Private Pilot Aviation Review Questions with Complete Solutions Graded A+
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Private Pilot Aviation Review Questions with Complete Solutions Graded A+
What is GNSS? - Answers Global Navigation Satellite System. It refers to a system of satellites that orbit the earth at different alititudes to ultimately determine your location. You need a signal from four satellites to de...
Private Pilot Aviation Review Questions with Complete Solutions Graded A+
What is GNSS? - Answers Global Navigation Satellite System. It refers to a system of satellites that orbit
the earth at different alititudes to ultimately determine your location. You need a signal from four
satellites to determine your position. The American-made system (GPS) has 32 satellites. The Russian
system (GLONASS) has 24 satellites. There are other small systems, and these systems are often used
together to more accurately determine location.
What is RNAV? - Answers Random Navigation. It refers to an aircraft traveling between beacons and
NAVAIDs instead of directly to them.
What is RVSM? - Answers Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum. It refers to aircraft above FL290 being
allowed to have only 1,000 feet of vertical separation instead of 2,000 feet (which is standard).
What makes a transponder "Mode C"? - Answers The altitude encoder. It allows ATC to see the altitude
of your plane when the "ALT" mode is active.
What is the appropriate squawk code for a glider? - Answers 1202
What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace? - Answers Two-way
communications equipment, a 4096-code, mode C transponder, and an encoding altimeter.
What are the visibility requirements for VFR flight in class E airspace above 10,000 feet MSL? - Answers 5
statute miles
What are the cloud clearance requirements for VFR flight in class E airspace above 10,000 feet MSL? -
Answers 1,000 above; 1,000 below; 1 sm horizontal
What are the visibility requirements for VFR flight in class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL? (Where
else does this apply?) - Answers 3 statute miles (in class C, D, and B airspace)
What are the cloud clearance requirements for VFR flight in class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?
(Where else does this apply?) - Answers 1,000 above; 500 below; 2,000 horizontal (Class C and D
airspace)
What are the cloud clearance requirements for VFR flight in class B airspace? - Answers clear of clouds
At day, what are the visibility requirements for VFR flight in class G airspace? - Answers 1 statute mile
At day, what are the cloud clearance requirements for VFR flight in class G airspace? - Answers clear of
clouds
At night, what are the visiblity requirements for VFR flight in class G airspace? - Answers 3 statute miles
At night, what are the cloud clearance requirements for VFR flight in class G airspace? - Answers 1,000
above; 500 below; 2,000 horizontal
, How can a military air staton be identified? - Answers A beacon that emits two quick, white flashes
between green flashes.
How tall is normal Class C airspace? - Answers 4,000 feet
When can a GPS with an expired database be used? - Answers under VFR flight rules for situational
awareness
What is contained in NTSB Part 830? - Answers details and regulations about reporting accidents and
incidents
What is a NOTAM? - Answers A Notice to Airmen to alert pilots of hazards such as air shows, TFRs, and
closed runways.
If it becomes necessary to spin the propeller during flight, what should a competent pilot be sure to do?
- Answers Remain at the controls.
What is the Chart Supplement? - Answers a book that gives information about each airport that cannot
easily be depicted on the airport diagram or VFR sectional
What are the fuel requirements for VFR flight? - Answers 30 minutes during the day and 45 minutes
during the night
How wide is a Federal Airway? - Answers eight nautical miles
What are SVFR minimums? - Answers 1 mile of visibility and clear of clouds (during the day); at night,
you and your airplane must be instrument rated
Whom should the pilot contact for SVFR clearance into an uncontrolled airport? - Answers The Flight
Service Station
Whom should the pilot contact for SVFR clearance into an controlled airport? - Answers The Control
Tower (given that the airport allows SVFR)
Who is responsible for the pre-takeoff briefing of the passenger(s)? - Answers the pilot in command
What is the minimum desired altitude for aircraft flying over a national wildlife refuge? - Answers 2,000
feet AGL
How much lift is produced by the top of the wing? (percent) - Answers 75%
When can a drugged-up person be allowed to enter a plane? - Answers In an emergency or if the person
is a medical patient under proper care.
Can aircraft wreckage be moved before the arrival of the NTSB? If so, when? - Answers Yes, but only to
protect the wreckage from further damage.
How long does an Aircraft Registration last? - Answers exactly three years
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