Question 1

PVT
What two things determine the term `angle of attack?
A)The wing and the relative flow of the wind
B)The chord of the wing and the relative wind direction across it
C)The lateral roll of the wing
D)The attitude of the pilot when confronted with bad weather

Accepted Answer

The chord of the wing and the relative wind direction across it. Recall that the chord of the wing is an imaginary line down the center of the wing. As the plane moves through the air, this chord is the measure of the angle of attack. This is why it is possible that, even in a dive, the angle of attack could be too great and cause a stall. So the chord angle compared to relative air flow is the angle of attack.

Question 2

PVT
Which statement relates to Bernoulli`s principle?
A)Mass is always conserved in an equation
B)Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
C)Air moving over a wing causes a high pressure to develop under the wing drawing the plane upward into the air
D)The airfoil (wing) splits an air mass causing the air to move faster over the top of the wing and causing a low pressure above the wing and pulling the wing skyward

Accepted Answer

The airfoil splits the air mass into two. The air above the wing goes faster than the air below the wing. This movement of the air causes a pressure differential and the lower pressure above the wing "draws" the wing upward. Thus the movement through the air causes the wing to generate lift.

Question 3

PVT
When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on?
A)The emergency alert network
B)121.5 and 243.0 MHz
C)120.2 and 115 MHz
D)122.8 and 243 MHz

Accepted Answer

121.5 and 243 Mhz. The frequency is standard so that when an ELT emits a signal, planes and ground vehicles can conduct an emergency search. Remember that a hard landing could jostle the ELT. So if you have a hard landing and before you shut down the radio stack, turn to 121.5 to see if the ELT is going off. Otherwise Search and Rescue could show up at the airplane after you have left for the day.

Question 4

PVT
Unless otherwise authorized, if flying a transponder equipped aircraft, a recreational pilot should squawk which VFR code?
A)1500
B)7500
C)1200
D)1212

Accepted Answer

1200 is the squawk code for all VFR aircraft. If you are flying with flight following or in a control airspace, then you will be issued a different squawk.

Question 5

PVT
When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?
A)1200
B)7500
C)7676
D)The last squawk code issued on the last flight
E)1185
F)1700
G)7700

Accepted Answer

7700. The 7700 code is for a general emergency. Along with the sister codes- 7500 hijack, 7600 radio failure, the 7700 codes are the emergency squawks that you should have memorized.

Question 6

PVT
What is one purpose of wing flaps?
A)Allows the pilot to approach at a steeper angle without increasing the speed of the plane.
B)Changes the weight and balance of the plane.
C)Contracts the wing to make the pilot land at a slower flight
D)They are used only on take-off

Accepted Answer

Allows the pilot to approach at a steeper angle without increasing speed. Prior to flaps, pilots would often have to slip the plane in. Wing flaps change the shape of the wing allowing a slower flight speed and increased decent angle.

Question 7

PVT
What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?
A)The best landing speed of the airplane
B)Maneuvering speed or turbulent weather penetration speed
C)Best glide speed
D)Never exceed speed

Accepted Answer

Never exceed speed. Again this is the speed that the plane should never go beyond, for structural failure is possible. And like in the last question, if you do make it there you have now fulfilled your ambition of becoming a test pilot, right up there with Chuck Yeager!

Question 8

PVT
Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by
A)The electromagnetic effects of the instruments and equipment in the plan
B)The difference between true north and magnetic north
C)The turning of the aircraft to the right
D)No compass is always true; you should expect a degree or two difference in any compass

Accepted Answer

The Electromagnetic effect of the aircraft equipment and instruments. All of the items are correct to a degree. There is a difference between true and Magnetic North which is the Magnetic Variation. When turning from a North heading the compass may go in the wrong direction at first and the difference is usually related to the latitude you are flying. But, the electronics in the plane will cause some difference in the magnetic compass, so be aware of it when flying.

Question 9

PVT
Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?
A)The air traffic controller
B)The passengers
C)The FAA
D)The Pilot

Accepted Answer

The Pilot. For all aspects of flight, the pilot is the final authority for all operations. This means that, as the Pilot in Command, you are God on your plane. You have the authority to tell the controller that you cannot do something as it is you who knows your plane and its requirements.

Question 10

PVT
A below glide slope indication from a pulsating approach slope indicator is a
A)A steady green light
B)A pulsating red light that you are below the glideslope
C)A steady white light
D)A pulsating white light

Accepted Answer

A pulsating red light indicates that you are below the glideslope. Also, if the light becomes a steady red light, then you are way too low. Look at the steady red light as the equivalent of the twin VASI lights reminder of "red over red, your dead".

Question 11

PVT
What does the 'yellow demarcation bar' marking indicate?
A)Hold short line, as the other side of the line is the active runway
B)The engine run-up area
C)Emergency vehicle positioning area
D)Aircraft positioning location

Accepted Answer

Hold Short line, as the other side is active runway. The space from the two solid yellow lines to the runway is all part of the active runway. The broken lines are part of the taxi area and that is where you want to hold short, and not be on the active runway. If exiting the runway from landing, once you cross the 2 solid lines, you are now on the taxiway.

Question 12

PVT
The radius of the procedural Outer Area of Class C airspace is normally
A)10NM
B)15NM
C)20 NM
D)5NM

Accepted Answer

20 NM. The key to this question is the procedural Outer Area. The distance of the outer ring of a class space is 10 NM radius from the airport. However, the procedural area is 20 NM which is the total diameter. When arriving at this distance (20 NM), talk to the approach controller.

