Aircraft Performance, FAA Private Pilot certification 2026

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1. What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why?Not learned 2. What is density altitude?Not learned 3. If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is warmer than standard, the density altitude isNot learned 4. Which combination of atmospheric conditions will reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?Not learned 5. What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?Not learned 6. (Refer to Figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 25 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 5,000 feet?Not learned 7. (Refer to Figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude with an indicated altitude of 1,380 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 28.22 at standard temperature.Not learned 8. (Refer to Figure 8.) Determine the density altitude for these conditions: Altimeter setting: 29.25. Runway temperatur: +81 °F. Airport elevatio: 5,250 ft MSLNot learned 9. (Refer to Figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 3,563 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.96.Not learned 10. (Refer to Figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature increase from 35 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL?Not learned 11. (Refer to Figure 8.) Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,386 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.97.Not learned 12. (Refer to Figure 8.) Determine the density altitude for these conditions: Altimeter setting: 30.35. Runway temperature: +25 °F. Airport elevation: 3,894 ft MSLNot learned 13. (Refer to Figure 8.) What is the effect of a temperature decrease and a pressure altitude increase on the density altitude from 90 °F and 1,250 feet pressure altitude to 55 °F and 1,750 feet pressure altitude?Not learned 14. What effect, if any, does high humidity have on aircraft performance?Not learned 15. Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?Not learned 16. Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?Not learned 17. Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport?Not learned 18. (Refer to Figure 35.) Approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with 65 percent maximum continuous power at 9,500 feet with a temperature of 36 °F below standard?Not learned 19. (Refer to Figure 35.) What is the expected fuel consumption for a 1,000-nautical mile flight under the following conditions? Pressure altitude: 8,000 ft. Temperature: 22 °C. Manifold pressure: 20.8. HgWind: CalmNot learned 20. (Refer to Figure 35.) What is the expected fuel consumption for a 500-nautical mile flight under the following conditions? Pressure altitude: 4,000 ft. Temperature: + 29 °C. Manifold pressure: 21.3. Hg. Wind: CalmNot learned 21. (Refer to Figure 35.) What fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power?Not learned 22. (Refer to Figure 35.) Determine the approximate manifold pressure setting with 2,450 RPM to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet with a temperature of 36 °F higher than standard.Not learned 23. (Refer to Figure 36.) What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?Not learned 24. (Refer to Figure 36.) Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots.Not learned 25. (Refer to Figure 36.) What is the maximum wind velocity for a 30° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 12 knots?Not learned 26. (Refer to Figure 36.) With a reported wind of north at 20 knots, which runway (6, 29, or 32) is acceptable for use for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component?Not learned 27. (Refer to Figure 36.) With a reported wind of south at 20 knots, which runway (10, 14, or 24) is appropriate for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component?Not learned 28. (Refer to Figure 36.) What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?Not learned 29. (Refer to Figure 37.) Determine the total distance required to land. OAT: 32 °F. Pressure altitude: 8,000 ft. Weight: 2,600 lb. Headwind component: 20 kts. Obstacle: 50 ftNot learned 30. (Refer to Figure 37.) Determine the total distance required to land. OAT: Std. Pressure altitude: 10,000 ft. Weight: 2,400 lbs. Wind component: Calm. Obstacle: 50 ftNot learned 31. (Refer to Figure 37.) Determine the total distance required to land. OAT: 90 °F. Pressure altitude: 3,000 ft. Weight: 2,900 lbs. Headwind component: 10 kts. Obstacle: 50 ftNot learned 32. (Refer to Figure 37.) Determine the approximate total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. OAT: 90 °F.Pressure altitude: 4,000 ft. Weight: 2,800 lbs. Headwind component: 10 ktsNot learned 33. (Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude: Sea level. Headwind: 4 kts. Temperature: StdNot learned 34. (Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. Pressure altitude: 7,500 ft. Headwind: 8 kts. Temperature: 32 °F. Runway: Hard surfaceNot learned 35. (Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. Pressure altitude: 5,000 ft. Headwind: 8 kts. Temperature: 41 °F. Runway: Hard surfaceNot learned 36. (Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude: 5,000 ft. Headwind: Calm. Temperature: 101 °FNot learned 37. (Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle. Pressure altitude: 3,750 ft. Headwind: 12 kts. Temperature: StdNot learned 38. (Refer to Figure 38.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. Pressure altitude: 1,250 ft. Headwind: 8 kts. Temperature: StdNot learned 39. (Refer to Figure 40.) Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle. OAT: StdPressure altitude: 4,000 ft. Takeoff weight: 2,800 lb. Headwind component: CalmNot learned 40. (Refer to Figure 40.) Determine the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle. OAT: Std. Pressure altitude: Sea level. Takeoff weight: 2,700 lb. Headwind component: CalmNot learned 41. (Refer to Figure 40.) Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff. OAT: 38 °C. Pressure altitude: 2,000 ft. Takeoff weight: 2,750 lb. Headwind component: CalmNot learned 42. (Refer to Figure 40.) Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff. OAT: 32 °C. Pressure altitude: 2,000 ft. Takeoff weight: 2,500 lb. Headwind component: 20 ktsNot learned 43. A pilot and two passengers landed on a 2,100 foot east-west gravel strip with an elevation of 1,800 feet. The temperature is warmer than expected and after computing the density altitude it is determined the takeoff distance over a 50 foot obstacle is 1,980 feet. The airplane is 75 pounds under gross weight. What would be the best choice?Not learned 44. (Refer to Figure 35.) Approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with full throttle at 10,500 feet with a temperature of 36 °F above standard?Not learned