Flight Operations, FAA Private Pilot certification 2024

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1. If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to
2. (Refer to Figure 52.) What is the recommended communications procedure for landing at Lincoln Municipal during the hours when the tower is not in operation?
3. A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by
4. If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause
5. (Refer to Figure 9, area B.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane into a right quartering headwind?
6. A lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as
7. When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?
8. What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?
9. Pilots and/or flight crewmembers involved in NMAC occurrences are urged to report each incident immediately:
10. From the cockpit, this marking confirms the aircraft to be
11. What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign
12. The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately
13. What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?
14. (Refer to Figure 9, area A.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane into a left quartering headwind?
15. If an emergency situation requires a downwind landing, pilots should expect a faster
16. Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will
17. Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if
18. When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot
19. Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?
20. If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition switch becomes disconnected, the most noticeable result will be that the engine
21. What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight?
22. Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating ranges?
23. On aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used?
24. How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?
25. How can a military airport be identified at night?
26. Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight-and-level flight?
27. Information concerning parachute jumping sites may be found in the
28. What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Antiauthority"?
29. FAA advisory circulars (some free, others at cost) are available to all pilots and are obtained by
30. (Refer to Figure 66.) While practicing S-turns, a consistently smaller half-circle is made on one side of the road than on the other, and this turn is not completed before crossing the road or reference line. This would most likely occur in turn
31. How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller?
32. What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying?
33. (Refer to Figure 62.) In flying the rectangular course, when would the aircraft be turned less than 90°?
34. The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by
35. A slightly high glide slope indication from a precision approach path indicator is
36. What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine?
37. During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?
38. If an aircraft is equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller and a float-type carburetor, the first indication of carburetor ice would most likely be
39. A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to
40. (Refer to Figure 65.) The red symbol at sign D would most likely be found
41. Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?
42. When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used?
43. (Refer to Figure 47.) VASI lights as shown by illustration C indicate that the airplane is
44. While operating in Class D airspace, each pilot of an aircraft approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) shall
45. (Refer to Figure 48.) Area C on the airport depicted is classified as a
46. What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Macho"?
47. VFR approaches to land at night should be accomplished
48. Applying carburetor heat will
49. (Refer to Figure 48.) That portion of the runway identified by the letter A may be used for
50. Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when
51. The "runway hold position" sign denotes
52. The operating principle of float-type carburetors is based on the
53. How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?
54. This sign confirms your position on
55. When a stressful situation is encountered in flight, an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in and out can cause a condition known as
56. The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as
57. Detonation may occur at high-power settings when
58. When executing an emergency approach to land in a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed
59. (Refer to Figure 9, area C.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane with a left quartering tailwind?
60. A below glide slope indication from a pulsating approach slope indicator is a
61. Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane?
62. If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with
63. (Refer to Figure 9, area C.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane with a left quartering tailwind?
64. The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to
65. Filling the fuel tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will
66. The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to
67. (Refer to Figure 65.) The pilot generally calls ground control after landing when the aircraft is completely clear of the runway. This is when the aircraft
68. It is the responsibility of the pilot and crew to report a near midair collision as a result of proximity of at least
69. Who is responsible for determining whether a pilot is fit to fly for a particular flight, even though he or she holds a current medical certificate?
70. If a pilot suspects that the engine (with a fixed-pitch propeller) is detonating during climb-out after takeoff, the initial corrective action to take would be to
71. When you adjust the fuel/air ratio with the mixture control for a change of altitude, the ratio you are changing is the
72. (Refer to Figure 24, area 1.) For information about the parachute jumping at Caddo Mills Airport, refer to
73. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight hours is to use
74. A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by
75. Pilot fatigue is
76. Which approach and landing objective is assured when the pilot remains on the proper glidepath of the VASI?
77. What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Invulnerability"?
78. What is it often called when a pilot pushes his or her capabilities and the aircraft's limits by trying to maintain visual contact with the terrain in low visibility and ceiling?
