PPL PPL Navigation and Regulations

Question 1

What is the difference between true north, magnetic north, and compass north?

Accepted Answer

True north is geographic; magnetic north is where a compass needle points; compass north adds aircraft deviation to magnetic north

Answer

True north is the geographic North Pole. Magnetic north differs by variation (isogonic lines on charts). Compass north additionally incorporates deviation caused by the aircraft's magnetic influences, requiring a deviation card.

Question 2

What are the privileges and limitations of a Private Pilot License?

Accepted Answer

Can fly as PIC, carry passengers, fly at night, but cannot fly for compensation or hire (with limited exceptions)

Answer

A PPL allows flying as pilot-in-command, carrying passengers, night flight (with training), and sharing expenses with passengers, but prohibits flying for compensation or hire (with specific exceptions like charity flights).

Question 3

What is dead reckoning navigation?

Accepted Answer

Navigating by calculating position from a known point using heading, airspeed, wind correction, and elapsed time

Answer

Dead reckoning calculates position by applying estimated wind correction, true airspeed, and elapsed time to a known starting position, requiring pre-flight wind analysis and in-flight adjustments for actual conditions.

Question 4

What is Class B airspace and what are the requirements to enter it?

Accepted Answer

Controlled airspace around the busiest airports requiring ATC clearance, a transponder with Mode C, and at least a private pilot certificate

Answer

Class B airspace surrounds the nation's busiest airports. Entry requires specific ATC clearance, an operating transponder with Mode C altitude reporting, and at least a PPL (student pilots need specific endorsements).

Question 5

What are the currency requirements for a private pilot to carry passengers?

Accepted Answer

Three takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days (full-stop at night), plus a valid medical certificate and flight review within 24 months

Answer

To carry passengers, a pilot must have completed three takeoffs and landings within 90 days (full-stop for night), hold a valid medical certificate, and have completed a flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months.

(PPL) Private Pilot Licence Practice Test

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PPL PPL Navigation and Regulations