FAA PRIVATE PILOT LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
EXAM WITH 140+ QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
When departing a satellite airport without an operative control
tower located within Class C airspace, what requirement must be
met? (91.130) -Correct Answer-Each person must establish and
maintain two-way radio communications with the ATC facilities
having jurisdiction over the Class C airspace area as soon as
practicable after departing.
What minimum weather conditions are required when
conducting VFR flight operations within Class C airspace?
(91.156) -Correct Answer-VFR flight operations within Class C
airspace requires 3 statue miles flight visibility and cloud
clearance of at least 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above and 2,000
feet horizontal to clouds.
What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot
(airplane) certificate? (61.103) -Correct Answer-a. Be at least 17
years of age.
b. Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English
language.
c. Hold a U.S. student pilot certificate, sport pilot certificate, or
recreational certificate.
d. Hold at least a current Third Class medical certificate.
e. Have received the required ground and flight training
endorsements.
f. Meet the applicable aeronautical experience requirements.
g. Have passed the required knowledge and practical tests.
,What is the correct sequence of actions in the event of a low-
altitude (takeoff) engine failure? -Correct Answer-
1. Establish best glide or landing speed, as appropriate
2. Mixture cutoff
3. Fuel selector to Off
4. Ignition switch to Off
5. Flaps- as required (to 100% if best glide not needed for
obstacle clearance)
If time permits-
6. Power lever to idle
7. Fuel pump to Off
8. Bat-Alt master switches to Off
9. Ensure seat belts are tight
What is the correct sequence in the event of an engine failure in
flight? -Correct Answer-1. Establish best glide (ideally AP on,
IAS 95-99 KIAS)
2. Mixture- as required (check to ensure not too lean)
3. Fuel selector- switch tanks
4. Fuel pump- Boost
5. Alternate induction air- On
6. Air conditioner (if installed) Off
7. Ignition switch- Check, Both
8. Perform Engine Airstart OR Emergency Landing Without
Engine checklist, as required
What is the correct sequence for an Engine Airstart? -Correct
Answer-1. Bat Master switches: On
2. Power lever: 1/2" open
,3. Mixture: Rich / as required, consider leaning then enriching in
case of faulty mixture control
4. Fuel Selector- switch tanks (unless already switched after
failure)
5. Ignition switch- set to Both
6. Fuel pump- Boost
7. Alternate induction air- On
8. Alt master switches- Off
9. Starter, if propeller not windmilling- Engage
10. Power lever- slowly increase
11. Alt Master switches- On (when engine starts)
12. If engine does not start, perform Forced Landing checklist
What is the correct sequence for a forced landing without
power? -Correct Answer-1. Establish best glide
2. Radio set to 121.5, transmit Mayday with location and
intentions
3. Transponder- set to 7700
4. If off airport, activate ELT
5. Power lever to idle
6. Mixture to cutoff
7. Fuel selector to Off
8. Ignition switch to Off
9. Fuel pump to Off
10. Flaps, when landing is assured, to 100%
11. Master switches Off
12. Seat belts- secured
What is the correct sequence for an emergency descent? -
Correct Answer-1. Power lever to Idle
2. Mixture - as required
, 3. Airspeed- V/NE (200 KIAS) if no turbulence, otherwise
N/NO (163 KIAS)
How much horizontal distance will be covered at Best Glide
Speed, before factoring wind speed and direction? -Correct
Answer-The maximum glide ratio is 9 : 1, which translates to
approximately 1.5 miles per 1,000 feet AGL (this is actually
more like 8:1 but a useful reference)
What is the correct sequence in the event of a Cabin Fire in
flight? -Correct Answer-1. Bat-Alt master switches OFF, as
required, unless in IMC, in which case leave Bat 2 on
2. Fire Extinguisher - deploy as required
3. Open Cabin Doors if airflow insufficient to clear fumes and
smoke
4. Avionics Power Switch - OFF (be prepared to navigate with
steam gauges)
5. All other switches - OFF
6. Land ASAP
If setting master switches to OFF eliminated source of fire or
fumes and airplane is in night, weather or IMC conditions:
7. Airflow selector - OFF
8. Bat-Alt Master switches - ON
9. Avionics Power Switch - ON
10. Required systems- Activate one at a time
11. Temperature Selector- COLD
12. Vent selector - Feet/Panel/Defrost position
13. Airflow Selector - set to Maximum
14. Panel eyeball outlets- Open
15. Land ASAP
EXAM WITH 140+ QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
When departing a satellite airport without an operative control
tower located within Class C airspace, what requirement must be
met? (91.130) -Correct Answer-Each person must establish and
maintain two-way radio communications with the ATC facilities
having jurisdiction over the Class C airspace area as soon as
practicable after departing.
