Stage 2 private pilot exam questions and answers rated A+

Stage 2 private pilot exam questions and answers rated A+ What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric circulation? C. Uneven heating of the earths surface What processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? A. Evaporation and sublimation What processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? A. Fog and low clouds With the approach and passage of a frontal system in the United States, what pressure and wind direction changes take place? C. The pressure falls as the front approaches and rises after its passage, while the wind direction shifts to the right after frontal passage What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms? A. Unstable air, a lifting force, and high moisture levels Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally associated with what type of front? B. Fast-moving cold Select the true statement regarding wind shear A. Wind shear is a sudden, drastic shift in wind speed that occurs in a horizontal plane below 1,000 feet AGL B. A wind shear alert is usually issued if a reading from a LLWAS sensor differs from the mean by 5 knots C. A microburst— one of the most dangerous sources of wind shear— is a downdraft associated with connective activity C. A microburst— one of the most dangerous sources of wind shear— is a downdraft associated with connective activity The elevation at Denver (DEN) is 5,400 feet. According to the accompanying aviation routine weather report (METAR), how far below the ceiling will you be if you are flying at 7,500 feet MSL over Denver? METAR KDEN 081055Z 21010G27KT 4SM RA BR SCT015 BKN030 20/16 A2989 A. 900 feet According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF), what visibility and ceiling are forecast by0500Z at KPHL? TAF KPHL 091730Z KT P6SM FEW020 FMKT 4SM OVC040 BECMG 1315 P6SM SW SKC= B. Four statute miles and 4,000 overcast Use the accompanying winds and temperatures aloft forecasts to determine the forecast wind direction, velocity and air temperature at 9,000 feet MSL over Glasgow (GGW). 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 GFK GGW 274751 A. 310° true at 11 knots; -8°C According to the low-level significant weather prognostic chart, what weather is forecast for the southeastera portion of the United States? C. Ceilings below 3000 feet and visibility below 5 miles, with IFR conditions in several states To what altitude is the US low level significant weather prof chart valid? C. 24,000 feet What weather data can you obtain from a surface analysis chart? B. The location of fronts and pressure systems If the departure time for your flight is six or more hours away, what type of weather briefing is appropriate? A. Outlook briefing Select the true statement regarding aviation weather sources A. A center weather advisory (CWA) is a sCheduled issued by tower controllers to warn pilots of adverse weather B. Call flight Service for a phone briefing for your specific flight at 1-800-WX BRIEF or obtain an online weather briefing at . C. TIBS is a briefing tool that provides adverse conditions, current conditions, enroute and destination forecasts, and winds aloft for a route of flight. B. Call flight Service for a phone briefing for your specific flight at 1-800-WX BRIEF or obtain an online weather briefing at . What information should you provide to a flight service weather briefer? B. Whether the flight is VFR or IFR Select the true statement regarding data link weather A. Data link weather services provide information on METARs and TAFs only. B. Data link weather services are often included with GPS and FB cockpit of tablet display systems. C The weather information displayed using a data link is real-time and should be thought of as instantaneous, up-to-date information. B. Data link weather services are often included with GPS and FB cockpit of tablet display systems. Under what circumstances is a private pilot permitted to carry a passenger who is clearly under the influence of drugs? A. A passenger under the influence of drugs may be carried in an emergency What preflight activities are required by FARs for a cross-country flight? C. Reviewing the information concerning that flight, including weather reports and forecasts, fuel and runway requirements, and alternatives available if you cannot complete the planned flight As pilot in command, what action must you take with regard to safety belts A. Brief all passengers in how to fasten and unfasten their safety belts and shoulder harnesses What action should you take if you receive a clearance that will cause you to deviate from an FAR? A. Refuse the clearance, and request an amended clearance Which items are required to be in an airplane? B. Airworthiness certificate, registration certificate, and operating limitations You may not operate an aircraft in aerobatic flight under what circumstances? B. Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement According to NTSB Part 830, which of the following occurrences would require immediate notification of the NTSB? B. Damage in excess of $25,000 to property other than the aircraft According to NTSB Part 830, when is the operator of an aircraft required to notify the NTSB? B. Id an aircraft experiences a flight control system malfunction or failure