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1. Forces Acting on the Airplane in Flight (5217)

What performance is characteristic of flight at maximum lift/drag ratio in a propeller-driven airplane? Maximum

A - range and maximum distance glide.

B - coefficient of lift and minimum coefficient of drag.

C - gain in altitude over a given distance.

2. Abbreviations and Symbols (0504_79)

14 CFR part 1 defines V_N_E as

A - maximum landing gear extended speed.

B - never-exceed speed.

C - maximum nose wheel extend speed.

3. General (5107)

To serve as pilot in command of an airplane that is certified for more than one pilot crewmember, and operated under part 91, a person must

A - complete a flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months.

B - complete a pilot-in-command proficiency check within the preceding 12 calendar months in an airplane that is type certificated for more than one pilot.

C - receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized flight instructor.

4. Loads and Load Factors (5164)

Baggage weighing 90 pounds is placed in a normal category airplane's baggage compartment which is placarded at 100 pounds. If this airplane is subjected to a positive load factor of 3.5 G's, the total load of the baggage would be

A - 315 pounds and would not be excessive.

B - 350 pounds and would not be excessive.

C - 315 pounds and would be excessive.

5. Weather Depiction Chart (5430)

Which provides a graphic display of both VFR and IFR weather?

A - Radar Summary Chart.

B - Surface Weather Map.

C - Weather Depiction Chart.

6. Emergency Approaches and Landings Actual (5663)

A pilot's most immediate and vital concern in the event of complete engine failure after becoming airborne on takeoff is

A - turning back to the takeoff field.

B - landing directly into the wind.

C - maintaining a safe airspeed.

7. AC 60-22, Aeronautical Decision Making (0504_733)

To help manage cockpit stress, pilots must

A - condition themselves to relax and think rationally when stress appears.

B - be aware of life stress situations that are similar to those in flying.

C - avoid situations that will improve their abilities to handle cockpit responsibilities.

8. High Altitude Weather (5381)

Which feature is associated with the tropopause?

A - Absolute upper limit of cloud formation.

B - Abrupt change in temperature lapse rate.

C - Constant height above the Earth.

9. Thunderstorms (5373)

What minimum distance should exist between intense radar echoes before any attempt is made to fly between these thunderstorms?

10. Instrument Flight Rules (5122-1)

When must an operational check on the aircraft VOR equipment be accomplished to operate under IFR? Within the preceding

A - 30 days or 30 hours of flight time.

C - 10 days or 10 hours of flight time.