What minimum weather conditions are required when
conducting VFR flight operations within Class C airspace?
(91.156) -Correct Answer-VFR flight operations within Class C
airspace requires 3 statue miles flight visibility and cloud
clearance of at least 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above and 2,000
feet horizontal to clouds.
What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot
(airplane) certificate? (61.103) -Correct Answer-a. Be at least 17
years of age.
b. Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English
language.
c. Hold a U.S. student pilot certificate, sport pilot certificate, or
recreational certificate.
d. Hold at least a current Third Class medical certificate.
e. Have received the required ground and flight training
endorsements.
f. Meet the applicable aeronautical experience requirements.
g. Have passed the required knowledge and practical tests.
,What is the correct sequence of actions in the event of a low-
altitude (takeoff) engine failure? -Correct Answer-
1. Establish best glide or landing speed, as appropriate
2. Mixture cutoff
3. Fuel selector to Off
4. Ignition switch to Off
5. Flaps- as required (to 100% if best glide not needed for
obstacle clearance)
If time permits-
6. Power lever to idle
7. Fuel pump to Off
8. Bat-Alt master switches to Off
9. Ensure seat belts are tight
What is the correct sequence in the event of an engine failure in
flight? -Correct Answer-1. Establish best glide (ideally AP on,
IAS 95-99 KIAS)
2. Mixture- as required (check to ensure not too lean)
3. Fuel selector- switch tanks
4. Fuel pump- Boost
5. Alternate induction air- On
6. Air conditioner (if installed) Off
7. Ignition switch- Check, Both
8. Perform Engine Airstart OR Emergency Landing Without
Engine checklist, as required
What is the correct sequence for an Engine Airstart? -Correct
Answer-1. Bat Master switches: On
2. Power lever: 1/2" open
,3. Mixture: Rich / as required, consider leaning then enriching in
case of faulty mixture control
4. Fuel Selector- switch tanks (unless already switched after
failure)
5. Ignition switch- set to Both
6. Fuel pump- Boost
7. Alternate induction air- On
8. Alt master switches- Off
9. Starter, if propeller not windmilling- Engage
10. Power lever- slowly increase
11. Alt Master switches- On (when engine starts)
12. If engine does not start, perform Forced Landing checklist
What is the correct sequence for a forced landing without
power? -Correct Answer-1. Establish best glide
2. Radio set to 121.5, transmit Mayday with location and
intentions
3. Transponder- set to 7700
4. If off airport, activate ELT
5. Power lever to idle
6. Mixture to cutoff
7. Fuel selector to Off
8. Ignition switch to Off
9. Fuel pump to Off
10. Flaps, when landing is assured, to 100%
11. Master switches Off
12. Seat belts- secured
What is the correct sequence for an emergency descent? -
Correct Answer-1. Power lever to Idle
2. Mixture - as required
, 3. Airspeed- V/NE (200 KIAS) if no turbulence, otherwise
N/NO (163 KIAS)
How much horizontal distance will be covered at Best Glide
Speed, before factoring wind speed and direction? -Correct
Answer-The maximum glide ratio is 9 : 1, which translates to
approximately 1.5 miles per 1,000 feet AGL (this is actually
more like 8:1 but a useful reference)
What is the correct sequence in the event of a Cabin Fire in
flight? -Correct Answer-1. Bat-Alt master switches OFF, as
required, unless in IMC, in which case leave Bat 2 on
2. Fire Extinguisher - deploy as required
3. Open Cabin Doors if airflow insufficient to clear fumes and
smoke
4. Avionics Power Switch - OFF (be prepared to navigate with
steam gauges)
5. All other switches - OFF
6. Land ASAP
If setting master switches to OFF eliminated source of fire or
fumes and airplane is in night, weather or IMC conditions:
7. Airflow selector - OFF
8. Bat-Alt Master switches - ON
9. Avionics Power Switch - ON
10. Required systems- Activate one at a time
11. Temperature Selector- COLD
12. Vent selector - Feet/Panel/Defrost position
13. Airflow Selector - set to Maximum
14. Panel eyeball outlets- Open
15. Land ASAP
