PRIVATE PILOT EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
what is the most practical way to compensate for blind spots in aircraft designs while
cimbing or descending? - ANSWER-shallow s-turns
While heading north, you find that you are on a converging course with another
airplane headed west at the same altitude. What action should you take? -
ANSWER-alter course to the left, to pass behind the other airplane
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude
required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over congested areas? - ANSWER-1,000
feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 2,000 feet of the
aircraft
select the true statement regarding the effect of wind during taxi - ANSWER-a
tailwheel airplane has a reduced tendency to weather weave into the wind due to the
greater surface area behind the main gear
your instructor is going to deomonstrate a maneuver, what is the proper proecdure to
transfer control of the airplane to another pilot? - ANSWER-tell the pilot "you have
flight controls," continue flying until the pilot says, "I have the flight controls," and
then repeat, "you have flight controls," while visually confirming that the pilot has the
flight controls.
refer to the illustration and determine the appropriate landing runway and traffic
pattern direction - ANSWER-runway 36, right-hand traffic
What is the purpose of displaced treshold? - ANSWER-To direct pilots to land their
aircraft farther down the runway
what does a large letter "X" placed near the runway treshold indicate? - ANSWER-
the runway is closed
select the true statement regarding the airport beacon - ANSWER-the beacon
operates during the day when the ceiling is less than 3,000 ft and/or the visibility is
less than statue miles
When using two-bar VASI lights, what will you see when you are on the proper glide
scope? - ANSWER-near bar red, far bar white
You accept a LAHSO clearance but on short final you experience wind shear. Your
approach becomes unstable and you are uncertain that you can land. and stop
before the intersecting runway. What should you do? - ANSWER-Go around, inform
ATC immediately, and maneuver to aviod any conflicting traffic
, Which is an example of a best practice to keep airports and aircraft secure? -
ANSWER-You call 1-800-GA-secure and the nearby FBO manager to report
someone who appears to be attempting to open doors of multiple aircraft.
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Bridgeport Airport (XBP)? -
ANSWER-33 degree 11'N -97 degrees 50' W
What is true about Decatur airport? - ANSWER-Fuel services are available during
normal business hours
what is the probable cause if the engine magneto switch is to the "OFF" potion, but
the engine continues to run? - ANSWER-a borken magneto ground wire
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would
be affected? - ANSWER-airspeed indicator, turn coordinator, and altimeter
what is the definition of Vso? - ANSWER-stalling speed or minimum stready flight
speed in the landing configuration
according to the markings on the accompanying airspeed indicators, what is the
maximum speed w/ flaps fully extended? - ANSWER-white line= maximum speed w/
flaps fully extended
(1) 91 kts (2) 91 kts
assume that you land at an airport w your altimeter set to 29.92 in Hg. Forgetting to
set it to the current setting of 30.00 in Hg. What will the altimeter read if the field
elevation is 2,000 ft? - ANSWER-1920 ft MSL
the turn coordinator provides a direct indication of what? - ANSWER-rate of turn
which v-speed represents maneuvering speed? - ANSWER-Va
select the true statement regarding flight instruments. - ANSWER-The heading
indicator gyroscopic instrument that you must align w/ the magnetic compass
select the true statement regarding integrated flight displays - ANSWER-The altitude
and heading refererence system (AHRS) provides altitude, heading, rate of turn, slip/
skid inforamtion
select the true statements regarding the creation of lift.. - ANSWER-lowering flaps
decreases the angle of attack, which decreases lift
select the true statment regarding stalls. - ANSWER-for a given airplane, a stall
always occurs at the same angle of attack, regardless of airspeed, flight attitude, or
weight
How does extending the wing flaps affect lift and drag? - ANSWER-increases both
lift and drag
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
what is the most practical way to compensate for blind spots in aircraft designs while
cimbing or descending? - ANSWER-shallow s-turns
While heading north, you find that you are on a converging course with another
airplane headed west at the same altitude. What action should you take? -
ANSWER-alter course to the left, to pass behind the other airplane
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude
required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over congested areas? - ANSWER-1,000
feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 2,000 feet of the
aircraft
select the true statement regarding the effect of wind during taxi - ANSWER-a
tailwheel airplane has a reduced tendency to weather weave into the wind due to the
greater surface area behind the main gear
your instructor is going to deomonstrate a maneuver, what is the proper proecdure to
transfer control of the airplane to another pilot? - ANSWER-tell the pilot "you have
flight controls," continue flying until the pilot says, "I have the flight controls," and
then repeat, "you have flight controls," while visually confirming that the pilot has the
flight controls.
refer to the illustration and determine the appropriate landing runway and traffic
pattern direction - ANSWER-runway 36, right-hand traffic
What is the purpose of displaced treshold? - ANSWER-To direct pilots to land their
aircraft farther down the runway
what does a large letter "X" placed near the runway treshold indicate? - ANSWER-
the runway is closed
select the true statement regarding the airport beacon - ANSWER-the beacon
operates during the day when the ceiling is less than 3,000 ft and/or the visibility is
less than statue miles
When using two-bar VASI lights, what will you see when you are on the proper glide
scope? - ANSWER-near bar red, far bar white
You accept a LAHSO clearance but on short final you experience wind shear. Your
approach becomes unstable and you are uncertain that you can land. and stop
before the intersecting runway. What should you do? - ANSWER-Go around, inform
ATC immediately, and maneuver to aviod any conflicting traffic
, Which is an example of a best practice to keep airports and aircraft secure? -
ANSWER-You call 1-800-GA-secure and the nearby FBO manager to report
someone who appears to be attempting to open doors of multiple aircraft.
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Bridgeport Airport (XBP)? -
ANSWER-33 degree 11'N -97 degrees 50' W
What is true about Decatur airport? - ANSWER-Fuel services are available during
normal business hours
what is the probable cause if the engine magneto switch is to the "OFF" potion, but
the engine continues to run? - ANSWER-a borken magneto ground wire
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would
be affected? - ANSWER-airspeed indicator, turn coordinator, and altimeter
what is the definition of Vso? - ANSWER-stalling speed or minimum stready flight
speed in the landing configuration
according to the markings on the accompanying airspeed indicators, what is the
maximum speed w/ flaps fully extended? - ANSWER-white line= maximum speed w/
flaps fully extended
(1) 91 kts (2) 91 kts
assume that you land at an airport w your altimeter set to 29.92 in Hg. Forgetting to
set it to the current setting of 30.00 in Hg. What will the altimeter read if the field
elevation is 2,000 ft? - ANSWER-1920 ft MSL
the turn coordinator provides a direct indication of what? - ANSWER-rate of turn
which v-speed represents maneuvering speed? - ANSWER-Va
select the true statement regarding flight instruments. - ANSWER-The heading
indicator gyroscopic instrument that you must align w/ the magnetic compass
select the true statement regarding integrated flight displays - ANSWER-The altitude
and heading refererence system (AHRS) provides altitude, heading, rate of turn, slip/
skid inforamtion
select the true statements regarding the creation of lift.. - ANSWER-lowering flaps
decreases the angle of attack, which decreases lift
select the true statment regarding stalls. - ANSWER-for a given airplane, a stall
always occurs at the same angle of attack, regardless of airspeed, flight attitude, or
weight
How does extending the wing flaps affect lift and drag? - ANSWER-increases both
lift and drag