Question 13

PVT
What action should a pilot take when operating under VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
A)Watch the show of military aircraft fighting each other
B)Contact a controlling agency for a clearance
C)Use extreme caution
D)VFR has no need to talk to anyone

Accepted Answer

Contact a controlling agency for a clearance. The key to this question is what action should be taken. There is no requirement for VFR pilots to tell controllers their position; however, it may be extremely unsafe. The best course of action is to call a controller and see if the MOA is "hot" and then go around it, or proceed through with a clearance.

Question 14

PVT
The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) specifically encourages pilots to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and especially when
A)operating in Class B airspace
B)operating in areas of reduced visibility or 10 NM of an airport
C)operating on days when heavy air traffic can be expected
D)operating at night on the ground

Accepted Answer

operating in areas of reduced visibility or 10 NM of an airport. Lights are required on the ground, but are not considered when operating under 10,000 feet. The aircraft must be in the air for this question. Don't forget Class B space can be 30NM from the airport, so you may not be close to the airport when the lights will still be required to be on. Also, never forget that lights are just an aid; they can never take the place of keeping a sharp eye out for other traffic.

Question 15

PVT
When executing an emergency approach to land a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because it allows for...
A)Cooling the engine down
B)Improving your odds of making a sound judgment where to land
C)Maintaining a constant descent angle
D)Having less chance of being injured in an emergency landing

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a constant descent angle. The Pilot Operating Handbook gives a best glide distance. This range is set by a power-off speed, which in a Cessna 172 is about 67 knots. This number then gives you a constant descent angle and you can determine how far you can glide until the plane lands.

Question 16

PVT
Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers for a flight is the responsibility of
A)The Pilot in Command
B)The passengers
C)The person designated as the flight attendant
D)The is no responsibility it is every person for themselves when flying in a private aircraft

Accepted Answer

Pilot in Command. Every action on an airplane is the responsibility of the Pilot in Command. As the PIC, you are required to give all briefings and information to the passengers.

Question 17

PVT
What should a pilot do if he/she has a hazardous attitude such as 'impulsivity'?
A)Get it down now no matter the cost or problem
B)Take some sort of sedative
C)Have a beer
D)Use the principle 'not so fast, think first'

Accepted Answer

Use the principle 'not so fast, think first'. Never rush anything in aviation. The greatest medical threat to pilots or passengers is "get-there-it is". Rushing with anything connected with flying is how many pilots end up in trouble.

Question 18

PVT
A pilot with two passengers on board landed on a 2,100 foot east-west gravel strip having an elevation of 1,800 feet. The temperature is warmer than expected and after computing the density altitude, the pilot determined the takeoff distance over a 50 foot obstacle to be 1,980 feet. The airplane is 75 pounds under gross weight. What would be the best choice?
A)Go for the flight as there is a leeway of 120 feet for takeoff
B)Have the pilot take off by himself and see how the takeoff performance was without the weight of the passengers.
C)Call the tower and see if anyone else has reported climb-out performance problems
D)Postpone the flight and wait for cooler temperatures to recalculate takeoff performance

Accepted Answer

Postpone the flight. The 120 feet clearance could disappear or degrade rapidly with just a minor change in the temperature or calculations. Best to hold for a bit and takeoff when performance will be better.

Question 19

PVT
The destination airport has one runway, 08-26, and the wind is calm. The normal approach in calm wind is a left hand pattern to runway 08. There is no other traffic at the airport. A thunderstorm about 6 miles west is beginning to develop to its mature stage, and rain is starting to reach the ground. The pilot decides to
A)Fly normal approach to runway 8
B)Fly a right hand approach to runway 8
C)Fly the approach to runway 26
D)Fly to the west for a fun ride

Accepted Answer

Fly the approach to runway 26. The winds from the storm could suddenly gust up and you don't want to be in a short final or even in the flare when a tailwind from a storm gusts up. No other traffic and calm winds currently means that you can land on any runway you want. Go for the safe bet and land on 26.

Question 20

PVT
A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in his/her body by
A)Talking out loud, breathe into a bag, or slow your breathing
B)Breathe rapidly to increase oxygen to the lungs
C)Breathe deeply
D)Use the aircraft's portable oxygen system

Accepted Answer

Talk out loud or breathe into a bag, or slow your breathing. Remember that to increase carbon dioxide, you need to increase your carbon intake as you have too much oxygen in your lungs. The bag is the best method, but the others will work in a pinch. Whatever you do, do not increase the oxygen into your system for that is what is causing the problem.

Quiz 1: Private Pilot

PVT What two things determine the term `angle of attack?

PVT Which statement relates to Bernoulli`s principle?

PVT When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on?

PVT Unless otherwise authorized, if flying a transponder equipped aircraft, a recreational pilot should squawk which VFR code?

PVT When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

PVT What is one purpose of wing flaps?

PVT What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?

PVT Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by

PVT Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?

PVT A below glide slope indication from a pulsating approach slope indicator is a

PVT What does the 'yellow demarcation bar' marking indicate?

PVT The radius of the procedural Outer Area of Class C airspace is normally

PVT What action should a pilot take when operating under VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA) ?

PVT The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) specifically encourages pilots to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and especially when

PVT When executing an emergency approach to land a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because it allows for...

PVT Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers for a flight is the responsibility of

PVT What should a pilot do if he/she has a hazardous attitude such as 'impulsivity'?

PVT A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in his/her body by