Question 1

PVT
A lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as
A)Pilot Error
B)Oxygen narcosis
C)Spatial disorientation
D)Situation awareness

Accepted Answer

Spatial disorientation. When you lose awareness of your surroundings due to any cause, it is spatial disorientation. The best response in a plane is to fly by your instruments and talk to someone like a controller. They can issue you a squawk code and ident your location.

Question 2

PVT
How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a ground speed of 114 knots?
A)5 NM
B)14.50 NM
C)14.25 NM
D)20 NM

Accepted Answer

14.25 NM. Divide your speed by 60 to calculate the number of NM you will travel in one minute. Then multiply this number by the time elapsed. 114/60 minutes = 1.9 NM/ minute. 1.9NM times 7.5 minutes = 14.25 NM.

Question 3

PVT
When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered during an omnireceiver check using a VOR test signal (VOT), the omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should read
A)The reading should be 090 if the pilot is east of the test signal
B)0/ 180 degree radials, with the 0 degree being the "to" signal and the 180 being the "from" indication
C)0/180 degree radials, with the 0 degree being the "from" signal and the 180 being the "to" indication
D)The true reading of the plane in relation to the VOR, i.e. 030 then the 030 radial should be the "to" indication.

Accepted Answer

0/180 degree radials, with the 0 degree being the "from" indication and the 180 being the "to" indication. The best way to remember this is, when testing, you should head South to the VOR or the "to" indication.

Question 4

PVT
Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?
A)Runway number and ILS information
B)A proper flare
C)Obstruction clearance for the approach area of the runway
D)Right or left of centerline clearance

Accepted Answer

Obstruction Clearance for the approach area of the runway. This is only height above the ground clearance. The VASI is usually set for a 3 degrees approach. However, it can be different due to height obstacles.

Question 5

PVT
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a category of aircraft?
A)B757, B747, Airbus 320
B)Single engine land, Multi engine sea
C)Airplane, Rotorcraft, Lighter-than-air, glider
D)Cessna, Piper, Beech craft

Accepted Answer

Airplane, Rotorcraft, Lighter-than-air, glider. Pilot certification for a category is based on several criteria, but mostly how the craft gets lift: airplanes from fixed wing; rotor from spinning wings; helium or hydrogen in an airship, glider as a sail plane.

Question 6

PVT
The width of a Federal Airway from either side of the centerline is
A)1.5 NM
B)gets smaller as it get closer to the VOR
C)4 NM
D)8 NM

Accepted Answer

4NM. Every Federal airway is standard and the width is 4 nautical miles from center or 8 nautical miles in total.

Question 7

PVT
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?
A)3409.5 hours
B)3402.5 hours
C)3359.5 hours
D)3408.5 hours

Accepted Answer

3402.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection is set by the FAA in FAR 91.409 and deals with planes used for hire or flight training. If a plane has to be flown to an inspection point it can be extended 10 hours as long as those hours count as part of the next 100 hours. So in this case, the next 100-hour inspection is due at 3402.5 regardless that it occurred at 3309.5 hours.

Question 8

PVT
In which class of airspace is aerobatic flight prohibited?
A)In Class E airspace not designated for Federal Airways above 1,500 feet AGL.
B)In Class G airspace
C)Under 1500 feet AGL
D)At an airshow

Accepted Answer

Under 1500 AGL. The FAR's (Federal Aviation Regulations) 91.303 states the rules for aerobatic flights in airspace. There are waivers granted for airshows obviously, but you have to be a member of the show to take advantage of those waivers. However, one of the main requirements is that the flight needs to be higher than 1500 feet AGL to conduct aerobatic flights.

Question 9

PVT
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is
A)1 mile
B)3 miles
C)5 miles
D)10 miles

Accepted Answer

3 miles. Whether the airspace is Class E or G, the same night time visibility requirement is 3 miles. The higher you fly, the more likely you will find a faster aircraft or an aircraft flying cross-country and, in that case, you want more visibility to see other planes.

Question 10

PVT
During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is
A)500 feet
B)2000 feet
C)1000 feet
D)Clear of clouds

Accepted Answer

500 feet. For both class E and G airspace, the requirements at night are the same - 3 miles visibility and 500 below clouds.

Question 11

PVT
Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace?
A)Class C
B)Class G
C)Class F
D)Class B

Accepted Answer

Class C. Prior to entering the Class airspace, you must have made radio contact with the controller. Class B requires that you have clearance before you can even enter the airspace.

Question 12

PVT
A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to
A)Cleared for Takeoff
B)Proceed to the Runway
C)Return to the starting point on the airport
D)Recycle your anti-collision lights as they are not being seen by the tower

Accepted Answer

Return to the starting point on the airport. Light signals can be used in place of radio signals from the tower. When you receive a flashing white light, return to the point from which you started on the airport- you might have forgotten a passenger.

