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ASA PREPWARE - PRIVATE PILOT (SINGLE ENGINE)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
"What is indicated when a current CONVECTIVE SIGMET forecasts thunderstorms? - CORRECT
ANSWER Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers"
"A third-class medical certificate is issued to a 36-year old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until
midnight on - CORRECT ANSWER August 31, 5 years later"
"What procedure is recommended when climbing or descending VFR on an airway? - CORRECT
ANSWER Execute gentle banks, left and right for continuous visual scanning of the airspace."
"The navigation facility at Dallas-Ft. Worth International is a - CORRECT ANSWER
VOR/DME"
"Approximately what true airspeed should a pilot expect with full throttle at 10,500 feet with a
temperature of 36 degrees F above standard? - CORRECT ANSWER 165 knots"
"Identify the airspace over Tomlinson Airport - CORRECT ANSWER Class G airspace - surface
up to but not including 1,200 feet AGL, Class E airspace - 1,200 feet AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL" "The VOR is turned to Bonham VORTAC, and the aircraft is positioned over the town of Sulphur
Springs. Which VOR indication is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER 7"
"Which statement relates to Bernoulli's principle? - CORRECT ANSWER Air traveling faster
over the curved upper surface of an airfoil causes lower pressure on the top surface." "When a control tower located on an airport within class D airspace ceases operation for the day,
what happens to the airspace designation? - CORRECT ANSWER The airspace reverts to Class
E or a combination of Class E and G airspace during the hours the tower is not in operation"
"The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the - CORRECT ANSWER pilot in
command"
"No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight - CORRECT ANSWER except by prior
arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft"
"On what course should the VOR receiver be set in order to navigate direct from Majors Airport to
Quitman VOR-DME? - CORRECT ANSWER 101'"
"When approaching Lincoln Municipal from the west at noon for the purpose of landing, initial
communications should be with - CORRECT ANSWER Lincoln Approach Control on 124.
MHz" "With certain exceptions, all aircraft within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport from the surface
upward to 10,000 feet MSL must be equipped with - CORRECT ANSWER ADS-B Out
Equipment" "If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the
nearest NTSB field office should be notified - CORRECT ANSWER immediately"
"The term 'angle of attack' is defined as the angle - CORRECT ANSWER between the wing
chord line and the relative wind" "Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high wing
airplane? - CORRECT ANSWER "
"What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when carburetor heat is applied? - CORRECT
ANSWER A decrease in RPM"
"What minimum altitude is required to fly over the Cedar Hill TV towers in the congested area
south of Dallas Executive? - CORRECT ANSWER 3,449 feet MSL"
"Which statement about longitude and latitude is true? - CORRECT ANSWER Lines of
longitude cross the Equator at right angles" "A certificated private pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider unless
there is entered in the pilot's logbook a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER 100 hours of pilot-
in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider." "To act as pilot in command of aircraft towing a glider, a pilot is required to have made within the
preceding 24 months - CORRECT ANSWER at least three actual or simulated glider tows
while accompanied by a qualified tow pilot." "A weather briefing that is provide when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance
of the proposed departure time is - CORRECT ANSWER an outlook briefing"
"What is a characteristic of stable air? - CORRECT ANSWER Stratiform clouds"
"With certain exceptions, when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute?
CORRECT ANSWER When intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30' or
more"
"Altimeter 2 indicates - CORRECT ANSWER 14,500 feet"
"Unless authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which aircraft may be flown when at or
below 2,500 AGL and within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace is -
CORRECT ANSWER 200 knots"
"The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is - CORRECT ANSWER light to moderate
rime"
"Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting? - CORRECT
ANSWER The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation"
"The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is - CORRECT ANSWER cumulonimbus"
"To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be
CORRECT ANSWER periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro processes"
"An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot during a local flight: "TRAFFIC 3
O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND..." Where should the pilot look for this traffic? - CORRECT
ANSWER South"
"What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane? - CORRECT ANSWER To control yaw."
