Free PSTAR Aircraft Systems Questions and Answers

Question 1

With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of Aircraft:

Accepted Answer

Normal, utility, acrobatic.

Answer

Airplane, rotorcraft, glider

Answer

Landplane, seaplane

Question 2

What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft:

Accepted Answer

An appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required.

Answer

Certificates showing accomplishment of a checkout in the aircraft and a current biennial flight review.

Answer

A pilot certificate with an endorsement showing accomplishment of an annual flight review and a pilot logbook showing recency of experience.

Question 3

Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each Flight?

Accepted Answer

Become familiar with all available information concerning the flight.

Answer

Check the aircraft logbooks for appropriate entries.

Answer

Review wake turbulence avoidance procedures.

Question 4

In addition to other preflight actions for VFR Flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport, regulations specifically require the pilot in command?

Accepted Answer

Determine runaway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft's takeoff and landing distance data.

Answer

Review traffic control light signal procedures

Answer

Check the accuracy  of the navigation equipment and the emergency locator transmitter (ELT).

Question 5

What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?

Accepted Answer

Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance.

Answer

Permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed.

Answer

Provides a smoother operation with stable RPM and eliminates vibrations.

Question 6

Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include?

Accepted Answer

An alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned.

Answer

The designation of an alternate airport

Answer

A study of arrival procedures at airports/heliports of intended use.

Question 7

If the pilot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?

Accepted Answer

The altimeter, airspeed indicator and vertical speed

Answer

The altimeter, airspeed and turn-and slip

Answer

The altimeter, attitude indicator and turn and slip indicator.

Question 8

What type of fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?

Accepted Answer

The next higher-octane aviation gas.

Answer

The next lower octane aviation gas.

Answer

Unleaded automotive gas of the same octane rating

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Maneuvering speed

Answer

Never-exceed speed

Answer

Maximum Structural cruising speed

Question 10

What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb?

Accepted Answer

Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed.

Answer

Reduce climb speed increase RPM

Answer

Increase climb speed and increase RPM