1.3.0.0.9.A.1
V[subscript]NO is defined as the
A. never-exceed speed.
B. maximum structural cruising speed.
C. normal operating range.

1.3.0.1.3.A.1
Preventive maintenance has been performed on an aircraft. What paperwork is required?
A. A full, detailed description of the work done must be entered in the airframe logbook.
B. The date the work was completed, and the name of the person who did the work must be entered in the airframe and engine logbook.
C. The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work and a description of the work must be entered in the aircraft maintenance records.

1.3.0.1.8.A.1
A recreational or private pilot acting as pilot in command, or in any other capacity as a required pilot flight crewmember, must have in his or her personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft a current
A. endorsement on the pilot certificate to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished.
B. medical certificate if required and an appropriate pilot certificate.
C. logbook endorsement to show that a flight review has been satisfactorily accomplished.

1.3.0.8.1.A.1
Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include
A. a study of arrival procedures at airports/ heliports of intended use.
B. an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned.
C. the designation of an alternate airport.

1.3.0.9.7.A.1
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?
A. 250 knots.
B. 200 knots.
C. 288 knots.

1.3.1.2.6.A.1
What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?
A. Private Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating.
B. Recreational Pilot Certificate.
C. Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements.

1.3.1.2.7.A.1
What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?
A. Private Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating.
B. Commercial Pilot Certificate.
C. Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements.

1.3.1.4.7.A.1
During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGL and at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFR flight is
A. 1,000 feet.
B. 500 feet.
C. 1,500 feet.

1.3.1.4.9.A.1
The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraft within Class D airspace are
A. clear of clouds and 2 miles visibility.
B. 500-foot ceiling and 1 mile visibility.
C. 1,000-foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility.

1.3.1.8.0.A.1
The responsibility for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the
A. mechanic who performs the work.
B. pilot in command.
C. owner or operator.

1.3.1.8.6.A.1
To determine the expiration date of the last annual aircraft inspection, a person should refer to the
A. aircraft maintenance records.
B. Airworthiness Certificate.
C. Registration Certificate.

1.3.1.9.7.A.1
Which incident requires an immediate notification be made to the nearest NTSB field office?
A. An overdue aircraft that is believed to be involved in an accident.
B. An in-flight generator or alternator failure.
C. An in-flight radio communications failure.

2.3.2.0.2.A.1
When are the four forces that act on an airplane in equilibrium?
A. During unaccelerated flight.
B. When the aircraft is accelerating.
C. When the aircraft is at rest on the ground.

2.3.2.1.6.A.1
(Refer to figure 2.) If an airplane weighs 4,500 pounds, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 45ø banked turn while maintaining altitude?
A. 4,500 pounds.
B. 6,750 pounds.
C. 7,200 pounds.

2.3.2.2.0.A.1
What is one purpose of wing flaps?
A. To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing the airspeed.
B. To relieve the pilot of maintaining continuous pressure on the controls.
C. To decrease wing area to vary the lift.

2.3.2.3.9.A.1
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
A. apply carburetor heat.
B. lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed.
C. lean the mixture.

2.3.2.4.2.A.1
What type fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?
A. The next higher octane aviation gas.
B. The next lower octane aviation gas.
C. Unleaded automotive gas of the same octane rating.

2.3.2.4.9.A.1
Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged?
A. Altimeter only.
B. Airspeed only.
C. Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed.

2.3.2.5.7.A.1
What is absolute altitude?
A. The height above the standard datum plane.
B. The altitude read directly from the altimeter.
C. The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface.

2.3.2.7.4.A.1
What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators?
A. Maximum structural cruising speed.
B. Never-exceed speed.
C. Maneuvering speed.

2.3.2.8.4.A.1
In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate
A. a turn toward the south.
B. a turn momentarily.
C. correctly when on a north or south heading.

2.3.2.9.4.A.1
(Refer to figure 8.) Determine the density altitude for these conditions:
Altimeter setting 29.25
Runway temperature+81 øF
Airport elevation 5,250 ft MSL
A. 5,877 feet MSL.
B. 4,600 feet MSL.
C. 8,500 feet MSL.