"Thunderstorms reach their greatest intensity during the - CORRECT ANSWER mature
stage" "What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind at
220 at 30 knots - CORRECT ANSWER 23 knots"
"What cloud types would indicate convective turbulence? - CORRECT ANSWER Towering
cumulus clouds"
"A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion whenever the windspeed at
2,000 to 4,000 feet above the surface is at least - CORRECT ANSWER 25 knots"
"Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with an operating control tower require the ceiling
and visibility to be at least - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000 feet and 3 miles"
"Flight crew members are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened
during - CORRECT ANSWER takeoffs and landings"
"A left turn at the intersection depicting sign A would place the aircraft - CORRECT ANSWER
Ready for Runway 22 intersection takeoff"
"Which conditions result in the formation of frost? - CORRECT ANSWER The temperature of
the collecting surface is at or below the dewpoint of the adjacent air and the dewpoint is below freezing."
"Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? - CORRECT
ANSWER At standard temperature"
"No person may operate an airplane within Class D airspace at night under special VFR unless
the... - CORRECT ANSWER airplane is equipped for instrument flight"
"The minimum flight visibility required for VFR flights above 10,000 feet MSL and more than
1,200 feet AGL in controlled airspace is - CORRECT ANSWER 5 miles"
"What is the maximum amount of baggage that may be loaded aboard the airplane for the CG to
remain within the moment envelope? - CORRECT ANSWER 105 pounds"
"The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate at night over Sandpoint Airport at
less than 700 feet AGL are - CORRECT ANSWER 1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below,
and 2,000 feet horizontally from each cloud"
"What types of fog depend upon wind in order to exist? - CORRECT ANSWER Advection and
upslope"
"In order to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, a pilot must have -
CORRECT ANSWER received and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has
more than 200 horsepower"
"Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by - CORRECT ANSWER blue
omnidirectional lights" "What minimum equipment is required for a flight from Kleberg Co. Airport to Corpus Christi
Intl. Airport? - CORRECT ANSWER Two-way radio and Mode C transponder with altitude
reporting equipment"
"May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive? -
CORRECT ANSWER Yes, if allowed by the AD"
"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? - CORRECT ANSWER Check the
results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture"
"The airspace directly overlying Fort Worth Meacham is - CORRECT ANSWER Class D
airspace to 3,200 feet MSL" "A third-class medical certificate is issued to a 51-year old pilot on May 3, this year. To exercise the
privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on -
CORRECT ANSWER May 31, 2 years later"
"When speaking to a flight service weather briefer, you should state - CORRECT ANSWER
whether the flight is VFR or IFR"
"Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather? - CORRECT ANSWER KINK, KBOI, and
KLAX"
"Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER If
precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface"
"The CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Jamestown Airport is - CORRECT ANSWER 123.0"
"The mature stage of a thunderstorm begins with - CORRECT ANSWER the start of
precipitation" "With the airplane loaded as follows, what action can be taken to balance the airplane? Front seat occupants 411 lb Rear seat occupants 100 lb
Main wing tanks 44 gal - CORRECT ANSWER Add a 100-pound weight to the baggage
compartment."
"A pilot with two passengers on board landed on a 2,100 foot east-west gravel strip having an elevation of 1,800 feet. The temperature is warmer than expected and after computing the density altitude, the pilot determined the takeoff distance over a 50 foot obstacle to be 1,980 feet. The
airplane is 75 pounds under gross weight. What would be the best choice? - CORRECT
ANSWER Wait until the temperature decreases, and recalculate the takeoff performance"
"If the control tower uses a light signal to direct a pilot to give way to other aircraft and continue
circling, the light will be - CORRECT ANSWER steady red"
"Flight through a restricted area should not be accomplished unless the pilot has... - CORRECT
ANSWER received prior authorization from the controlling agency"
"How does the wake turbulence vortex circulate around each wingtip? - CORRECT ANSWER
outward, upward, and around each tip"
"One in-flight condition necessary for structural icing to form is - CORRECT ANSWER visible
moisture"
"Where in relation to the airfield is the airport beacon located for Sioux City airport? -
CORRECT ANSWER east of runway 17-35"
"The takeoffs and landings required to meet the recency of experience requirements for carrying
passengers in a tailwheel airplane... - CORRECT ANSWER must be to a full stop"
"Why is frost considered hazardous to flight? - CORRECT ANSWER Frost spoils the smooth
flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability."
