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PRIVATE PILOT: FAA WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
(202 5 /202 6 ) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Trim systems are designed to do what? - ANS ✓They relieve the pilot of the need to maintain constant back pressure on the flight controls The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are: - ANS ✓Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag When are the four forces that act on an airplane in equilibrium? - ANS ✓During unaccelerated flight What is the relationship of lift, drag, thrust, and weight when the airplane is in straight-and-level flight? - ANS ✓Lift equals weight Thrust equals drag Which statement relates to Bernoulli's principle? - ANS ✓Air traveling faster over the curve upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface The term "angle of attack" is defined as the angle... - ANS ✓Between the wing chord line and the relative wind Angle of attack is defined as the chord line of an airfoil and the... - ANS ✓Direction of the relative wind
The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will... - ANS ✓Remain the same regardless of gross weight As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane stalls in a particular configuration will... - ANS ✓Remain the same regardless of altitude In what flight condition must an aircraft be placed in order to spin? - ANS ✓Stalled During a spin to the left, which wing(s) is/are stalled? - ANS ✓Both wings are stalled How will frost on the wings of an airplane affect takeoff performance? - ANS ✓Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely affecting its lifting capability Why is frost considered hazardous to flight? - ANS ✓Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability How does frost affect the lifting surfaces of an airplane on takeoff? - ANS ✓Frost my prevent the airplane from becoming airborne at normal takeoff speed What is ground effect? - ANS ✓The result of inference of the surface of the earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach to land when at... - ANS ✓Less than the length of the wingspan above the surface
In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane? - ANS ✓Low airspeed, high power, high angle of attack The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the... - ANS ✓Propeller blade descending on the right, producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left? - ANS ✓When at high angles of attack The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wing of an airplane depends upon the... - ANS ✓Speed of the airplane Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight? - ANS ✓Turns What is one purpose of wing flaps? - ANS ✓To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing the airspeed One of the main functions of flaps during approach and landing is to... - ANS ✓Increase the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane? - ANS ✓To control yaw Which is not a primary flight control surface? A. Flaps B. Stabilator C Ailerons - ANS ✓A. Flaps The elevator controls movement around which axis? - ANS ✓Lateral
Which statement is true concerning primary flight controls? A. The effectiveness of each control surface increases with speed because there is more airflow over them. B. Only when all three primary flight controls move in sequence do the airflow and pressure distribution change over and around the airfoil. C. Primary flight controls include ailerons, rudder, elevator, and trim systems. - ANS ✓A. The effectiveness of each control surface increases with speed because there is more airflow over them Which of the following is true concerning flaps? A. Flaps are attached to the leading edge of the wing and are used to increase wing lift. B. Flaps allow an increase in the angle of descent without increasing airspeed. C. Flaps are high drag devices deployed from the wings to reduce lift. - ANS ✓B. Flaps allow an increase in the angle of descent without increasing airspeed Which device is a secondary flight control? A. Spoilers B. Ailerons C. Stabilators - ANS ✓A. Spoilers During an approach to a stall, an increased load factor will cause the aircraft to... - ANS ✓Stall at a higher airspeed In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if... - ANS ✓An aircraft is accelerated while on an east— west heading
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected? - ANS ✓The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged? - ANS ✓Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? - ANS ✓(Vne) Never-exceed speed What is an important airspeed limitation that is not coded on airspeed indicators? - ANS ✓Maneuvering speed What is absolute altitude - ANS ✓The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface What is true altitude? - ANS ✓The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level What is density altitude? - ANS ✓The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature Under what conditions are pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? - ANS ✓At standard temperature Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude? - ANS ✓When at sea level under standard conditions Under what condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude? - ANS ✓When standard atmospheric conditions exist
What is pressure altitude? - ANS ✓The altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 29. Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates... - ANS ✓True altitude at field elevation If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85 what change occurs? - ANS ✓700' increase in indicated altitude. (The altimeter-indicated altitude moves in the same direction as the altimeter setting and changes about 1,000' per inHg) If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96 what is the approximate change in indication? - ANS ✓Altimeter will indicate 150' lower If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate... - ANS ✓Lower than the actual altitude above sea level If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate... - ANS ✓Higher than the actual altitude above sea level Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude? A. Air temperature lower than standard B. Atmospheric pressure lower than standard C. Air temperature warmer than standard - ANS ✓C. Air temperature warmer than standard Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude?