2.3.3.0.2.A.1
When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used?
A. Ailerons neutral.
B. Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.
C. Aileron down on the downwind side.

2.3.3.1.2.A.1
What is ground effect?
A. The result of the interference of the surface of the Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane.
B. The result of the disruption of the airflow patterns about the wings of an airplane to the point where the wings will no longer support the airplane in flight.
C. The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane.

3.3.3.8.1.A.1
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a
A. pressure differential.
B. movement of air.
C. heat exchange.

3.3.4.0.1.A.1
Which conditions result in the formation of frost?
A. The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below freezing when small droplets of moisture fall on the surface.
B. The temperature of the surrounding air is at or below freezing when small drops of moisture fall on the collecting surface.
C. The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below the dewpoint of the adjacent air and the dewpoint is below freezing.

3.3.4.0.4.A.1
What would decrease the stability of an air mass?
A. Cooling from below.
B. Decrease in water vapor.
C. Warming from below.

3.3.4.2.1.A.1
The boundary between two different air masses is referred to as a
A. frontolysis.
B. front.
C. frontogenesis.

3.3.4.3.4.A.1
What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?
A. Frequent lightning.
B. Roll cloud.
C. Continuous updraft.

3.3.4.3.6.A.1
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?
A. High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions.
B. High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds.
C. Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover.

3.3.4.5.7.A.1
Which type weather briefing should a pilot request, when departing within the hour, if no preliminary weather information has been received?
A. Abbreviated briefing.
B. Outlook briefing.
C. Standard briefing.

3.3.4.7.2.A.1
(Refer to figure 14.) The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are
A. 5,500 feet AGL and 7,200 feet MSL.
B. 7,200 feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL.
C. 1,800 feet MSL and 5,500 feet MSL.

3.3.4.9.2.B.1
(Refer to figure 16.) The Chicago FA forecast section is valid until the twenty-fifth at
A. 1945Z.
B. 0800Z.
C. 1400Z.

3.3.5.0.0.B.1
(Refer to figure 17.) What wind is forecast for STL at 9,000 feet?
A. 230ø true at 32 knots.
B. 230ø magnetic at 25 knots.
C. 230ø true at 25 knots.

3.3.5.0.2.B.1
(Refer to figure 17.) Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for DEN at 9,000 feet.
A. 230ø magnetic at 53 knots, temperature 47 øC.
B. 230ø true at 53 knots, temperature -47 øC.
C. 230ø true at 21 knots, temperature -4 øC.

3.3.5.2.0.A.1
(Refer to figure 20.) How are Significant Weather Prognostic Charts best used by a pilot?
A. For overall planning at all altitudes.
B. For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence).
C. For analyzing current frontal activity and cloud coverage.

4.3.5.3.2.A.1
(Refer to figure 21.) What is your approximate position on low altitude airway Victor 1, southwest of Norfolk (area 1), if the VOR receiver indicates you are on the 340ø radial of Elizabeth City VOR (area 3)?
A. 23 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.
B. 18 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.
C. 15 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.

4.3.5.4.3.B.1
(Refer to figure 23, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Shoshone County Airport.
A. 47 degrees 02 minutes North - 116 degrees 11 minutes West.
B. 47 degrees 32 minutes North - 116 degrees 41 minutes West.
C. 47 degrees 33 minutes North - 116 degrees 11minutes West.

4.3.5.7.2.A.1
(Refer to figure 28.) An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0930 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what time?
A. 0930 MST.
B. 1130 MST.
C. 1030 MST.

4.3.5.7.3.A.1
(Refer to figure 28.) An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0845 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?
A. 1445Z.
B. 1345Z.
C. 1645Z.

4.3.5.7.8.A.1
(Refer to figure 29, illustration 3.) The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft's position relative to the station?
A. West.
B. East.
C. Southeast.

4.3.5.8.0.A.1
(Refer to figure 30, illustration 1.) Determine the magnetic bearing TO the station.
A. 210ø.
B. 180ø.
C. 030ø.

4.3.5.8.3.A.1
(Refer to figure 30, illustration 3.) What is the magnetic bearing FROM the station?
A. 295ø.
B. 115ø.
C. 025ø.

