quiz

Which statement is true about magnetic deviation of a compass? Deviation

Maximum structural cruising speed is the maximum speed at which an airplane can be operated during

Why should flight speeds above VNE be avoided?

Refer to the diagram below. The horizontal dashed line from point C to point E represents the

Refer to the diagram below. The vertical line from point E to point F is represented on the airspeed indicator by the

Refer to the diagram below. The vertical line from point D to point G is represented on the airspeed indicator by the maximum speed limit of the

Refer to the diagram below.  Point C references

Which airspeed would a pilot be unable to identify by the color coding of an airspeed indicator?

Calibrated airspeed is best described as indicated airspeed corrected for

True airspeed is best described as calibrated airspeed corrected for

What is an advantage of an electric turn coordinator if the airplane has a vacuum system for other gyroscopic instruments?

What is an operational difference between the turn coordinator and the turn-and-slip indicator? The turn coordinator

What is a benefit of flying with a glass cockpit?

What steps must be taken when flying with glass cockpits to ensure safe flight?

An aircraft which is equipped with an Electronic Flight Display (EFD) can

Fouling of spark plugs is more apt to occur if the aircraft

Unless adjusted, the fuel/air mixture becomes richer with an increase in altitude because the amount of fuel

What will occur if no leaning is made with the mixture control as the flight altitude increases?

The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture control at altitude is to

At high altitudes, an excessively rich mixture will cause the

The pilot controls the air/fuel ratio with the

Fuel/air ratio is the ratio between the

The best power mixture is that fuel/air ratio at which

The mixture control can be adjusted, which

What effect, if any, would a change in ambient temperature or air density have on gas turbine engine performance?

Which statement is true concerning the effect of the application of carburetor heat?

Applying carburetor heat will

Leaving the carburetor heat on during takeoff

Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when

Detonation can be caused by

The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as

Detonation may occur at high-power settings when

Before shutdown, while at idle, the ignition key is momentarily turned OFF. The engine continues to run with no interruption; this

A way to detect a broken magneto primary grounding lead is to

The most probable reason an engine continues to run after the ignition switch has been turned off is

A detuning of engine crankshaft counterweights is a source of overstress that may be caused by

If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition switch becomes disconnected, the engine

One of the main functions of flaps during the approach and landing is to

Which is true regarding the use of flaps during level turns?

Some aircraft are fitted with wing spoilers to decrease

An aircraft airfoil is designed to produce lift resulting from a difference in the

A rectangular wing, as compared to other wing planforms, has a tendency to stall first at the

The angle of attack of a wing directly controls the

Frost covering the upper surface of an airplane wing usually will cause

By changing the angle of attack of a wing, the pilot can control the airplane's

When a pilot increases the angle of attack on a symmetrical airfoil, the center of pressure  will

The critical angle of attack is exceeded when

The angle of attack at which a wing stalls remains constant regardless of

The design maneuvering speed is

The need to slow an aircraft below Va is brought about by the following weather phenomenon.

Stall speed is affected by

An airplane will stall at the same

Refer to the diagram below. Select the correct statement regarding stall speeds.

Refer to the diagram below. Select the correct statement regarding stall speeds. The airplane will stall

A stall will occur

Refer to the diagram below. Use the diagram to determine the critical angle of attack

In a rapid recovery from a dive, the effects of load factor would cause the stall speed to

The stalling speed of an airplane is most affected by

Recovery from a stall in any airplane becomes more difficult when its

A left side slip is used to counteract a crosswind drift during the final approach for landing. An over-the­ top spin would most likely occur if the controls were used in which of the following ways? Holding the stick

In small airplanes, normal recovery from spins may become difficult if the

Which statement is true relative to changing angle of attack?

