PRIVATE PILOT STAGE #3 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
While you are tracking a VOR radial, what factor causes the most difference
between the selected course and the magnetic heading? - ANSWER-Wind
With the heading indicator displaying 130 degrees and the automatic direction finder
pointing to 210 degrees, what heading would you use with a fixed-car indicator to
proceed to the NDB? - ANSWER-340 degrees
What part of your eye allows you to perceive color? - ANSWER-Cones
While allowing your eyes to adapt to darkness for a night flight, you should -
ANSWER-avoid bright white lights, such as headlights, landing lights, strobe lights,
and flash lights for at least thirty minutes before flight
The best way to view dim objects at night is to - ANSWER-use off-center viewing
and avoid staring at the object for too long
When flying a VFR approach at night there is a natural tendency to use a -
ANSWER-lower-than-normal approach
Assume you feel a tumbling or spinning sensation during climbout after a night
departure. In this situation, you should - ANSWER-rely on the flight instruments and
believe what they tell you
The best way to overcome the effects of hypoxia is to - ANSWER-use supplemental
oxygen
One of the things that can cause hyperventilation is - ANSWER-stress
What type of hazardous attitude is represented by the statement, "It won't happen to
me," and what is the appropriate antidote? - ANSWER-Invulnerability, and "It could
happen to me."
The "I'm Safe" Checklist provides a - ANSWER-self-assessment of your safety as a
pilot
To maximize your communication effectiveness, you should - ANSWER-repeat
complex communications back to the sender to verify that you have understood them
correctly
The key concepts of effective workload management are - ANSWER-planning and
preparing for high workload periods during periods of lower workload, and assigning
appropriate priority to tasks
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
While you are tracking a VOR radial, what factor causes the most difference
between the selected course and the magnetic heading? - ANSWER-Wind
With the heading indicator displaying 130 degrees and the automatic direction finder
pointing to 210 degrees, what heading would you use with a fixed-car indicator to
proceed to the NDB? - ANSWER-340 degrees
What part of your eye allows you to perceive color? - ANSWER-Cones
While allowing your eyes to adapt to darkness for a night flight, you should -
ANSWER-avoid bright white lights, such as headlights, landing lights, strobe lights,
and flash lights for at least thirty minutes before flight
The best way to view dim objects at night is to - ANSWER-use off-center viewing
and avoid staring at the object for too long
When flying a VFR approach at night there is a natural tendency to use a -
ANSWER-lower-than-normal approach
Assume you feel a tumbling or spinning sensation during climbout after a night
departure. In this situation, you should - ANSWER-rely on the flight instruments and
believe what they tell you
The best way to overcome the effects of hypoxia is to - ANSWER-use supplemental
oxygen
One of the things that can cause hyperventilation is - ANSWER-stress
What type of hazardous attitude is represented by the statement, "It won't happen to
me," and what is the appropriate antidote? - ANSWER-Invulnerability, and "It could
happen to me."
The "I'm Safe" Checklist provides a - ANSWER-self-assessment of your safety as a
pilot
To maximize your communication effectiveness, you should - ANSWER-repeat
complex communications back to the sender to verify that you have understood them
correctly
The key concepts of effective workload management are - ANSWER-planning and
preparing for high workload periods during periods of lower workload, and assigning
appropriate priority to tasks
