PRIVATE PILOT WRITTEN
PRACTICE EXAM #1 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude
required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over other than a congested area? -
....ANSWER ...-An altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacle within a
horizontal radius of 1,000 feet.
Which weather phenomenon is always associated with a thunderstorm? -
....ANSWER ...-Lightning
The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are - ....ANSWER ...-lift, weight,
thrust, and drag.
VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished - ....ANSWER ...-the
same as during daytime.
When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used? -
....ANSWER ...-Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.
In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes (Refer to Figure 15) -
....ANSWER ...-overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and
2400Z.
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, Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to
service? - ....ANSWER ...-Private or Commercial pilot.
Approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with 65 percent maximum
continuous power at 9,500 feet with a temperature of 36°F below standard? (Refer to
Figure 36) - ....ANSWER ...-183 MPH.
When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots
should state - ....ANSWER ...-whether they intend to fly VFR only.
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are
issued under which subject number? - ....ANSWER ...-60
When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by
maneuvering the aircraft - ....ANSWER ...-above and upwind from the heavy
aircraft.
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft? -
....ANSWER ...-Normal, utility, acrobatic.
What information should be entered into block 9 for a VFR day flight? (Refer to Figure
52, Flight Plan) - ....ANSWER ...-The destination airport identifier code and city
name.
What effect does a 35-gallon fuel burn (main tanks) have on the weight and balance if
the airplane weighted 2,890 pounds and the MOM/100 was 2,452 at takeoff? (Refer to
Figure 33 and Figure 34) - ....ANSWER ...-Weight is reduced by 210 pounds and
the CG is aft of limits.
(Fuel is 6lbs/gallon)
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PRACTICE EXAM #1 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude
required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over other than a congested area? -
....ANSWER ...-An altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacle within a
horizontal radius of 1,000 feet.
Which weather phenomenon is always associated with a thunderstorm? -
....ANSWER ...-Lightning
The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are - ....ANSWER ...-lift, weight,
thrust, and drag.
VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished - ....ANSWER ...-the
same as during daytime.
When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used? -
....ANSWER ...-Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.
In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes (Refer to Figure 15) -
....ANSWER ...-overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and
2400Z.
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, Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to
service? - ....ANSWER ...-Private or Commercial pilot.
Approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with 65 percent maximum
continuous power at 9,500 feet with a temperature of 36°F below standard? (Refer to
Figure 36) - ....ANSWER ...-183 MPH.
When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots
should state - ....ANSWER ...-whether they intend to fly VFR only.
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are
issued under which subject number? - ....ANSWER ...-60
When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by
maneuvering the aircraft - ....ANSWER ...-above and upwind from the heavy
aircraft.
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft? -
....ANSWER ...-Normal, utility, acrobatic.
What information should be entered into block 9 for a VFR day flight? (Refer to Figure
52, Flight Plan) - ....ANSWER ...-The destination airport identifier code and city
name.
What effect does a 35-gallon fuel burn (main tanks) have on the weight and balance if
the airplane weighted 2,890 pounds and the MOM/100 was 2,452 at takeoff? (Refer to
Figure 33 and Figure 34) - ....ANSWER ...-Weight is reduced by 210 pounds and
the CG is aft of limits.
(Fuel is 6lbs/gallon)
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