Ground School Questions - Private Pilot
Course (Sporty's) UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the most important weather variables to consider before you make your go-no-go
decision? - CORRECT ANSWER - Visibility, winds, and cloud cover
During the summer months, what situation might cause you to delay a lesson? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The presence of local thunderstorms.
As a student pilot you will be flying - CORRECT ANSWER - Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
When is aircraft performance at its peak? - CORRECT ANSWER - The cold, crisp air of
winter.
How would you define a "ceiling"? - CORRECT ANSWER - The lowest broken or
overcast cloud layer that covers the sky.
What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lift,
weight, thrust, and drag.
How does a wing create lift? - CORRECT ANSWER - The curved top surface of the wing
increases air velocity and is the major source of lift.
To climb or descend in an airplane the pilot... - CORRECT ANSWER - Moves the yoke
back and forward which moves the elevator up and down
What is the purpose of the airplane's rudder? - CORRECT ANSWER - Its only function is
to counteract the adverse yaw when rolling into or out of a turn.
,On landing, what is the advantage to using flaps? - CORRECT ANSWER - Extending the
flaps permit a steeper and slower approach
Which of the following are considered aircraft flight instruments? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Turn coordinator, heading indicator and vertical speed indicator.
Which color identifies the normal airspeed operating range? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
green arc
What is the purpose of the airplane engine's mixture control? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
regulate the ratio of fuel to air entering the fuel distribution system.
The elevator trim control wheel: - CORRECT ANSWER - Is rotated forward for nose
down trim.
The order of operation regarding the strokes of a typical four-stroke per cycle airplane engine is:
- CORRECT ANSWER - Intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
Most of the heat caused by internal combustion is eliminated via: - CORRECT
ANSWER - The exhaust system
Engine lubrication oil performs three functions: - CORRECT ANSWER - Coats moving
parts, dissipates heat, and filters foreign materials.
An aircraft engine features extra reliability because it has: - CORRECT ANSWER - Dual
magneto ignition system
Aviation fuel used in the Cessna training airplanes is colored: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Blue and rated at 100 octane
,The Fuel pump system on a Cessna 172 uses: - CORRECT ANSWER - An electric
auxiliary fuel pump and an engine-driven fuel pump.
In order for the propeller to pull the airplane along, the blades are: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Twisted
The electrical system on the Cessna 172 uses: - CORRECT ANSWER - An alternator to
provide direct current to the system.
The preflight inspection begins: - CORRECT ANSWER - As you walk towards the
airplane
The required documents necessary to be onboard the airplane include: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, and Operating Handbook.
The left wing on a Cessna 172 is a mirror image of the right wing with the exception of: -
CORRECT ANSWER - The fuel vent, Pitot tube and stall warning sensor.
Before you begin the engine starting checklist be sure to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Set the
parking brake and hold the foot pedal brakes.
Prior to starting the engine, set the fuel selector switch to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Both
To use the throttle properly before starting the fuel-injected engine in a Cessna 172: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Open the throttle to about one quarter of an inch
When should you turn on the beacon light? - CORRECT ANSWER - Before you start the
engine
On starting the engine, first check for: - CORRECT ANSWER - Oil pressure in the green
after a few seconds
, Where can you find more information on good radio communication procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The Aeronautical Information Manual.
The 4Ws of radio communication are, in the proper sequence: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Who you are calling, Who you are, Where you are, and What you want.
How should you pronounce letters of the alphabet and numerals on the radio? - CORRECT
ANSWER - By using the phonetic alphabet constructed by the International Civil Aviation
Organization.
A UNICOM (Unified Communications) facility is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Available at
most nontowered airports.
The generic term for the radio channel to use at airports without an operating control tower is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - CTAF
How is time expressed in the aviation system? - CORRECT ANSWER - Either as
coordinated universal time, or local time zone.
The proper way to say the altitude 6,500 ft on the radio feet is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Six thousand fife hundred feet.
All U.S. registered aircraft numbers begin with an 'N': - CORRECT ANSWER - For
brevity, you do not need to include the 'N' in your transmission in the U.S.
The proper way to initiate communication with ATC is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Give
your location, aircraft type, altitude, what you want to do, and if you have ATIS.