"What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm? - CORRECT
ANSWER Continuous updraft"
"What feature is associated with a temperature inversion? - CORRECT ANSWER A stable
layer of air"
"Which preflight action is required of the pilot prior to each flight? - CORRECT ANSWER
Become familiar with all available information concerning the flight"
"The airspace overlying and within 5 miles of Barnes County Airport is - CORRECT ANSWER
Class G airspace from the surface to 700 feet AGL"
"Eye movement during daytime collision avoidance scanning should - CORRECT ANSWER
not exceed 10 degrees and view each sector at least 1 second"
"Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic? - CORRECT ANSWER An
aircraft in distress" "How many Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites are required to yield a three dimensional
position (latitude, longitude, and altitude) and time solution? - CORRECT ANSWER 4"
"When approaching to land on a runway served by a visual approach slope indicator (VASI), the
pilot shall - CORRECT ANSWER maintain an altitude at or above the glide slope"
"What information is contained in a CONVECTIVE SIGMET? - CORRECT ANSWER
Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter"
"What is the minimum visibility for a pilot to receive a land and hold short clearance? -
CORRECT ANSWER 3 statute miles"
"What is the expected fuel consumption for a 500-nautical mile flight under the following conditions? 4,000 ft PA 29'C Temp 21.3" Hg Manifold
Calm Wind - CORRECT ANSWER 36.1 gallons"
"An airplane said to be inherently stable will - CORRECT ANSWER require less effort to
control" "Select the UNICOM frequencies normally assigned to stations at landing areas used exclusively
as helicopters - CORRECT ANSWER 123.05 and 123.075 MHz"
"Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after
takeoff? - CORRECT ANSWER Vx"
"When the term "light and variable" is used in reference to a Winds Aloft Forecast, the coded
group and windspeed is - CORRECT ANSWER 9900 and less than 5 knots"
"Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged? - CORRECT
ANSWER Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed."
"What is the maximum amount of baggage that can be carried when the airplane is loaded as follows? front seat. 387 rear seat. 293
fuel. 35 - CORRECT ANSWER 220 pounds"
"To meet the recency of experience requirements to act as pilot in command carrying passengers at night, a pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and landings to a full stop within the
preceding 90 days in - CORRECT ANSWER the same category and class of aircraft to be used"
"To get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request - CORRECT
ANSWER a standard briefing"
"Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert area rests with - CORRECT ANSWER all
pilots"
"Convective circulation patterns associated with sea breezes are caused by - CORRECT
ANSWER cool, dense air moving island from over the water"
"What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind 220'
at 30 knots - CORRECT ANSWER 23 knots"
"What situation is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog? - CORRECT ANSWER
Warm, moist air over low, flatland areas on clear, calm nights"
"What is meant by the term dew point? - CORRECT ANSWER The temperature to which air
must be cooled to become saturated." "A non-tower satellite airport, within the same Class D airspace as that designated for the
primary airport, requires radio communications be established and maintained with the -
CORRECT ANSWER primary airport's control tower"
"Which incident would necessitate an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office? -
CORRECT ANSWER An in-flight fire"
"What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)? - CORRECT ANSWER 110 at 12 knots,
gusts 18 knots" "During the preflight inspection, who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?
- CORRECT ANSWER the pilot in command"
"The VOR is tuned to Jamestown VOR, and the aircraft is positioned over Cooperstown Airport.
