PRIVATE PILOT WRITTEN PRACTICE
EXAM #1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In the TAF for KMEM, what does "SHRA" stand for? (Refer to Figure 15) -
ANSWER-Rain showers.
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.
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have
made three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of
the same - ANSWER-category, class, and type, if a type rating is required.
One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a
change in the - ANSWER-wind direction.
Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter
is set so the altimeter indicates - ANSWER-true altitude at field elevation.
What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)? (refer
to Figure 12) - ANSWER-Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain.
The CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Jamestown Airport is (Refer to Figure 27, Area 4) -
ANSWER-123.0 MHz.
Why is frost considered hazardous to flight? - ANSWER-Frost spoils the smooth flow
of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability.
Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which aircraft may
be flown when at or below 2,500 feet AGL and within 4 nautical miles of the primary
airport of Class C airspace is - ANSWER-200 knots.
When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the
pilot - ANSWER-should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.
If an aircraft is loaded 90 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight and fuel
(gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should
be drained? - ANSWER-15 gallons.
(6lbs/gallon)
During the run-up at a high-elevation airport, a pilot notes a slight engine roughness
that is not affected by the magneto check but grows worse during the carburetor heat
check. Under these circumstances, what would be the most logical initial action? -
ANSWER-Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture.
Of what value is the Weather depiction chart to the pilot? - ANSWER-For
determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning.
, If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot
adjust the altimeter? - ANSWER-The elevation of the departure area.
If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs? -
ANSWER-700-foot increase in indicated altitude.
(1 inch = 1000 feet)
Most midair collision accidents occur during - ANSWER-Clear days
Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility
having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace? - ANSWER-
Class C
Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as - ANSWER-
safety alerts, traffic advisories, and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft.
What steps must be taken when flying with glass cockpits to ensure safe flight? -
ANSWER-Regularly scan both inside and outside, use all appropriate checklists, and
cross-check with other forms of information.
The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft's position relative
to the station? (Refer to Figure 29, illustration 1) - ANSWER-South.
The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as
- ANSWER-high as 70°F and the relative humidity is high.
How does the wake turbulence vortex circulate around each wingtip? - ANSWER-
Outward, upward, and around each tip.
The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented
approximately - ANSWER-090° and 270° magnetic.
Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that -
ANSWER-the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.
A steady green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a
signal that the pilot - ANSWER-is cleared to land.
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic and
General Operating Rules are issued under which subject number? - ANSWER-90
What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet? (Refer to Figure 17) - ANSWER-230°
true at 39 knots.
If the ignition switch ground wire becomes disconnected, the magneto - ANSWER-
may continue to fire.
The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will - ANSWER-remain the same
regardless of gross weight.
EXAM #1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In the TAF for KMEM, what does "SHRA" stand for? (Refer to Figure 15) -
ANSWER-Rain showers.
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.
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have
made three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of
the same - ANSWER-category, class, and type, if a type rating is required.
One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a
change in the - ANSWER-wind direction.
Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter
is set so the altimeter indicates - ANSWER-true altitude at field elevation.
What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)? (refer
to Figure 12) - ANSWER-Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain.
The CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Jamestown Airport is (Refer to Figure 27, Area 4) -
ANSWER-123.0 MHz.
Why is frost considered hazardous to flight? - ANSWER-Frost spoils the smooth flow
of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability.
Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which aircraft may
be flown when at or below 2,500 feet AGL and within 4 nautical miles of the primary
airport of Class C airspace is - ANSWER-200 knots.
When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the
pilot - ANSWER-should not cross the lines without ATC clearance.
If an aircraft is loaded 90 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight and fuel
(gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should
be drained? - ANSWER-15 gallons.
(6lbs/gallon)
During the run-up at a high-elevation airport, a pilot notes a slight engine roughness
that is not affected by the magneto check but grows worse during the carburetor heat
check. Under these circumstances, what would be the most logical initial action? -
ANSWER-Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture.
Of what value is the Weather depiction chart to the pilot? - ANSWER-For
determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning.
, If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot
adjust the altimeter? - ANSWER-The elevation of the departure area.
If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs? -
ANSWER-700-foot increase in indicated altitude.
(1 inch = 1000 feet)
Most midair collision accidents occur during - ANSWER-Clear days
Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility
having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace? - ANSWER-
Class C
Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as - ANSWER-
safety alerts, traffic advisories, and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft.
What steps must be taken when flying with glass cockpits to ensure safe flight? -
ANSWER-Regularly scan both inside and outside, use all appropriate checklists, and
cross-check with other forms of information.
The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft's position relative
to the station? (Refer to Figure 29, illustration 1) - ANSWER-South.
The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as
- ANSWER-high as 70°F and the relative humidity is high.
How does the wake turbulence vortex circulate around each wingtip? - ANSWER-
Outward, upward, and around each tip.
The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented
approximately - ANSWER-090° and 270° magnetic.
Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that -
ANSWER-the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.
A steady green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a
signal that the pilot - ANSWER-is cleared to land.
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic and
General Operating Rules are issued under which subject number? - ANSWER-90
What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet? (Refer to Figure 17) - ANSWER-230°
true at 39 knots.
If the ignition switch ground wire becomes disconnected, the magneto - ANSWER-
may continue to fire.
The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will - ANSWER-remain the same
regardless of gross weight.