To generate the same amount of lift as altitude is increased, an airplane must be flown at

A pilot who intends to maintain level flight must coordinate the angle of attack and

As the angle of bank is increased, the vertical component of lift

Which is true regarding the forces acting on an aircraft in a steady-state descent? The sum of all

During the transition from straight-and-level flight to a climb, the angle of attack is increased and lift

Which is true regarding the force of lift in steady, unaccelerated flight?

What changes in airplane longitudinal control must be made to maintain altitude while the airspeed is being decreased?

In theory, if the airspeed of an airplane is doubled while in level flight, parasite drag will  become

As airspeed decreases in level flight below that speed for maximum lift/drag ratio, total drag of an airplane

If airspeed remains constant, but the air density increases, what will be the effect on both lift and drag?

Refer to the diagram below. At an airspeed represented by point B, in steady flight, the pilot can expect to obtain the airplane's  maximum

Refer to the diagram below.  At the airspeed represented by point A, in steady flight, the airplane will

What performance is characteristic of flight at maximum lift/drag ratio in a propeller-driven airplane? Maximum

In theory, if the angle of attack and other factors remain constant and the airspeed is doubled, the lift produced at the  higher speed will be

An aircraft wing is designed to produce lift resulting from a difference in the

To hold an airplane in level flight at airspeeds from very slow to very fast, a pilot must coordinate thrust and

Lift on a wing is most properly defined as the

In theory, if the airspeed of an aircraft is cut in half while in level flight, parasite drag will become

Refer to the diagram below. If an airplane glides at an angle of attack of 10 degrees, how much altitude will it lose in 1 mile?

Refer to the diagram below. How much altitude will this airplane lose in 3 statute miles of gliding at an angle of attack of 8 degrees?

Refer to the diagram below. The L/D ratio at a 2 degree angle of attack is approximately the same as the L/D ratio for a

On a wing, the force of lift acts perpendicular to and the force of drag acts parallel to the

Which statement is true regarding the opposing forces acting on an airplane in steady-state level flight?

Both lift and drag would be increased when which of these devices are extended?

Refer to the diagram below. As you are flying with a headwind from the coastline inland toward your destination airport, your aircraft has engine failure. You would expect your glide path to be

Refer to the diagram below. At an altitude of 2,000 feet AGL, how far would you expect to glide?

An airplane leaving ground effect will

To produce the same lift while in ground effect as when out of ground effect, the airplane requires

If the same angle of attack is maintained in ground effect as when out of ground effect, lift will

Longitudinal stability involves the motion of the airplane controlled by its

Longitudinal dynamic instability in an airplane can be identified by

If the airplane attitude remains in a new position after the elevator control is pressed forward and released, the airplane displays

If the airplane attitude initially tends to return to its original position after the elevator control is pressed forward and released, the airplane displays

If an airplane is loaded to the rear of its CG range, it will tend to be unstable about its

If airspeed is increased during a level turn, what action would be necessary to maintain altitude? The angle of attack

If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360 degrees?

While holding the angle of bank constant in a level turn, if the rate of turn is varied the load factor would

Which is correct with respect to rate and radius of turn for an airplane flown in a coordinated turn at a constant altitude?

To increase the rate of turn and at the same time decrease the radius, a pilot should

While maintaining a constant angle of bank and altitude in a coordinated turn, an increase in airspeed will

Why is it necessary to increase back elevator pressure to maintain altitude during a turn? To compensate for the

To maintain altitude during a turn, the angle of attack must be increased to compensate for the decrease in the

The ratio between the total airload imposed on the wing and the gross weight of an aircraft in flight is known as

Load factor is the lift generated by the wings of an aircraft at any given time.

For a given angle of bank, in any airplane, the load factor imposed in a coordinated constant-altitude turn

Airplane wing loading during a level coordinated turn in smooth air depends upon the

The load factor for an airplane in a 60 degree banked turn is

A load factor of 1.2 means the total load on an aircraft's structure is 1.2 times its

If an aircraft with a gross weight of 2,000 pounds was subjected to a 60° constant-altitude bank, the total load would be

If the airspeed is increased from 90 knots to 135 knots during a level 60° banked turn, the load factor will

If the airspeed is decreased from 98 knots to 85 knots during a coordinated level 45° banked turn, the load factor will

Refer to the diagram below. What increase in load factor would take lace if the angle of bank were increased from 60 degrees to 80 degrees.

