FAA Private Pilot Test Guide Review

A set of flashcards based on FAA Private Pilot Test Guide notes covering definitions, regulations, and procedures relevant to aviation and pilot certification.

Nighttime

A period beginning one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise.

Certification Categories of Aircraft

Airplane, rotorcraft, powered lift, glider.

FAA BasicMed Rule

Allows pilots to operate small aircraft using a driver license instead of a medical certificate.

Complex Airplane

An airplane with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch propeller or FADEC.

ARROW

Airworthiness certificate, Registration, Radio station license, Operating limitations, Weight and balance.

ELT Inspection Requirement

Must occur every 12 months.

Operating Limitations

Can be found in the form of placards.

Aircraft Registration Validity

7 years from the date of issuance.

Emergency Locator Transmitter Operation Limit

May operate a maximum of 60 minutes before the battery needs recharging.

Preflight Inspection for First Flight

Should be thorough and systematic as recommended by the manufacturer.

Maintenance Records for Airworthy Directives

Aircraft maintenance records must show compliance.

14 CFR 43.7

Regulation that allows private pilots to perform preventative maintenance.

Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

Must be used if your airplane is equipped with one.

Inoperative Equipment Conditions for VFR Flight

The equipment must not be required by FAR 91.205, an equipment list, or KOEL.

Special Flight Permit Application

Must be submitted to the nearest FAA FSDO.

Float Type Carburetors Operation Principle

Based on the difference in air pressure at the venturi throat and the air inlet.

Carburetor Heat Application Effect

Makes the fuel/air mixture richer.

Detonation during Climbout Initial Action

Lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed.

Fuel-Injected Engine Starting Procedure

Using the electric auxiliary fuel pump to prime the engine can help purge vapor.

Engine Overheating Cooling Action

Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed.

Constant Speed Propeller Advantage

Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance.

FADEC Preflight Checks

Verify proper operation of both ECUs and their backup power sources.

Engine Starting Best Practices in Cold Weather

Pre-heating, using external power.

Alternator Failure Management Action

Shed electrical load to preserve battery power.

Situations Requiring Emergency Descent

Loss of cabin pressurization, engine fire, smoke on the flight deck.

Emergency Descent Procedure

Establish a descending turn at 30-45 degrees.

Flaps Non-Extension Effect on Landing

The glide path is less steep, and floating during the flare is likely.

Pitot Tube and Static Vents Clogging Effect

Affects the altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator.

Vso Definition

Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration.

Power-off Stalling Speed Color

Identified by the lower limit of the green arc.

Normal Flap Operating Range Color

Identified by the white arc.

OAT Warmth Impact on Density Altitude

Higher than pressure altitude.

Flight through Pressure Areas Effect without Adjustment

Altimeter indicates higher than actual altitude.

Altimeter Adjustment from 29.15 to 29.85 Impact

700 feet increase in indicated altitude.

Density Altitude Increase Factor

Increase in ambient temperature.

Magnetic Variation Definition

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north.

Northern Hemisphere Magnetic Compass Behavior during Left Turn

Indicates a turn toward the east.

Northern Hemisphere Compass Behavior during East/West Acceleration

Indicates a turn toward the north.

Backup for PFD Instruments Failure

Display PFD instruments on the MFD screen.

Standard-Rate Turn with Instruments Procedure

Monitor the trend vector on the HSI and adjust the angle of bank.

Air Data Computer Instruments

Airspeed indicator, altimeter, VSI.

Flaps Function during Landing Approach

Increase angle of descent without increasing airspeed.

Wing Flaps Purpose

Enable steeper approaches without increasing airspeed.

Inherently Stable Airplane Definition

Requires less effort to control.

Tendency to Pitch Up and Stall Situation

Shifting the center of gravity toward the rear.

Common Stall Indication

Flight controls become less responsive.

Spin Recovery Difficulty Factor in Small Aircraft

CG too far rearward and rotation around the CG.

Incipient Phase of a Spin Characteristic

Occurs within 4 to 6 seconds.

Nose High Recovery Sequence

Add power, lower the nose, level wings.

Engine Failure Approach Statement

A stabilized approach at best glide speed provides maximum gliding distance.

Excess Load on Airplane Wing Dependence

Depends upon the speed of the airplane.

