Sporty's practice test
If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely
cause? - correct answer-Detonation
Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed? - correct answer-Glider
(Refer to figure 49). The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate
that the area? - correct answer-Cannot be used for landing, but may be used for taxiing and
takeoff.
TRSA service in the terminal radar program provides? - correct answer-Sequencing and
separation for participating VFR aircraft.
What must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect? - correct answer-Induced drag
decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable
floating.
In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a
hazardous attitude? - correct answer-Recognizing hazardous thoughts.
In order to find pictorial explanation of airport signs and markings, which publication would
you consult? - correct answer-Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude required for
a pilot to operate an aircraft over congested areas? - correct answer-An altitude of 500 feet
AGL, except over open water or a sparsely populated area, which requires 500 feet from any
person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
With certain exceptions, all aircraft within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport from the
surface upward to 10,000 feet MSL must be equipped with - correct answer-An operable
transponder having either mode S or 4096-code capability with mode C automatic altitude
reporting capability.
Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence
of drugs to be carried abroad an aircraft? - correct answer-In an emergency or if the person
is a medical patient under proper care.
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Macho'? - correct
answer-Taking chances is foolish.
(Refer to figure 12). Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather? - correct
answer-KINK, KBOI, KLAX
, Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an
approach to land when at? - correct answer-Less than the length of the wingspan above the
surface.
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Resignation'? - correct
answer-I am not helpless.
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as 'Antiauthority'? - correct
answer-Follow the rules.
What should you do to determine that your emergency locator transmitter (ELT) hasn't been
activated? - correct answer-Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown.
(Refer to figure 20, area 1). The NALF Fentress (NFE) Airport is in what type of airspace? -
correct answer-Class E.
Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated
data? - correct answer-An abbreviated briefing.
A higher barometric pressure indicates: - correct answer-A lower altitude on the altimeter.
When approaching to land at an airport without an operating control tower in class G
airspace each pilot must make. - correct answer-All turns to the left.
For private pilot operations a second class medical certificate issued to a 42 year old pilot on
July 15, this year will expire at midnight on... - correct answer-July 31, 2 years later.
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic Control and
General Operations are issued under which subject number? - correct answer-90.
To fly in class B airspace: - correct answer-The pilot must receive ATC clearance before
operating an aircraft in that area.
Who is responsible for ensuring Airworthiness Directives (AD's) are complied with? - correct
answer-Owner or Operator.
(Refer to figure 20). Determine the magnetic course from First Flight Airport (area 5) to
Hampton Roads Airport (area 2). - correct answer-332 degrees.
(Refer to figure 25). Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Fort Worth Meacham
(area 4) to Denton Muni (area1). The wind is from 330 degrees at 25 knots, the true airspeed
is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7 degrees east. - correct answer-003 degrees.
As standard operating practice, all inbound traffic to an airport without a control tower should
continuously monitor the appropriate facility from a distance of? - correct answer-10 miles.
Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include? -
correct answer-An alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned.
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