PPL Safety and Emergency Procedures 4

Question 1

What is the recommended action if you observe a rough-running engine due to carburetor icing?

Accepted Answer

Apply full carburetor heat

Answer

Lean the mixture aggressively

Answer

Reduce throttle to idle

Answer

Switch fuel tanks

Question 2

During a night engine failure with no visible field, what landing light technique is advised?

Accepted Answer

Use the landing light, but be prepared to land without it if the terrain looks bad

Answer

Keep it off to save battery

Answer

Point it straight down at the ground

Answer

Flash it to signal ATC

Question 3

What hypoxia symptom should prompt a pilot to descend or use supplemental oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Euphoria, tingling, and impaired judgment

Answer

Sharp chest pain only

Answer

Loud ringing in the ears

Answer

Sudden nosebleed

Question 4

If the primary flight controls jam, what alternative can help control pitch in many light aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Use elevator trim to manage pitch

Answer

Adjust the mixture control

Answer

Cycle the landing gear

Answer

Use the parking brake

Question 5

What is the proper response to a brake failure during the landing rollout?

Accepted Answer

Use rudder for directional control and consider a go-around if still able

Answer

Pull the mixture and stop the engine instantly

Answer

Apply full aft yoke and full power

Answer

Lock the tailwheel and skid

Question 6

During a passenger medical emergency in flight, what should the pilot generally do first?

Accepted Answer

Advise ATC and divert to the nearest suitable airport

Answer

Descend to sea level immediately

Answer

Perform aerobatics to revive the passenger

Answer

Continue to the original destination

Question 7

What does a flashing white light gun signal mean to an aircraft on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Return to the starting point on the airport

Answer

Cleared for takeoff

Answer

Taxi clear of the landing area

Answer

Stop immediately