GROUND SCHOOL SECTION 1 & 2
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
you are receiving flight instruction in a rental airplane. which inspection are required?
- ANSWER-100 hour inspection and annul inspection
your airplane underwent an annual inspection on june 15 of last year, when is the
next annual inspection due? - ANSWER-june 30, this year
when are the four forces that act on an airplane in equilibrium? - ANSWER-during
unaccelerated flight
the elevator controls movement about the which axis? - ANSWER-lateral
angle of attack is defined as the angle between the chord line of an airfoil and -
ANSWER-the direction of the relative wind
what is the relationship of life, drag, thrust, and weight when the airplane is in
straight-and-level-flight? - ANSWER-life equals weight and thrust equals drag
which statement relates to bernoulli's principle? - ANSWER-air traveling faster over
the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface
the four forces acting on an airplane in flight are - ANSWER-lift, weight, thrust, and
drag
the term angle of attack is defined as the angle - ANSWER-between the wing chord
line and the relative wind.
the rudder controls movement about which axis? - ANSWER-vertical
the ailerons control movement about which axis? - ANSWER-longitudinal
Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? - ANSWER-becoming
airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed.
floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an
approach to land when at - ANSWER-less than the length of the wingspan above the
surface
What is ground effect? - ANSWER-The result of the interference of the surface of the
Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane.
What must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect? - ANSWER-induced drag
decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable
floating
,in what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane? -
ANSWER-low airspeed, high power, high AOA
If an airplane weighs 2,300 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane
structure be required to support during a 60° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
- ANSWER-4600 pounds
What load factor would be created if positive 15 feet per second gusts were
encountered at 120 mph? - ANSWER-2.0
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
If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane
structure be required to support during a 45° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
- ANSWER-6750 pounds
an aircraft leaving ground effect during takeoff will - ANSWER-require an increase in
angle of attack to maintain the same lift coefficient
In order to qualify under BasicMed, a pilot must - ANSWER-have a medical
examination with a physician every 48 months.
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by
logbook endorsement the satisfactory completion of a flight review or completion of a
pilot proficiency check within the preceding - ANSWER-24 calendar months
A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 36-year-old pilot on August 10, this
year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate
will be valid until midnight on - ANSWER-August 31, 5 years later
if a private pilot had a flight review on August 10, this year, when is the next flight
review required? - ANSWER-august 31, two years later
with regard to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may - ANSWER-not pay less
than the pro rata share of the operating expense of a flight with passengers
what is the definition of a high-performance airplane? - ANSWER-an airplane with an
engine of more than 200 horsepower
before a person holding a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command of a
high-performance airplane, that person must have - ANSWER-received ground and
flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's
logbook.
a pilot flying under BasicMed - ANSWER-may not fly higher than 18,000 feet MSL.
, If recency of experience requirements for night flights are not met and official sunset
is 1830, the latest time passengers may be carried is - ANSWER-1929
a pilot may qualify using BasicMed - ANSWER-if his/her most recent medical
certificate application (first, second, or third class) was approved.
Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall present it for
inspection upon the request of the FAA Administrator, the National Transportation
Safety Board, or any - ANSWER-federal, state, or local law enforcement officer
in order to proceed under BasicMed, one must do training every - ANSWER-24
months
what does the letter A stand for in the AROW acronym? - ANSWER-airworthiness
certificate
the aircraft transponder must be tested and inspected - ANSWER-every 24 calendar
months
an aircraft's annual inspection must be documented in the - ANSWER-aircraft
logbooks
where might the aircraft's operating limitations be found - ANSWER-onboard the
aircraft, usually in the pilot's operating handbook and required placards
which document must be readily visible inside the airplane? - ANSWER-
airworthiness certificate
Along with the Airworthiness Certificate, what other documents must be on board an
aircraft during flight? - ANSWER-operating limitations and registration certificate
you are receiving flight instruction in an airplane that you own. which inspection are
required? - ANSWER-annual inspection
An aircraft's 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The inspection was
actually performed at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? -
ANSWER-3402.5
when does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left? - ANSWER-when at high
AOA
what force makes an airplane turn? - ANSWER-the horizontal component of lift.
Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to
straight-and-level flight? - ANSWER-turns
The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wing of an airplane depends
upon the - ANSWER-speed of the airplane
the airspeed indicated by points A and J is - ANSWER-normal stall speed
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
you are receiving flight instruction in a rental airplane. which inspection are required?
