Aerodynamics
What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight?
Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag
What does METAR stand for?
Meteorological Aerodrome Report
What chart is most commonly used by private pilots for VFR flight?
Sectional Chart
What pilot certificate is required to act as PIC of an aircraft?
Private Pilot Certificate
What are the four strokes of a four-cycle engine?
Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust
What instrument shows the airplane’s speed through the air?
Airspeed Indicator
What type of clouds are commonly associated with thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
What does a dashed magenta line around an airport indicate?
Class E airspace to the surface
What is the minimum visibility for basic VFR weather?
3 statute miles
What does the altimeter measure?
Altitude above sea level
What happens to lift if the angle of attack becomes too great?
The wing stalls
Clear skies, light winds, and high humidity are typically associated with what most favorable weather condition forming?
Fog
What navigation system uses satellites to determine position?
GPS
What airspace surrounds the nation’s busiest airports?
Class B Airspace
What system prevents ice from forming in the carburetor throat?
Carburetor Heat
What flight control moves the aircraft around the longitudinal axis?
Ailerons
What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level?
29.92 inches of mercury
What navigation method uses time, airspeed, distance, and direction calculations to estimate an aircraft’s position?
Dead reckoning
How long is a third-class medical valid for a pilot under age 40?
60 calendar months
Why is fuel sampled during preflight?
To check for water, debris, or contamination
The amount of aerodynamic force compared to the aircraft’s weight
Load Factor
What does a temperature and dew point spread that is very small usually indicate?
Possible fog or low clouds
What does a checkpoint help a pilot do during cross-country flight?
Verify the aircraft’s position along the route
What document explains the operating limitations for an aircraft?
Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) or AFM
What is the purpose of magnetos in an aircraft engine?
To provide ignition spark to the engine without needing the aircraft electrical system