PRIVATE PILOT CHECKRIDE ORAL
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is class E airspace?
ANSWER
Can start anywhere from the surface up to 17,999 ft MSL includes
Question 2.
What is a stall?
ANSWER
Exceed critical angle of attack. Abrupt decrease in lift because there is no more airflow over the
wings
Question 3.
Name the different types of special use airspace
ANSWER
MCPRAWN
Military Operations Area - Magenta hashmarks
Controlled Firing Area
Prohibited Area - Marked with Prohibited blue hash marks
Restricted Area - blue hash marks
Alert Area - Magenta hashmarks
Warning Area - blue hash marks
National Security (TFR)
Question 4.
VLO
ANSWER
Maximum landing gear operating speed
,Question 5.
What is the difference between an air mass and a front?
ANSWER
An air mass is a large body of air with similar temperature and moisture properties.
Best place to find these are large flat areas where the air can become stagnant and take on
characteristics of surface below
A front is the transition zone between two air masses of different density. Can be horizontal
and vertical
Question 6.
What are some limitations of the heading indicator?
ANSWER
the heading indicator drifts off correct heading because of low suction or abrupt maneuvering
Question 7.
When are PIREPs issued?
ANSWER
Issued by the pilot for turbulence, visibility, icing
Question 8.
What are the VFR cloud clearances for Class A airspace?
ANSWER
Class A Airspace is IFR ONLY
Question 9.
What does low oil pressure mean? Whart should you do about it?
ANSWER
Very bad sign; something is wrong.
Land as soon as practical
,Question 10.
What is CFIT
ANSWER
Controlled Flight Into Terrain
Flying perfectly good airplane into terrain because of situational awareness or visibility
Question 11.
How long are TAFs valid for?
ANSWER
24 hour period
Question 12.
What restrictions concern pilots in the use of alcohol?
ANSWER
BAC .04 can not drink 8 hours before
Question 13.
What is Class C airspace?
ANSWER
Not quite as big as class C aispace
Solid magenta line of at least 2 different layers
Question 14.
What are the 4 Cs of the lost procedures?
ANSWER
i. Confess
ii. Communicate
iii. Climb
iv. Conserve
v. Comply
, Question 15.
why do we experience a drop in rpm when applying carb heat?
ANSWER
hot air is less dense, enriching fuel air mixture, causing decrease in engine performance
Question 16.
What is a special flight permit?
ANSWER
Gives temporary airworthiness to an aircraft that does not have current airworthiness.
Normally one day to a certain airport. FSDO (Flight standards District Office) can issue these,
normally when going to see a mechanic
Question 17.
useable fuel
ANSWER
fuel available for flight planning
Question 18.
What is angle of attack?
ANSWER
The angle between the chord line and relative wind
Question 19.
How do you convert true to magnetic?
ANSWER
minus east variation
add west variation
Question 20.
Is a mode C transponder required in class C airspace?
ANSWER
Yes, when you are in and above
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is class E airspace?
ANSWER
Can start anywhere from the surface up to 17,999 ft MSL includes
Question 2.
What is a stall?
ANSWER
Exceed critical angle of attack. Abrupt decrease in lift because there is no more airflow over the
wings
Question 3.
Name the different types of special use airspace
ANSWER
MCPRAWN
Military Operations Area - Magenta hashmarks
Controlled Firing Area
Prohibited Area - Marked with Prohibited blue hash marks
Restricted Area - blue hash marks
Alert Area - Magenta hashmarks
Warning Area - blue hash marks
National Security (TFR)
Question 4.
VLO
ANSWER
Maximum landing gear operating speed
,Question 5.
What is the difference between an air mass and a front?
ANSWER
An air mass is a large body of air with similar temperature and moisture properties.
Best place to find these are large flat areas where the air can become stagnant and take on
characteristics of surface below
A front is the transition zone between two air masses of different density. Can be horizontal
and vertical
Question 6.
What are some limitations of the heading indicator?
ANSWER
the heading indicator drifts off correct heading because of low suction or abrupt maneuvering
Question 7.
When are PIREPs issued?
ANSWER
Issued by the pilot for turbulence, visibility, icing
Question 8.
What are the VFR cloud clearances for Class A airspace?
ANSWER
Class A Airspace is IFR ONLY
Question 9.
What does low oil pressure mean? Whart should you do about it?
ANSWER
Very bad sign; something is wrong.
Land as soon as practical
,Question 10.
What is CFIT
ANSWER
Controlled Flight Into Terrain
Flying perfectly good airplane into terrain because of situational awareness or visibility
Question 11.
How long are TAFs valid for?
ANSWER
24 hour period
Question 12.
What restrictions concern pilots in the use of alcohol?
ANSWER
BAC .04 can not drink 8 hours before
Question 13.
What is Class C airspace?
ANSWER
Not quite as big as class C aispace
Solid magenta line of at least 2 different layers
Question 14.
What are the 4 Cs of the lost procedures?
ANSWER
i. Confess
ii. Communicate
iii. Climb
iv. Conserve
v. Comply
, Question 15.
why do we experience a drop in rpm when applying carb heat?
ANSWER
hot air is less dense, enriching fuel air mixture, causing decrease in engine performance
Question 16.
What is a special flight permit?
ANSWER
Gives temporary airworthiness to an aircraft that does not have current airworthiness.
Normally one day to a certain airport. FSDO (Flight standards District Office) can issue these,
normally when going to see a mechanic
Question 17.
useable fuel
ANSWER
fuel available for flight planning
Question 18.
What is angle of attack?
ANSWER
The angle between the chord line and relative wind
Question 19.
How do you convert true to magnetic?
ANSWER
minus east variation
add west variation
Question 20.
Is a mode C transponder required in class C airspace?
ANSWER
Yes, when you are in and above
