PRIVATE PILOT STAGE 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Penetration of active warning areas by nonparticipating aircraft should be avoided
because of - ANSWER-unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or
guided missiles.
A controller may issue a safety alert to an aircraft under his control when that aircraft
is - ANSWER-unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or another aircraft.
When in radar contact, who is primarily responsible for VFR aircraft separation? -
ANSWER-The controller in terminal areas and the pilot when enroute.
When approaching an airport with an operating control tower, you must contact the
tower before entering the - ANSWER-Class D airspace.
At nontower airports without an FSS or UNICOM, the CTAF usually is - ANSWER-
122.9 MHz.
The VHF emergency frequency monitored by most ground facilities is - ANSWER-
121.5 MHz.
When you use the words "PAN-PAN" in a radio message, it indicates you have -
ANSWER-a distress condition an require immediate radio silence and assistance.
What frequency should you use to announce your position during an approach for a
landing at Taos Municipal? - ANSWER-122.8 MHZ.
The length of the longest runway at Portland International Airport is - ANSWER-
11,000 feet.
When departing to the north, the proper frequency for departure control is -
ANSWER-133.0.
What information concerning Greater Cincinnati Airport in Covington, Kentucky, is
contained in the accompanying NOTAM excerpt? - ANSWER-the airport has an
experimental lighting system.
FAA Advisory Circulars provide what type of information? - ANSWER-Nonregulatory,
but necessary for good operating practices
Wingtip vortices contribute to the production of - ANSWER-induced drag.
What are the control characteristics of an aircraft with the CG forward of limits? -
ANSWER-Very stable pitch, inadequate elevator control for landing, longer takeoff
run, and greater nose-over tendency.
Dihedral is used to stabilize the airplane about the - ANSWER-longitudinal axis.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Penetration of active warning areas by nonparticipating aircraft should be avoided
because of - ANSWER-unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery or
guided missiles.
A controller may issue a safety alert to an aircraft under his control when that aircraft
is - ANSWER-unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or another aircraft.
When in radar contact, who is primarily responsible for VFR aircraft separation? -
ANSWER-The controller in terminal areas and the pilot when enroute.
When approaching an airport with an operating control tower, you must contact the
tower before entering the - ANSWER-Class D airspace.
At nontower airports without an FSS or UNICOM, the CTAF usually is - ANSWER-
122.9 MHz.
The VHF emergency frequency monitored by most ground facilities is - ANSWER-
121.5 MHz.
When you use the words "PAN-PAN" in a radio message, it indicates you have -
ANSWER-a distress condition an require immediate radio silence and assistance.
What frequency should you use to announce your position during an approach for a
landing at Taos Municipal? - ANSWER-122.8 MHZ.
The length of the longest runway at Portland International Airport is - ANSWER-
11,000 feet.
When departing to the north, the proper frequency for departure control is -
ANSWER-133.0.
What information concerning Greater Cincinnati Airport in Covington, Kentucky, is
contained in the accompanying NOTAM excerpt? - ANSWER-the airport has an
experimental lighting system.
FAA Advisory Circulars provide what type of information? - ANSWER-Nonregulatory,
but necessary for good operating practices
Wingtip vortices contribute to the production of - ANSWER-induced drag.
What are the control characteristics of an aircraft with the CG forward of limits? -
ANSWER-Very stable pitch, inadequate elevator control for landing, longer takeoff
run, and greater nose-over tendency.
Dihedral is used to stabilize the airplane about the - ANSWER-longitudinal axis.