Refer to the diagram below. What is the stall speed of an airplane under a load factor of 2.5 Gs if the unaccelerated  stall speed is 60  knots?

Refer to the diagram below. What is the stall speed of an airplane under a load factor of 2 Gs if the unaccelerated  stall speed is 60 knots?

Which factor below is the best indication of positive or negative Gs in an aircraft?

Baggage weighing 90 pounds is placed in a no ma! category airplane's baggage compartment, which 1s placarded at 100 pounds. If this airplane is subjected to a positive load factor of 3.5 Gs, the total load of the baggage would be

Which of the following would best indicate to the pilot that the load factor placed on the airframe has been increased?

The ratio of an airplane's true airspeed to the speed of sound in the same atmospheric conditions is

Transonic airflow typically occurs in airplane speed regimes between Mach

Acceleration past critical Mach speed may cause compressibility issues such as

If the airspeed is increased from 89 knots to 98 knots during a coordinated level 45 degree banked turn, the load factor will

Accelerating past critical Mach may result in the onset of compressibility effects such as

For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on

An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by

Frequent inspections should be made of aircraft exhaust manifold-type heating systems to minimize the possibility of

Propeller efficiency is the

A fixed-pitch propeller is designed for best efficiency only at a given combination of

The reason for variations in geometric pitch (twisting) along a propeller blade is that it

Which statement best describes the operating principle of a constant-speed propeller?

When referring to a constant speed propeller, the pitch setting is

To develop maximum power and thrust, a constant-speed propeller should be set to a blade angle that will produce a

In aircraft equipped with constant-speed propellers and normally-aspirated engines, which procedure should be used to avoid placing undue stress on the engine components? When power is being

For takeoff, the blade angle of a controllable-pitch propeller should be set at a

To establish a climb after takeoff in an aircraft equipped with a constant-speed propeller, the output of the engine is reduced to climb power by decreasing manifold pressure and

A propeller rotating clockwise as seen from the rear, creates a spiraling slipstream. The spiraling slipstream, along with torque effect, tends to rotate the airplane to the

Which of the following terms describes an airport?

Regulations which refer to "commercial operators" relate to that person who

Regulations which refer to the "operational control" of a flight are in relation to

Regulations which refer to "operate" relate to that person who

Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in a specified configuration?

Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable?

14 CFR Part 1 defines VF as

14 CFR Part 1 defines VNo as

14 CFR Part 1 defines VLE as

14 CFR Part 1 defines VNE as

14 CFR Part 1 defines Vy as

14 CFR Part 1 defines VNo as

If an airplane category is listed as utility, it would mean that this airplane could be operated in which of the following maneuvers?

Which is true regarding flight operations in Class A airspace?

Which is true regarding pilot certification requirements for operations in Class B airspace?

Which is true regarding flight operations in Class A airspace?

Which is true regarding flight operations in Class B airspace?

What is the maximum indicated airspeed authorized in the airspace underlying Class B airspace?

What transponder equipment is required for airplane  operations  within Class B airspace? A transponder

Which is true regarding flight operations in Class B airspace?

Unless otherwise authorized or required by ATC, the maximum indicated airspeed permitted when at or below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 NM of the primary airport within Class C or D airspace is

The radius of the uncharted Outer Area of Class C airspace is normally

At some airports located in Class D airspace where ground visibility is not reported, takeoffs and landings under special VFR  are

If the minimum safe speed for any particular operation is greater than the maximum speed prescribed in 14 CFR Part 91, the

12. Which is true regarding flight operations to or from a satellite airport, without an operating control tower, within the Class C airspace area?

