GROUND SCHOOL QUESTIONS -
PRIVATE PILOT COURSE (SPORTY'S)
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the proper way to depart the traffic pattern after takeoff? - ANSWER-Either
straight out or on a 45° leg in the direction of pattern.
What are the four fundamentals of flight? - ANSWER-Turns, climbs, straight-and-
level, and descents.
What is the position of the airplane relative to the horizon called? - ANSWER-The
attitude
What is the primary reference for attitude when looking outside the airplane? -
ANSWER-The relationship between a point (s) on the airplane and the horizon.
What is the primary reference for attitude when looking inside the airplane? -
ANSWER-The position of the miniature airplane of the attitude indicator in relation to
the horizon bar.
Which instrument(s) are used to verify and crosscheck the attitude of the airplane? -
ANSWER-Altimeter, heading indicator, airspeed indicator, and the turn coordinator.
Turns are divided into three categories: - ANSWER-Shallow, medium, and steep
In a turn, you must: - ANSWER-Apply back pressure on the elevator control.
In a medium banked turn, once the desired bank is achieved: - ANSWER-Neutralize
the controls
When rolling out of a shallow banked turn: - ANSWER-Begin the roll out about 10
degrees before reaching your desired heading.
You know when your turn is properly balanced—horizontal lift is equaled by
centrifugal force: - ANSWER-The ball in the inclinometer stays in the center
Flying the airplane on a constant heading and at a constant altitude is termed: -
ANSWER-Straight-and-level.
One way to determine if you are maintaining a constant attitude is to occasionally
check: - ANSWER-The altimeter
To ensure that the airplane is laterally level: - ANSWER-Visually check the
relationship of the wings to the horizon
The reference instruments for straight flight are: - ANSWER-Attitude Indicator
Heading Indicator
,Turn Coordinator
The airplane will gain altitude at a steady rate by applying: - ANSWER-Pitch and
power
Climbing turns should be made using: - ANSWER-A shallow bank
During a prolonged glide, clear the engine by: - ANSWER-Increasing the power to
about 1500 RPM
When you decide to level-off from a climb: - ANSWER-Start the level-off 50 feet
before your desired altitude.
The recommended glide speed is: - ANSWER-The speed that gives the greatest
forward travel for the altitude lost.
When flying along a road, the wind from the right: - ANSWER-Will cause the airplane
to drift to the left of the road
In order to fly parallel next to a straight road with a crosswind coming from the side,
you must: - ANSWER-Point the aircraft into the wind to offset its effect.
A line drawn from one point to another on a chart is called: - ANSWER-The course
The three types of ground reference maneuvers are: - ANSWER-Rectangular
course, S-turns across a road, and turns around a point.
Ground reference maneuvers are flown: - ANSWER-At lower altitudes— between
600 and 1,000 feet above the ground.
An airplane flying in an uncongested area with persons, vessels, vehicles or
structures nearby on the ground may not fly lower than: - ANSWER-500 feet above
them
How far must you remain from large stadiums that are actively hosting a sporting
event? - ANSWER-3,000 feet above the ground within a 3 miles radius from the
stadium.
The rectangular course ground reference maneuver is very similar to what normal
aviation procedure? - ANSWER-An airport traffic pattern
The preferred entry into the rectangular course maneuver is - ANSWER-A 45 degree
entry to the downwind leg.
When flying the crosswind leg of a rectangular course the airplane must be: -
ANSWER-Crabbed into the wind
In an internal combustion engine, the ratio of air to fuel is correct in the full rich
position only at: - ANSWER-Sea level
, As an airplane climbs, the fuel air mixture becomes: - ANSWER-Richer
A mixture that is set too rich: - ANSWER-Will create spark plug fouling.
For best economy, lean the mixture to peak EGT and: - ANSWER-Leave it set at
peak EGT.
The mixture must be reset whenever you change: - ANSWER-Altitude or power.
How do you set the mixture if your airplane has no EGT? - ANSWER-Lean till the
engine runs roughly and then enrich until the engine runs smoothly again.
Detonation occurs when: - ANSWER-There is an explosive ignition of the fuel/air
mixture within the cylinder's combustion chamber.
The proper way to say the altitude 6,500 ft on the radio feet is: - ANSWER-Six
thousand fife hundred feet.
All U.S. registered aircraft numbers begin with an 'N': - ANSWER-For brevity, you do
not need to include the 'N' in your transmission in the U.S.
The proper way to initiate communication with ATC is to: - ANSWER-Give your
location, aircraft type, altitude, what you want to do, and if you have ATIS.
A good rule of thumb regarding your taxi speed is: - ANSWER-No faster than a brisk
walk
Airplane brakes are located: - ANSWER-On the top of the rudder pedals
To turn the airplane to the right on the ground when taxiing: - ANSWER-Use a
combination of the right rudder pedal and brake on the top of the right rudder pedal.
Taxiing with a left quartering tailwind: - ANSWER-Move the aileron fully right and
push the control wheel forward.
Runway numbers are determined from: - ANSWER-The approach direction and its
number is the magnetic direction of the runway
During the takeoff, the airplane has a tendency to: - ANSWER-Turn to the left.
The rudder has enough force to maintain directional control without the use of
nosewheel steering: - ANSWER-When the airplane reaches a liftoff speed.
After takeoff, what is the minimum altitude you should reach before making a turn? -
ANSWER-After you are at least 500 feet above the ground.
