Private Pilot Stage 2 Practice Test

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• With a reported wind of north at 20 knots, which runway, based on a maximum crosswind component of 13 knots, is acceptable for use?
• AIRMET's are advisories of significant weather phenomena but of lower intensities than SIGMET's and are intended for dissemination to whom?
• What is an expected reaction of pilots when encountering light turbulence?
• What is the approximate base of the cumulus clouds if the surface air temperature at 1,000 feet MSL is 70°F and the dewpoint is 48°F?
• What information is NOT generally required by a weather briefing facility from a pilot?
• What clouds have the greatest turbulence?
• What is the approximate landing ground roll distance at a pressure altitude of 1,250 ft with a headwind of 8 kts?
• What is the forecast visibility at KMEM between 1000Z and 1200Z?
• How should the 500-pound weight be shifted to balance the plank on the fulcrum?
• What is the density altitude for the following conditions: Altimeter setting 30.35, Runway temperature +25°F, Airport elevation 3,894 ft MSL?
• Which type of thunderstorms generally produces the most intense hazard to aircraft?
• What is the impact of high density altitude on aircraft performance?
• When operating in high humidity conditions, how is aircraft performance generally affected?
• How does an increase in elevation generally affect air density?
• If an airplane is loaded with an empty weight of 1,350 lb and the total weight of crew and baggage reaches 695 lb, what is the maximum amount of fuel allowed on takeoff?
• What measurement can be used to determine the stability of the atmosphere?
• What does the term 'dewpoint' refer to?
• For navigating in a crosswind during landing, which runway would be optimal for an aircraft with a 10-knot maximum crosswind component?
• What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms?
• When obtaining information from KJFK, what is the indicated wind direction and velocity?
• Which type of weather briefing is recommended for a pilot departing within the hour if no prior information has been received?
• At approximately what altitude above the surface would the pilot expect the base of cumuliform clouds if the surface air temperature is 82°F and the dewpoint is 38°F?
• What is one in-flight condition necessary for structural icing to form?
• Given the empty weight of 1,495.0 lb and an arm of 101.4 inches, what is the center of gravity (CG) for the pilot and passengers if they weigh 380.0 lb and the arm is 64.0 inches?
• What is one of the primary elements of meteorological processes?
• What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast?
• Low-level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog?
• What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?
• Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,386 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.97.
• Clouds are divided into four families according to their?
• When landing in adverse weather, which runway orientation poses the greatest challenge for crosswind landings?
• What is the primary factor that influences aircraft performance at high density altitudes?
• The presence of ice pellets at the surface is evidence that there?
• What are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass?
• If an aircraft is loaded 90 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight, how much fuel should be drained to bring it within limits?
• A pilot can expect a wind-shear zone in a temperature inversion when windspeed at an altitude is at least?
• Determine the density altitude given the following conditions: altimeter setting 29.25, runway temperature + 81°F, airport elevation 5,250 ft MSL.
• When the term 'light and variable' is used in reference to a Winds Aloft Forecast, what is the coded group and windspeed?
• What fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power?
• If an aircraft's takeoff weight is 2,500 lbs, what role does headwind play during takeoff?
• Calculating the moment of the airplane with the given weights, what category does 80.8 fall under with the crew weighing 310 lb and rear passengers at 96 lb?
• What weather conditions are expected beneath a low-level temperature inversion layer when humidity is high?
• When there is a temperature inversion, what can you expect to experience?
• What is the approximate manifold pressure setting to achieve 65 percent maximum continuous power at 6,500 feet and 2,450 RPM with a temperature that is 36°F higher than standard?
• What feature is associated with a temperature inversion?
• Thunderstorms reach their greatest intensity during which stage?
• What information is contained in a CONVECTIVE SIGMET?
• What does the remark 'RAB35' indicate for KMDW?
• Which briefing type focuses on future weather conditions more than 6 hours away?
• If an unstable air mass is forced upward, what type of clouds can be expected?
• During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?
• The amount of water vapor that air can hold is dependent on what?
