QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test ACTUAL EXAM

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

(Refer to figure 22, area 2; and figure 31.) At Coeur D'Alene , which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to self-announce position and intentions? - 122.8 MHz.

To get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request - a standard briefing.

What procedure is recommended when climbing or descending VFR on an airway? - Execute gentle banks, left and right for continuous visual scanning of the airspace.

What is the lowest altitude permitted for acrobatic flight? - 1,500 feet AGL.

With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts? - The pilot in command must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing.

The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends on the - air temperature.

In which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited? - Class A.

What should an owner or operator know about Airworthiness Directives (AD's)? - They are mandatory.

When must the battery in an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be replaced (or recharged if the battery is rechargeable)? - After one-half the battery's useful life

Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that - the ceiling is at least 5,000 feet and visibility is 5 miles or more.

During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is - 1,000 feet.

When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by maneuvering the aircraft - above and upwind from the heavy aircraft.

Clouds are divided into four families according to their - height range.

With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during - taxi, takeoffs, and landings

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Resignation'? - I am not helpless.

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere? - An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.

A lighted heliport may be identified by a - green, yellow, and white rotating beacon.

If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause - detonation.

What clouds have the greatest turbulence - Cumulonimbus.

If the aircraft's radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport? - Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower.

When are the four forces that act on an airplane in equilibrium? - During unaccelerated flight.

Refer to figure 48.) What is the difference between area A and area E on the airport depicted? - 'A' may be used for taxi and takeoff; 'E' may be used only as an overrun.

Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition? - Owner or operator.

Possible mountain wave turbulence could be anticipated when winds of 40 knots or greater blow - across a mountain ridge, and the air is stable.

Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as - safety alerts, traffic advisories, and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft.

For private pilot operations, a Second-Class Medical Certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15, this year, will expire at midnight on - July 31, 2 years later.

If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs? - 700- foot increase in indicated altitude.

Completion of an annual condition inspection and the return of the aircraft to service should always be indicated by - an appropriate notation in the aircraft maintenance records.

An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter are required in - Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport.

What is the definition of a high-performance airplane? - An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.

What aircraft inspections are required for rental aircraft that are also used for flight instruction? - Annual condition and 100-hour inspections.

The most frequent type of ground or surface-based temperature inversion is that which is produced by - terrestrial radiation on a clear, relatively still night.

If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter? - The elevation of the departure area.

A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by - slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud.

If a certificated pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period of only - 30 days after the date of the move.

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are issued under which subject number? - 60.

The pilot in command is required to hold a type rating in which aircraft? - Aircraft having a gross weight of more than 12,500 pounds.

What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators? - Maneuvering speed.

When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left? - When at high angles of attack.

What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Macho'? - Taking chances is foolish.

What are characteristics of unstable air? - Turbulence and good surface visibility.

According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may - not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees.

VNO is defined as the - maximum structural cruising speed.

What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating? - Enrichen the fuel mixture.

When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft - at the lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another.

How does frost affect the lifting surfaces of an airplane on takeoff? - Frost may prevent the airplane from becoming airborne at normal takeoff speed.

The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to - look to the side of the object and scan slowly.

One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the - wind direction.

VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished - the same as during daytime.

Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft? - Flight over a densely populated area.

A chair-type parachute must have been packed by a certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding - 180 days.

(Refer to figure 49.) If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on - Runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right.

What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an airplane? - Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed.

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight: ''TRAFFIC 2 O'CLOCK, 5 MILES, NORTHBOUND...'' Where should the pilot look for this traffic? - Between directly ahead and 90° to the right.

A certificated private pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider unless there is entered in the pilot's logbook a minimum of - 100 hours of pilot-in- command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider.

An ATC clearance provides - authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace.

To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request - an abbreviated briefing.

(Refer to figure 49.) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing. - Right- hand traffic and Runway 18.

A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due? - 3402.5 hours.