PRIVATE PILOT EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate? - ANSWER-
Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight.
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the... - ANSWER-Magnetic fields
within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.
In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic
compass will normally indicate... - ANSWER-Correctly when on a north or south
heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a
turn toward the west if... - ANSWER-A right turn is entered from a north heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn
toward the south when... - ANSWER-The aircraft is decelerated while on a west
heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a
turn toward the east if... - ANSWER-A left turn is entered from a north heading.
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? - ANSWER-
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually
occurring.
The pitot systems provides impact pressure for what instrument? - ANSWER-
Airspeed indicator.
Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged? -
ANSWER-Airspeed.
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would
be affected? - ANSWER-The altimeter, airspeed indicator, & vertical speed indicator.
Which instrument(s) wil become inoperative if the static vents become clogged? -
ANSWER-Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed.
What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? - ANSWER-Never-
exceed speed.
What is an important airspeed limitation that is not coded on airspeed indicators? -
ANSWER-Maneuvering speed
,What is absolute altitude - ANSWER-The vertical distance of the aircraft above the
surface.
What is true altitude? - ANSWER-The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea
level.
What is density altitude? - ANSWER-The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard
temperature.
Under what conditions is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? -
ANSWER-At standard temperature.
Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude? - ANSWER-
When at sea level under standard conditions.
Under what condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude? - ANSWER-
When standard atmospheric conditions exist.
What is pressure altitude? - ANSWER-The altitude indicated when the barometric
pressure scale is set to 29.92.
Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter
is set so the altimeter indicates... - ANSWER-True altitude at field elevation.
If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85 what change occurs? -
ANSWER-700 foot increase in indicated altitude. (The altimeter-indicated altitude
moves in the same direction as the altimeter setting and changes about 1,000 ft. for
every change of 1" Hg.)
If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96 what is the approximate
change in indication? - ANSWER-Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.
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 must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect? - ANSWER-Induced drag
decreases; therefor, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable
floating.
Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? - ANSWER-Becoming
airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed.
What force makes an airplane turn? - ANSWER-The horizontal component of lift.
An airplane said to be inherently stable will... - ANSWER-require less effort to
control.
What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane? - ANSWER-The location of
the CG with respect to the center of lift.
,Changes in the center of pressure of a wing affect the aircraft's... - ANSWER-
Aerodynamic balance and controllability.
An airplane has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft
CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this
airplane would be... - ANSWER-Difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition.
What causes an airplane (except a T-tail) to pitch nosedown when power is reduced
and controls are not adjusted? - ANSWER-The downwash on the elevators from the
propeller slipstream is reduced and the elevator effectiveness is reduced
Loading an airplane to the most aft CG will cause the airplane to be... - ANSWER-
Less stable at all speeds.
In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane? -
ANSWER-Low airspeed, high power, high angle of 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.
When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left? - ANSWER-When at high
angles of attack.
The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wing of an airplane depends
upon the... - ANSWER-Speed of the airplane.
Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to
straight-and-level flight? - ANSWER-Turns.
During an approach to a stall, an increased load factor will cause the aircraft to... -
ANSWER-Stall at a high airspeed.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn
toward the north if... - ANSWER-An aircraft is accelerated while on an east of west
heading.
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.
If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure
without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate... - ANSWER-
Higher than the actual altitude above sea level.
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true
altitude?
A. Air temperature lower than standard
B. Atmospheric pressure lower than standard
, C. Air temperature warmer than standard - ANSWER-C. Air temperature warmer
than standard.
Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude?
A. In colder than standard air temperature
B. In warmer than standard air temperature
C. When density altitude is higher than indicated altitude - ANSWER-A. Colder than
standard air temperature.
How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter? - ANSWER-Pressure levels
are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than the true altitude.
What is a benefit of flying with a glass cockpit? - ANSWER-Situational awareness is
increased.
What steps must be taken when flying with glass cockpits to ensure safe flight? -
ANSWER-Regularly scan both inside and outside, use all appropriate checklist, and
cross-check with other forms of information.
An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by... -
ANSWER-The oil level being too low.
Excessively high engine temperatures will... - ANSWER-Cause loss of power,
excessive oil consumption, & possible permanent internal engine damage.
Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will... -
ANSWER-Cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, & possible permanent
internal engine damage.
For internal cooling, air cooled engines are especially dependent on... - ANSWER-
The circulation of lubricating oil.
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded
their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with... - ANSWER-
too much power and with the mixture set too lean.
What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a
climb? - ANSWER-Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed.
What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating. - ANSWER-
Enrich the fuel mixture.
How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed
propeller? - ANSWER-The throttle controls power output as registered on the
manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM.
