Private Pilot Quiz

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1. Abbreviations and Symbols (3012-1)

After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time?

A - V_Y.

B - V_X.

C - V_A.

2. Charting the Course (3542)

(Refer to Figure 23 .) What is the estimated time en route for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 300° at 14 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Add 3 minutes for climb-out.

A - 38 minutes.

B - 43 minutes.

C - 48 minutes.

3. Airport Lighting Aids (3762)

An above glide slope indication from a tri-color VASI is

A - a white light signal.

B - a green light signal.

C - an amber light signal.

4. Sectional Chart (3637)

(Refer to Figure 24 , area 3.) What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of Savannah International?

A - 1,500 feet MSL.

B - 1,531 feet AGL.

C - 1,549 feet MSL.

5. Performance (3679)

(Refer to Figure 36 .) What is the expected fuel consumption for a 1,000-nautical mile flight under the following conditions?
Pressure altitude - 8,000 ft
Temperature - 22 °C
Manifold pressure - 20.8 inches Hg
Wind - Calm

A - 60.2 gallons.

B - 70.1 gallons.

C - 73.2 gallons.

6. Radio Navigation (3589)

(Refer to Figure 31 , illustration 1.) The relative bearing TO the station is

A - 045°.

B - 180°.

C - 315°.

7. Airport and Navigation Lighting Aids (3718)

Airport taxiway edge lights are identified at night by

A - white directional lights.

B - blue omnidirectional lights.