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Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may
operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?
A. 200 knots.
B. 250 knots.
C. 288 knots. Correct Answer-B 250knots
When may hazardous wind shear be expected?
A. When stable air crosses a mountain barrier where it tends to flow in layers forming
lenticular clouds.
B. In areas of low-level temperature inversion, frontal zones, and clear air turbulence.
C. Following frontal passage when stratocumulus clouds form indicating mechanical mixing.
Correct Answer-B in areas of low level turbulence
One of the purposes for issuing a Temporary Flight restriction (TFR) is to
A. announce Parachute Jump Areas.
B. protect public figures.
C. identify Airport Advisory Areas. Correct Answer-B protect public figures
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If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their
normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with
A. the mixture set too rich.
B. higher-than-normal oil pressure.
C. too much power and with the mixture set too lean. Correct Answer-C too much power
with too lean
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn
to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
B. The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
C. The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic
heading of the airplane. Correct Answer-B faster rate than actually occurring
A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 51-year-old pilot on May 3, this year. To
exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until
midnight on
A. May 3, 1 year later.
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B. May 31, 1 year later.
C. May 31, 2 years later. Correct Answer-C 2 years later
(Refer to Figures 32 and 33.) What is the maximum amount of baggage that can be carried
when the airplane is loaded as follows?Front seat occupants.......................387 lbRear seat
occupants........................293 lbFuel.......................................35 gal
A. 45 pounds.
B. 63 pounds.
C. 220 pounds. Correct Answer-A 45 pounds
Pilots and/or flight crewmembers involved in NMAC occurrences are urged to report each
incident immediately:
A. By cell phone to the nearest Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) as this is an emergency.
B. To local law enforcement.
C. By radio or telephone to the nearest FAA ATC Facility or FSS. Correct Answer-C
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Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach
to land when at
A. less than the length of the wingspan above the surface.
B. twice the length of the wingspan above the surface.
C. a higher-than-normal angle of attack. Correct Answer-A
What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?
A. Enrichen the fuel mixture.
B. Increase the RPM.
C. Reduce the airspeed Correct Answer-A
(Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Devils Lake
East MOA?
A. High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
B. Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
C. Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided
missiles. Correct Answer-B
Solutions
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may
operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?
A. 200 knots.
B. 250 knots.
C. 288 knots. Correct Answer-B 250knots
When may hazardous wind shear be expected?
A. When stable air crosses a mountain barrier where it tends to flow in layers forming
lenticular clouds.
B. In areas of low-level temperature inversion, frontal zones, and clear air turbulence.
C. Following frontal passage when stratocumulus clouds form indicating mechanical mixing.
Correct Answer-B in areas of low level turbulence
One of the purposes for issuing a Temporary Flight restriction (TFR) is to
A. announce Parachute Jump Areas.
B. protect public figures.
C. identify Airport Advisory Areas. Correct Answer-B protect public figures
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Solutions
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their
normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with
A. the mixture set too rich.
B. higher-than-normal oil pressure.
C. too much power and with the mixture set too lean. Correct Answer-C too much power
with too lean
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn
to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left.
B. The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.
C. The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic
heading of the airplane. Correct Answer-B faster rate than actually occurring
A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 51-year-old pilot on May 3, this year. To
exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until
midnight on
A. May 3, 1 year later.
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Solutions
B. May 31, 1 year later.
C. May 31, 2 years later. Correct Answer-C 2 years later
(Refer to Figures 32 and 33.) What is the maximum amount of baggage that can be carried
when the airplane is loaded as follows?Front seat occupants.......................387 lbRear seat
occupants........................293 lbFuel.......................................35 gal
A. 45 pounds.
B. 63 pounds.
C. 220 pounds. Correct Answer-A 45 pounds
Pilots and/or flight crewmembers involved in NMAC occurrences are urged to report each
incident immediately:
A. By cell phone to the nearest Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) as this is an emergency.
B. To local law enforcement.
C. By radio or telephone to the nearest FAA ATC Facility or FSS. Correct Answer-C
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Solutions
Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach
to land when at
A. less than the length of the wingspan above the surface.
B. twice the length of the wingspan above the surface.
C. a higher-than-normal angle of attack. Correct Answer-A
What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?
A. Enrichen the fuel mixture.
B. Increase the RPM.
C. Reduce the airspeed Correct Answer-A
(Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) What hazards to aircraft may exist in areas such as Devils Lake
East MOA?
A. High volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity.
B. Military training activities that necessitate acrobatic or abrupt flight maneuvers.
C. Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or guided
missiles. Correct Answer-B