Overbanking Tendency Cause in Turn

Additional lift on the raised wing.

Rate and Radius of Turn Relationship

For a specific angle of bank and airspeed, the rate and radius of turn will not vary.

Rate Increase and Radius Decrease Action

Maintain bank and decrease airspeed.

Load Factor Increase during Stall

Causes the airplane to stall at a higher speed.

Imminent Accelerated Stall Situation

Improperly performing a steep turn.

Energy Management True Statement

An airplane that is low and slow on final approach is a total energy error.

Flying on the Back Side of the Power Curve Impact

Any decrease in airspeed requires an increase in power to maintain flight.

Preflight Action Requirement for Flights Away from Airport

Must include an alternate course of action.

In-Flight Emergency Deviation Allowance

May deviate from FARs as necessary to meet the emergency.

Cockpit Display of Traffic Information Purpose

Continuously scan for traffic and cross-check CDTI.

Lighted Position Lights Display Requirement

From sunset to sunrise, except in Alaska.

Aerobatic Flight Prohibition Area

Class E below 1,500 feet AGL.

Approved Natural Material Parachute Packing Requirement

Packed by a certified parachute rigger within the preceding 60 days.

Minimum Safe Altitude over Congested Area

1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet.

Safety Belts Requirement

Must be secured for passengers during takeoff, taxi, and landing.

NTSB 830 Notification Requirement for Elevator Malfunction

Must notify the nearest NTSB office immediately.

Accident Report Filing Requirement

Required within 10 days by the operator of an aircraft involved in an accident.

Cabin Door Opening Management Action

Perform a normal traffic pattern and landing.

Emergency Equipment Familiarity Requirement

Must know how to use specific equipment on board.

Runway Numbers Indication

Indicate orientation approximately 090 and 270 magnetic.

Recommended Entry Position to Traffic Pattern

45 degrees at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude.

Wind Direction Landing Expectation

Land on runway 18 and expect a crosswind from the right.

Segmented Circle Indication for Runway 36

Left hand for runway 36; right hand for runway 18.

Landing on Runway 26 Wind Indication

With a right-quarting headwind.

Traffic Pattern Procedure Indication by Wind Cone

Left hand traffic on runway 36.

Position Declaration when Calling Tower for Takeoff

State your position, especially when departing from a runway intersection.

Yellow Demarcation Bar Marking Indicator

Indicates a displaced threshold from the blast pad.

Visual Clue for Taxiway Location Confirmation

Confirms the aircraft's location on taxiway B.

Marking Confirmation from Cockpit

Confirms aircraft is on a runway, about to clear.

Statement Validation about Runway 12

Takeoff may start at position A; landing begins at position B.

Area A and Area E Difference on Airport Diagram

A used for taxi and takeoff; E only for overturn.

Vehicle Lane Marking Identification

Indicated by the letter C on the diagram.

Arrow Ends on North/South Runway Indication

Cannot be used for landing, but may be for taxiing and takeoff.

Runway Incursion Prevention Suggestion

Use exterior taxi/landing lights in low visibility.

Runway/Runway Hold Position Sign Purpose

Denotes intersecting runways.

Outbound Destination Sign Identification

Identifies direction to takeoff runway.

Landing Distance Available (ALD) Data Publication Location

Published in the special notices section of the chart supplements.

Minimum Visibility for LAHSO Clearance

3 statute miles.

Airport Rotating Beacon Daylight Operation Indication

That weather at the airport is below basic VFR minimums.

Class D Visual Approach Slope Indicator Altitude Maintenance Requirement

Maintain altitude at or above glide slope until lower altitude necessary.

High Intensity Runway Lights Setting Process

Click the microphone seven times then five times in five seconds.

Currituck County Airport Latitude and Longitude

36 24N - 76 01W.

Washburn Airport Approximate Location

24 21’30N latitude and 101 01’30 longitude.

Putnam Airport Approximate Location

41 02’00” latitude and 83 59’00”W longitude.

Garrison Airport CTAF/MULTICOM Frequency

122.9.

Wyandot County Airport CTAF/MULTICOM Frequency

112.9.

Coeur D’Alene Common Advisory Frequency (CTAF)

122.8.

Toledo Approach Contact Frequency

126.1 MHz.

Dallas Executive Tower Advisory Frequency when Tower Not in Operation

127.25 MHz.