The left turning tendency of an airplane in a climb is overcome by: - ANSWER-The
use of right rudder
PRIVATE PILOT COURSE (SPORTY'S)
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the proper way to depart the traffic pattern after takeoff? - ANSWER-Either
straight out or on a 45° leg in the direction of pattern.
What are the four fundamentals of flight? - ANSWER-Turns, climbs, straight-and-
level, and descents.
What is the position of the airplane relative to the horizon called? - ANSWER-The
attitude
What is the primary reference for attitude when looking outside the airplane? -
ANSWER-The relationship between a point (s) on the airplane and the horizon.
What is the primary reference for attitude when looking inside the airplane? -
ANSWER-The position of the miniature airplane of the attitude indicator in relation to
the horizon bar.
Which instrument(s) are used to verify and crosscheck the attitude of the airplane? -
ANSWER-Altimeter, heading indicator, airspeed indicator, and the turn coordinator.
Turns are divided into three categories: - ANSWER-Shallow, medium, and steep
In a turn, you must: - ANSWER-Apply back pressure on the elevator control.
In a medium banked turn, once the desired bank is achieved: - ANSWER-Neutralize
the controls
When rolling out of a shallow banked turn: - ANSWER-Begin the roll out about 10
degrees before reaching your desired heading.
You know when your turn is properly balanced—horizontal lift is equaled by
centrifugal force: - ANSWER-The ball in the inclinometer stays in the center
Flying the airplane on a constant heading and at a constant altitude is termed: -
ANSWER-Straight-and-level.
One way to determine if you are maintaining a constant attitude is to occasionally
check: - ANSWER-The altimeter
To ensure that the airplane is laterally level: - ANSWER-Visually check the
relationship of the wings to the horizon
The reference instruments for straight flight are: - ANSWER-Attitude Indicator
Heading Indicator
,Turn Coordinator
The airplane will gain altitude at a steady rate by applying: - ANSWER-Pitch and
power
Climbing turns should be made using: - ANSWER-A shallow bank
During a prolonged glide, clear the engine by: - ANSWER-Increasing the power to
about 1500 RPM
When you decide to level-off from a climb: - ANSWER-Start the level-off 50 feet
before your desired altitude.
The recommended glide speed is: - ANSWER-The speed that gives the greatest
forward travel for the altitude lost.
When flying along a road, the wind from the right: - ANSWER-Will cause the airplane
to drift to the left of the road
In order to fly parallel next to a straight road with a crosswind coming from the side,
you must: - ANSWER-Point the aircraft into the wind to offset its effect.
A line drawn from one point to another on a chart is called: - ANSWER-The course
The three types of ground reference maneuvers are: - ANSWER-Rectangular
course, S-turns across a road, and turns around a point.
Ground reference maneuvers are flown: - ANSWER-At lower altitudes— between
600 and 1,000 feet above the ground.
An airplane flying in an uncongested area with persons, vessels, vehicles or
structures nearby on the ground may not fly lower than: - ANSWER-500 feet above
them
How far must you remain from large stadiums that are actively hosting a sporting
event? - ANSWER-3,000 feet above the ground within a 3 miles radius from the
stadium.
The rectangular course ground reference maneuver is very similar to what normal
aviation procedure? - ANSWER-An airport traffic pattern
The preferred entry into the rectangular course maneuver is - ANSWER-A 45 degree
entry to the downwind leg.
When flying the crosswind leg of a rectangular course the airplane must be: -
ANSWER-Crabbed into the wind
In an internal combustion engine, the ratio of air to fuel is correct in the full rich
position only at: - ANSWER-Sea level
, As an airplane climbs, the fuel air mixture becomes: - ANSWER-Richer
A mixture that is set too rich: - ANSWER-Will create spark plug fouling.
For best economy, lean the mixture to peak EGT and: - ANSWER-Leave it set at
peak EGT.
The mixture must be reset whenever you change: - ANSWER-Altitude or power.
How do you set the mixture if your airplane has no EGT? - ANSWER-Lean till the
engine runs roughly and then enrich until the engine runs smoothly again.
Detonation occurs when: - ANSWER-There is an explosive ignition of the fuel/air
mixture within the cylinder's combustion chamber.
The proper way to say the altitude 6,500 ft on the radio feet is: - ANSWER-Six
thousand fife hundred feet.
All U.S. registered aircraft numbers begin with an 'N': - ANSWER-For brevity, you do
not need to include the 'N' in your transmission in the U.S.
The proper way to initiate communication with ATC is to: - ANSWER-Give your
location, aircraft type, altitude, what you want to do, and if you have ATIS.
A good rule of thumb regarding your taxi speed is: - ANSWER-No faster than a brisk
walk
Airplane brakes are located: - ANSWER-On the top of the rudder pedals
To turn the airplane to the right on the ground when taxiing: - ANSWER-Use a
combination of the right rudder pedal and brake on the top of the right rudder pedal.
Taxiing with a left quartering tailwind: - ANSWER-Move the aileron fully right and
push the control wheel forward.
Runway numbers are determined from: - ANSWER-The approach direction and its
number is the magnetic direction of the runway
During the takeoff, the airplane has a tendency to: - ANSWER-Turn to the left.
The rudder has enough force to maintain directional control without the use of
nosewheel steering: - ANSWER-When the airplane reaches a liftoff speed.
After takeoff, what is the minimum altitude you should reach before making a turn? -
ANSWER-After you are at least 500 feet above the ground.
The left turning tendency of an airplane in a climb is overcome by: - ANSWER-The
use of right rudder
