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1. Wake Turbulence (3828)
The wind condition that requires maximum caution when avoiding wake turbulence on landing is a
A - light, quartering headwind.
B - light, quartering tailwind.
C - strong headwind.
 
2. Vision in Flight (3713)
The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to
A - look to the side of the object and scan slowly.
B - scan the visual field very rapidly.
C - look to the side of the object and scan rapidly.
 
3. Engine Operation (3240)
The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as
A - combustion.
B - pre-ignition.
C - detonation.
 
4. Abbreviations and Symbols (3006)
Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?
A - VA.
B - VLO.
C - VNE.
 
5. Weather Depiction Chart (3511)
(Refer to Figure 18 .) What weather phenomenon is causing IFR conditions in central Oklahoma?
A - Low visibility only.
B - Low ceilings and visibility.
C - Heavy rain showers.
 
6. Airport Facility Directory (3840)
(Refer to Figure 53 .) What is the recommended communications procedure for landing at Lincoln Municipal during the hours when the tower is not in operation?
A - Monitor airport traffic and announce your position and intentions on 118.5 MHz.
B - Contact UNICOM on 122.95 MHz for traffic advisories.
C - Monitor ATIS for airport conditions, then announce your position on 122.95 MHz.
 
7. Radio Navigation (3580)
(Refer to Figure 30 , illustration 1.) Determine the magnetic bearing TO the station.
A - 030°.
B - 180°.
C - 210°.
 
8. Thunderstorms (3436)
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?
A - High humidity, lifting force, and unstable conditions.
B - High humidity, high temperature, and cumulus clouds.
C - Lifting force, moist air, and extensive cloud cover.
 
9. Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Rebuilding and Alteration (3013-2)
What regulation allows a private pilot to perform preventive maintenance?
A - 14 CFR Part 91.403.
B - 14 CFR Part 61.113.
C - 14 CFR Part 43.7.
 
10. Magnetic Compass (3284)
In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate
A - a turn momentarily.
B - correctly when on a north or south heading.
C - a turn toward the south.