1. The wind at 5,000 feet agl is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. The difference in direction is primarily caused by
B. stronger pressure gradient at higher altitudes.
C. friction between the wind and the surface.
2. When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots should state
A. the full name and address of the formation commander.
B. whether they intend to fly VFR only.
C. that they possess a current pilot certificate.
3. An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying north in a calm wind: "Traffic, nine o'clock, two miles, southbound." Where should the pilot look for this traffic?
A. South.
B. North.
C. West.
4. To use VHF/DF facilities for assistance in locating an aircraft's position, the aircraft must have a
A. VHF transmitter and receiver.
B. VOR receiver and DME.
C. 4096-code transponder.
5. What is the approximate base of the cumulus clouds if the surface air temperature at 1,000 feet msl is 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the dewpoint is 48 degrees F?
A. 4,000 feet msl.
B. 5,000 feet msl.
C. 6,000 feet msl.
6. In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if
A. a right turn is entered from an east heading.
B. a left turn is entered from a west heading.
C. an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading.
7. The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will
A. remain the same regardless of the airplane's gross weight.
B. change with an increase in the airplane's gross weight.
C. increase if the CG is moved forward.
8. The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally
A. 3,000 feet agl.
B. 1,200 feet agl.
C. 4,000 feet agl.
9. What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
A. 15 degrees Celsius and 29.92 inches Hg.
B. 59 degrees C and 1013.2 millibars.
C. 59 degrees Fahrenheit and 29.92 millibars.
10. Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?
A. Only the airframe, powerplant, and optional equipment.
B. Unusable fuel and undrainable oil.
C. Full tanks and engine oil filled to capacity.
11. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use
A. regularly spaced concentration on the three-, nine-, and 12-o'clock positions.
B. a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 30-degree sector.
C. peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off-center viewing.
Answers
1. C. AC 00-6A
2. B. AC 61-23C
3. C. AIM 4-1-14
4. A. AIM 1-1-18
5. B. AC 00-6A
6. C. AC 61-23C
7. A. AC 61-21A
8. C. AIM 3-2-4
9. A. AC 61-23B
10. B. AC 61-23C
11. C. AC 61-21A
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