, but the engine continues to run, the probable cause is a broken magneto ground wire Excessive cylinder head and engine oil temperatures can be caused by using a lower-than-normal fuel grade The three pressure instruments connected to the pitot-static system are the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator Assume that you land at an airport with your altimeter set to 29.92, forgetting to set it to the current setting of 30.00. What will the altimeter read if the field elevation is 2,000 feet MSL? 2,080 feet MSL (10 ft. per .01 Hg) The turn indicator provides a direct indication of aircraft rate of turn The attitude indicator reflects the airplane's movement about the longitudinal and lateral axes How often should you check the heading indicator and align it with the magnetic compass? Every 15 minutes After departing runway 36, you make a left turn to a heading of 180 degrees. If the magnetic compass initially indicates a turn in the opposite direction, you should know that this reaction is normal for all magnetic compasses under similar conditions What two conditions normally cause an increase in lift? Increased angle of attack and increased speed What causes the separation of air over the wing during a stall? The angle formed by the wing chord line and the relative wind is excessive, regardless of the airspeed or altitude How does extending the wing flaps affect lift and drag? Increases both lift and drag Wingtip vortices contribute to the production of induced drag What are the control characteristics of an aircraft with the CG forward of limits? Very stable pitch, inadequate elevator control for landing, longer takeoff run, and greater nose-over tendency Dihedral is used to stabilize the airplane about the longitudinal axis P-factor is one of the forces that causes the airplane to yaw to the left What is the primary force that causes an airplane to turn? Horizontal component of lift The recommended method of scanning for other aircraft during the day is to use a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10 degree sector of the viewing area The most practical way to compensate for blind spots in aircraft design while climbing or descending is to make shallow S-turns Except when necessary for takeoff and landing, when you fly over congested areas, you must maintain an altitude of at least 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 2,000 feet of the aircraft The purpose of a displaced threshold is to direct pilots to land their aircraft father down the runway A large letter "X" placed near the runway threshold indicates the runway is closed An airport beacon with two white flashes and one green flash indicates a military airport When using two-bar VASI lights, what will you see when you are on the proper glide slope? Near bar white, far bar red (think: red over white and you're alright) What action, if any is required when you are departing a satellite airport located within Class C airspace? Contact ATC as soon as practicable What are the special VFR weather minimums for flight within Class D airspace? Clear of the clouds with one statue mile visibility On a sectional chart, what does the notation "NO SVFR" above the airport name indicate? No fixed-wing special VFR operations are permitted at anytime You are performing a stall for your instructor. After the first buffeting, the left wing suddenly drops and you want your instructor to take over. What is the proper procedure for asking another pilot to take control of the airplane? Tell the other pilot, "You have the flight controls," continue flying until the other pilot says, "I have the flight controls," and then repeat, "You have the flight controls," while visually confirming that the other pilot actually has the controls You accept a LAHSO clearance but on short final you experience wind shear. Your approach becomes unstable and you are uncertain that you can land and stop before the intersecting runway. What should you do? Go around, inform ATC immediately, and maneuver to avoid any conflicting traffic What VFR weather minimums are required to take off from Salina Airport? Visibility three miles and a ceiling of 1,000 feet, or special VFR You are considering a local VFR flight and have obtained weather information from several reliable sources indicating that the current high-pressure pattern will result in perfect flying conditions for at least another week. Is it necessary to obtain an FAA briefing from Flight Service? Yes, to learn about temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) that can pop up with little or no notice A controller may issue a safety alert to an aircraft that is in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or another aircraft When in radar contact, who is primarily responsible for VFR aircraft separation? Pilot in Command When approaching an airport with an operating control tower, you must contact the tower before entering the Class D airspace You are taxiing for takeoff at a large, unfamiliar airport. Which of the following practices are recommended to avoid runway incursions? If unsure of your position on the airport, stop and ask for progressive taxi instructions A military helicopter appears on your left side. It rocks side to side several times and begins a slow left turn away from your flight path. What does this mean? You have been intercepted. Rock your wings, turn left to follow the helicopter, squawk 7700, and attempt to contact them on 121.5 MHz The VHF emergency frequency monitored by most aviation ground facilities is 121.5 MHz When you use the words "PAN-PAN" in a radio message, it indicates you have an urgent situation requiring priority on the radio frequency and timely, but not immediate, assistance The FAA creates advisory circulars to resolve general misunderstandings of regulations and provide clearly understood methods for complying with them