PPL Stage 1

Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?

• V(A)

• V(LO)

• V(NE)

At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92, when climbing to cruising flight level?

• 14,500 feet MSL

• 18,000 feet MSL

• 24,000 feet MSL

If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?

• The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

• The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator

• The altimeter, attitude indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged?

•  Altimeter.

• Vertical speed

• Airspeed

What is density altitude?

• The height above the standard datum plane

•  The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature

• The altitude read directly from the altimeter

What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?

• Maneuvering speed

• Never-exceed speed

• Turbulent or rough-air speed

Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the

• presence of flaws in the permanent magnets of the compass

• difference in the location between true north and magnetic north

• magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force

With respect to the certification of airmen, which are categories of aircraft?

• Gyroplane, helicopter, airship, free balloon

• Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air

• Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea

What minimum pilot certification is required for operation within Class B airspace?

• Commercial Pilot Certificate

• Private Pilot Certificate or Student Pilot Certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements

•  Private Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating

With respect to the certification of airmen, which are classes of aircraft?

• Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air.

• Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea

• Lighter-than-air, airship, hot air balloon, gas balloon