PRIVATE PILOT STAGE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWER

What are the characteristics of a monocoque airplane structure? CORRECT ANSWER Almost all structural loads are carried by the outer skin of the airplane. Which control surfaces are usually located on the empennage? CORRECT ANSWER Rudder, elevator, stabilator What condition must be present for carburetor ice to form? CORRECT ANSWER High relative humidity A power loss occurs when you apply carburetor heat because CORRECT ANSWER less dense air is entering the engine. Detonation can be described as CORRECT ANSWER fuel in the cylinders exploding instead of burning smoothly. If the engine magneto switch is turned to the "OFF" position, but the engine continues to run, the probable cause is CORRECT ANSWER a broken magneto ground wire. Excessive cylinder head and engine oil temperatures can be caused by CORRECT ANSWER using a lower-than-normal fuel grade. The three pressure instruments connected to the pitot-static system are the CORRECT ANSWER airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator. According to the markings on the accompanying airspeed indicator, what is the maximum speed with flaps fully extended? CORRECT ANSWER 85 knots (white arc) Assume that you land at an airport with the altimeter set to 29.92 instead of the current setting of 30.00. What will the altimeter read if the field elevation is 2,000 feet MSL? CORRECT ANSWER 2,080 feet MSL (10 feet per .01 in. Hg.) The turn coordinator provides a direct indication of aircraft CORRECT ANSWER rate of turn. The attitude indicator reflects the airplane's movement about the CORRECT ANSWER longitudinal and lateral axes. How often should you check the heading indicator and align it with the magnetic compass? CORRECT ANSWER Every 15 minutes After departing runway 36, you make a left turn to a heading of 180º. If the magnetic compass initially indicates a turn in the opposite direction, you should know that this