• What is the maximum allowable baggage load to keep the CG within limits if the airplane is loaded with empty weight of 1,350 lb and 250 lb for the pilot and front passenger?
• How can pilots mitigate the effects of high density altitude during takeoff?
• How does air temperature affect the holding capacity of water vapor?
• What is the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff at 2,000 ft pressure altitude with a temperature of 100°F?
• With a takeoff weight of 2,500 lb, how would a headwind component of 20 kts assist during takeoff?
• What are the wind and temperature conditions at 12,000 feet MSL as reported by a pilot?
• What action can help adjust an airplane's weight to maximum gross weight and maintain CG limits?
• With a reported wind of south at 20 knots, which runway is appropriate for an airplane with a maximum crosswind component of 13 knots?
• What should pilots communicate when telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information?
• Upon landing, what effect does a 204-pound rear passenger moving to the front have on the CG of an airplane that weighed 2,690 pounds?
• What does steady precipitation preceding a front indicate?
• What is the loaded moment and the category of the aircraft with an empty weight of 1,350 lb, pilot and front passenger weight of 380 lb, and fuel of 48 gallons?
• Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots.
• What situation is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog?
• What type of briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated weather data?
• What are the processes by which moisture is added to unsaturated air?
• What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts?
• If the pressure altitude remains at 5,000 feet, what is the effect of a temperature increase from 25 to 50°F on density altitude?
• What is the effect on density altitude from a temperature decrease and pressure altitude increase when going from 90°F at 1,250 feet to 55°F at 1,750 feet?
• If the maximum takeoff weight of the aircraft is 2,600 pounds and the current loading is 2,580 pounds, how much additional weight can be added before reaching maximum limits?
• If front seat occupants weigh 350 lb and rear seat occupants weigh 325 lb with 27 lb of baggage and 35 gal of fuel, what is the overall CG status?
• What would decrease the stability of an air mass?
• In the TAF for KMEM, what does 'SHRA' stand for?
• What is one of the most easily recognized changes across a front?
• Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms?
• What is the headwind component for landing on Runway 18 if the wind is reported at 220° at 30 knots?
• In the TAF from KOKC, when does the clear sky become overcast?
• SIGMETs are issued as a warning of weather conditions hazardous to which type of aircraft?
• What is typically the first step for a pilot regarding weather briefing before a flight?
• In the TAF from KOKC, what is the wind forecasted for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z?
• Crests of standing mountain waves may be marked by stationary, lens-shaped clouds known as?
• What happens to the center of gravity when fuel is burned during flight?
• What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet?
• What effect does high temperature have on aircraft climb performance at high density altitudes?
• A stable air mass is most likely to have which characteristic?
• What is the approximate landing ground roll distance at a pressure altitude of 5,000 ft with a temperature of 101°F?
• What is the significance of the moment in aircraft weight and balance calculations?
• What does a current CONVECTIVE SIGMET forecasting thunderstorms indicate?
• What are characteristics of unstable air?
• What should a pilot request when looking for weather information for the following morning?
• What cloud types would indicate convective turbulence?
• What is the maximum wind velocity for a 30° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 12 knots?
• What effect does high relative humidity have under a low-level temperature inversion?
• What information should you provide to a flight service weather briefer?
• When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, what should pilots state?
• What weather phenomenon is guaranteed to occur when flying across a front?
• What is the approximate increase in density altitude for every 1°F increase in temperature?
• How does high density altitude affect propeller efficiency compared to low density altitude?
• Given a pressure altitude of 5,000 ft and a headwind of 8 kts, what is the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle?
• A nonfrontal, narrow band of active thunderstorms that often develops ahead of a cold front is known as a?
• Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?
• What effect does high humidity have on aircraft performance?
• What is the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle at a pressure altitude of 4,000 ft with a calm headwind?
• Determine the total distance required to land with an outside air temperature of 32°F, pressure altitude of 8,000 feet, weight of 2,600 lbs, headwind component of 20 knots, and a 50 ft obstacle.