4.3.6.1.0.A.1
(Refer to figure 27, area 2.) What is the recommended communication procedure when inbound to land at Cooperstown Airport?
A. Contact UNICOM when 10 miles out on 122.8 MHz.
B. Broadcast intentions when 10 miles out on the CTAF/MULTICOM frequency, 122.9 MHz.
C. Circle the airport in a left turn prior to entering traffic.

4.3.6.1.5.A.1
The correct method of stating 10,500 feet MSL to ATC is
A. "ONE ZERO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED.''
B. "TEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FEET.''
C. "TEN POINT FIVE.''

4.3.6.2.2.C.1
(Refer to figure 27, area 1.) Identify the airspace over Lowe Airport.
A. Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.
B. Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 700 feet MSL, Class E airspace - 700 feet to 14,500 feet MSL.
C. Class G airspace - surface up to but not including 1200 feet AGL, Class E airspace - 1200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL.

4.3.6.2.5.A.1
(Refer to figure 26, area 4.) The airspace directly overlying Fort Worth Meacham is
A. Class D airspace to 3,200 feet MSL.
B. Class B airspace to 10,000 feet MSL.
C. Class C airspace to 5,000 feet MSL.

4.3.6.3.9.A.1
(Refer to figure 25, area 1.) What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the northeast side of Airpark East Airport by 500 feet?
A. 1,283 feet MSL.
B. 1,273 feet MSL.
C. 1,010 feet MSL.

5.3.6.5.3.A.1
How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller?
A. The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM.
B. The throttle controls engine RPM as registered on the tachometer and the mixture control regulates the power output.
C. The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates a constant blade angle.

5.3.6.6.5.A.1
(Refer to figures 33 and 34.) Determine if the airplane weight and balance is within limits.
Front seat occupants 340 lb
Rear seat occupants 295 lb
Fuel (main wing tanks) 44 gal
Baggage 56 lb
A. 20 pounds overweight, CG within limits.
B. 20 pounds overweight, CG forward of forward limits.
C. 20 pounds overweight, CG aft of aft limits.

5.3.6.9.8.A.1
(Refer to figure 39.) Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance.
Pressure altitude1,250 ft
Headwind8 kts
TemperatureStd
A. 366 feet.
B. 470 feet.
C. 275 feet.

5.3.7.1.8.A.1
Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by
A. blue omnidirectional lights.
B. alternate red and green lights.
C. white directional lights.

5.3.7.6.1.A.1
A below glide slope indication from a tri-color VASI is a
A. pink light signal.
B. red light signal.
C. green light signal.

5.3.7.7.9.A.1
The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally
A. 4,000 feet AGL.
B. 1,200 feet AGL.
C. 3,000 feet AGL.

5.3.7.9.7.B.1
>From whom should a departing VFR aircraft request radar traffic information during ground operations?
A. Clearance delivery.
B. Ground control, on initial contact.
C. Tower, just before takeoff.

5.3.8.1.6.A.1
(Refer to figure 52.) What information should be entered in block 9 for a VFR day flight?
A. The name of the airport of first intended landing.
B. The name of destination airport if no stopover for more than 1 hour is anticipated.
C. The name of the airport where the aircraft is based.

5.3.8.2.7.A.1
When taking off or landing at an airport where heavy aircraft are operating, one should be particularly alert to the hazards of wingtip vortices because this turbulence tends to
A. rise into the traffic pattern area surrounding the airport.
B. sink into the flightpath of aircraft operating below the aircraft generating the turbulence.
C. rise from a crossing runway into the takeoff or landing path.

5.3.8.3.2.A.1
Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in
A. tightness across the forehead.
B. loss of muscular power.
C. an increased sense of well-being.

5.3.8.4.2.A.1
(Refer to figure 53.) Traffic patterns in effect at Lincoln Municipal are
A. to the right on Runways 14 - 32.
B. to the right on Runway 17L and Runway 35L; to the left on Runway 17R and Runway 35R.
C. to the left on Runway 17L and Runway 35L; to the right on Runway 17R and Runway 35R.

5.3.8.5.4.A.1
FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Airmen are issued under which subject number?
A. 90.
B. 70.
C. 60.