FAA Test 1 Questions and Answers
Latest Version Already Graded A
What is the primary purpose of an aircraft's altimeter?
A) To display engine performance metrics
✔✔B) To measure altitude above sea level
C) To indicate airspeed during flight
D) To monitor fuel consumption
What is the function of a pitot tube on an aircraft?
A) To provide cooling for avionics
✔✔B) To measure airspeed
C) To monitor fuel flow
D) To detect electrical malfunctions
When must a pilot file a flight plan under VFR conditions?
A) When flying within Class G airspace
✔✔B) When flying across international borders
C) When operating below 10,000 feet
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,D) When conducting training maneuvers
Why is it important to check NOTAMs before a flight?
A) To verify the aircraft's weight and balance
✔✔B) To be aware of temporary flight restrictions and hazards
C) To determine fuel efficiency
D) To calculate estimated time of arrival
What is the main purpose of aircraft wing flaps?
A) To increase fuel efficiency
B) To decrease engine workload
✔✔C) To increase lift and drag for takeoff and landing
D) To maintain altitude during turbulence
How does high humidity affect aircraft performance?
A) Increases engine efficiency
✔✔B) Reduces air density and lift
C) Improves climb rate
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,D) Decreases fuel consumption
What is the primary function of an aircraft's rudder?
✔✔A) To control yaw movement
B) To stabilize altitude
C) To increase lift during takeoff
D) To regulate fuel flow
What action should a pilot take if experiencing a radio failure in controlled airspace?
✔✔A) Squawk 7600 and follow ATC light signals
B) Continue the flight as planned
C) Descend to a lower altitude immediately
D) Land at the nearest uncontrolled airfield
Why must a pilot conduct a weight and balance check before flight?
A) To determine wind direction
B) To comply with ATC instructions
✔✔C) To ensure the aircraft remains within safe operating limits
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, D) To verify the integrity of hydraulic systems
What is the purpose of an aircraft’s transponder?
✔✔A) To transmit the aircraft’s position to ATC
B) To regulate engine power
C) To measure altitude changes
D) To detect nearby thunderstorms
What should a pilot do if an engine failure occurs after takeoff?
A) Return to the departure runway immediately
✔✔B) Maintain control, pitch for best glide speed, and locate a safe landing area
C) Attempt to restart the engine while continuing to climb
D) Descend rapidly and deploy emergency brakes
What is wake turbulence, and why is it dangerous?
✔✔A) Rotating air currents produced by large aircraft that can cause instability
B) An electrical disturbance that affects flight instruments
C) A sudden change in visibility due to fog formation
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Latest Version Already Graded A
What is the primary purpose of an aircraft's altimeter?
A) To display engine performance metrics
✔✔B) To measure altitude above sea level
C) To indicate airspeed during flight
D) To monitor fuel consumption
What is the function of a pitot tube on an aircraft?
A) To provide cooling for avionics
✔✔B) To measure airspeed
C) To monitor fuel flow
D) To detect electrical malfunctions
When must a pilot file a flight plan under VFR conditions?
A) When flying within Class G airspace
✔✔B) When flying across international borders
C) When operating below 10,000 feet
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,D) When conducting training maneuvers
Why is it important to check NOTAMs before a flight?
A) To verify the aircraft's weight and balance
✔✔B) To be aware of temporary flight restrictions and hazards
C) To determine fuel efficiency
D) To calculate estimated time of arrival
What is the main purpose of aircraft wing flaps?
A) To increase fuel efficiency
B) To decrease engine workload
✔✔C) To increase lift and drag for takeoff and landing
D) To maintain altitude during turbulence
How does high humidity affect aircraft performance?
A) Increases engine efficiency
✔✔B) Reduces air density and lift
C) Improves climb rate
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,D) Decreases fuel consumption
What is the primary function of an aircraft's rudder?
✔✔A) To control yaw movement
B) To stabilize altitude
C) To increase lift during takeoff
D) To regulate fuel flow
What action should a pilot take if experiencing a radio failure in controlled airspace?
✔✔A) Squawk 7600 and follow ATC light signals
B) Continue the flight as planned
C) Descend to a lower altitude immediately
D) Land at the nearest uncontrolled airfield
Why must a pilot conduct a weight and balance check before flight?
A) To determine wind direction
B) To comply with ATC instructions
✔✔C) To ensure the aircraft remains within safe operating limits
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, D) To verify the integrity of hydraulic systems
What is the purpose of an aircraft’s transponder?
✔✔A) To transmit the aircraft’s position to ATC
B) To regulate engine power
C) To measure altitude changes
D) To detect nearby thunderstorms
What should a pilot do if an engine failure occurs after takeoff?
A) Return to the departure runway immediately
✔✔B) Maintain control, pitch for best glide speed, and locate a safe landing area
C) Attempt to restart the engine while continuing to climb
D) Descend rapidly and deploy emergency brakes
What is wake turbulence, and why is it dangerous?
✔✔A) Rotating air currents produced by large aircraft that can cause instability
B) An electrical disturbance that affects flight instruments
C) A sudden change in visibility due to fog formation
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