FAA Written

Question 1

Standby Altimeter needle lengths and readings

Answer 1

Short skinny: 10,000s
Short fat: 1,000s
Long skinny: 100s

Question 2

“Nimbus” suffix indicates what about a cloud?

Answer 2

RAIN! Precipitation!

Question 3

Are winds aloft reported in true or magnetic?

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Daytime collision avoidance scanning should consist of:

Answer 4

10 degree sections with at least 1 second of viewing

Question 5

Unless authorized, no person may operate an aircraft that has an Experimental Certificate in this area:

Answer 5

Over densely populated areas or in congested airways

Question 6

What condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a LOWER altitude than true altitude?

Answer 6

When air temperature is warmer than standard temp

Question 7

The most frequent type of ground or surface based temp inversion is that which is produced by:

Answer 7

Terrestrial radiation on a clear, calm night

Question 8

Warm air being lifted aloft rapidly in the vicinity of mountainous terrain is described as:

Answer 8

Convective activity

Question 9

An airplane said to be inherently stable will:

Answer 9

Require less effort to control. (No effect on stalling or spinning)

Question 10

As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a plane will stall in a particular configuration will:

Answer 10

Remain the same regardless of altitude. Air DENSITY is the main factor in aircraft performance. As air density decreases, plane stalling speed increases.

Question 11

Preflight action as required for all flight away from the vicinity of an airport shall include:

Answer 11

An alternate COURSE OF ACTION if the flight cannot be completed as planned

Question 12

Steady red light gun signal:

Answer 12

In Flight: Give way to other aircraft and continue circling.

On Ground: Stop

Question 13

If durning run up at a high elevation airport you experience engine roughness that is effected during the carburetor check, you should:

Answer 13

Try a leaner mixture setting since air is less dense at higher altitudes

Question 14

No person may takeoff or land under basic VFR at an airport in class D airspace unless:

Answer 14

Ground visibility is at least 3sm

Question 15

What kind of wind would be expected underneath a temperature inversion?

Answer 15

Smooth air, because there is usually little vertical movement due to the inversion.

Question 16

CATEGORIES of aircraft, with respect to the certification of the AIRCRAFT itself, include:

Answer 16

Normal, utility, acrobatic

Question 17

CATEGORIES of aircraft, with respect to the certification of AIRMEN, include:

Answer 17

Airplane, rotorcraft, glider

Question 18

CLASSES of aircraft, with respect to the to the certification of the AIRCRAFT itself, include:

Answer 18

Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon

Question 19

What is the advantage of a constant-speed propeller?

Answer 19

(Controllable pitch prop) Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance

Question 20

Should it become necessary to hand prop an airplane, a competent pilot should:

Answer 20

Be at the controls in the cockpit

Question 21

FAA advisory circulars are available to all pilots and are obtained by:

Answer 21

Ordering those desired from the Government Printing Office. (Issued with the purpose of informing the public of nonregulatory material of interest)

Question 22

The four fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft are:

Answer 22

Straight and level flights, turns, climbs and decents

Question 23

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is:

Answer 23

Idk

Question 24

What clouds have the greatest turbulence?

Answer 24

Cumulonibus

Question 25

Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a:

Answer 25

Heat exchange

Question 26

Heliport beacons can be identified by:

Answer 26

Green, yellow and white rotating beacon

Question 27

Light gun signal clearing a pilot on the ground to taxi:

Answer 27

``` Flashing Green (Steady Green = Cleared for takeoff) ```

Question 28

Is it legal to fly on the dealers registration after a buyer purchases an airplane?

Answer 28

No

Question 29

The width of federal airways from either side of the centerline is:

Answer 29

4nm (8nm total width)

Question 30

What feature is associated with a temperature inversion?

Answer 30

A stable layer of air

Question 31

If the heading indicator is off, it can be reset by:

Answer 31

PUSHING the cage knob

Question 32

If unstable air is force up, what kinds of clouds can be expected?

Answer 32

Clouds with considerable vertical development & associated turbulence

Question 33

Left turning tendency caused by P-Factor is the result of:

Answer 33

Propeller blade descending on the right and producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left

Question 34

An airplane loaded to the most aft CG will cause:

Answer 34

Less stability at all airspeeds

Question 35

What characteristics are associated with stable air?

Answer 35

- Stratiform clouds - Continuous precipitation -Smooth air - Fair to poor visibility in haze and smoke

Question 36

Errors on magnetic compasses in the northern hemisphere occur when:

Answer 36

On east and west headings

Question 37

Centrifugal force acts:

Answer 37

Inward of the turn, opposite of the horizontal component of lift.

Question 38

What force makes an airplane turn?

Answer 38

The horizontal component of of lift

Question 39

Applying carb heat will:

Answer 39

Enrich the fuel/air mixture

Question 40

What characteristics are associated with UNstable air?

Answer 40

- Cumuliform clouds - Showery percip - Turbulence - Good visibility, except in blowing obstructions

Question 41

Will enriching the fuel mixture aid in cooling an overheating engine?

Answer 41

Yes!

Question 42

The MATURE stage of a thunderstorm begins with:

Answer 42

The start of percip!

Question 43

What clouds have the greatest turbulence?

Answer 43

Cumulonimbus (thunderstorm clouds!)

Question 44

What effect does high density altitude have on propeller efficiency and why?

Answer 44

Decreases efficiency, prop exerts less force at higher density

Question 45

Lines of latitude are:

Answer 45

East - West | Lat = Flat

Question 46

Lines of longitude are:

Answer 46

North - South

Question 47

FAA advisory circulars are issued under which subject number?

Answer 47

Airmen - 60 Airspace - 70 Air Traffic Control - 90

Question 48

Where can locations for VOR test facilities be found?

Answer 48

A/FD

Question 49

Basic radar service in the terminal radar program is best described as:

Answer 49

Safety alerts, traffic advisories, and limited vectoring to VFR aircraft

Question 50

CLASSES of aircraft, with respect to the to the certification of the AIRMEN, include:

Answer 50

Single engine land/sea, multi engine land/sea

Question 51

How should contact with a flight watch station be established and what services would be expected?

Answer 51

Call flight watch on 122.0 for info regarding actual weather and thunderstorm activity along the route

Question 52

The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an INCIDENT is required to submit a report to the NTSB:

Answer 52

When requested

Question 53

How soon after conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division?

Answer 53

60 days

Question 54

Under what conditions may a pilot fly through a restricted area?

Answer 54

With the controlling agencies authorization

Question 55

With certain exception, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during:

Answer 55

Taxi, takeoffs, and landings

Question 56

Which records or documents shall the owner/operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance with an applicable AD?

Answer 56

Aircraft maintenance records

Question 57

Special VFR through class D requires:

Answer 57

3sm and clear of clouds

Question 58

In an inflight emergency that requires deviation form ATC clearance, is the PIC required to submit a report to the administrator?

Answer 58

Only if requested

Question 59

During what time period are position lights required to be displayed and lit?

Answer 59

Sunset to sunrise

Question 59

What is the definition of a high-performance airplane?

Answer 59

Engine with greater than 200 horse power

Question 60

In which airspace is aerobatic flying prohibited?

Answer 60

Class E below 1,500' AGL

Question 61

Flight crew members are required to keep their safety belts and harnessed fastened during:

Answer 61

Takeoffs & landings

Question 62

What should the air borne accuracy of a VOR be?

Answer 62

+/- 6 degrees

Question 63

What minimum radio equipment is required for VFR operation within class B?

Answer 63

2-way radio, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.

Question 64

For into about glider operations at an airport, you can check the:

Answer 64

A/FD

Question 65

When may an ELT be tested?

Answer 65

During the first 5 minutes past the hour

Question 66

What INCIDENT requires an immediate notification to the NTSB?

Answer 66

Flight control system malfunction or failure

Question 67

Excessively high engine temperatures either in the air or in the ground will:

Answer 67

Cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and damage to engine

Question 68

Generally speaking, what effect will the use of carb heat do to engine performance?

Answer 68

Decrease engine performance

Question 69

How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter?

Answer 69

WARMER temps increase pressure levels, and indicated altitude becomes LOWER than true altitude. (Better of the two)

Question 70

Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed below 10,000' msl?

Answer 70

250 knots

Question 71

Thermals are dependent upon:

Answer 71

Solar heating!