Airplane Flying Handbook Practice Test

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• Journals containing a record of total operating time, repairs, alterations or inspections performed, and all Airworthiness Directive notes compiled with are called what?
• Which axis passes from wingtip to wingtip?
• What term describes the ballooning climb that occurs when the flare is too aggressive during landing?
• What is the primary effect of extending flaps on stall speed and approach speed?
• Which statement correctly defines Vne?
• Which feature is NOT associated with a pressure carburetor when compared to a float-type carburetor?
• The angle formed by the chord line of the wing and a line parallel to the airplane's longitudinal axis is known as:
• What are the primary components of the pitot-static system and how can blockage or leaks affect indications?
• Adverse yaw occurs because the outside wing experiences higher induced drag, which also produces more lift. This describes yaw in which direction?
• Which ADM tools are included as common decision-making aids in flight operations?
• When icing conditions exist or are likely, what is the recommended procedure for anti-ice/deice systems?
• Which airspace types generally require ATC clearance or communication before entry for VFR flight?
• What are common aerodynamic stall signs and the immediate corrective actions?
• What term refers to the vertical distance of an airplane above the terrain, or above ground level?
• Cabin pressurization refers to forcing conditioned air into the cabin to simulate pressure conditions at a much lower altitude. What is the main benefit described?
• At which airspeed range are installation and instrument errors in airspeed measurements generally greatest?
• Which element is not essential when navigating using pilotage and dead reckoning?
• Force involved in overcoming inertia, and which may be defined as a change in velocity per unit of time.
• Induction system icing is hazardous because it can do what to the fuel/air charge?
• The prevention of the formation of ice on a surface is called:
• Which statement correctly matches each primary flight control with its axis?
• Which weather products are used for planning according to the AIM?
• What term describes an aircraft that conforms to its type certificated design and is in a condition for safe flight after required inspections?
• Which document records the compliance actions for an Airworthiness Directive, including date and method of compliance?
• What is the purpose of anti-ice and deice systems and when should you use them?
• What is the actual height above mean sea level at which the aircraft is flying?
• Who is authorized to conduct an annual inspection on certificated aircraft?
• A float-type carburetor consists essentially of which components?
• Pitch is controlled about which axis?
• Which term describes the distance required to accelerate to V1 with all engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1, and continue the takeoff on the remaining engine(s) until V2 is attained?
• What is the effect of icing on lift and stall speed, and what action should be taken?
• Which ADM tool helps identify hazards by evaluating the Pilot, Aircraft, Environment, and External pressures before flight?
• Which statement correctly defines angle of attack and the critical angle of attack in relation to a stall?
• Which document contains operating procedures and limitations specific to a particular airplane make/model as approved by the FAA?
• What is the purpose of best glide speed?
• Bypass ratio is defined as the ratio of mass airflow through the fan section to the mass airflow that passes through which portion of the engine?
• How does weight and balance influence takeoff distance and climb performance?
• Which flight instrument indicates altitude by sensing pressure changes?
• When fuel starvation is suspected, what steps should be taken?
• What are the steps of the engine-out procedure in flight for a piston-powered airplane?
• What is carbon monoxide poisoning in aircraft and what are the preventive measures?
• Bleed air can be used for which of the following aircraft systems?
• What is the objective of ground reference maneuvers around a fixed point and what bank angle is typically used?
• Which items should be included in a thorough preflight action?
• What is the science of the action of air on an object, and the motion of air on other gases?
• The point (altitude) at which, as the indicated airspeed decreases with altitude, it progressively merges with the low speed buffet boundary where pre-stall buffet occurs for the airplane at a load factor of 1.0 G.
• Which turning condition is most associated with a risk of adverse yaw at slow speeds?
• Which component is essential when performing wind correction calculations for pilotage?
• An automatic flight control system that keeps an aircraft in level flight or on a set course, and may be directed by the pilot or coupled to a radio navigation signal is called:
• How can you determine wind direction and speed when not provided by a weather report?
• Which action best describes crosswind touchdown technique?
• Why is coordination important during turning maneuvers to avoid adverse yaw, especially at low speeds?
• Alpha Mode of Operation is typically between what percent of engine operating speed?
• A condition of flight in which the nose of an airplane tends to yaw toward the outside of the turn. This is caused by the higher induced drag on the outside wing, which is also producing more lift.
• What are typical symptoms of hypoxia, and how can it be prevented in flight?
• Which axis runs from the nose to the tail of an aircraft?
• What term describes removable or installed weight used to bring the center of gravity into the allowable range?
• What is the relative wind in relation to angle of attack?
• Which describes the combination of coordination, timing, control touch, and speed sense in addition to motor skills required to fly an aircraft?