- ANSWER-100 hour inspection and annul inspection
your airplane underwent an annual inspection on june 15 of last year, when is the
next annual inspection due? - ANSWER-june 30, this year
when are the four forces that act on an airplane in equilibrium? - ANSWER-during
unaccelerated flight
the elevator controls movement about the which axis? - ANSWER-lateral
angle of attack is defined as the angle between the chord line of an airfoil and -
ANSWER-the direction of the relative wind
what is the relationship of life, drag, thrust, and weight when the airplane is in
straight-and-level-flight? - ANSWER-life equals weight and thrust equals drag
which statement relates to bernoulli's principle? - ANSWER-air traveling faster over
the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface
the four forces acting on an airplane in flight are - ANSWER-lift, weight, thrust, and
drag
the term angle of attack is defined as the angle - ANSWER-between the wing chord
line and the relative wind.
the rudder controls movement about which axis? - ANSWER-vertical
the ailerons control movement about which axis? - ANSWER-longitudinal
Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? - ANSWER-becoming
airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed.
floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an
approach to land when at - ANSWER-less than the length of the wingspan above the
surface
What is ground effect? - ANSWER-The result of the interference of the surface of the
Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane.
What must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect? - ANSWER-induced drag
decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable
floating
,in what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane? -
ANSWER-low airspeed, high power, high AOA
If an airplane weighs 2,300 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane
structure be required to support during a 60° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
- ANSWER-4600 pounds
What load factor would be created if positive 15 feet per second gusts were
encountered at 120 mph? - ANSWER-2.0
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
If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane
structure be required to support during a 45° banked turn while maintaining altitude?
- ANSWER-6750 pounds
an aircraft leaving ground effect during takeoff will - ANSWER-require an increase in
angle of attack to maintain the same lift coefficient
In order to qualify under BasicMed, a pilot must - ANSWER-have a medical
examination with a physician every 48 months.
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by
logbook endorsement the satisfactory completion of a flight review or completion of a
pilot proficiency check within the preceding - ANSWER-24 calendar months
A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 36-year-old pilot on August 10, this
year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate
will be valid until midnight on - ANSWER-August 31, 5 years later
if a private pilot had a flight review on August 10, this year, when is the next flight
review required? - ANSWER-august 31, two years later
with regard to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may - ANSWER-not pay less
than the pro rata share of the operating expense of a flight with passengers
what is the definition of a high-performance airplane? - ANSWER-an airplane with an
engine of more than 200 horsepower
before a person holding a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command of a
high-performance airplane, that person must have - ANSWER-received ground and
flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person's
logbook.
a pilot flying under BasicMed - ANSWER-may not fly higher than 18,000 feet MSL.
, If recency of experience requirements for night flights are not met and official sunset
is 1830, the latest time passengers may be carried is - ANSWER-1929
a pilot may qualify using BasicMed - ANSWER-if his/her most recent medical
certificate application (first, second, or third class) was approved.
Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall present it for
inspection upon the request of the FAA Administrator, the National Transportation
Safety Board, or any - ANSWER-federal, state, or local law enforcement officer
in order to proceed under BasicMed, one must do training every - ANSWER-24
months
what does the letter A stand for in the AROW acronym? - ANSWER-airworthiness
certificate
the aircraft transponder must be tested and inspected - ANSWER-every 24 calendar
months
an aircraft's annual inspection must be documented in the - ANSWER-aircraft
logbooks
where might the aircraft's operating limitations be found - ANSWER-onboard the
aircraft, usually in the pilot's operating handbook and required placards
which document must be readily visible inside the airplane? - ANSWER-
airworthiness certificate
Along with the Airworthiness Certificate, what other documents must be on board an
aircraft during flight? - ANSWER-operating limitations and registration certificate
you are receiving flight instruction in an airplane that you own. which inspection are
required? - ANSWER-annual inspection
An aircraft's 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The inspection was
actually performed at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? -
ANSWER-3402.5
when does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left? - ANSWER-when at high
AOA
what force makes an airplane turn? - ANSWER-the horizontal component of lift.
Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to
straight-and-level flight? - ANSWER-turns
The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wing of an airplane depends
upon the - ANSWER-speed of the airplane
the airspeed indicated by points A and J is - ANSWER-normal stall speed