Question 13

PVT
Maintenance records show the last transponder inspection was performed on September 1, 2010. The next inspection will be due no later than
A)January 1 2013
B)September 2, 2011
C)August 31, 2012
D)September 30, 2012

Accepted Answer

September 30, 2012. FAR 91.413 requires that the transponder inspection be every 24 months. This is for all VFR and IFR equipped aircraft.

Question 14

PVT
The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?
A)1 Day
B)10 Days
C)30 Days
D)5 Days

Accepted Answer

10 Days. These are NTSB requirements and they do define what is an accident and what is an incident. The best thing to do is call if you have any issue. Hopefully, you never will have a reason to call them.

Question 15

PVT
To determine the freezing level and areas of probable icing aloft, the pilot should refer to the
A)Weather Channel
B)All reporting stations along the planned route
C)Area Forecast
D)Weather Depiction Chart

Accepted Answer

Area Forecast. The area forecast will give you the general weather expectation for a general location. It is the weather that will affect your flight, so aloft conditions are reported in the indication. It does not mean that weather will occur, but conditions are prime to cause that weather.

Question 16

PVT
The section of the Area Forecast entitled 'VFR CLDS/ WX' contains a general description of
A)Clouds and weather significant to VFR flight operations broken down by States or other geographical areas.
B)Forecast sky cover, cloud tops, visibility, and obstructions to vision along specific routes.
C)Weather that could impact VFR operation for the whole country
D)VFR flight not recommended as clouds and weather are not favorable for that type of flight.

Accepted Answer

Clouds and weather significant to VFR flight operations broken down by States or other geographical areas. The area forecasts are given for the whole country and the States or areas are broken into 6 areas of the country. The VRF cloud and weather will give information related to VFR in these area forecasts based on the clouds expectations and weather.

Question 17

PVT
To best determine general forecast weather conditions covering a flight information region, the pilot should refer to
A)Weather Depiction Charts
B)Local weather forecasts
C)Aviation Area Forecast
D)Local TV weatherperson

Accepted Answer

Aviation Area Forecast. The Aviation Area Forecast chart will give you a description of the weather for a local region of the country. It is more detailed than surface weather forecasts as it gives you weather that will affect a flight through the area.

Question 18

PVT
The boundary between two different air masses is referred to as a
A)Frontogenesis
B)The collision line
C)Front
D)Squall-line

Accepted Answer

Front. A Front is when two air masses combine or differ. Know that the wind direction will change. A front also develops by a potential temperature change, although the temperature change maybe very small.

Question 19

PVT
Why is frost considered hazardous to flight?
A)Frost disrupts the smooth flow of wind over the wing causing reduced lift.
B)It increases the weight of the aircraft and changes the weight and balance.
C)Frost changes the basic aerodynamics of the airfoil, thereby causing reduced lift.
D)There is no hazard only ice on the wings cause a hazard.

Accepted Answer

Frost disrupts the smooth flow of the wind over the wing causing reduced lift. Frost is just as dangerous as ice as it changes the smooth flow of air over the wing or airfoil. It affects the aerodynamics of the airfoil, but doesn't change it. Frost can add weight to the plan but is not as dangerous as the change in the smooth flow of air.

Question 20

PVT
A sailplane pilot can differentiate between a spin and a spiral dive because in a spiral dive:
A)The airspeed does not increase
B)A spiral is caused by a stall
C)The g-loads increase
D)They are the same thing

Accepted Answer

g-loads increase. A spin is where the plane is still in a stalled state even though it is falling toward the ground; therefore, the airspeed remains below a stall. In a spiral dive the plane is still in the pilot's control and the airspeed will increase. As the speed increases, the bank angle and the g- load will increase.

Quiz 1: Private Pilot

PVT A lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as

PVT How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a ground speed of 114 knots?

PVT When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered during an omnireceiver check using a VOR test signal (VOT) , the omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should read

PVT Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?

PVT With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a category of aircraft?

PVT The width of a Federal Airway from either side of the centerline is

PVT 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?

PVT In which class of airspace is aerobatic flight prohibited?

PVT During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night is

PVT During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement for VFR flight at night is

PVT Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering which class airspace?

PVT A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to

PVT Maintenance records show the last transponder inspection was performed on September 1, 2010. The next inspection will be due no later than

PVT The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?

PVT To determine the freezing level and areas of probable icing aloft, the pilot should refer to the

PVT The section of the Area Forecast entitled 'VFR CLDS/ WX' contains a general description of

PVT To best determine general forecast weather conditions covering a flight information region, the pilot should refer to

PVT The boundary between two different air masses is referred to as a

PVT Why is frost considered hazardous to flight?

PVT A sailplane pilot can differentiate between a spin and a spiral dive because in a spiral dive: