FAA PRIVATE PILOT KNOWLEDGE
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed
indicators? - ANSWER-Maneuvering speed.
When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left? - ANSWER-When at high
angles of attack.
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Macho'? -
ANSWER-Taking chances is foolish.
What are characteristics of unstable air? - ANSWER-Turbulence and good surface
visibility.
According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may -
ANSWER-not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight
with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or
rental fees.
VNO is defined as the - ANSWER-maximum structural cruising speed.
What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating? - ANSWER-
Enrichen the fuel mixture.
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the
right-of-way belongs to the aircraft - ANSWER-at the lower altitude, but it shall not
take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another.
How does frost affect the lifting surfaces of an airplane on takeoff? - ANSWER-Frost
may prevent the airplane from becoming airborne at normal takeoff speed.
The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to - ANSWER-look to
the side of the object and scan slowly.
One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a
change in the - ANSWER-wind direction.
VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished - ANSWER-the same as
during daytime.
Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft? -
ANSWER-Flight over a densely populated area.
A chair-type parachute must have been packed by a certificated and appropriately
rated parachute rigger within the preceding - ANSWER-180 days.
, What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an
airplane? - ANSWER-Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly
after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.
An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight:
''TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND...'' Where should the pilot look for
this traffic? - ANSWER-Between directly ahead and 90° to the right.
A certificated private pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a
glider unless there is entered in the pilot's logbook a minimum of - ANSWER-100
hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required,
that the pilot is using to tow a glider.
An ATC clearance provides - ANSWER-authorization to proceed under specified
traffic conditions in controlled airspace.
To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request - ANSWER-an
abbreviated briefing.
(Refer to figure 49.) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing. -
ANSWER-Right-hand traffic and Runway 18.
A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was
actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? -
ANSWER-3402.5 hours.
Who should not participate in the Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)
program? - ANSWER-Student pilots.
Each recreational or private pilot is required to have - ANSWER-a biennial flight
review.
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded
their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with - ANSWER-too
much power and with the mixture set too lean.
If instructed by ground control to taxi to Runway 9, the pilot may proceed -
ANSWER-to the next intersecting runway where further clearance is required.
(Refer to figure 2.) If an airplane weighs 2,300 pounds, what approximate weight
would the airplane structure be required to support during a 60° banked turn while
maintaining altitude? - ANSWER-4,600 pounds.
(Refer to figure 24.) On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set in order
to navigate direct from Majors Airport (area 1) to Quitman VORTAC (area 2)? -
ANSWER-101°.
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a class of aircraft? - ANSWER-
Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea.
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed
indicators? - ANSWER-Maneuvering speed.
When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left? - ANSWER-When at high
angles of attack.
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Macho'? -
ANSWER-Taking chances is foolish.
What are characteristics of unstable air? - ANSWER-Turbulence and good surface
visibility.
According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may -
ANSWER-not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight
with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or
rental fees.
VNO is defined as the - ANSWER-maximum structural cruising speed.
What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating? - ANSWER-
Enrichen the fuel mixture.
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the
right-of-way belongs to the aircraft - ANSWER-at the lower altitude, but it shall not
take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another.
How does frost affect the lifting surfaces of an airplane on takeoff? - ANSWER-Frost
may prevent the airplane from becoming airborne at normal takeoff speed.
The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to - ANSWER-look to
the side of the object and scan slowly.
One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a
change in the - ANSWER-wind direction.
VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished - ANSWER-the same as
during daytime.
Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft? -
ANSWER-Flight over a densely populated area.
A chair-type parachute must have been packed by a certificated and appropriately
rated parachute rigger within the preceding - ANSWER-180 days.
, What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an
airplane? - ANSWER-Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly
after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.
An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight:
''TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND...'' Where should the pilot look for
this traffic? - ANSWER-Between directly ahead and 90° to the right.
A certificated private pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a
glider unless there is entered in the pilot's logbook a minimum of - ANSWER-100
hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required,
that the pilot is using to tow a glider.
An ATC clearance provides - ANSWER-authorization to proceed under specified
traffic conditions in controlled airspace.
To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request - ANSWER-an
abbreviated briefing.
(Refer to figure 49.) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing. -
ANSWER-Right-hand traffic and Runway 18.
A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was
actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? -
ANSWER-3402.5 hours.
Who should not participate in the Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)
program? - ANSWER-Student pilots.
Each recreational or private pilot is required to have - ANSWER-a biennial flight
review.
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded
their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with - ANSWER-too
much power and with the mixture set too lean.
If instructed by ground control to taxi to Runway 9, the pilot may proceed -
ANSWER-to the next intersecting runway where further clearance is required.
(Refer to figure 2.) If an airplane weighs 2,300 pounds, what approximate weight
would the airplane structure be required to support during a 60° banked turn while
maintaining altitude? - ANSWER-4,600 pounds.
(Refer to figure 24.) On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set in order
to navigate direct from Majors Airport (area 1) to Quitman VORTAC (area 2)? -
ANSWER-101°.
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a class of aircraft? - ANSWER-
Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea.
