Private Pilot: FAA Written Exam Q-Bank / from the
Gleim 2012 Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Test.
Includes all know FAA Questions) Newest Updated
Questions & Correct Answers
Terms in this set (1041)
What is one purpose of wing To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing
flaps? without increasing the airspeed
One of the main functions of Increase the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed
flaps during approach and
landing is to...
What is the purpose of the To control yaw
rudder on an airplane?
Which is not a primary flight A. Flaps
control surface?
A. Flaps
B. Stabilator
C Ailerons
Lateral
The elevator controls
movement around which
axis?
,Which statement is true A. The effectiveness of each control surface increases with
concerning primary flight speed because there is more airflow over them
controls?
A. The effectiveness
ofeach control surface
increases with speed
because there is more
airflow over them.
B. Only when all
threeprimary flight controls
move in sequence do the
airflow and pressure
distribution change over and
around the airfoil.
C. Primary flight
controlsinclude ailerons,
rudder, elevator, and trim
systems.
Which of the following is B. Flaps allow an increase in the angle of descent without
true concerning flaps? increasing airspeed
A. Flaps are attached
tothe leading edge of the
wing and are used to
increase wing lift.
B. Flaps allow an
increasein the angle of
descent without
increasing airspeed.
C. Flaps are high
dragdevices deployed
from the wings to reduce
lift.
Which device is a secondary A. Spoilers
flight control?
A. Spoilers
B. Ailerons
C. Stabilators
,Trim systems are designed to They relieve the pilot of the need to maintain constant back
do what? pressure on the flight controls
The four forces acting on an Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag
airplane in flight are:
When are the four forces that During unaccelerated flight
act on an airplane in
equilibrium?
What is the relationship of Lift equals weight
lift, drag, thrust, and weight Thrust equals drag
when the airplane is in
straight-and-level flight?
Which statement relates to Air traveling faster over the curve upper surface of an airfoil
Bernoulli's principle? causes lower pressure on the top surface
The term "angle of attack" is Between the wing chord line and the relative wind
defined as the angle...
Angle of attack is defined as Direction of the relative wind
the chord line of an airfoil
and the...
The angle of attack at which Remain the same regardless of gross weight
an airplane wing stalls will...
As altitude increases, the Remain the same regardless of altitude
indicated airspeed at which a
given airplane stalls in a
particular configuration will...
Stalled
In what flight condition must
an aircraft be placed in order
to spin?
, During a spin to the left, Both wings are stalled
which wing(s) is/are
stalled?
How will frost on the wings Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely
of an airplane affect takeoff affecting its lifting capability
performance?
Why is frost considered Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby
hazardous to flight? decreasing lifting capability
How does frost affect the Frost my prevent the airplane from becoming airborne at
lifting surfaces of an normal takeoff speed
airplane on takeoff?
What is ground effect? The result of inference of the surface of the earth with the
airflow patterns about an airplane
Floating caused by the Less than the length of the wingspan above the surface
phenomenon of ground
effect will be most realized
during an approach to land
when at...
What must a pilot be Induced drag decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the
aware of as a result of point of flare may cause considerable floating
ground effect?
Ground effect is most likely Becoming airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed
to result in which problem?
What force makes an The horizontal component of lift
airplane turn?
An airplane said to be Require less effort to control
inherently stable will...
The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift
What determines the
longitudinal stability of an
airplane?
Gleim 2012 Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Test.
Includes all know FAA Questions) Newest Updated
Questions & Correct Answers
Terms in this set (1041)
What is one purpose of wing To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing
flaps? without increasing the airspeed
One of the main functions of Increase the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed
flaps during approach and
landing is to...
What is the purpose of the To control yaw
rudder on an airplane?
Which is not a primary flight A. Flaps
control surface?
A. Flaps
B. Stabilator
C Ailerons
Lateral
The elevator controls
movement around which
axis?
,Which statement is true A. The effectiveness of each control surface increases with
concerning primary flight speed because there is more airflow over them
controls?
A. The effectiveness
ofeach control surface
increases with speed
because there is more
airflow over them.
B. Only when all
threeprimary flight controls
move in sequence do the
airflow and pressure
distribution change over and
around the airfoil.
C. Primary flight
controlsinclude ailerons,
rudder, elevator, and trim
systems.
Which of the following is B. Flaps allow an increase in the angle of descent without
true concerning flaps? increasing airspeed
A. Flaps are attached
tothe leading edge of the
wing and are used to
increase wing lift.
B. Flaps allow an
increasein the angle of
descent without
increasing airspeed.
C. Flaps are high
dragdevices deployed
from the wings to reduce
lift.
Which device is a secondary A. Spoilers
flight control?
A. Spoilers
B. Ailerons
C. Stabilators
,Trim systems are designed to They relieve the pilot of the need to maintain constant back
do what? pressure on the flight controls
The four forces acting on an Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag
airplane in flight are:
When are the four forces that During unaccelerated flight
act on an airplane in
equilibrium?
What is the relationship of Lift equals weight
lift, drag, thrust, and weight Thrust equals drag
when the airplane is in
straight-and-level flight?
Which statement relates to Air traveling faster over the curve upper surface of an airfoil
Bernoulli's principle? causes lower pressure on the top surface
The term "angle of attack" is Between the wing chord line and the relative wind
defined as the angle...
Angle of attack is defined as Direction of the relative wind
the chord line of an airfoil
and the...
The angle of attack at which Remain the same regardless of gross weight
an airplane wing stalls will...
As altitude increases, the Remain the same regardless of altitude
indicated airspeed at which a
given airplane stalls in a
particular configuration will...
Stalled
In what flight condition must
an aircraft be placed in order
to spin?
, During a spin to the left, Both wings are stalled
which wing(s) is/are
stalled?
How will frost on the wings Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely
of an airplane affect takeoff affecting its lifting capability
performance?
Why is frost considered Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby
hazardous to flight? decreasing lifting capability
How does frost affect the Frost my prevent the airplane from becoming airborne at
lifting surfaces of an normal takeoff speed
airplane on takeoff?
What is ground effect? The result of inference of the surface of the earth with the
airflow patterns about an airplane
Floating caused by the Less than the length of the wingspan above the surface
phenomenon of ground
effect will be most realized
during an approach to land
when at...
What must a pilot be Induced drag decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the
aware of as a result of point of flare may cause considerable floating
ground effect?
Ground effect is most likely Becoming airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed
to result in which problem?
What force makes an The horizontal component of lift
airplane turn?
An airplane said to be Require less effort to control
inherently stable will...
The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift
What determines the
longitudinal stability of an
airplane?