• Which instrument uses ambient atmospheric pressure to indicate altitude?
• In a turbofan engine, what is bypass air?
• If the center of gravity is aft of the recommended limit, what stabilization and stall characteristics are most likely?
• Which field deals with lift production by aircraft and the relative wind around moving bodies?
• The position of the aircraft as determined by the relationship of its axes to a reference horizon is called:
• What is the recovery procedure from a power-off stall?
• The three primary axes intersect at the center of gravity at what angle to each other?
• What is the purpose of a stabilized approach and how can you identify one?
• Which flight regime describes a higher airspeed requiring a lower power setting and a lower airspeed requiring a higher power setting to maintain altitude?
• What is the speed at which the aircraft will produce the most gain in altitude over a given distance?
• Which statement best describes the effect of altitude on engine power?
• How would you plan for an off-airport forced landing and what steps would you take to prepare?
• If the primary induction air opening is blocked, which device allows induction air to continue to the engine?
• The attitude indicator provides information about which aspect of flight?
• What device uses engine power to generate electrical power?
• This phenomenon is caused by staring at a single point of light against a dark background for more than a few seconds, causing the light to appear to move on its own:
• An autopilot can be controlled by the pilot or can be coupled to what kind of signal?
• Which term refers to sound acquaintance with the principles of flight and the exercise of sound judgement resulting in optimal safety and efficiency?
• What are signs of pitot-static blockage and your response?
• A reciprocating aircraft engine having rated takeoff power that is producible from sea level to an established higher altitude is called:
• A maintenance logbook should be kept for which components of an aircraft?
• What constitutes an alternate airport, and when should you plan one?
• Which device simulates high altitude conditions by reducing interior pressure?
• How do you obtain magnetic heading from true heading?
• In a go-around, what is the recommended sequence for retracting flaps and gear after establishing a positive climb?
• Airworthiness Directive (AD) notes are compiled with which records?
• Which speed yields the most gain in altitude in the least amount of time?
• When estimating wind using drift and heading corrections, what additional check can improve confidence in your estimate?
• Where is the boost pump typically located in the aircraft fuel system?
• How many volumes comprise the Airport/Facility Directory publication?
• How would you recognize and re-correct an inadvertent stall at low altitude with a significant bank?
• What is the actual height above ground level at which the aircraft is flying?
• During preflight, why is it important to review known defects and airfield conditions?
• Which carburetor type meters fuel through fixed jets according to the mass airflow and discharges it under positive pressure?
• What sequence correctly describes calculating weight and CG for a flight?
• When navigating without radio navigation aids using pilotage and dead reckoning, which statement is most accurate?
• Which flight control primarily controls roll about the aircraft's longitudinal axis?
• How do you recognize and recover from an uncoordinated flight or slip?
• What term describes a go-around during landing?
• Which term is the altitude at which a climb is no longer possible?
• Which manual contains general information about the make and model of an airplane, is not FAA approved, and is not specific to any serial-numbered airplane?
• Which speed yields the furthest glide for the least altitude loss when the aircraft is unpowered?
• In a level turn, how does bank angle affect stall speed and load factor?
• What is the term for the flat portion of a propeller blade that resembles the bottom portion of an airfoil?
• What type of compressor is used in a turbine engine where the airflow is essentially linear and the compressor consists of multiple stages of rotors and stators?
• What is the function of a bus tie in power distribution?
• How does density altitude affect takeoff distance and climb performance?
• What is Vfe?
• Bleed air is tapped from which part of a turbine engine?
• In cruising and higher airspeed ranges, which two airspeed measures are approximately the same?
• In controlled airspace, what primarily determines VFR weather minimums?
• Which term describes the overall condition of conforming to design and being safe for flight?
• What device opens to allow induction airflow to continue should the primary induction opening become blocked?
• What is the minimum fuel requirement for a VFR flight including reserves?
• What is the purpose of weight and balance data in flight planning?
• What is a potential drawback of extending flaps during approach?
• What is the act of starting an aircraft's engine while in flight, especially after flameout, called?
• What regulatory notice informs the registered owner of a condition that prevents continued airworthiness and requires compliance within a time limit?
• Define wind shear and explain why it is hazardous during takeoff and landing.
• Which term describes the distance required to accelerate to V1 with all engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1, and abort the takeoff and bring the airplane to a stop using braking action only?
• To correct possible airspeed errors, which chart should be consulted?
• What term refers to the operation of a turboprop engine from takeoff to landing, with alpha operation typically between 95 and 100 percent?
• Which carburetor type has a vented float chamber?
• What is the function of elevator trim and how does it affect flight?