A good rule of thumb regarding your taxi speed is: - CORRECT ANSWER - No faster
than a brisk walk
Course (Sporty's) UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the most important weather variables to consider before you make your go-no-go
decision? - CORRECT ANSWER - Visibility, winds, and cloud cover
During the summer months, what situation might cause you to delay a lesson? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The presence of local thunderstorms.
As a student pilot you will be flying - CORRECT ANSWER - Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
When is aircraft performance at its peak? - CORRECT ANSWER - The cold, crisp air of
winter.
How would you define a "ceiling"? - CORRECT ANSWER - The lowest broken or
overcast cloud layer that covers the sky.
What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lift,
weight, thrust, and drag.
How does a wing create lift? - CORRECT ANSWER - The curved top surface of the wing
increases air velocity and is the major source of lift.
To climb or descend in an airplane the pilot... - CORRECT ANSWER - Moves the yoke
back and forward which moves the elevator up and down
What is the purpose of the airplane's rudder? - CORRECT ANSWER - Its only function is
to counteract the adverse yaw when rolling into or out of a turn.
,On landing, what is the advantage to using flaps? - CORRECT ANSWER - Extending the
flaps permit a steeper and slower approach
Which of the following are considered aircraft flight instruments? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Turn coordinator, heading indicator and vertical speed indicator.
Which color identifies the normal airspeed operating range? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
green arc
What is the purpose of the airplane engine's mixture control? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
regulate the ratio of fuel to air entering the fuel distribution system.
The elevator trim control wheel: - CORRECT ANSWER - Is rotated forward for nose
down trim.
The order of operation regarding the strokes of a typical four-stroke per cycle airplane engine is:
- CORRECT ANSWER - Intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
Most of the heat caused by internal combustion is eliminated via: - CORRECT
ANSWER - The exhaust system
Engine lubrication oil performs three functions: - CORRECT ANSWER - Coats moving
parts, dissipates heat, and filters foreign materials.
An aircraft engine features extra reliability because it has: - CORRECT ANSWER - Dual
magneto ignition system
Aviation fuel used in the Cessna training airplanes is colored: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Blue and rated at 100 octane
,The Fuel pump system on a Cessna 172 uses: - CORRECT ANSWER - An electric
auxiliary fuel pump and an engine-driven fuel pump.
In order for the propeller to pull the airplane along, the blades are: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Twisted
The electrical system on the Cessna 172 uses: - CORRECT ANSWER - An alternator to
provide direct current to the system.
The preflight inspection begins: - CORRECT ANSWER - As you walk towards the
airplane
The required documents necessary to be onboard the airplane include: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, and Operating Handbook.
The left wing on a Cessna 172 is a mirror image of the right wing with the exception of: -
CORRECT ANSWER - The fuel vent, Pitot tube and stall warning sensor.
Before you begin the engine starting checklist be sure to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Set the
parking brake and hold the foot pedal brakes.
Prior to starting the engine, set the fuel selector switch to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Both
To use the throttle properly before starting the fuel-injected engine in a Cessna 172: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Open the throttle to about one quarter of an inch
When should you turn on the beacon light? - CORRECT ANSWER - Before you start the
engine
On starting the engine, first check for: - CORRECT ANSWER - Oil pressure in the green
after a few seconds
, Where can you find more information on good radio communication procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The Aeronautical Information Manual.
The 4Ws of radio communication are, in the proper sequence: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Who you are calling, Who you are, Where you are, and What you want.
How should you pronounce letters of the alphabet and numerals on the radio? - CORRECT
ANSWER - By using the phonetic alphabet constructed by the International Civil Aviation
Organization.
A UNICOM (Unified Communications) facility is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Available at
most nontowered airports.
The generic term for the radio channel to use at airports without an operating control tower is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - CTAF
How is time expressed in the aviation system? - CORRECT ANSWER - Either as
coordinated universal time, or local time zone.
The proper way to say the altitude 6,500 ft on the radio feet is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Six thousand fife hundred feet.
All U.S. registered aircraft numbers begin with an 'N': - CORRECT ANSWER - For
brevity, you do not need to include the 'N' in your transmission in the U.S.
The proper way to initiate communication with ATC is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Give
your location, aircraft type, altitude, what you want to do, and if you have ATIS.
A good rule of thumb regarding your taxi speed is: - CORRECT ANSWER - No faster
than a brisk walk
