FAA Private Pilot Exam

The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the

clockwise rotation of the engine and the propeller turning the airplane counter-clockwis

propeller blade descending on the right producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left

gyroscopic forces applied to the rotating propeller blades acting 90° in advance of the point the force was applied.

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What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators?

Never-exceed speed.

Maximum structural cruising speed.

Maneuvering speed.

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How will frost on the wings of an airplane affect takeoff performance?

Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely affecting its lifting capability.

Frost will change the camber of the wing, increasing its lifting capability.

Frost will cause the airplane to become airborne with a higher angle of attack, decreasing the stall speed.

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What is the full flap operating range for the airplane?

55 to 100 KTS.

60 to 208 KTS.

65 to 165 KTS.

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The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are

lift, weight, thrust, and drag.

lift, weight, gravity, and thrust.

lift, gravity, power, and friction.

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When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left?

When at low angles of attack.

When at high angles of attack.

When at high airspeeds.

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The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the relative wind is known as the angle of

lift.

attack.

incidence.

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What causes an airplane (except a T-tail) to pitch nosedown when power is reduced and controls are not adjusted?

The CG shifts forward when thrust and drag are reduced.

The downwash on the elevators from the propeller slipstream is reduced and elevator effectiveness is reduced.

When thrust is reduced to less than weight, lift is also reduced and the wings can no longer support the weight.

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An airplane has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this airplane would be

a longer takeoff run.

difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition.

stalling at higher-than-normal airspeed.

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The term “angle of attack” is defined as the angle between the

chord line of the wing and the relative wind.

airplanes longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil.

airplane’s centerline and the relative wind

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In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane?

Low airspeed, high power, high angle of attack.

Low airspeed, low power, low angle of attack.

High airspeed, high power, high angle of attack.

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Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

Climbs.

Turns.

Stalls.

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What force makes an airplane turn?

The horizontal component of lift.

The vertical component of lift.

Centrifugal force.

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How does frost affect the lifting surfaces of an airplane on takeoff?

Frost may prevent the airplane from becoming airborne at normal takeoff speed.

Frost will change the camber of the wing, increasing lift during takeoff.

Frost may cause the airplane to become airborne with a lower angle of attack at a lower indicated airspeed.

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What must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect?

Wingtip vortices increase creating wake turbulence problems for arriving and departing aircraft

Induced drag decreases; therefore, any excess speed at the point of flare may cause considerable floating.

A full stall landing will require less up elevator deflection than would a full stall when done free of ground effect.

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What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?

The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift.

The effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder, and rudder trim tab.

The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag.

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Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem?

Settling to the surface abruptly during landing

Becoming airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed.

Inability to get airborne even though airspeed is sufficient for normal takeoff needs.

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What is the relationship of lift, drag, thrust, and weight when the airplane is in straight-and-level flight?

Lift equals weight and thrust equals drag.

Lift, drag, and weight equal thrust.

Lift and weight equal thrust and drag.

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Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to

sink below the aircraft generating turbulence.

rise into the traffic pattern.

rise into the takeoff or landing path of a crossing runway.

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FAA Private Pilot Exam

The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the

What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators?

How will frost on the wings of an airplane affect takeoff performance?

What is the full flap operating range for the airplane?

The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are

When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left?

The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the relative wind is known as the angle of

What causes an airplane (except a T-tail) to pitch nosedown when power is reduced and controls are not adjusted?

An airplane has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this airplane would be

The term “angle of attack” is defined as the angle between the

In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane?

Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

What force makes an airplane turn?

How does frost affect the lifting surfaces of an airplane on takeoff?

What must a pilot be aware of as a result of ground effect?

What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?

Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem?

What is the relationship of lift, drag, thrust, and weight when the airplane is in straight-and-level flight?

Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to

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