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1. Engine Operation (5606)
Applying carburetor heat will
A - enrich the fuel/air mixture.
B - not affect the mixture.
C - lean the fuel/air mixture.
 
2. Air Masses and Fronts (5343)
A moist, unstable air mass is characterized by
A - stratiform clouds and continuous precipitation.
B - cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation.
C - poor visibility and smooth air.
 
3. Maintenance Preventive Maintenance and Alterations (0504_73)
A standard airworthiness certificate remains in effect as long as the aircraft receives
A - an annual inspection.
B - an annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection prior to their expiration dates.
C - required maintenance and inspections.
 
4. Abbreviations and Symbols (0504_98)
14 CFR part 1 defines VNO as
A - normal operating speed.
B - maximum structural cruising speed.
C - maximum operating speed.
 
5. Aviation Weather Forecasts (5422)
SIGMET's are issued as a warning of weather conditions which are hazardous
A - particularly to light airplanes.
B - particularly to heavy aircraft.
C - to all aircraft.
 
6. Forces Acting on the Airplane in Flight (5220)
During the transition from straight-and-level flight to a climb, the angle of attack is increased and lift
A - is momentarily decreased.
B - remains the same.
C - is momentarily increased.
 
7. Abbreviations and Symbols (5014)
Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable?
A - VS1.
B - VSO.
C - VS.
 
8. Sectional Chart (0504_830)
(Refer to Figure 53 , point 1) This thin black shaded line is most likely
A - an arrival route.
B - a military training route.
C - a state boundary line.
 
9. Turbulence (5358)
During an approach, the most important and most easily recognized means of being alerted to possible wind shear is monitoring the
A - amount of trim required to relieve control pressures.
B - heading changes necessary to remain on the runway centerline.
C - power and vertical velocity required to remain on the proper glidepath.
 
10. Flight Rules General (0504_27)
What altimeter setting is required when operating an aircraft at 18,000 feet MSL?
A - Current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route.
B - Altimeter setting at the departure or destination airport.
C - 29.92 Inches Hg.