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What does a steady green light signal from the control tower to an aircraft in flight indicate?
The aircraft is cleared to land.
What is the primary cause of weather changes?
The unequal heating of the E...
Private Pilot: FAA Written Exam
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What does a steady green light signal from the control tower to an aircraft in flight indicate?
✔✔The aircraft is cleared to land.
What is the primary cause of weather changes?
✔✔The unequal heating of the Earth's surface.
What is the standard pressure lapse rate in the atmosphere?
✔✔1 inch of mercury per 1,000 feet of altitude.
How should a pilot correct for left-turning tendencies in a single-engine airplane during takeoff?
✔✔Apply right rudder pressure.
What is the main purpose of flaps on an aircraft?
✔✔To increase lift and drag during landing or takeoff.
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,What is the maximum allowable blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a pilot?
✔✔0.04% BAC.
What is the most effective way to scan for other aircraft during daylight hours?
✔✔Use short, regularly spaced eye movements to search 10-degree sectors.
What is true airspeed (TAS)?
✔✔The actual speed of the aircraft relative to the air mass in which it flies.
When is a transponder with Mode C required?
✔✔When flying at or above 10,000 feet MSL, excluding airspace below 2,500 feet AGL.
What is the purpose of the aircraft's vertical stabilizer?
✔✔To maintain directional stability.
What is the purpose of a stall warning system in an aircraft?
✔✔To alert the pilot when the wing is approaching a critical angle of attack.
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,What type of airspace is depicted by a dashed blue line on a sectional chart?
✔✔Class D airspace.
What is the minimum safe altitude over congested areas?
✔✔1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet.
What is hypoxia?
✔✔A condition caused by insufficient oxygen in the body, often due to high altitudes.
How is the maximum gross weight of an aircraft defined?
✔✔The maximum allowable weight of the aircraft and its contents for takeoff.
What is wake turbulence, and why is it dangerous?
✔✔Wake turbulence is the disturbed air left behind by an aircraft, especially a large one. It can
cause loss of control for smaller aircraft following too closely.
How can pilots avoid wake turbulence during landing?
✔✔Land beyond the larger aircraft’s touchdown point.
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, What is the primary function of the pitot tube on an aircraft?
✔✔To measure the dynamic pressure used to calculate airspeed.
What is the VOR navigation system used for?
✔✔It provides pilots with bearing information to and from a ground-based radio beacon.
What is the effect of high density altitude on aircraft performance?
✔✔Reduced engine power, reduced propeller efficiency, and decreased lift.
What is the purpose of the fuel mixture control in an aircraft?
✔✔To adjust the fuel-to-air ratio to prevent the engine from running too rich or too lean.
What action should a pilot take if they encounter a thunderstorm in flight?
✔✔Maintain a level attitude and do not attempt to turn back or maneuver excessively.
How does frost on an aircraft's wing affect takeoff performance?
✔✔It disrupts airflow and can significantly reduce lift, increasing stall risk.
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