Private Pilot Written Exam Study| 100 QUESTIONS| Correct Answers

(Refer to Figure 17.) Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for DEN at 9,000 feet. - ANSWER 230° true at 21 knots, temperature -4 °C. How will frost on the wings of an airplane affect takeoff performance? - ANSWER Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely affecting its lifting capability. The correct method of stating 5,500 feet MSL to ATC is... - ANSWER "FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED." What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass? - ANSWER Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation. Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to... - ANSWER sink below the aircraft generating turbulence. With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft? - ANSWER Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air. A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to... - ANSWER avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM. Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged? - ANSWER Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed. What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace? - ANSWER Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter. Center of gravity can be found by... - ANSWER dividing total moment by total weight. When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, the "taxiway directional sign" indicates... - ANSWER designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection. What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700 feet AGL or below during daylight hours? - ANSWER 1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.