What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb? - ANS ✓Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating. - ANS ✓Enrich the fuel mixture How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant- speed propeller? - ANS ✓The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to... - ANS ✓Avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller? - ANS ✓Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for... - ANS ✓Improved engine performance, and increased safety (redundancy) If the ignition switch ground wire becomes disconnected, the magneto... - ANS ✓May continue to fire With regard to carburetor ice, float-type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel injection systems are generally considered to be... - ANS ✓More susceptible to icing Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing? - ANS ✓Temperature between 20ºF and 70ºF and high humidity
The possibility of carburetor icing exist even when the ambient air temperature is as... - ANS ✓High as 70ºF and the relative humidity is high If an aircraft is equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller and a float-type carburetor, the first indication of carburetor ice would most likely be... - ANS ✓Loss of RPM The operating principle of float-type carburetors is based on the... - ANS ✓Difference in air pressure at the venturi throat and the air inlet The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting... - ANS ✓A decrease in RPM and then a gradual increase in RPM Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to... - ANS ✓Decrease engine performance Applying carburetor heat will... - ANS ✓Enrich the fuel/air mixture What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when the carburetor heat is applied? - ANS ✓The fuel/air mixture becomes richer During the run-up at a high-elevation airport, a pilot notes a slight engine roughness that is not affected by the magneto check but grows worse during the carburetor heat check. Under these circumstances, what would be the most logical initial action? - ANS ✓Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to... - ANS ✓Decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density
On aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used? - ANS ✓In the event engine-driven fuel pump fails Which would most likely cause cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating ranges? A. Using fuel that has a lower-than-specified fuel rating B. Using fuel that has a higher-than-specified fuel rating C. Operating with higher-than-normal oil pressure - ANS ✓A. Using fuel that has a lower-than-specified fuel rating What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine? - ANS ✓Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indication on the engine gauges Should it become necessary to hand prop an airplane engine, it is extremely important that a competent pilot... - ANS ✓Be at the controls in the cockpit An electrical system failure( battery and alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation, you would... - ANS ✓Experience avionics equipment failure A positive indication on an ammeter... - ANS ✓Shows the rate of charge on the battery To keep a battery charged, the alternator voltage output should be... - ANS ✓Higher than the battery voltage Which of the following is a true statement concerning electrical systems? A. The master switch provides current to the electrical system B. The airspeed indicator is driven by the electrical system C. Lights and radios use the electrical system for power - ANS ✓C. Lights and radios use the electrical system for power
The numbers 09 and 27 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately... - ANS ✓ 090 ° and 270° Magnetic The numbers 08 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately... - ANS ✓ 080 º and 260º Magnetic When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous line, the pilot... - ANS ✓Should not cross the lines without ATC clearance What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign? - ANS ✓Denotes intersecting runways What does the outbound destination sign identify? - ANS ✓Identifies direction to takeoff runways When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, what is the purpose of the taxi way directional sign? - ANS ✓Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection What purpose does the taxiway location sigh serve? - ANS ✓Identifies taxiway on which an aircraft is located An airport's rotating beacon operated during daylight hours indicates... - ANS ✓That weather at the airport located in Class D airspace is below basic VFR weather minimums A lighted heliport my be identified by a... - ANS ✓Green, yellow, and white rotating beacon A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits... - ANS ✓Two quick, white flashes between green flashes
When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the pilot shall... - ANS ✓Maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope While operating in class D airspace, each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) shall...
- ANS ✓Maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope until a lower altitude is necessary for a safe landing A slightly high glide slope indication from a precision approach path indicator is... - ANS ✓Three white lights and one red light Wingtip vortices are created only when an aircraft is... - ANS ✓Developing lift Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to... - ANS ✓Sink below the aircraft generating the turbulence How does the wake turbulence vortex circulate around each wing tip? - ANS ✓Outward, upward, and around each tip When taking off or landing at an airport where heavy aircraft are operating, one should be particular alert to the hazards of wing tip vortices because this turbulence tends to... - ANS ✓Sink into the flight path of the aircraft operating below the aircraft generating the turbulence The greatest vortex strength occurs when the generating aircraft is... - ANS ✓Heavy, clean, and slow The wind condition that requires maximum caution when avoiding wake turbulence on landing is... - ANS ✓Light, quartering tailwind
When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by maneuvering the aircraft... - ANS ✓Above and upwind from the heavy aircraft When landing behind a large aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by staying... - ANS ✓Above the large aircraft's final approach path and landing beyond the large aircraft's touchdown point When landing behind a large aircraft, which procedure should be followed for vortex avoidance? - ANS ✓Stay above its final approach flightpath all the way to touchdown During a night flight,you observe a steady red light and a flashing red light at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of he other aircraft? - ANS ✓The other aircraft is crossing to the left During a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a flashing read light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft? - ANS ✓The other aircraft is flying away from you During a night flight, you observe steady red and green lights ahead at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft? - ANS ✓The other aircraft is approaching head-on The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight hours is to use... - ANS ✓A series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10° sector. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use... - ANS ✓Peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing
Absence of the sky condition and visibility on an ATIS broadcast indicates that... - ANS ✓The ceiling is at least 5,000' and visibility is (5) five-miles or more A blue segmented circle on a Sectional Chart depicts which class airspace? - ANS ✓Class D Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower is classified as Class D airspace only... - ANS ✓When the associated control tower is in operation When a control tower located on an airport within class D airspace ceases operation for the day, what happens to the airspace designation? - ANS ✓The airspace reverts to Class E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation A non-towered satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with the... - ANS ✓Primary airport's control tower Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs... - ANS ✓At all tower controlled airports regardless of weather conditions The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on... - ANS ✓The instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established If a control tower and an FSS are located on the same airport, which function is provided by the FSS during those periods when the tower is closed? - ANS ✓Airport Advisory Service Prior to entering an Airport Advisory Area, a pilot should... - ANS ✓Contact the local FSS for airport and traffic advisories
When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff? - ANS ✓When departing from a runway intersection The normal radius of the outer area of Class C airspace is... - ANS ✓20 nm All operations within Class C airspace must be... - ANS ✓In communications with the responsible ATC facility The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally... - ANS ✓4,000' Under what conditions may an aircraft operate from a satellite airport within Class C airspace? - ANS ✓The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after takeoff What initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace? - ANS ✓Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides... - ANS ✓Sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations? - ANS ✓Ground control, on initial contact Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as... - ANS ✓Safety alerts, traffic advisories and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft If Air Traffic Control advises that radar service is terminated when the pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to code... - ANS ✓ 1200