• An instrument that uses an artificial horizon and miniature airplane to depict the airplane's position relative to the true horizon, and senses roll as well as pitch, is the:
• The attitude indicator senses roll as well as pitch. Which instrument is this?
• What is the recommended technique for crosswind landings?
• Which axis passes vertically through the center of gravity?
• Which statement correctly defines Vx and Vy?
• What term describes the characteristic curve of an airfoil’s upper and lower surfaces?
• Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) is defined as the indicated airspeed corrected for which factors?
• What is the acute angle between the chord line of the airfoil and the direction of the relative wind?
• Which document, developed by the airplane manufacturer and approved by the FAA, is specific to a particular make and model by serial number and contains operating procedures and limitations?
• During takeoff, which stall type is more dangerous and why?
• Buffeting is best described as the beating or irregular shaking of an aerodynamic surface caused by which condition?
• What are the limitations of a typical autopilot in a light airplane and when should you disengage it?
• What causes adverse yaw in a turn and how can you prevent it?
• Which of the following indicates engine overheating and what actions should you take?
• Ice that forms inside the carburetor due to fuel vaporization is known as:
• In an axial-flow compressor, what primarily determines the compressor ratio?
• How does altitude affect engine power in a typical fixed-wing single-engine?
• Which surface of an airfoil typically has more pronounced camber?
• What is the standard engine-out procedure during an engine failure after takeoff in a single-engine airplane?
• Which technique helps prevent adverse yaw when starting a turn?
• How do you decide if weather is suitable for VFR flight and what are alternatives if not?
• What certificate is issued by the FAA to aircraft that have proven to meet minimum standards?
• Basic empty weight (GAMA) includes the standard empty weight plus optional equipment that has been installed.
• Bypass ratio is defined as the ratio of mass airflow through the fan to the mass airflow through which portion?
• An airfoil is defined as any surface that provides aerodynamic force when interacting with moving air. Which term best fits this definition?
• What term describes an airfoil with camber in its geometry?
• Camber causes the velocity of the airflow immediately above the wing to be higher than below the wing. This statement is:
• Buffeting is caused by unsteady flow or gusts leading to irregular motion of which component?
• What action is recommended during critical phases such as takeoff and landing regarding autopilot?
• Accelerate-stop distance ends with bringing the airplane to a stop using braking action only. Which action is not considered in this distance?
• Which term describes the air in a turbofan that bypasses the engine core?
• What describes the boost pump in an aircraft's fuel system?
• In accelerate-go distance, by the time the aircraft reaches 35 feet of altitude, which speed must be attained?
• Why is it important to keep the center of gravity within the allowable envelope?
• Which primary flight control surface controls roll about the aircraft's longitudinal axis?
• During an engine failure after takeoff, what is the primary purpose of declaring an emergency?
• Which publication is designed primarily as a pilot's operational manual containing all airports, seaplane bases, and heliports open to the public, including communications data and navigational facilities, and is issued in seven geographic volumes?
• What is the recommended instrument scanning technique to maintain orientation and detect deviations?
• Carburetor icing occurs mainly due to what primary cause?
• What is spatial disorientation and how can it be prevented?
• Which statement best differentiates absolute altitude from absolute ceiling?
• Components that are used with an engine, but are not a part of the engine itself. Units such as magnetos, carburetors, generators, and fuel pumps are commonly installed engine accessories.
• Which statement correctly defines common V-speeds such as Vs, Vs0, Vs1, Vx, Vy, Vne, and Vfe?
• A complete inspection of an aircraft and engine required every 12 calendar months on certificated aircraft, performed by an A&P technician holding an Inspection Authorization, is called:
• What manual port allows the pitot-static instruments to sense static pressure from an alternate location if the primary static port is blocked?
• How should you adjust the pitch to maintain best glide when weight and altitude change?
• In aircraft electrical systems, what is a bus bar?
• Accelerate-go distance begins with accelerating to which speed with all engines at takeoff power?
• Which documents must be carried and current before flight?
• What is a reasonable reason to maintain wings-level control during a suspected fuel starvation scenario?
• The position of an aircraft as determined by the relationship of its axes and a reference, usually the earth's horizon, is called:
• The maintenance inspection that must be performed every 100 hours on aircraft under 12,500 pounds used for hire is called the
• A stabilizer that can be adjusted in flight to trim the airplane, thereby allowing the airplane to fly hands-off at any given airspeed.
• In a turbine engine, what is the primary purpose of the bleed valve?
• What are the essential steps of the go-around procedure and why is power management critical?
• How does weight distribution forward versus aft center of gravity affect stability and elevator effectiveness?
• What are the recommended weather information sources for flight planning as described in the AIM?