PRIVATE PILOT STAGE #2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms? - ANSWER-
Unstable air, a lifting force, and high moisture levels
Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally associated with what type of front? -
ANSWER-Fast-moving cold
The elevation at Denver (KDEN) 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 7,5000 feet MSL over Denver? - ANSWER-900 feet
According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF), by 0500Z the
visibility and ceiling at Philadelphia (KPHL) are expected to be - ANSWER-four miles
and 4,000 overcast
Use the accompanying winds and temperatures aloft forecasts to determine the wind
direction, velocity and air temperature expected at 11,000 feet MSL over Gasgow
(GGW). - ANSWER-297 true at 19 knots, -11C
The scalloped lines on the low-level prognostic chart enclose areas - ANSWER-with
ceilings from 1000 to 3000 feet and/or visibility from three to five statute miles.
If the departure time for your flight is six or more hours away, what type of weather
briefing is appropriate? - ANSWER-Outlook briefing
What type of information/service is provided by EFAS? - ANSWER-Pertinent enroute
weather briefings and distribution of PIREPs
An example of a category classification with respect to pilot certification is -
ANSWER-airplane
If a third class medical certificate was issued to a 35-year-old pilot on March 26 of
this year, when will it expire? - ANSWER-March 31, 3 years later
A private pilot had a flight review on September 2 of last year. When is the next flight
review required? - ANSWER-September 30, next year
To carry passengers on a pleasure trip in an airplane with a tricycle landing gear,
what recent experience requirements must you meet before departure? - ANSWER-
A flight review within the preceding 24 months and three takeoffs and landings in an
aircraft of the same category and class within the preceding 90 days.
Who has the final responsibility for the safe operation of an aircraft? - ANSWER-Pilot
in command
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms? - ANSWER-
Unstable air, a lifting force, and high moisture levels
Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally associated with what type of front? -
ANSWER-Fast-moving cold
The elevation at Denver (KDEN) 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 7,5000 feet MSL over Denver? - ANSWER-900 feet
According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF), by 0500Z the
visibility and ceiling at Philadelphia (KPHL) are expected to be - ANSWER-four miles
and 4,000 overcast
Use the accompanying winds and temperatures aloft forecasts to determine the wind
direction, velocity and air temperature expected at 11,000 feet MSL over Gasgow
(GGW). - ANSWER-297 true at 19 knots, -11C
The scalloped lines on the low-level prognostic chart enclose areas - ANSWER-with
ceilings from 1000 to 3000 feet and/or visibility from three to five statute miles.
If the departure time for your flight is six or more hours away, what type of weather
briefing is appropriate? - ANSWER-Outlook briefing
What type of information/service is provided by EFAS? - ANSWER-Pertinent enroute
weather briefings and distribution of PIREPs
An example of a category classification with respect to pilot certification is -
ANSWER-airplane
If a third class medical certificate was issued to a 35-year-old pilot on March 26 of
this year, when will it expire? - ANSWER-March 31, 3 years later
A private pilot had a flight review on September 2 of last year. When is the next flight
review required? - ANSWER-September 30, next year
To carry passengers on a pleasure trip in an airplane with a tricycle landing gear,
what recent experience requirements must you meet before departure? - ANSWER-
A flight review within the preceding 24 months and three takeoffs and landings in an
aircraft of the same category and class within the preceding 90 days.
Who has the final responsibility for the safe operation of an aircraft? - ANSWER-Pilot
in command
