1. As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane stalls in a particular configuration will
A) decrease as the true airspeed decreases.
B) decrease as the true airspeed increases.
C) remain the same regardless of altitude.
2. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use
A) regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, 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.
3. For private pilot operations, a second class airman medical certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15, this year will expire at midnight on
A) July 15, two years later.
B) July 31, one year later.
C) July 31, two years later.
4. Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft?
A) In an emergency or if the person is a medical patient under proper care.
B) Only if the person does not have access to the cockpit or pilot’s compartment.
C) Under no condition.
5. Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during
A) takeoffs and landings.
B) all flight conditions.
C) flight in turbulent air.
6. When must a current pilot certificate be in the pilot’s personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?
A) When acting as a crew chief during launch and recovery.
B) Only when passengers are carried.
C) Any time when acting as pilot in command or as a required crewmember.
7. Most midair collision accidents occur during
A) hazy days.
B) clear days.
C) cloudy nights.
8. Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem?
A) Settling to the surface abruptly during landing.
B) Becoming airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed.
C) Inability to get airborne even though airspeed is sufficient for normal takeoff needs.
Final Exam Answers
1. Answer C is correct. The aircraft will stall at a higher true airspeed as air density decreases, however, the indicated airspeed will remain the same. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Chapter 4)
2. Answer C is correct. The best method for locating traffic at night is through the use of peripheral vision through off-center viewing. Scanning small sections of the sky at a time is the recommended procedure to locate traffic. (AC 90-48C)
3. Answer C is correct. A second class medical certificate is valid for 24 months for a pilot over the age of 40 (FAR 61.23). The certificate is valid until the end of the month regardless of the date the medical was initially obtained. At the end of 12 calendar months, the second class certificate is usable with third class privileges.
4. Answer A is correct. FAR 91.17 specifies that only in an emergency situation or when under proper medical care should a person who appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs be carried aboard an aircraft.
5. Answer A is correct. FAR 91.105 requires crewmembers to keep their safety belt fastened at all times during takeoff and landing and while en route when at the crewmember station. The shoulder harness should be used during takeoff and landing when installed as long as it does not interfere with any required operation.
6. Answer C is correct. When acting as pilot in command or a required crewmember a pilot must have in his possession or accessible in the aircraft his pilot and medical certificate (if required) per FAR 61.3. A valid identification is also required.
7. Answer B is correct. The majority of reported near midair collisions and midair collisions occur during VFR weather conditions in daylight conditions. (AC 90-48C)
8. Answer B is correct. The reduction of induced drag when in ground effect may cause the aircraft to become airborne prior to the recommended takeoff speed. As the aircraft attempts to climb out of ground effect the increase in induced drag may lead to very poor climb performance. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Chapter 4)
