AVIATION QUIZ

MAY 2009

(from the FAA Private Pilot Rating Knowledge Test)

1). Where is the "Available Landing Distance" (ALD) data published for an airport that utilizes Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) published?

a). Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
b). 14 CFR Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules.
c). Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD).

2). What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight?

a). Look only at far away, dim lights.
b). Scan slowly to permit offcenter viewing.
c). Concentrate directly on each object for a few seconds.

3). Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to

a). increase engine performance.
b). have no effect on engine performance.
c). decrease engine performance.

4). If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with

a). too much power and with the mixture set too lean.
b). higher-than-normal oil pressure.
c). the mixture set too rich.

5). What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?

a). Permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed.
b). Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance.
c). Provides a smoother operation with stable RPM and eliminates vibrations.

6). In regard to preflighting an aircraft, what is the minimum expected of a pilot prior to every flight?

a). Drain fuel from each quick drain.
b). Perform a walk-around inspection of the aircraft.
c). Check the required documents aboard the aircraft.

7). TRSA Service in the terminal radar program provides

a). warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.
b). IFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and 3 miles lateral) between all aircraft.
c). sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft.

8). (Refer to FAA Testing Supplement Figure 50 [page 58].) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing.

a). Left-hand traffic and Runway 22.
b). Left-hand traffic and Runway 18.
c). Right-hand traffic and Runway 18.

9). What force makes an airplane turn?

a). The vertical component of lift.
b). The horizontal component of lift.
c). Centrifugal force.

10). Why is frost considered hazardous to flight?

a). Frost spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability.
b). Frost changes the basic aerodynamic shape of the airfoils, thereby decreasing lift.
c). Frost slows the airflow over the airfoils, thereby increasing control effectiveness.

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