Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) 5 NM 
B) 14.50 NM 
C) 14.25 NM 
D) 20 NM 
A) 5 NM 
B) 14.50 NM 
C) 14.25 NM 
D) 20 NM

Question 2

addition to the standard briefing, what additional information should be asked of the weather briefer in order to evaluate soaring conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) The Thermal indexes 
B) The winds aloft 
C) The moisture index 
D) Where dry line are in the atmosphere. 
A) The Thermal indexes 
B) The winds aloft 
C) The moisture index 
D) Where dry line are in the atmosphere.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) Class C 
B) Class G 
C) Class F 
D) Class B 
A) Class C 
B) Class G 
C) Class F 
D) Class B

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) 1 mile 
B) 3 miles 
C) 5 miles 
D) 10 miles 
A) 1 mile 
B) 3 miles 
C) 5 miles 
D) 10 miles

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) January 1 2013 
B) September 2, 2011 
C) August 31, 2012 
D) September 30, 2012 
A) January 1 2013 
B) September 2, 2011 
C) August 31, 2012 
D) September 30, 2012

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?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 Day 
B) 10 Days 
C) 30 Days 
D) 5 Days 
A) 1 Day 
B) 10 Days 
C) 30 Days 
D) 5 Days

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) 10NM 
B) 15NM 
C) 20 NM 
D) 5NM 
A) 10NM 
B) 15NM 
C) 20 NM 
D) 5NM

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Pilot Error 
B) Oxygen narcosis 
C) Spatial disorientation 
D) Situation awareness 
A) Pilot Error 
B) Oxygen narcosis 
C) Spatial disorientation 
D) Situation awareness

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Weather Depiction Charts 
B) Local weather forecasts 
C) Aviation Area Forecast 
D) Local TV weatherperson 
A) Weather Depiction Charts 
B) Local weather forecasts 
C) Aviation Area Forecast 
D) Local TV weatherperson

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) 1185 
B) 1700 
C) 1200 
D) 7700 
A) 1185 
B) 1700 
C) 1200 
D) 7700

Question 19

PVT
What is one purpose of wing flaps?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Exam 1: Private Pilot

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

addition to the standard briefing, what additional information should be asked of the weather briefer in order to evaluate soaring conditions?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

PVT What is one purpose of wing flaps?

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

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