Pilot Institute Practice Test

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• How do you set the altimeter for local field elevation?
• Which of the following is a primary flight control?
• What are the main icing types?
• When navigating around a thunderstorm, which combination best supports safe operation?
• What is a common downside of carburetors?
• What color are runway lights at night?
• What is a boost pump and when is it used?
• MDA applies to which type of instrument approach?
• Which turning tendency is described as slipstream corkscrew effect?
• Why do pilots dump fuel?
• Why is it important to not fly with a sinus blockage?
• What is the source of electricity in an aircraft?
• Which surfaces are the primary flight controls?
• What is the effect of deploying flaps on lift and drag?
• In a standard traffic pattern, what is the normal direction of traffic?
• Which airspace's weather minimum is 3 statute miles visibility and clear of clouds?
• NOTAMs are notices to airmen. What is their purpose?
• Describe slipstream in a propeller-driven airplane.
• What are the four fundamental forces acting on an aircraft in flight?
• Which components comprise the empennage?
• In the case of lost communications, what light gun signal would clear an aircraft to land?
• What is the primary high-altitude benefit of a turbocharged engine?
• Which acronym describes personal readiness factors such as Illness, Sleep, and Fatigue?
• Why must the center of gravity stay within specified limits?
• The heading indicator is cross-checked with which instrument?
• What does VNE stand for in aviation?
• What is the recommended action when encountering a thunderstorm en route?
• Which statement best defines maneuvering speed (VA)?
• What are the types of drag?
• Which color corresponds to the navigation light on the right wingtip?
• What are class Delta weather minimums?
• What errors are associated with a magnetic compass?
• What is Decision Height/Altitude (DH/DA) and when is it used?
• Which speed corresponds to L/D max, also called best glide speed?
• What is the purpose of a NOTAM?
• At what altitude does class Alpha airspace start over the contiguous United States?
• Which type of hypoxia is related to carbon monoxide poisoning?
• What is the difference between chronic fatigue and acute fatigue?
• What is the nickname for uncontrolled airspace?
• How is angle of incidence defined?
• Which statement about true airspeed (TAS) is correct?
• What is the primary purpose of maintaining a pilot's flight log?
• L/D max speed is equivalent to which flight condition?
• In aircraft wing construction, what are spars?
• What instruments use the pitot/static system?
• Which classification requires specific clearance to enter?
• Which approach best helps pilots stay clear of severe weather while en route?
• ADS-B stands for what?
• In IFR flight planning, what is the purpose of the alternate airport?
• Which condition is most directly linked to ear pressure changes during ascent or descent?
• Which statement about maneuvering speed (VA) is true?
• What prevents high voltage at high RPM?
• Which sequence correctly lists the four strokes of a reciprocating engine?
• Describe p-factor
• What is hyperventilation?
• Which statement about magnetos is true?
• What does RAIM stand for, and why is it important in GPS navigation?
• Which are the turning tendencies?
• What light gun signal would notify an aircraft of an unsafe airport?
• Which speed is defined as the best rate of climb?
• Two-way radio communication is required in which scenario?
• In the IMSAFE pilot readiness checklist, what does the 'F' stand for?
• Which statement describes how dynamic pressure relates to indicated airspeed?
• What is the function of the master switch?
• What is the difference between VOR navigation and GPS navigation?
• Density altitude is defined as which of the following?
• A TAF forecast covers what period?
• Which describes Class Charlie weather minimums?
• Which acronym is used for preflight risk assessment that includes External pressures?
• At what altitude should you set your altimeter to 29.92?
• Which instrument shows whether a battery is charging or discharging?
• In a cross-country flight plan, which elements are typically documented?
• Which type of instrument approach provides lateral guidance only?
• Which term describes oxygen deficiency due to inability of the body to utilize oxygen because of toxins?
• What color are the taxiway lights at night?
• If the electrical system fails in flight, will the engine stop running?
• How does aft CG affect stability and stall risk?
• Define direct drive
• When is wake turbulence created?
• What defines the angle of attack?
• Having two magnetos provides what advantage?
• Two-way radio communication in certain airspaces serves what purpose?
• Which statement best describes accountability for safety and regulatory compliance in flight operations?
• What is the purpose of anti-icing vs de-icing?
• In a turbocharged engine, what uses exhaust gases to drive the compressor?
• What is a sectional chart used for?
• Which term describes a condition where combustion occurs too early due to hot spots in the combustion chamber?
• If Class Echo airspace is not depicted on a chart, at what altitude does Class Echo begin?
• How do pilots use pilot-controlled lighting?
• If density altitude increases, what happens to takeoff distance?
• What are the navigation light colors on the left wingtip, right wingtip, and tail?
• What does it mean for an engine to be normally aspirated?
• What does transponder code 7700 indicate?
• Which airspace classification requires an instrument rating to enter?
• What is carburetor icing and how is it addressed?
• What are the main parts of the airframe?
• What is a go-around?
• What is ATIS and what is its purpose?
• What are class Charlie weather minimums?
• Which instrument uses pressure from the pitot/static system to measure airspeed?
• What are Class Echo VFR weather requirements?
• Which of the following is included in a METAR?
• What is the purpose of the pitot-static system?
• What is a TAF?
• Flight Level 180 corresponds to what altitude in feet MSL?
• Which airspace requires explicit ATC clearance to enter?
