FAA WRITTEN AND PRIVATE PILOT
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? - ANSWER-Never-
exceed speed
Which marketing identifies the caution range of the airplane? - ANSWER-Yellow Arc
Which color identifies the normal flap operating range? - ANSWER-The white arc
A turn coordinator provides an indication of the - ANSWER-movement of the aircraft
about the yaw and roll axis
To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument
must be - ANSWER-periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro
precesses
The four strokes of an engine cycle are - ANSWER-Intake, compression, power
stroke, exhaust
The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is - ANSWER-
magnetic variation
Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by - ANSWER-certain metals and
electrical systems within the aircraft
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate? - ANSWER-
Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight
What type of airspeed is displayed on the airspeed indicator? - ANSWER-Indicated
airspeed
If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without
the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate - ANSWER-lower than
the actual altitude above sea level
How will frost disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely affecting its
lifting capability? - ANSWER-Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing,
adversely affecting its lifting capability
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of a -
ANSWER-heat exchange
A temperature inversion would most likely result in which weather condition? -
ANSWER-An increase in temperature as altitude is increased
, The wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This
difference in direction is primarily due to - ANSWER-friction between the wind and
the surface
What is meant by the term 'dewpoint'? - ANSWER-The temperature at which air, if
cooled, reaches 100% relative humidity, or the saturation point.
The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends on the - ANSWER-air
temperature
Clouds, fog, or dew will always form when - ANSWER-water vapor condenses
Which conditions result in the formation of frost? - ANSWER-The temperature of the
collecting surface is at or below freezing when small droplets of moisture fall on the
surface
Specific heat is - ANSWER-the amount of heat required to change a parcel of air
degree Celcius
What is the characteristic of stable air? - ANSWER-unlimited visibility
Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to - ANSWER-sink below the aircraft
generating turbulence
When landing behind a large aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by
staying - ANSWER-above the large aircraft's final approach path and landing beyond
the aircraft's touchdown point
In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane? -
ANSWER-Low airspeed, high power, high angle attack
The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the -
ANSWER-propeller blade descending on the right, producing more thrust than the
ascending blade on the left
Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will -
ANSWER-cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent
internal engine damage.
Fuel quantity gauges can be marked using ______ or ______. - ANSWER-pounds,
gallons
On aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump
used? - ANSWER-In the event engine-driven fuel pump fails
The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to - ANSWER-
decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density
fuel sumps are located at the low points in fuel tanks and supply lines because -
ANSWER-water and sediment are heavier than fuel
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? - ANSWER-Never-
exceed speed
Which marketing identifies the caution range of the airplane? - ANSWER-Yellow Arc
Which color identifies the normal flap operating range? - ANSWER-The white arc
A turn coordinator provides an indication of the - ANSWER-movement of the aircraft
about the yaw and roll axis
To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument
must be - ANSWER-periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro
precesses
The four strokes of an engine cycle are - ANSWER-Intake, compression, power
stroke, exhaust
The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is - ANSWER-
magnetic variation
Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by - ANSWER-certain metals and
electrical systems within the aircraft
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate? - ANSWER-
Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight
What type of airspeed is displayed on the airspeed indicator? - ANSWER-Indicated
airspeed
If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without
the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate - ANSWER-lower than
the actual altitude above sea level
How will frost disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely affecting its
lifting capability? - ANSWER-Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing,
adversely affecting its lifting capability
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of a -
ANSWER-heat exchange
A temperature inversion would most likely result in which weather condition? -
ANSWER-An increase in temperature as altitude is increased
, The wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This
difference in direction is primarily due to - ANSWER-friction between the wind and
the surface
What is meant by the term 'dewpoint'? - ANSWER-The temperature at which air, if
cooled, reaches 100% relative humidity, or the saturation point.
The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends on the - ANSWER-air
temperature
Clouds, fog, or dew will always form when - ANSWER-water vapor condenses
Which conditions result in the formation of frost? - ANSWER-The temperature of the
collecting surface is at or below freezing when small droplets of moisture fall on the
surface
Specific heat is - ANSWER-the amount of heat required to change a parcel of air
degree Celcius
What is the characteristic of stable air? - ANSWER-unlimited visibility
Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to - ANSWER-sink below the aircraft
generating turbulence
When landing behind a large aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by
staying - ANSWER-above the large aircraft's final approach path and landing beyond
the aircraft's touchdown point
In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane? -
ANSWER-Low airspeed, high power, high angle attack
The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the -
ANSWER-propeller blade descending on the right, producing more thrust than the
ascending blade on the left
Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will -
ANSWER-cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent
internal engine damage.
Fuel quantity gauges can be marked using ______ or ______. - ANSWER-pounds,
gallons
On aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump
used? - ANSWER-In the event engine-driven fuel pump fails
The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to - ANSWER-
decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density
fuel sumps are located at the low points in fuel tanks and supply lines because -
ANSWER-water and sediment are heavier than fuel
