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1. 4 cycle vs 2 cycle (lsp_7138)
Coolant in a liquid cooled engine is normally circulated by
A - capillary attraction.
B - an electric pump.
C - an engine driven pump.
 
2. Propane Management and Fueling (lsp_2287_0607)
On cold days, it may be necessary to preheat the propane tanks because
A - the temperature of the liquid propane controls the burner pressure during combustion.
B - there may be ice in the lines to the burner.
C - the propane needs to be thawed from a solid to a liquid state.
 
3. The Aviation Weather Service Program (02_2210)
To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request
A - an abbreviated briefing.
B - a standard briefing.
C - an outlook briefing.
 
4. 4 cycle and 2 cycle Engines (lsp_7140)
2-cycle engine thrust and fuel efficiency can be greatly compromised when
A - exhaust systems are installed that are not specifically tuned for an engine.
B - carbon deposits build up on exhaust valves.
C - intake valve lifters fail to pressurize and provide adequate fuel to the combustion chamber.
 
5. Airport Operations (1104_15)
You have just landed at a towered airport and the tower tells you to contact ground control when clear of the runway. You are considered clear of the runway when
A - all parts of the aircraft have crossed the hold line.
B - the aircraft cockpit is clear of the hold line.
C - the tail of the aircraft is clear of the runway edge.
 
6. Special Use Airspace (lsp_2294_0607)
A balloon flight through a restricted area is
A - permitted at certain times, but only with prior permission by the appropriate authority.
B - permitted anytime, but caution should be exercised because of high-speed military aircraft.
C - never permitted.
 
7. Effects of Flight Controls (lsp_7151)
On some trikes, the hang point is part of
A - a variable trim arrangement that allows the pilot to adjust the aircraft center of gravity during flight to obtain the most favorable aircraft performance.
B - an adjustable trim arrangement that allows the pilot to adjust the aircraft center of gravity during flight to obtain the most favorable aircraft performance.
C - an adjustable trim arrangement that allows the center of gravity to shift fore and aft along the wing`s keel.
 
8. Standard Burn (lsp_2295_0607)
On a balloon equipped with a blast valve, the blast valve is used for
A - climbs and descents only.
B - altitude control.
C - emergencies only.
 
9. Pitot Static Flight Instruments (lsp_2286_0607)
If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs?
A - 70-foot increase in indicated altitude.
B - 70-foot increase in density altitude.
C - 700-foot increase in indicated altitude.
 
10. Wind (1104_170)
Which is true with respect to a high- or low-pressure system?
A - A high-pressure area or ridge is an area of rising air.
B - A low-pressure area or trough is an area of descending air.
C - A high-pressure area or ridge is an area of descending air