Private Pilot FAA Written Exam Questions with Correct Answers| Latest Update
Guaranteed Success
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which are - categories of aircraft: normal, utility,
acrobatic
- class of aircraft: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon
With respect to the certification of airmen, which are - categories of aircraft: airplane,
rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air
- classes of aircraft: single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea
- types of cert: student pilot, recreational, PPL, commercial, airline transport pilot
- ratings: IFR, MEI, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air
medical exam for PPL 3rd class valid
- <40yo: 60m
- >=40yo: 24m
BasicMed Rule - max 6 seats (include pilot)
- <18k ft MSL
- max 250 kts
- not for hire/compensated
How to increase lift? - increase speed
- increase wing's camper (shape or flap)
- increase angle of attack
note: Bernoulli and 3rd law of Newton
chord line - An imaginary straight line from the leading edge to the trailing edge of an airfoil.
,- flap down will increase angle of attack
Angle of Attack The angle formed by the wing chord line and the relative wind.
parasite drag drag that does not contribute to lift generation; drag caused by landing gear
struts, cooling intakes, antennas, rivet heads, etc.
Induced Drag Generated by the airflow circulation around the wing as it creates lift.
Drag and Speed Relationship
L/D max The maximum ratio between total lift and total drag. This point provides the best
glide speed. Any deviation from the best glide speed increase drag and reduces the distance
you can glide
Critical angle of attack The angle of attack at which an airfoil stalls (loses lift) regardless of
the aircraft's airspeed, attitude, or weight.
Stall Recovery Procedure 1. Lower the angle of attack (pitch
down)
2. Add full power and raise the nose after the stall is "broken"
3. Establish a full power climb
4. Flaps up incrementally (if applicable)
center of pressure (lift) The point along the chord line of a wing at which all the
aerodynamic forces are considered to be concentrated
center of gravity (CG) The center of gravity of the aircraft depending on weight and balance
of the loads
,Aeronautical Sectional Chart
Gyroscopic Precession When a force is applied to one side of a spinning object, the opposite
happens to the other side.
Spiraling Slipstream The slipstream of a propeller-driven airplane rotates around the
airplane. This slipstream strikes the left side of the vertical fin, causing the aircraft to yaw
slightly. Rudder offset is sometimes used by aircraft designers to counteract this tendency.
Adverse Yaw Yawing tendency toward the outside of a turn.
overbanking tendency when entering a turn, the outside wing travel faster than inside wing,
it produces more lift than inside wing, causes overbanking tendency
constant bank angle
constant bank speed
maneuver speed (Va) stall speed increase during maneuver
Overtaking
Head-on
Converging
right of way first to last
- mayday
- balloon
, - glider
- aircraft refueling
- airship
- rotorcraft/aircraft
taxi aircraft - head wind: turning into
- tail wind: diving away
traffic pattern
Wind indicator Provides winds direction and velocity
runway indicators
Hand signals
airport signs and markings
ATC light signals - signals will come from control tower
Glide path Predetermined imaginary path to the landing strip in the horizontal plane
Each recreational or private pilot is required to have a flight review at least once Every 24
calendar months.
Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM) The ability for a pilot to manage all resources
effectively to ensure the outcome of the flight is successful.
Guaranteed Success
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which are - categories of aircraft: normal, utility,
acrobatic
- class of aircraft: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon
With respect to the certification of airmen, which are - categories of aircraft: airplane,
rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air
- classes of aircraft: single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea
- types of cert: student pilot, recreational, PPL, commercial, airline transport pilot
- ratings: IFR, MEI, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air
medical exam for PPL 3rd class valid
- <40yo: 60m
- >=40yo: 24m
BasicMed Rule - max 6 seats (include pilot)
- <18k ft MSL
- max 250 kts
- not for hire/compensated
How to increase lift? - increase speed
- increase wing's camper (shape or flap)
- increase angle of attack
note: Bernoulli and 3rd law of Newton
chord line - An imaginary straight line from the leading edge to the trailing edge of an airfoil.
,- flap down will increase angle of attack
Angle of Attack The angle formed by the wing chord line and the relative wind.
parasite drag drag that does not contribute to lift generation; drag caused by landing gear
struts, cooling intakes, antennas, rivet heads, etc.
Induced Drag Generated by the airflow circulation around the wing as it creates lift.
Drag and Speed Relationship
L/D max The maximum ratio between total lift and total drag. This point provides the best
glide speed. Any deviation from the best glide speed increase drag and reduces the distance
you can glide
Critical angle of attack The angle of attack at which an airfoil stalls (loses lift) regardless of
the aircraft's airspeed, attitude, or weight.
Stall Recovery Procedure 1. Lower the angle of attack (pitch
down)
2. Add full power and raise the nose after the stall is "broken"
3. Establish a full power climb
4. Flaps up incrementally (if applicable)
center of pressure (lift) The point along the chord line of a wing at which all the
aerodynamic forces are considered to be concentrated
center of gravity (CG) The center of gravity of the aircraft depending on weight and balance
of the loads
,Aeronautical Sectional Chart
Gyroscopic Precession When a force is applied to one side of a spinning object, the opposite
happens to the other side.
Spiraling Slipstream The slipstream of a propeller-driven airplane rotates around the
airplane. This slipstream strikes the left side of the vertical fin, causing the aircraft to yaw
slightly. Rudder offset is sometimes used by aircraft designers to counteract this tendency.
Adverse Yaw Yawing tendency toward the outside of a turn.
overbanking tendency when entering a turn, the outside wing travel faster than inside wing,
it produces more lift than inside wing, causes overbanking tendency
constant bank angle
constant bank speed
maneuver speed (Va) stall speed increase during maneuver
Overtaking
Head-on
Converging
right of way first to last
- mayday
- balloon
, - glider
- aircraft refueling
- airship
- rotorcraft/aircraft
taxi aircraft - head wind: turning into
- tail wind: diving away
traffic pattern
Wind indicator Provides winds direction and velocity
runway indicators
Hand signals
airport signs and markings
ATC light signals - signals will come from control tower
Glide path Predetermined imaginary path to the landing strip in the horizontal plane
Each recreational or private pilot is required to have a flight review at least once Every 24
calendar months.
Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM) The ability for a pilot to manage all resources
effectively to ensure the outcome of the flight is successful.