Which is true regarding flight operations to or from a satellite airport, without an operating control tower, within the Class C airspace area?

When operating an airplane for the purpose of takeoff or landing within Class D airspace under special VFR, what minimum distance from clouds and what visibility are required?

To operate an airplane under SPECIAL VFR (SVFR) within Class D airspace at night, which is required?

When approaching to land at an airport with an ATC facility, in Class D airspace, the pilot must establish communications prior to

Excluding Hawaii, the vertical limits of the Federal Low Altitude airways extend from

When operating an aircraft in the vicinity of an airport with an operating control tower, in Class E airspace, a pilot must establish communications prior to

Commercial pilots are required to have a valid and appropriate pilot certificate in their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when

What designated airspace associated with an airport becomes inactive when the control tower at that airport is not in operation?

When approaching to land at an airport without an operating control tower, in Class G airspace, the pilot should

Which of the following are considered aircraft class ratings?

Refer to the diagram below. The pilot  generally calls ground control after landing when the aircraft is completely clear of the runway. This is  when

A pilot convicted of operating a motor vehicle while either intoxicated by, impaired by, or under the influence of alcohol or a drug is required to provide a

Refer to the diagram below. The red symbol at the top would most likely be found

Refer to the diagram below.  While clearing an active runway you are most likely clear of the ILS critical area when you pass which symbol?

Refer to the diagram below.  The ILS Critical Area Boundary Sign indicates

Refer to the diagram below. From the cockpit, the middle marking confirms the aircraft to be

Refer to the diagram below. When taxiing up to an active runway, you are likely to be clear of the ILS critical area when short of which symbol?

Refer to the diagram below. Which symbol does not directly address runway incursion with other aircraft?

Refer to the diagram below. Which of the signs in the figure is a mandatory instruction sign?

A pilot convicted of a motor vehicle offense involving alcohol or drugs is required to provide a written report to the

The runway holding position sign is located on

A pilot convicted for the violation of any Federal or State statute relating to the process, manufacture, transportation, distribution, or sale of narcotic drugs is grounds for

Refer to the diagram below. As you taxi you see sign 2 on the right side of the aircraft and sign 1 directly in front of you on the opposite side of the intersection. Does the taxiway continue on the opposite side of the intersection?

Refer to the diagram below. Sign 1 is an indication

Which of the following best describes a destination sign?

When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, the "taxiway directional sign" indicates

Refer to the diagram below. The "taxiwayending" marker

Refer to the diagram below. Use the sign and taxiway diagram. You are approaching the intersection on taxiway 5 and see the sign at the left of the intersection. Taxiway number 2 is identified as

Refer to the diagram below. This sign is a visual clue that

A pilot convicted of operating an aircraft as a crewmember under the influence of alcohol, or using drugs that affect the person's faculties, is grounds for a

"Runway Holding Position Markings" on taxiways

Does a commercial pilot certificate have a specific expiration date?

A second-class medical certificate issued to a commercial pilot on April 10, this year, permits the pilot to exercise which of the following privileges?

Refer to the diagram below. You are directed to taxi to runway 10. You see this sign at a taxiway intersection while taxiing. Which way should you proceed?

The "yellow demarcation bar" marking indicates

To act as pilot in command of an airplane that is equipped with retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable pitch propeller, a person is required to

What is the purpose of the runway exit sign?

To act as pilot-in-command of an airplane with more than 200 horsepower, a person is required to

To act as pilot in command of a tailwheel airplane, without prior experience, a pilot must

Refer to the diagram below. Which marking indicates a vehicle lane?

Refer to the diagram below. At what point on the airport diagram could a pilot expect to see this sign?

When is the pilot in command required to hold a category and class rating appropriate to the aircraft being flown?

Refer to the diagram below.  If you were on a taxiway approaching or leading to Runway 22, which sign would you see?