Chapter 4 Jeppesen Private Pilot Test Guide questions with correct answers

Which aircraft has the right of way over all other air traffic? Answer✓✓ An
aircraft in distress
What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not
head-on? Answer✓✓ The aircraft on the left shall give way
Which aircraft has the right-of way over the other aircraft listed? Answer✓✓
Glider (not airship or aircraft refueling other aircraft)
An airplane and an airship are converging, If the airship is left of the airplane’s
position, which aircraft has the right of way? Answer✓✓ The airship (its the least
maneuverable)
A seaplane and a motorboat are on crossing courses. If the motorboat is to the left
of the seaplane, which has the right of way Answer✓✓ the seaplane (it is to the
right)
Which aircraft has the right of way over the other aircraft listed? Answer✓✓
aircraft towing other aircraft (over airship and gyroplane)
What action should the pilots of a glider and an airplane take if on a head on
collision course? Answer✓✓ Both pilots should give way to the right.
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for landing, the right of way
belongs to the aircraft __ Answer✓✓ at the lower altitude, but it shall not take
advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude
for a pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere? Answer✓✓ An altitude allowing, if a
power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or
property on the surface
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✓✓ An
altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000
feet
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude
for a pilot to operate an aircraft over other than a congested area? Answer✓✓ An
altitude of 500 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 1,000
feet
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft may not be operated
closer than what distance from any, person, vessel, vehicle, or structure?
Answer✓✓ 500 feet
When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be
used? Answer✓✓ Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing
Which aileron positions should a pilot generally use when taxiing in a strong
quartering headwinds? Answer✓✓ Aileron up on the side from which the wind is
blowing
Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped
high-wing airplane Answer✓✓ Quartering tailwind

the most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance
during daylight house is to use Answer✓✓ a series of short, regularly spaced eye
movements to search each 10 degree sector
which technique should you use to scan for trffic to the right and left during
straight and level flight Answer✓✓ systematically focus on different segments of
the sky for short intervals
How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your
aircraft? Answer✓✓ No relative motion is apparent between your aircraft and the
other aircraft.
Most midair collision accidents occur during Answer✓✓ clear days
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle gear equipped
airplane into a left quartering headwind? Answer✓✓ Left aileron up, elevator
neutral
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane into a
right quartering headwind? Answer✓✓ Right aileron up, elevator up
How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane with a left
quartering tailwind? Answer✓✓ left aileron down, elevator down
Before starting a maneuver, pilots should Answer✓✓ visually scan the entire area
for collision avoidance
Your instructor has demonstrated a maneuver and wants you to try it. What steps
should you complete to assume control of the airplane? Answer✓✓ After you

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