Question 1

When logging cross-country time for your private pilot certificate, you must

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land farther than 50 NM from the origin airport.

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land at two different locations other than the departure.

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use dead reckoning and IFR navigation.

Question 2

In order to exercise the privileges of a private pilot, a pilot must have their private pilot certificate

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in their physical possession or readily accessible.

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stored with their logbook at their departure location.

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approved and on file with the aircraft owner.

Question 3

When does a third-class medical expire?

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The end of the 60th month after the exam, for a pilot under 40.

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Four years from the date of the exam, for a pilot over 40.

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Two years from the date of the exam, regardless of the pilot’s age.

Question 4

To fly an airplane with retractable gear, a constant speed propeller, and flaps, a pilot needs a

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complex endorsement.

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high-performance endorsement.

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tailwheel endorsement.

Question 5

Pilots require a flight review every

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24 months.

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12 months.

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36 months.

Question 6

A pilot does not need a flight review if, in the required time, the pilot

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has passed a practical test conducted by an examiner.

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is in training to become an instructor.

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has maintained their currency

Question 7

To legally carry passengers at night, a private pilot must fly and log

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3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days, at night.

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3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days.

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3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 60 days.

Question 8

To update their currency for landings and carry passengers, the pilot’s landings

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must be with the pilot as the sole manipulator of the controls.

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can be in a different category, class, or type than the current aircraft with passengers.

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must always be to a full stop.

Question 9

What are the repercussions if a pilot fails to notify the FAA of a change of address?

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The pilot may not exercise the privileges of their certificate.

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Nothing; the change can be updated at the next flight review.

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The pilot’s certificate may be suspended or revoked.

Question 10

Who must provide the aircraft for an FAA private pilot practical exam?

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The applicant.

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The examiner.

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The instructor.

Question 11

What documents must be in the pilot’s personal possession or be readily accessible in the aircraft while operating as pilot in command of an aircraft?

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An appropriate pilot certificate, photo ID, and an appropriate current medical certificate if required.

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Certificates showing the completion of a home-study ground school and flight instruction.

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A copy of the pilot’s most recent flight review and pilot logbook showing three takeoffs and landings in the past 60 days.

Question 12

If a pilot makes a false required entry in their logbook...

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the pilot’s certificates may be suspended or revoked.

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the pilot could be subject to criminal prosecution.

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it is not important, because pilots are not required to maintain logbooks.

Question 13

To be eligible for a private pilot certificate in an airplane, a person must be at least

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17 years old.

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14 years old, if flying a glider.

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16 years old.

Question 14

A person applying for a private pilot certificate is required to know how to

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use aeronautical charts for VFR navigation using pilotage.

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perform certain preventative maintenance.

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perform instrument approaches in visual conditions.

Question 15

Solo student pilots are required to perform a one-day, solo, cross-country flight

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over 150 NM total distance.

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of at least 5 hours duration.

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with 10 takeoffs and landings.

Question 16

Which statement is true for private pilots?

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They may fly as PIC for a charitable flight if flown under 91.146.

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They can tow banners if they remain within 25 nm of their point of departure.

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They may carry persons or property for compensation.

Question 17

A student pilot passes their private pilot practical exam and receives a printed temporary certificate while awaiting their hard copy certificate in the mail. When does the temporary certificate expire?

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Either A or B, whichever occurs first.

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When the permanent certificate is received.

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After 120 days.

Question 18

When does a private pilot certificate expire?

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A private pilot certificate does not expire.

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After 24 months, if no flight review is accomplished.

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After the accompanying medical certificate expires.

Question 19

When must a person have a third-class medical certificate or comply with BasicMed rules?

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When taking the private pilot practical test.

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When beginning their private pilot training flights.

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When exercising the privileges of a commercial pilot certificate.

Question 20

When does a third-class medical certificate for a 27-year-old private pilot with 2,400 flight hours expire?

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After 60 months from the month of their medical.

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After 12 months from the month of their medical.

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After 24 months from the month of their medical.

Question 21

In the event of an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot in command

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may deviate from any rule in Part 91 as required to meet the emergency.

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must adhere to Part 91 restrictions written to cover that emergency.

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must obtain Air Traffic Control permission prior to acting, to ensure the safety of other aircraft.

Question 22

No pilot in command of a civil aircraft may allow

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a person who appears to be intoxicated to board, except in an emergency.

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the use of a personal electronic device, even if it does not cause navigation interference.

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any object to be dropped from the aircraft, except for crop-dusting.

Question 23

When flying in the vicinity of other aircraft

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pilots may not operate so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard.

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pilots must maintain at least 500 feet distance from other aircraft to avoid a collision hazard.

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private pilots may not carry passengers when in a formation flight.

Question 24

Which aircraft has the right of way over all others?

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An aircraft in distress.

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An airship.

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A glider under tow.

Question 25

When below 10,000 feet MSL, aircraft may not operate above an indicated airspeed of

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250 knots.

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200 knots.

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the aircraft’s minimum safe airspeed for the operation.

Question 26

An aircraft’s airworthiness certificate must be

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displayed where it is legible to crew and passengers.

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kept with the aircraft logbooks and maintenance records.

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updated annually with the responsible Flight Standards office.

Question 27

Of the following equipment, which is required in every aircraft for day, VFR flight?

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An airspeed indicator.

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A vertical speed indicator.

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An attitude indicator

Question 28

Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) must be

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inspected every 12 months.

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installed in every aircraft.

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given new batteries every 12 months.

Question 29

Position lights on an aircraft are required to be operated

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from sunset to sunrise.

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unless turned off in the interest of safety.

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at all times.

Question 30

Where is aerobatic flight permitted?

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At least 1,500 feet above the surface.

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Over congested areas of cities and towns.

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Over open air assemblies of people.

Question 31

Each occupant of an aircraft must be wearing a parachute if the pilot intentionally exceeds

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60 degrees of bank.

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90 degrees of bank.

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120 degrees of bank.

Question 32

No person may operate an aircraft unless within the preceding 12 months the aircraft has had

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an annual inspection compliant with Part 43.

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preventative maintenance compliant with Part 43.

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a 100-hour inspection compliant with Part 43.

Question 33

An aircraft flying in controlled airspace under VFR

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does not require an altimeter and altitude system inspection.

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must have had an altimeter and altitude system inspection in the last 24 months.

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must have had an altimeter and altitude system inspection in the last 12 months.

Question 34

Prior to using an ATC transponder, the transponder

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must have been tested and inspected within the past 24 months.

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does not require testing and inspection if recently installed.

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must have been tested and inspected within the past 12 months.

Question 35

When may an aircraft be operated with inoperative equipment?

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If the equipment is not part of the VFR-day type certification instruments.

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If the pilot in command is aware and approves the flight with inoperative equipment.

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An aircraft may not be operated with inoperative equipment.

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