Which VOR indication is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER 5"
"The intensity of the turbulence report at a specific altitude is - CORRECT ANSWER Light
from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet"
"Which symbol indicates a taxiway/taxiway-intersection hold position marking? - CORRECT
ANSWER E"
"Determine the magnetic course from Tomlinson Airport to Jamestown Airport - CORRECT
ANSWER 153'"
"The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What radial is the aircraft crossing? - CORRECT
ANSWER 030'"
"What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of "antiauthority" - CORRECT
ANSWER Follow the rules"
"What effect does a 35-gallon fuel burn have on the weight and balance is the airplane weighed
2,890 pounds and the MOM/100 was 2,452 at takeoff? - CORRECT ANSWER Weight is
reduced by 210 pounds and the CG is aft of limits"
"With respect to the certification of airmen, which are classes are aircraft? - CORRECT
ANSWER single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea"
"The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally - CORRECT
ANSWER 4,000 feet AGL"
"Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crew members are specifically
required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened? - CORRECT ANSWER
Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing." "If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition switch becomes disconnected, the most
noticeable result will be that the engine - CORRECT ANSWER cannot be shut down by
turning the switch to the OFF position" "(Illustration 1)The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft's position
relative to the station? - CORRECT ANSWER North"
"The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by -
CORRECT ANSWER having faith in the instrument rather than taking a chance on the
sensory organs" "What should pilots state initially telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather
information? - CORRECT ANSWER Identify themselves as pilots"
"When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed
authorized is - CORRECT ANSWER 200 knots"
"What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying? - CORRECT
ANSWER Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight?"
"On what course should the VOR receiver be set to navigate direct from Hampton Varnville
Airport to Savannah VORTAC? - CORRECT ANSWER 195'"
"What is the approximate base of the cumulus clouds if the surface air temperature at 1,000 feet
MSL is 70'F and the dewpoint is 48'F? - CORRECT ANSWER 6,000 feet"
"What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass? - CORRECT ANSWER Cumuliform
clouds and showery precipitation" "If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which you plan to land, which
hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might be expected on the landing approach? - CORRECT
ANSWER Wind-shear turbulence"
"An aircraft's annual condition inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual
inspection will be due no later than - CORRECT ANSWER July 31, next year"
"To maintain BasicMed privileges you are required to complete the comprehensive medical
examination checklist (CMEC) every - CORRECT ANSWER 48 months"
"How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a ground speed of 114 knots? - CORRECT
ANSWER 14.25 NM"
"Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance. PA: SL Headwind: 4 kts
Temp: Std - CORRECT ANSWER 401 feet"
"To set the high intensity runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the
microphone 7 times, and then click it - CORRECT ANSWER 5 times within 5 seconds"
"During the time period from 0600Z to 0800, what visibility is forecast fro KOKC? - CORRECT
ANSWER Greater than 6 statute miles"
"Sign F confirms your position on - CORRECT ANSWER runway 22"
"The CG is located how far aft of datum? - CORRECT ANSWER 94.01"
"What must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect? - CORRECT ANSWER Induced
drag decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable floating"
"The maximum speed at which the airplane can be operated in smooth air is - CORRECT
ANSWER 208 knots"
"What information is contained in CONVECTIVE SIGMET? - CORRECT ANSWER Tornadoes,
embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter"
"Vno is defined as the - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum structural cruising speed"
"Determine the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle PA: 7,500 ft Headwind: 8 kts Temperature: 32'F
Runway: Hard Surface - CORRECT ANSWER 1,004 feet"
"What is the approximate position of the aircraft if the VOR receivers indicate the 245 radial of
Sulphur Springs VOR-DME and the 140 radial of Bonham VORTAC? - CORRECT ANSWER
Glenmar Airport" "The VOR is tuned to Elizabeth City VOR/DME, and the aircraft is positioned over Shawboro, a
small town 3 NM west of Currituck Country Regional. Which VOR indication is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER 5"
"Determine the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff OAT: 100'F PA: 2,000 ft Weight: 2,750 lbs
Headwind Component: Calm - CORRECT ANSWER 1,150 feet"
"When the course deviation indicator needle is centered during an omnireceiver check using a
VOR test signal, the omnibearing selector and the TO/FROM indicator should read - CORRECT
ANSWER 0 to 180 FROM, regardless of the pilot's position TO the VOT"
"When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is -
CORRECT ANSWER 200 knots"
"Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with
thunderstorms? - CORRECT ANSWER SIGMET"
"When flying over Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, a pilot should fly no lower than -
CORRECT ANSWER 2,000 ft AGL"
