PPL - FLIGHT TEST GROUND
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Are aircraft inspections based on air time or flight time? - ANSWER-air time
If there is a "snag" in the remarks section of the journey log, can you legally fly the
aircraft? even if it is a minor snag? - ANSWER-Under no circumstances is the
aircraft legal to fly if any type of problem is written in the remarks unless an AME has
signed it off
How often must the compass be swung? - ANSWER-Annually
When do you require an ELT? - ANSWER-Is required on board at all times unless
the aircraft is operated within 25 nautical miles of departure aerodrome
How often must the ELT be certified? - ANSWER-Annually
At what time can you check to see if the ELT is operational? - ANSWER-The first 5
minutes past each hour
How must an error in the jouney log be corrected? - ANSWER-Single line through
them. You should not use erasers or liquid paper. All entries should also be made in
ink
How many minutes does 0.1 equal? - ANSWER-6 minutes
0.6 = 36 minutes
0.9 = 54 minutes
0.3 = 18 minutes
What are the four sections of the Technical log book? May it be carried on board the
aircraft? - ANSWER-It consists of:
-airframe book
-propeller book
-engine book
-aircraft modifications and AD's
What is the minimum instrumentation required for day vfr flight? - ANSWER-M -
Manifold Pressure
O - Oil temperature
O - Oil Pressure
F - Fuel Quantity indicator
A - Airspeed indicator
C - Compass
T - Tachometer
A - Altimeter
, What is the minimum instrumentation required for night vfr flight? - ANSWER-F -
Spare Fuses
A - Attitude indicator
T - Turn Coordinator
D - Directional Gyro
A - Sensitive altimeter
P - Pitot Heat
P - Position lights and anti-collision lights
I - Instrument Lights
L - Landing light is carrying passengers
O - Outside air temperature guage
What are the intercept orders? where can you find them? - ANSWER-The intercept
orders are a list of air-to-visual communications and responses. A copy should be
kept on hand in the cockpit. The intercept orders can also be found in the CFS and
ATP.
List the documents any flight crew member must have with them when piloting an
aircraft? - ANSWER--valid medical
-license or permit
-Radio operator's license if operating a radio
What does POH stand for? Why do you think it's important to have on board the
aircraft? - ANSWER-It stands for Pilot Operating Handbook and it has all the
important information for the make and model of the aircraft. It allows you to
research any info that might be needed while you are in the aircraft. (ie) power
settings, emergency procedures
How does the Weight and Balance info in the POH and the weight and balance
reports for the particular aircraft differ? - ANSWER-The Weight and Balance in the
POH is usually a generic example of that particular make and model. Each aircraft
does not weigh the exact same
Define Basic Empty Weight - ANSWER-Weight of standard airplane
Full oil
Unusable fuel
Optional equipment
Define Take off weight - ANSWER-Weight on take off, max take off weight = max
weight approved for take off
Show me the actual BEW and Gross weight for the Flight Test Aircraft - ANSWER-
check the weight and balance report for the aircraft. Make sure it is the latest
amendment
Does the Weight and balance report have to be on board for every flight? -
ANSWER-Yes
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Are aircraft inspections based on air time or flight time? - ANSWER-air time
If there is a "snag" in the remarks section of the journey log, can you legally fly the
aircraft? even if it is a minor snag? - ANSWER-Under no circumstances is the
aircraft legal to fly if any type of problem is written in the remarks unless an AME has
signed it off
How often must the compass be swung? - ANSWER-Annually
When do you require an ELT? - ANSWER-Is required on board at all times unless
the aircraft is operated within 25 nautical miles of departure aerodrome
How often must the ELT be certified? - ANSWER-Annually
At what time can you check to see if the ELT is operational? - ANSWER-The first 5
minutes past each hour
How must an error in the jouney log be corrected? - ANSWER-Single line through
them. You should not use erasers or liquid paper. All entries should also be made in
ink
How many minutes does 0.1 equal? - ANSWER-6 minutes
0.6 = 36 minutes
0.9 = 54 minutes
0.3 = 18 minutes
What are the four sections of the Technical log book? May it be carried on board the
aircraft? - ANSWER-It consists of:
-airframe book
-propeller book
-engine book
-aircraft modifications and AD's
What is the minimum instrumentation required for day vfr flight? - ANSWER-M -
Manifold Pressure
O - Oil temperature
O - Oil Pressure
F - Fuel Quantity indicator
A - Airspeed indicator
C - Compass
T - Tachometer
A - Altimeter
, What is the minimum instrumentation required for night vfr flight? - ANSWER-F -
Spare Fuses
A - Attitude indicator
T - Turn Coordinator
D - Directional Gyro
A - Sensitive altimeter
P - Pitot Heat
P - Position lights and anti-collision lights
I - Instrument Lights
L - Landing light is carrying passengers
O - Outside air temperature guage
What are the intercept orders? where can you find them? - ANSWER-The intercept
orders are a list of air-to-visual communications and responses. A copy should be
kept on hand in the cockpit. The intercept orders can also be found in the CFS and
ATP.
List the documents any flight crew member must have with them when piloting an
aircraft? - ANSWER--valid medical
-license or permit
-Radio operator's license if operating a radio
What does POH stand for? Why do you think it's important to have on board the
aircraft? - ANSWER-It stands for Pilot Operating Handbook and it has all the
important information for the make and model of the aircraft. It allows you to
research any info that might be needed while you are in the aircraft. (ie) power
settings, emergency procedures
How does the Weight and Balance info in the POH and the weight and balance
reports for the particular aircraft differ? - ANSWER-The Weight and Balance in the
POH is usually a generic example of that particular make and model. Each aircraft
does not weigh the exact same
Define Basic Empty Weight - ANSWER-Weight of standard airplane
Full oil
Unusable fuel
Optional equipment
Define Take off weight - ANSWER-Weight on take off, max take off weight = max
weight approved for take off
Show me the actual BEW and Gross weight for the Flight Test Aircraft - ANSWER-
check the weight and balance report for the aircraft. Make sure it is the latest
amendment
Does the Weight and balance report have to be on board for every flight? -
ANSWER-Yes
