Private Pilot Theory QUESTION AND ANSWER
Quiz Chapter 1-3
1. If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which attitude should the pilot adjust
the altimeter?
a. The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level.
b. The elevation of the departure area.
c. Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.
2. The term angle of attack is defined as the angle
a. Between the chord line and the relative wind.
b. Between the airplane’s climb angle and the horizon.
c. Formed by the longitudinal axis of the airplane and the chord line of the wing.
3. When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left?
a. When at low angles of attack.
b. When at high angles of attack.
c. When at high airspeeds.
4. (Refer to the figure 2 on the last page) If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate
weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 45 degree banked turn while
maintaining altitude?
a. 4,500 pounds
b. 6,700 pounds
c. 7,200 pounds
5. What is one purpose of wing flaps?
a. To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing airspeed.
b. To relieve the pilot from maintaining continuous pressure on the controls.
c. To decrease wing area to vary lift.
6. One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide
for a. Improved engine performance.
b. Uniform heat distribution.
c. Balanced cylinder head pressure.
7. Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?
a. Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of less than 50 percent.
b. Temperature between 32 degrees and 50 degrees F and low humidity.
c. Temperature between 20 degrees and 70 degrees F and high humidity.
8. If an aircraft is equipped with a fixed pitch propeller and a float-type carburetor, the first indication
of carburetor ice would most likely be
a. A drop in oil temperature and cylinder head temperature.
b. Engine roughness.
c. Loss of RPM.
Quiz Chapter 1-3
1. If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which attitude should the pilot adjust
the altimeter?
a. The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level.
b. The elevation of the departure area.
c. Pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.
2. The term angle of attack is defined as the angle
a. Between the chord line and the relative wind.
b. Between the airplane’s climb angle and the horizon.
c. Formed by the longitudinal axis of the airplane and the chord line of the wing.
3. When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left?
a. When at low angles of attack.
b. When at high angles of attack.
c. When at high airspeeds.
4. (Refer to the figure 2 on the last page) If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate
weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 45 degree banked turn while
maintaining altitude?
a. 4,500 pounds
b. 6,700 pounds
c. 7,200 pounds
5. What is one purpose of wing flaps?
a. To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing airspeed.
b. To relieve the pilot from maintaining continuous pressure on the controls.
c. To decrease wing area to vary lift.
6. One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide
for a. Improved engine performance.
b. Uniform heat distribution.
c. Balanced cylinder head pressure.
7. Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?
a. Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of less than 50 percent.
b. Temperature between 32 degrees and 50 degrees F and low humidity.
c. Temperature between 20 degrees and 70 degrees F and high humidity.
8. If an aircraft is equipped with a fixed pitch propeller and a float-type carburetor, the first indication
of carburetor ice would most likely be
a. A drop in oil temperature and cylinder head temperature.
b. Engine roughness.
c. Loss of RPM.