79. The "taxiway ending" marker
80. (Refer to Figure 47.) While on final approach to a runway equipped with a standard 2-bar VASI, the lights appear as shown by illustration D. This means that the aircraft is
81. What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of impulsivity?
82. To properly purge water from the fuel system of an aircraft equipped with fuel tank sumps and a fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the
83. What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents?
84. (Refer to Figure 52.) Traffic patterns in effect at Lincoln Municipal are
85. The Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) specifically encourages pilots to turn on their landing lights when operating below 10,000 feet, day or night, and especially when operating
86. One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for
87. The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting
88. In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude?
89. What is the minimum visibility for a pilot to receive a land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?
90. (Refer to Figure 49.) The arrows that appear on the end of the north/south runway indicate that the area
91. (Refer to Figure 49.) If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on
92. If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition switch becomes disconnected, the engine
93. With regard to carburetor ice, float-type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel injection systems are generally considered to be
94. The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is
95. Which aileron positions should a pilot generally use when taxiing in strong quartering headwinds?
96. FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airspace are issued under which subject number?
97. How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?
98. What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Resignation"?
99. Hazardous attitudes occur to every pilot to some degree at some time. What are some of these hazardous attitudes?
100. What often leads to spatial disorientation or collision with ground/obstacles when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?
101. When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the pilot shall
102. (Refer to Figure 52.) Which type radar service is provided to VFR aircraft at Lincoln Municipal?
103. (Refer to Figure 47.) Illustration A indicates that the aircraft is
104. (Refer to Figure 50.) The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 27 will be with a
105. (Refer to Figure 48.) What is the difference between area A and area E on the airport depicted?
106. During the run-up at a high-elevation airport, a pilot notes a slight engine roughness that is not affected by the magneto check but grows worse during the carburetor heat check. Under these circumstances, what would be the most logical initial action?
107. (Refer to Figure 50.) The traffic patterns indicated in the segmented circle have been arranged to avoid flights over an area to the
108. While cruising at 9,500 feet MSL, the fuel/air mixture is properly adjusted. What will occur if a descent to 4,500 feet MSL is made without readjusting the mixture?
109. When departing a non-towered airport traffic pattern (left-hand traffic), you continue straight out or
110. The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to
111. Most midair collision accidents occur during
112. Excessively high engine temperatures will
113. When turning onto a taxiway from another taxiway, the "taxiway directional sign" indicates
114. Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by
115. What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?
116. Who is responsible for filing a Near Midair Collision (NMAC) Report?
117. The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as
118. An electrical system failure (battery and alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation, you would
119. What is one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks?
120. To minimize the side loads placed on the landing gear during touchdown, the pilot should keep the
121. Who should not participate in the Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) program?
122. The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately
123. Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?
124. "Runway hold position" markings on the taxiway
125. Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to
126. (Refer to Figure 49.) Select the proper traffic pattern and runway for landing.
127. To set the high intensity runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the microphone seven times, and then click it
128. Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as
129. For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on
130. (Refer to Figure 52.) Where is Loup City Municipal located with relation to the city?
131. A left turn at this intersection would place the aircraft
132. (Refer to Figure 64.) Which marking indicates a vehicle lane?
133. (Refer to Figure 52.) When approaching Lincoln Municipal from the west at noon for the purpose of landing, initial communications should be with
134. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use
135. FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic Control and General Operations are issued under which subject number?
136. Should it become necessary to handprop an airplane engine, it is extremely important that a competent pilot
137. The 'yellow demarcation bar' marking indicates
138. (Refer to Figure 50.) The segmented circle indicates that the airport traffic is
139. Eye movements during daytime collision avoidance scanning should
140. When should pilots decline a land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?
141. An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by
142. This sign is a visual clue that
143. What does the outbound destination sign identify?
144. (Refer to Figure 48.) According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?
145. A state of temporary confusion resulting from misleading information being sent to the brain by various sensory organs is defined as
146. Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as
147. What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Impulsivity"?
148. Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in
149. What information is contained in the Notices to Airman Publication (NTAP)?
150. Where is the "Available Landing Distance" (ALD) data published for an airport that utilizes Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)?
151. (Refer to Figure 50.) Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?
152. FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are issued under which subject number?
153. During which phase of flight is a pilot at increased odds of experiencing a somatogravic illusion?
154. Who has final authority to accept or decline any land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?
155. Select the four flight fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft.
156. What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb?
157. What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when carburetor heat is applied?
158. Which statement best defines hypoxia?