AVN 1000 TEST 3 CHAPTERS 8, 9, 10,
& 11 - PRIVATE PILOT GROUND
SCHOOL (PART 141) QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?
A - Unusable fuel and undrainable oil
B - Only the airframe, powerplant, and optional equipment
C - Full fuel tanks and engine oil to capacity - ANSWER-A - Unusable fuel and
undrainable oil
An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. If fuel
(gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should
be drained?
A - 15.7 gallons
B - 16.2 gallons
C - 18.4 gallons - ANSWER-C - 18.4 gallons
The CG is located how far aft of datum?
A - CG 92.44
B - CG 94.01
C - CG 119.8 - ANSWER-B - CG 94.01
If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster:
A - airspeed at touchdown, a longer roll, and better control throughout the landing roll
B - groundspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of
overshooting the desired touchdown point
C - groundspeed at touchdown, a shorter ground roll, and the likelihood of
undershooting the desired touchdown point - ANSWER-B - groundspeed at
touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of overshooting the desired
touchdown point
How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots?
A - 2.45 NM
B - 3.35 NM
C - 4.08 NM - ANSWER-C - 4.08 NM
How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a ground speed of 114 knots?
A - 14.25 NM
B - 15.00 NM
, C - 14.50 NM - ANSWER-A - 14.25 NM
On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach
point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated
airspeed required to reach point B on schedule.
Distance between A and B: 70 NM
Forecast wind: 310 at 15 knots
Pressure altitude: 8,000 ft
Ambient temperature: -10C
True course: 270 degrees
The required indicated airspeed would be approximately:
A - 126 knots
B - 137 knots
C - 152 knots - ANSWER-B - 137 knots
Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135
degrees?
A - Even thousands
B - Even thousands plus 500 feet
C - Odd thousands plus 500 feet - ANSWER-C - Odd thousands plus 500 feet
Which VFR cruising altitude is acceptable for a flight on a Victor Airway with a
magnetic course of 175 degrees? The terrain is less than 1,000 feet.
A - 4,500 feet
B - 5,000 feet
C - 5,500 feet - ANSWER-C - 5,500 feet
Which VFR cruising altitude is appropriate when flying above 3,000 feet AGL on a
magnetic course of 185 degrees?
A - 4,000 feet
B - 4,500 feet
C - 5,000 feet - ANSWER-B - 4,500 feet
Each person operating an aircraft at a VFR cruising altitude shall maintain an odd-
thousand plus 500-foot altitude while on a:
A - magnetic heading of 0 through 179
B - magnetic course of 0 through 179
C - true course of 0 through 179 - ANSWER-B - magnetic course of 0 through 179
When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered using a VOR test
signal (VOT), the omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should
read:
& 11 - PRIVATE PILOT GROUND
SCHOOL (PART 141) QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?
A - Unusable fuel and undrainable oil
B - Only the airframe, powerplant, and optional equipment
C - Full fuel tanks and engine oil to capacity - ANSWER-A - Unusable fuel and
undrainable oil
An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. If fuel
(gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should
be drained?
A - 15.7 gallons
B - 16.2 gallons
C - 18.4 gallons - ANSWER-C - 18.4 gallons
The CG is located how far aft of datum?
A - CG 92.44
B - CG 94.01
C - CG 119.8 - ANSWER-B - CG 94.01
If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster:
A - airspeed at touchdown, a longer roll, and better control throughout the landing roll
B - groundspeed at touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of
overshooting the desired touchdown point
C - groundspeed at touchdown, a shorter ground roll, and the likelihood of
undershooting the desired touchdown point - ANSWER-B - groundspeed at
touchdown, a longer ground roll, and the likelihood of overshooting the desired
touchdown point
How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots?
A - 2.45 NM
B - 3.35 NM
C - 4.08 NM - ANSWER-C - 4.08 NM
How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a ground speed of 114 knots?
A - 14.25 NM
B - 15.00 NM
, C - 14.50 NM - ANSWER-A - 14.25 NM
On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach
point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated
airspeed required to reach point B on schedule.
Distance between A and B: 70 NM
Forecast wind: 310 at 15 knots
Pressure altitude: 8,000 ft
Ambient temperature: -10C
True course: 270 degrees
The required indicated airspeed would be approximately:
A - 126 knots
B - 137 knots
C - 152 knots - ANSWER-B - 137 knots
Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135
degrees?
A - Even thousands
B - Even thousands plus 500 feet
C - Odd thousands plus 500 feet - ANSWER-C - Odd thousands plus 500 feet
Which VFR cruising altitude is acceptable for a flight on a Victor Airway with a
magnetic course of 175 degrees? The terrain is less than 1,000 feet.
A - 4,500 feet
B - 5,000 feet
C - 5,500 feet - ANSWER-C - 5,500 feet
Which VFR cruising altitude is appropriate when flying above 3,000 feet AGL on a
magnetic course of 185 degrees?
A - 4,000 feet
B - 4,500 feet
C - 5,000 feet - ANSWER-B - 4,500 feet
Each person operating an aircraft at a VFR cruising altitude shall maintain an odd-
thousand plus 500-foot altitude while on a:
A - magnetic heading of 0 through 179
B - magnetic course of 0 through 179
C - true course of 0 through 179 - ANSWER-B - magnetic course of 0 through 179
When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered using a VOR test
signal (VOT), the omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should
read:
