Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

respect to the certification of aircraft, 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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.
Two-way radio communication must be established with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over the area prior to entering Class B airspace. Class B airspace is typically found around the busiest airports and requires strict ATC control due to the high volume of traffic in the area.
In addition to establishing two-way radio communication, pilots must also receive clearance from ATC to enter Class B airspace. This clearance may include altitude and heading instructions, as well as other important information such as traffic advisories and weather updates. It is important for pilots to carefully follow all instructions from ATC when operating in Class B airspace to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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.

Question 19

the Northern Hemisphere, if a glider is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally
A)Be correct when turning from a Easterly or Westerly course
B)Be in the opposite direction when the glider turns from a Northerly direction
C)Be in a turn to the North when accelerating from or to the South when decelerating when the glider is turning away from an Easterly or Westerly path
D)No change whatsoever

Accepted Answer

Be in a turn to the North when accelerating or to the South when decelerating from an Easterly or Westerly path. The compass is floating in a pool of liquid. This means that it is free-floating, so accelerating and decelerating forces will impact the direction shown by means of inertia.

Question 20

your glider is equipped with 4096 code radar beacon transponder, the code utilized for normal operations is
A)1202
B)1200
C)7500
D)No code is needed

Accepted Answer

1202. The 1200 code is for powered VFR aircraft and the 1202 code is for gliders. The 7500 is the hijack code, so it needs to be used only if that is actually happening.

Quiz 1: Private Pilot

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

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

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

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

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

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?

which class of airspace is aerobatic flight prohibited?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

is frost considered hazardous to flight?

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

the Northern Hemisphere, if a glider is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally

your glider is equipped with 4096 code radar beacon transponder, the code utilized for normal operations is