PRIVATE PILOT GROUND FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when - ANSWER-the unburned
charge in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally
The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is
known as - ANSWER-Pre-ignition
What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the
aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft? - ANSWER-An
appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required
A third class medical certificate is issued to a 36 year old pilot on August 10, this
year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate
will be valid until midnight on... - ANSWER-August 31, 5 years later
A third class medical certificate is issued t a 51 year old pilot on May 3, this year. To
exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate, the medical certificate will be valid
until midnight on... - ANSWER-May 31, 2 years later
Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses
fastened during - ANSWER-takeoffs and landings
Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are
specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened? -
ANSWER-Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder
harnesses during takeoff and landing.
Dropping objects from aircraft - ANSWER-The pilot shall not drop any objects unless
they have taken reasonable precautions to make sure no persons or property are
endangered.
What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not
head-on? - ANSWER-The aircraft on the left shall give way
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the
right-of-way belongs to the aircraft - ANSWER-at lower altitude, but it shall not take
advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another
Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135°?
- ANSWER-Odd thousandths plus 500 feet
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when - ANSWER-the unburned
charge in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally
The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is
known as - ANSWER-Pre-ignition
What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the
aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft? - ANSWER-An
appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required
A third class medical certificate is issued to a 36 year old pilot on August 10, this
year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate
will be valid until midnight on... - ANSWER-August 31, 5 years later
A third class medical certificate is issued t a 51 year old pilot on May 3, this year. To
exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate, the medical certificate will be valid
until midnight on... - ANSWER-May 31, 2 years later
Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses
fastened during - ANSWER-takeoffs and landings
Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are
specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened? -
ANSWER-Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder
harnesses during takeoff and landing.
Dropping objects from aircraft - ANSWER-The pilot shall not drop any objects unless
they have taken reasonable precautions to make sure no persons or property are
endangered.
What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not
head-on? - ANSWER-The aircraft on the left shall give way
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the
right-of-way belongs to the aircraft - ANSWER-at lower altitude, but it shall not take
advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another
Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135°?
- ANSWER-Odd thousandths plus 500 feet