A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller
is to... - ANSWER-Avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate? - ANSWER-
Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight.
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the... - ANSWER-Magnetic fields
within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.
In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic
compass will normally indicate... - ANSWER-Correctly when on a north or south
heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a
turn toward the west if... - ANSWER-A right turn is entered from a north heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn
toward the south when... - ANSWER-The aircraft is decelerated while on a west
heading.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a
turn toward the east if... - ANSWER-A left turn is entered from a north heading.
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? - ANSWER-
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually
occurring.
The pitot systems provides impact pressure for what instrument? - ANSWER-
Airspeed indicator.
Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged? -
ANSWER-Airspeed.
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would
be affected? - ANSWER-The altimeter, airspeed indicator, & vertical speed indicator.
Which instrument(s) wil become inoperative if the static vents become clogged? -
ANSWER-Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed.
What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? - ANSWER-Never-
exceed speed.
What is an important airspeed limitation that is not coded on airspeed indicators? -
ANSWER-Maneuvering speed
,What is absolute altitude - ANSWER-The vertical distance of the aircraft above the
surface.
What is true altitude? - ANSWER-The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea
level.
What is density altitude? - ANSWER-The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard
temperature.
Under what conditions is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? -
ANSWER-At standard temperature.
Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude? - ANSWER-
When at sea level under standard conditions.
Under what condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude? - ANSWER-
When standard atmospheric conditions exist.
What is pressure altitude? - ANSWER-The altitude indicated when the barometric
pressure scale is set to 29.92.
Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter
is set so the altimeter indicates... - ANSWER-True altitude at field elevation.
If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85 what change occurs? -
ANSWER-700 foot increase in indicated altitude. (The altimeter-indicated altitude
moves in the same direction as the altimeter setting and changes about 1,000 ft. for
every change of 1" Hg.)
If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96 what is the approximate
change in indication? - ANSWER-Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.
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 must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect? - ANSWER-Induced drag
decreases; therefor, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable
floating.
Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem? - ANSWER-Becoming
airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed.
What force makes an airplane turn? - ANSWER-The horizontal component of lift.
An airplane said to be inherently stable will... - ANSWER-require less effort to
control.
What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane? - ANSWER-The location of
the CG with respect to the center of lift.
,Changes in the center of pressure of a wing affect the aircraft's... - ANSWER-
Aerodynamic balance and controllability.
An airplane has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft
CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this
airplane would be... - ANSWER-Difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition.
What causes an airplane (except a T-tail) to pitch nosedown when power is reduced
and controls are not adjusted? - ANSWER-The downwash on the elevators from the
propeller slipstream is reduced and the elevator effectiveness is reduced
Loading an airplane to the most aft CG will cause the airplane to be... - ANSWER-
Less stable at all speeds.
In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane? -
ANSWER-Low airspeed, high power, high angle of 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.
When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left? - ANSWER-When at high
angles of attack.
The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wing of an airplane depends
upon the... - ANSWER-Speed of the airplane.
Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to
straight-and-level flight? - ANSWER-Turns.
During an approach to a stall, an increased load factor will cause the aircraft to... -
ANSWER-Stall at a high airspeed.
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn
toward the north if... - ANSWER-An aircraft is accelerated while on an east of west
heading.
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.
If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure
without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate... - ANSWER-
Higher than the actual altitude above sea level.
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true
altitude?
A. Air temperature lower than standard
B. Atmospheric pressure lower than standard
, C. Air temperature warmer than standard - ANSWER-C. Air temperature warmer
than standard.
Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude?
A. In colder than standard air temperature
B. In warmer than standard air temperature
C. When density altitude is higher than indicated altitude - ANSWER-A. Colder than
standard air temperature.
How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter? - ANSWER-Pressure levels
are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than the true altitude.
What is a benefit of flying with a glass cockpit? - ANSWER-Situational awareness is
increased.
What steps must be taken when flying with glass cockpits to ensure safe flight? -
ANSWER-Regularly scan both inside and outside, use all appropriate checklist, and
cross-check with other forms of information.
An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by... -
ANSWER-The oil level being too low.
Excessively high engine temperatures will... - ANSWER-Cause loss of power,
excessive oil consumption, & possible permanent internal engine damage.
Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will... -
ANSWER-Cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, & possible permanent
internal engine damage.
For internal cooling, air cooled engines are especially dependent on... - ANSWER-
The circulation of lubricating oil.
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded
their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with... - ANSWER-
too much power and with the mixture set too lean.
What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a
climb? - ANSWER-Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed.
What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating. - ANSWER-
Enrich the fuel mixture.
How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed
propeller? - ANSWER-The throttle controls power output as registered on the
manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM.
A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller
is to... - ANSWER-Avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM
