GROUND SCHOOL STAGE EXAM 2
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is warmer than standard, the
density altitude is... - ....ANSWER ...-higher than pressure altitude
Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb
performance? - ....ANSWER ...-high temperature, high relative humidity , and high
density altitude
If the temperature/dew point is small and decreasing, and the temperature is 62 degree
Fahrenheit, what type of weather is most likely to develop? - ....ANSWER ...-Fog or
low clouds
Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request, when departing within the hour, if
no preliminary weather information has been received? - ....ANSWER ...-Standard
briefing
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms? -
....ANSWER ...-High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions
When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots
should state... - ....ANSWER ...-the intended route, destination, and type of
aircraft.
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, Who is responsible for making the go-no go decision decision for each flight? -
....ANSWER ...-Pilot-in-command
What information is necessary in order to make a go-no go decision? -
....ANSWER ...-Acceptable weather conditions, an airworthy aircraft, and an
airworthy pilot.
Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility
having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace? -
....ANSWER ...-Class C Airspace
Unless otherwise authorized , two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control
are required for landing and takeoffs... - ....ANSWER ...-at all tower controlled
airports regardless of weather conditions.
Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a non-controlled
airport? - ....ANSWER ...-Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the
airport.
An airport's rotating beacon operated during daylight hours indicates... -
....ANSWER ...-That weather located at the airport located in class D airspace is
below basic VFR weather minimums (4-31)
The official source of sunrise and sunset times is... - ....ANSWER ...-Air Almanac
An aircraft departs an airport in the Eastern Daylight Time Zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-
hour flight to an airport located in the Central Daylight Time Zone. The landing should
be at what coordinated universal time? - ....ANSWER ...-1545Z
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is warmer than standard, the
density altitude is... - ....ANSWER ...-higher than pressure altitude
Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb
performance? - ....ANSWER ...-high temperature, high relative humidity , and high
density altitude
If the temperature/dew point is small and decreasing, and the temperature is 62 degree
Fahrenheit, what type of weather is most likely to develop? - ....ANSWER ...-Fog or
low clouds
Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request, when departing within the hour, if
no preliminary weather information has been received? - ....ANSWER ...-Standard
briefing
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms? -
....ANSWER ...-High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions
When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots
should state... - ....ANSWER ...-the intended route, destination, and type of
aircraft.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1
, Who is responsible for making the go-no go decision decision for each flight? -
....ANSWER ...-Pilot-in-command
What information is necessary in order to make a go-no go decision? -
....ANSWER ...-Acceptable weather conditions, an airworthy aircraft, and an
airworthy pilot.
Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility
having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace? -
....ANSWER ...-Class C Airspace
Unless otherwise authorized , two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control
are required for landing and takeoffs... - ....ANSWER ...-at all tower controlled
airports regardless of weather conditions.
Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a non-controlled
airport? - ....ANSWER ...-Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the
airport.
An airport's rotating beacon operated during daylight hours indicates... -
....ANSWER ...-That weather located at the airport located in class D airspace is
below basic VFR weather minimums (4-31)
The official source of sunrise and sunset times is... - ....ANSWER ...-Air Almanac
An aircraft departs an airport in the Eastern Daylight Time Zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-
hour flight to an airport located in the Central Daylight Time Zone. The landing should
be at what coordinated universal time? - ....ANSWER ...-1545Z
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 2