• What is the purpose of a cross-country flight plan?
• To avoid wake turbulence, which procedure should you follow?
• What color sequence on the airport beacon indicates a civilian airport?
• What is a likely consequence of failing to maintain required two-way radio communication?
• Which action prevents an electrical fire when excessive current is drawn in an aircraft electrical system?
• If you're confused between symptoms of hypoxia and hyperventilation, which should you treat for first?
• Which speed is defined as the best angle of climb?
• Which speed marks the maximum normal operating speed?
• Which statement is true about straight-and-level flight balance?
• Which term describes the speed that must not be exceeded except in an emergency?
• How does weight affect stall speed and takeoff distance?
• What is the difference between indicated airspeed and true airspeed?
• Which statement about the Pilot in Command's responsibilities is accurate?
• Which statement correctly describes an attribute of an acceptable alternate airport?
• Which factor increases stall speed in a given configuration?
• What does RNAV stand for?
• How does density altitude affect engine power and performance?
• Which drag component increases as airspeed increases?
• Which statement about CG location and aircraft stability is true?
• Angle of attack is defined as the angle between which two lines?
• When entering the downwind leg, what is the standard angle required?
• During which flight phases is a boost pump particularly important?
• Class Bravo weather minimums require which of the following?
• Which term is NOT one of the four strokes of a typical reciprocating engine?
• Which statement best describes the role of an alternate airport in IFR planning?
• What is the standard traffic pattern at many small airports?
• Which principles explain how lift is produced on an airfoil?
• Which of the following is not a primary flight control?
• Which speed is defined as the maximum normal operating speed?
• Define center of gravity (CG) and why it matters.
• What is uncontrolled airspace called?
• What is a TFR and can pilots enter without authorization?
• What is the meaning of magnetic variation?
• What is the typical method to determine fuel requirements for a flight?
• What does it mean to ground a magneto?
• What is a METAR?
• When selecting an alternate airport, which factor is most important?
• What is magneto ignition?
• At higher density altitude, what happens to lift and engine power?
• In reference to the elevator, in which direction does a servo trim tab move?
• What is the difference between a precision approach and a non-precision approach?
• What is detonation?
• What is the purpose of an instrument approach plate?
• Which statement accurately describes ADS-B?
• What is the purpose of the electrical bus in an aircraft?
• Which gyroscopic principle describes the tendency of a gyroscope to resist change in orientation?
• Which of the following is a type of hypoxia?
• In the PAVE preflight actions acronym, what does the acronym stand for?
• What is the purpose of a navigation instrument cross-check?
• Which scenario could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning in an aircraft?
• Which type of hypoxia is caused by a toxin that prevents cells from using oxygen?
• What is the purpose of a NOTAM?
• Which term describes the altitude at which a decision to land or go around must be made on instrument approaches requiring decision points?
• Besides planned and actual flight times, which data is commonly recorded in a pilot's flight log?
• In direct drive, the propeller moves at what speed relative to the engine?
• An instrument approach plate is used to
• Which has greater power at altitude: normally aspirated or turbocharged?
• What are class Bravo weather minimums?
• How does increasing airspeed affect lift for a given configuration?
• How does the airplane generate lift?
• Which four forces act on an airplane in flight?
• What can cause carbon monoxide poisoning?
• The white lines around the wind sock depict what?
• If flying at night and lights suddenly go out of view, what is the most likely assumption?
• What is the transponder code to 'squawk VFR'?
• Which of the following lists are examples of secondary flight controls?
• What are the purposes of oil?
• What happens to the types of drag as airspeed increases?
• Which switch controls energizing or de-energizing the aircraft's electrical system?
• What provides the spark for the spark plugs on an engine?
• Which type of hypoxia results from poor circulation causing insufficient oxygen delivery?
• What is stall speed?
• What is the purpose of the heading indicator?
• Which type of hypoxia arises when the blood has reduced oxygen-carrying capacity, such as from carbon monoxide exposure?
• What is pre-ignition?
• Which speed is defined as the best angle of climb?
• What is the recommended entry procedure into a traffic pattern from the downwind leg?
• Which color is NOT part of the civilian airport beacon sequence?
• Which transponder code indicates lost communications?
• What does VA indicate?
• What does transponder code 7500 indicate?
• Describe torque
• What does ADIZ stand for when shown on a VFR sectional?
• NOTAMs stand for Notices to Airmen. Which option reflects this term?
• Which statement best describes the pitot/static system's instrument group?
• Why are there two magnetos?
• What is the primary distinguishing factor between chronic fatigue and acute fatigue?
• In straight and level unaccelerated flight, how are the four forces of flight related to one another?
• How does forward CG affect stability and elevator authority?
• What does transponder code 7600 indicate?
• How does a turbocharger work?
• Which type of hypoxia is exemplified by poor blood flow rather than a problem with oxygen content?
• Wake turbulence is greatest behind which type of aircraft?
• What two principles does a gyroscopic system use?
• What is a fuel selector and why is it used?
• Does VA change? If so depending on weight?
• Which combination of aircraft characteristics generally produces the strongest wake turbulence behind the generating aircraft?
• Is a fuel-injected engine more efficient than a carbureted engine?
• Angle of incidence is defined as the angle between which lines?
• Which navigation system uses satellites to provide precise routing for modern aircraft?