GROUND SCHOOL QUESTIONS -
PRIVATE PILOT COURSE
(SPORTY'S) EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What are the most important weather variables to consider before you make your go-no-
go decision? - ....ANSWER ...-Visibility, winds, and cloud cover
During the summer months, what situation might cause you to delay a lesson? -
....ANSWER ...-The presence of local thunderstorms.
As a student pilot you will be flying - ....ANSWER ...-Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
When is aircraft performance at its peak? - ....ANSWER ...-The cold, crisp air of
winter.
How would you define a "ceiling"? - ....ANSWER ...-The lowest broken or
overcast cloud layer that covers the sky.
What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight? - ....ANSWER ...-Lift,
weight, thrust, and drag.
How does a wing create lift? - ....ANSWER ...-The curved top surface of the wing
increases air velocity and is the major source of lift.
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,To climb or descend in an airplane the pilot... - ....ANSWER ...-Moves the yoke
back and forward which moves the elevator up and down
What is the purpose of the airplane's rudder? - ....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? - ....ANSWER ...-Extending the
flaps permit a steeper and slower approach
Which of the following are considered aircraft flight instruments? - ....ANSWER ...-
Turn coordinator, heading indicator and vertical speed indicator.
Which color identifies the normal airspeed operating range? - ....ANSWER ...-The
green arc
What is the purpose of the airplane engine's mixture control? - ....ANSWER ...-To
regulate the ratio of fuel to air entering the fuel distribution system.
The elevator trim control wheel: - ....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: - ....ANSWER ...-Intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
Most of the heat caused by internal combustion is eliminated via: - ....ANSWER ...-
The exhaust system
Engine lubrication oil performs three functions: - ....ANSWER ...-Coats moving
parts, dissipates heat, and filters foreign materials.
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,An aircraft engine features extra reliability because it has: - ....ANSWER ...-Dual
magneto ignition system
Aviation fuel used in the Cessna training airplanes is colored: - ....ANSWER ...-
Blue and rated at 100 octane
The Fuel pump system on a Cessna 172 uses: - ....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: -
....ANSWER ...-Twisted
The electrical system on the Cessna 172 uses: - ....ANSWER ...-An alternator to
provide direct current to the system.
The preflight inspection begins: - ....ANSWER ...-As you walk towards the airplane
The required documents necessary to be onboard the airplane include: -
....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: -
....ANSWER ...-The fuel vent, Pitot tube and stall warning sensor.
Before you begin the engine starting checklist be sure to: - ....ANSWER ...-Set the
parking brake and hold the foot pedal brakes.
Prior to starting the engine, set the fuel selector switch to: - ....ANSWER ...-Both
To use the throttle properly before starting the fuel-injected engine in a Cessna 172: -
....ANSWER ...-Open the throttle to about one quarter of an inch
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, When should you turn on the beacon light? - ....ANSWER ...-Before you start the
engine
On starting the engine, first check for: - ....ANSWER ...-Oil pressure in the green
after a few seconds
Where can you find more information on good radio communication procedures? -
....ANSWER ...-The Aeronautical Information Manual.
The 4Ws of radio communication are, in the proper sequence: - ....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? -
....ANSWER ...-By using the phonetic alphabet constructed by the International
Civil Aviation Organization.
A UNICOM (Unified Communications) facility is: - ....ANSWER ...-Available at
most nontowered airports.
The generic term for the radio channel to use at airports without an operating control
tower is: - ....ANSWER ...-CTAF
How is time expressed in the aviation system? - ....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: - ....ANSWER ...-Six
thousand fife hundred feet.
All U.S. registered aircraft numbers begin with an 'N': - ....ANSWER ...-For
brevity, you do not need to include the 'N' in your transmission in the U.S.
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PRIVATE PILOT COURSE
(SPORTY'S) EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What are the most important weather variables to consider before you make your go-no-
go decision? - ....ANSWER ...-Visibility, winds, and cloud cover
During the summer months, what situation might cause you to delay a lesson? -
....ANSWER ...-The presence of local thunderstorms.
As a student pilot you will be flying - ....ANSWER ...-Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
When is aircraft performance at its peak? - ....ANSWER ...-The cold, crisp air of
winter.
How would you define a "ceiling"? - ....ANSWER ...-The lowest broken or
overcast cloud layer that covers the sky.
What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight? - ....ANSWER ...-Lift,
weight, thrust, and drag.
How does a wing create lift? - ....ANSWER ...-The curved top surface of the wing
increases air velocity and is the major source of lift.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1
,To climb or descend in an airplane the pilot... - ....ANSWER ...-Moves the yoke
back and forward which moves the elevator up and down
What is the purpose of the airplane's rudder? - ....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? - ....ANSWER ...-Extending the
flaps permit a steeper and slower approach
Which of the following are considered aircraft flight instruments? - ....ANSWER ...-
Turn coordinator, heading indicator and vertical speed indicator.
Which color identifies the normal airspeed operating range? - ....ANSWER ...-The
green arc
What is the purpose of the airplane engine's mixture control? - ....ANSWER ...-To
regulate the ratio of fuel to air entering the fuel distribution system.
The elevator trim control wheel: - ....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: - ....ANSWER ...-Intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
Most of the heat caused by internal combustion is eliminated via: - ....ANSWER ...-
The exhaust system
Engine lubrication oil performs three functions: - ....ANSWER ...-Coats moving
parts, dissipates heat, and filters foreign materials.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 2
,An aircraft engine features extra reliability because it has: - ....ANSWER ...-Dual
magneto ignition system
Aviation fuel used in the Cessna training airplanes is colored: - ....ANSWER ...-
Blue and rated at 100 octane
The Fuel pump system on a Cessna 172 uses: - ....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: -
....ANSWER ...-Twisted
The electrical system on the Cessna 172 uses: - ....ANSWER ...-An alternator to
provide direct current to the system.
The preflight inspection begins: - ....ANSWER ...-As you walk towards the airplane
The required documents necessary to be onboard the airplane include: -
....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: -
....ANSWER ...-The fuel vent, Pitot tube and stall warning sensor.
Before you begin the engine starting checklist be sure to: - ....ANSWER ...-Set the
parking brake and hold the foot pedal brakes.
Prior to starting the engine, set the fuel selector switch to: - ....ANSWER ...-Both
To use the throttle properly before starting the fuel-injected engine in a Cessna 172: -
....ANSWER ...-Open the throttle to about one quarter of an inch
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, When should you turn on the beacon light? - ....ANSWER ...-Before you start the
engine
On starting the engine, first check for: - ....ANSWER ...-Oil pressure in the green
after a few seconds
Where can you find more information on good radio communication procedures? -
....ANSWER ...-The Aeronautical Information Manual.
The 4Ws of radio communication are, in the proper sequence: - ....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? -
....ANSWER ...-By using the phonetic alphabet constructed by the International
Civil Aviation Organization.
A UNICOM (Unified Communications) facility is: - ....ANSWER ...-Available at
most nontowered airports.
The generic term for the radio channel to use at airports without an operating control
tower is: - ....ANSWER ...-CTAF
How is time expressed in the aviation system? - ....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: - ....ANSWER ...-Six
thousand fife hundred feet.
All U.S. registered aircraft numbers begin with an 'N': - ....ANSWER ...-For
brevity, you do not need to include the 'N' in your transmission in the U.S.
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