Private Pilot Exam Practice questions with correct answers

What is one purpose of wing flaps? CORRECT ANSWER To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing the airspeed. One of the main functions of flaps during approach and landing is to: CORRECT ANSWER Increase the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed. What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane? CORRECT ANSWER To control yaw. Which is not a primary flight control surface? A. Flaps B. Stabilator C Ailerons CORRECT ANSWER A. Flaps The elevator controls movement around which axis? CORRECT ANSWER Lateral. Which statement is true concerning primary flight controls? A. The effectiveness of each control surface increases with speed because there is more flow over them B. Only when all three primary flight controls move in sequence do the airflow and pressure distribution change over and around the airfoil. C. Primary flight controls include ailerons, rudder, elevator, and trim systems CORRECT ANSWER A. The effectiveness of each control surface increases with speed because there is more flow over them.