If a standard rate turn is maintained, how long would it take to turn 360⁰?
During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?
Recovery from a stall in any airplane becomes more difficult when its
Calibrated airspeed is best described as indicated airspeed corrected for
What should you expect when you are told that LAHSO operations are in effect at your destination airport?
Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when
To serve as pilot-in-command of an airplane that is certified for more than one pilot crew member, and operated under Part 91, a person must
What performance is characteristic of flight at maximum lift/drag ration in a propeller-driven airplane? Maximum
Which is true regarding pilot certification requirements for operations in Class B airspace?
Lift on a wing is most properly defined as the
VFR cruising altitudes are required to be maintained when flying
Regulations which refer to "commercial operators" relate to that person who
A way to detect a broken magneto primary grounding lead is to
The need to slow an aircraft below Va is brought about by the following weather phenomenon:
What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts?
The required preflight action relative to weather reports and fuel requirements is applicable to
To generate the same amount of lift as altitude is increased, an airplane must be flown at
Detonation may occur at high-power settings when
14 CFR Part 1 defines Vne as
While maintaining a constant angle of bank and altitude in a coordinated turn, an increase in airspeed will
In theory, if the airspeed of an aircraft in level flight is cut in half, parasite drag will become
During the winter months in the middle latitudes, the jet stream shifts toward the
Unless adjusted, the fuel/air mixture becomes richer with an increase in altitude because the amount of fuel
When must an operational check on the aircraft VOR equipment be accomplished to operate under IFR? Within the preceding
Pilots who change their permanent mailing address and fail to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the change, are entitled to exercise the privileges of their pilot certificate for a period of
To best determine observed weather conditions between weather reporting stations, the pilot should refer to
To act as PIC of a high performance airplane, which training or experience would meet the additional requirements?
Calibrated airspeed is best described as indicated airspeed corrected for
When is the pilot-in-command required to hold a category and class rating appropriate to the aircraft being flown?
To act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft under 14 CFR Part 91, a commercial pilot must have satisfactorily accomplished a flight review or completed a proficiency check within the preceding
What is the minimum flight visibility and proximity to cloud requirements for VFR flight, at 6,500 feet MSL, in Class C, D and E airspace?
Approved flotation gear, readily available to each occupant, is required on each aircraft if it is being flown for hire over water,
When in the vicinity of a VOR which is being used for navigation on VFR flights, it is important to
The reason for variation in geometric pitch (twisting) along a propeller blade is that it
An ATC transponder is not to be used unless it has been tested, inspected, and found to comply with regulation within the preceding
Which is true relating to Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?
Each required flight crewmember is required to keep his or her shoulder harness fastened
Hail is most likely to be associated with
A propeller rotating clockwise as seen from the rear, creates a spiraling slipstream. The spiraling slipstream, along with torque effect, tends to rotate the airplane to the
Before shutdown, while at idle, the ignition key is momentarily turned OFF. The engine continues to run with no interruption; this
When operating an aircraft in the vicinity of an airport with an operating control tower, in Class E airspace, a pilot must establish communications prior to
GIVEN:
Pressure altitude..........................7,000 ft
True air temperature.....................+15C
From the conditions given, the approximate density altitude is
Which chart provides a ready means of locating observed frontal positions and pressure centers?
A pilot convicted of a motor vehicle offense involving alcohol or drugs is required to provide a written report to the
What person is directly responsible for the final authority as the operation of the airplane?
To act as pilot-in-command of an airplane towing a glider, a pilot must have accomplished, within the preceding 24 months, at least
Choose the correct statement regarding wake turbulence
What flight time may a pilot log as second-in-command?
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing or unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, the minimum altitude for IFR flight is
Convective currents are most active on warm summer afternoons when winds are
You are most likely to experience somatogravic illusion during
The holder of a Commercial Pilot Certificate while exercising commercial pilot privileges is restricted from operating under BasicMed
Which type of approach and landing is recommended during gusty wind conditions?
For takeoff, the blade angle of a controllable-pitch propeller should be set at a
Prior to carrying passengers at night, the pilot-in-command must have accomplished the required takeoffs and landings in
Why should flight speeds above Vne be avoided?
When planning for an emergency landing at night, one of the primary consideration should include
To maintain a standard rate turn as the airspeed increases, the bank angle of the aircraft will need to
What is the stall speed of an airplane under a load factor of 2.5G’s if the unaccelerated stall speed is 60 knots?
The angle of attack of a wing directly controls
A rectangular wing, as compared to other wing planforms, has a tendency to stall first at the
If the same angle of attack is maintained in ground effect as when out of ground effect, lift will
As a commercial pilot, you decide to start a small business flying non-stop tours to look at Christmas lights during the holiday season. What authorizations, if any, are required to conduct Christmas light tours?
If severe turbulence is encountered during flight, the pilot should reduce the airspeed to
One of the main functions of flaps during the approach and landing is to
To cope with spatial disorientation, pilots should rely on
To serve as second-in-command of an airplane that is certificated for more than one pilot crewmember, and operated under Part 91, a person must
In what type of operation, not regulated by 14 CFR Part 119, may a commercial pilot act as pilot-in-command and receive compensation for services?
The horizontal dashed line from point C to point E represents the
Why does the wind have a tendency to flow parallel to the isobars above the friction level?
There is a high pressure system that is located south of your planned route in the Northern Hemisphere on a west-to-east cross-country flight. To take advantage of favorable winds, you would plan your route
During preflight in cold weather, crankcase breather lines should receive special attention because they are susceptible to being clogged by
Which is true regarding the presence of alcohol within the human body?
What visible signs indicate extreme turbulence in thunderstorms?
Hazardous attitudes which contribute to poor pilot judgement can be effectively counteracted by
What limitation is imposed on a newly certificated Commercial Pilot-Airplane, if that person does not hold an instrument rating? The carriage of passengers
What are the oxygen requirements when operating at cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet MSL?
If not equipped with required position lights, an aircraft must terminate flight
For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on
Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are
Which is true regarding flight operation to or from a satellite airport, without an operating control tower, within the Class C airspace area?
What is a consideration when using a hand-held GPS for VFR navigation?
Which is true concerning the blue magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?
To act as pilot-in-command of a tailwheel airplane, without prior experience, a pilot must
You are preflight planning in the morning before an afternoon flight. Where would you find information regarding an "airport surface hot spot"?
To best determine general forecast weather conditions covering a flight information region, the pilot should refer to
For a given angle of bank, in any airplane, the load factor imposed in a coordinated constant-altitude turn
The stalling speed of an airplane is most affected by
Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot-in-command must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition, the pilot must
The best power mixture is that fuel/air ratio at which
An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by
What flight time must be documented and recorded, by a pilot exercising the privileges of a commercial certificate?
Virga is best described as
To determine pressure altitude prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to
The vertical line from point D to point G is represented on the airspeed indicator by the maximum speed limit of the
Regulations which refer to operate relate to that person who
Which statement is true concerning the effect of the application of carburetor heat?
At high altitudes, an excessively rich mixture will cause the
What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?
What is an advantage of an electric turn coordinator if the airplane has a vacuum system for other gyroscopic instruments?