Private Pilot Certificate Practice Exam Flashcards

Comprehensive practice questions covering aeronautical experience, regulations, systems, weather, and flight planning based on Private Pilot Certificate training notes.

Under § 61.109, what are the total flight time and solo time requirements for a Private Pilot Certificate?

$40\,\text{hours}$ of total flight time and $10\,\text{hours}$ solo.

What are the specific requirements for the single long solo cross-country flight?

A total distance of $150$ (or more) $NM$, with full-stop landings at $3$ points; and one segment must consist of a straight-line distance of more than $50\,NM$ between takeoff and landing.

To act as Pilot in Command (PIC) carrying passengers, what are the recency requirements within the preceding 90 days?

The pilot must have made $3$ takeoffs and $3$ landings as the sole manipulator of controls in the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required).

According to § 61.31(e), what defines a 'Complex' airplane?

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

What engine specification requires a 'High-Performance' endorsement?

An engine with more than $200$ horsepower.

Under § 61.113, what is the 'pro rata share' limitation for a private pilot?

A private pilot may not pay less than the pro rata share of operating expenses (fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees) of a flight with passengers.

Under NTSB 830.2, what is the definition of an Aircraft Accident?

An occurrence between boarding with intention of flight and disembarking in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage.

A 'prop strike' is considered substantial damage under NTSB reporting rules. True or False?

False. A prop strike is NOT considered substantial damage.

How many days does a pilot have to update their address on IACRA.FAA.gov after moving?

$30\,\text{days}$.

What are the VFR day and night minimum fuel requirements?

Day: Fuel to the destination plus $30\,\text{minutes}$ at normal cruise. Night: Fuel to the destination plus $45\,\text{minutes}$ at normal cruise.

What does the 'A TOMATO FLAMES' acronym stand for regarding VFR day equipment?

Altimeter, Tachometer, Oil temp, Manifold pressure, Airspeed indicator, Temp gauge (liquid cooled), Oil pressure, Fuel quantity, Landing gear position lights, ELT, Safety belts/shoulder harnesses, Magnetic direction indicator, Anti-collision lights (certified after 03/11/96).

What are the tolerances for a VOR Ground Checkpoint and an Airborne Checkpoint?

Ground Checkpoint: $\pm 4^{\circ}$. Airborne Checkpoint: $\pm 6^{\circ}$.

Define Absolute Altitude.

Altitude above ground level ($AGL$).

What is the maximum airspeed allowed below 10,000 ft MSL in the United States?

$250\,kts$.

What are the four types of hypoxia?

Hypoxic, Hypemic, Stagnant, and Histotoxic.

How long is a Third Class Medical valid for a pilot under age 40?

$60\,\text{calendar months}$ ($5\,\text{years}$).

What is the 'Coriolis Illusion'?

An illusion of turning or accelerating on a different axis caused by moving the head while the fluid in the ear canal has matched the speed of a constant-rate turn.

What are the blood alcohol limits and 'bottle to throttle' time requirements under Part 91?

Blood alcohol must be less than $0.04\,\text{percent}$ and at least $8\,\text{hours}$ must pass after drinking alcohol.

What are the VFR cloud clearance requirements for Class C and Class D airspace?

$3\,SM$ visibility, $500\,ft$ below, $1,000\,ft$ above, and $2,000\,ft$ horizontal.

What specifically must a pilot hear from ATC to enter Class B airspace?

"Cleared into the Bravo."

What are the characteristics of 'Clear Ice'?

Glossy, transparent ice formed by the relatively slow freezing of supercooled water; it is denser, harder, and more difficult to remove than rime ice.

State Bernoulli’s Principle as it applies to an aircraft wing.

An increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure; airflow accelerating over the wing creates low pressure, resulting in an upward lifting force.

What causes 'P-Factor' to produce a left-turning tendency?

In a climb, the downward-moving blade on the right side of the propeller has a higher angle of attack and creates more thrust than the upward-moving blade on the left side.

Define Positive Static Stability.

The initial tendency of the aircraft to return to its original state of equilibrium after being disturbed.

In a sectional chart, what does a dashed blue line indicate?

Class D airspace.

What is a 'Military Operations Area' (MOA) and are VFR aircraft permitted to fly through active ones?

Special use airspace designed to separate civilian from military aircraft; VFR aircraft ARE permitted to fly through active MOAs but it is discouraged.

What is the difference between Detonation and Preignition?

Detonation is uncontrolled, explosive ignition of the fuel-air mixture. Preignition occurs when the mixture ignites prior to the normal ignition event, often due to a hot spot.

How does an Aft Center of Gravity (CG) affect aircraft stability and stall recovery?

An Aft CG makes the aircraft less stable (longitudinal stability) and results in more difficult (bad) stall/spin recovery characteristics.

Which aircraft has the right-of-way between an airplane, a glider, and a balloon?

The balloon has right-of-way over both; the glider has right-of-way over the airplane.

What is the 'Standard Briefing' sequence for en route weather?

$1\text{. Adverse Conditions}$, $2\text{. VFR Not Recommended}$, $3\text{. Synopsis}$, $4\text{. Current Conditions}$, $5\text{. En Route Forecast}$, $6\text{. Destination Forecast}$, $7\text{. ATC Delays}$, $8\text{. Winds Aloft}$, $9\text{. NOTAMs}$.

What is the 'Hemispherical Rule' for cruising altitudes?

Applies above $3,000\,ft\,AGL$: East ($000^{\circ}-179^{\circ}$) = Odd altitude + $500\,ft$; West ($180^{\circ}-359^{\circ}$) = Even altitude + $500\,ft$.

What are the three stages of a thunderstorm?

Cumulus, Mature, and Dissipating.

What does a steady red light gun signal mean for an aircraft in flight?

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling.

What does a 'Runway Distance Remaining' sign indicate?

The remaining runway length provided in $1,000\,\text{feet}$ increments (e.g., a sign with '3' means $3,000\,ft$ remaining).