• An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as?
• For a landing at 3,750 ft pressure altitude with a headwind of 12 kts, what is the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle?
• How does a 30-gallon fuel burn impact the weight and balance of an airplane weighing 2,784 pounds?
• An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. How much fuel should be drained to bring the weight within limits?
• If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling?
• What is the base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot?
• What is the expected fuel consumption for a 500 nautical mile flight at a pressure altitude of 4,000 ft?
• What must be done to balance an airplane loaded with a front seat weight of 411 lb and a rear seat occupation of 100 lb?
• What is the weight of the fuel in pounds when using 30 gallons if fuel is 6 lb per gallon?
• The mature stage of a thunderstorm begins with:
• What type of clouds is associated with steady precipitation ahead of a front?
• What phenomenon can cause turbulence in flight due to mechanical mixing?
• What indicates a stable air mass crossing over a mountain barrier?
• Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport?
• In terms of weight and balance, what does a decrease in moment indicate?
• What type of weather briefing would provide only a brief update of current conditions?
• What type of air is crucial for severe thunderstorm formation?
• What is the pressure altitude if the indicated altitude is 1,380 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 28.22 at standard temperature?
• What is the effect of a temperature increase from 35 to 50°F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 3,000 feet MSL?
• If a weight of 50 pounds is located at point X and 100 pounds at point Z, how much weight must be located at point Y to balance the plank?
• What type of weather briefing should a pilot request for a complete weather assessment of a planned flight?
• Which briefing provides a basic summary of weather changes without detailed data?
• In weight and balance calculations, why is it essential to account for fuel burn?
• What is the expected fuel consumption for a 1,000 nautical mile flight at a pressure altitude of 8,000 ft?
• What true airspeed can a pilot expect with full throttle at 10,500 feet with a temperature of 36 degrees F above standard?
• What conditions are necessary for the formation of cumulonimbus clouds?
• What are the current weather conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?
• What happens to maximum aircraft performance when operating at high-density altitude?
• To update a previous weather briefing, which type of briefing should the pilot request?
• How does frost affect the lifting surfaces of an airplane on takeoff?
• Every physical process of weather is accompanied by what?
• During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC?
• Based on weight and balance calculations, if front seat occupants weigh 340 lb, rear seat occupants weigh 295 lb, fuel is 44 gal, and baggage is 56 lb, how is the airplane loaded?
• Which atmospheric conditions would reduce aircraft takeoff and climb performance?
• Convective circulation patterns associated with sea breezes are caused by:
• What is an expected outcome of performing a weight and balance calculation for an aircraft?
• What is the primary driver of performance changes in aviation regarding density altitude?
• In which environment is aircraft structural ice most likely to accumulate quickly?
• During a cross-country flight, if you pick up rime icing estimated at 1/2" thick on the wings leading edge at 2000 feet AGL, what should you do regarding your landing approach?
• What is the formula for calculating the moment of an aircraft based on its weight and arm?
• Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for MKC at 6,000 feet.
• What condition must occur for clouds, fog, or dew to form?
• If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which you plan to land, which hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might be expected on the landing approach?
• What types of fog depend upon wind in order to exist?
• What type of winds favor takeoff performance when flying an aircraft?
• How does ambient temperature (OAT) influence aircraft performance during takeoff?
• Which environmental condition most directly affects an aircraft's climb performance?
• In aviation, how is "ceiling" defined?
• What visibility is indicated for KMDW during the reported weather conditions?
• What is the total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle at a pressure altitude of 7,500 ft?
• What is the moment calculated for an aircraft with an empty weight of 1,350 lb and a pilot and front passenger weight of 340 lb?
• At sea level with a takeoff weight of 2,700 lb and a calm headwind, what is the total distance required for takeoff to clear a 50-foot obstacle?
• When analyzing the weight and balance, what should be done if the CG is determined to be out of limits?
• In which situation is advection fog most likely to form?
• Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain?
• What is primarily responsible for variations in wind speed at different altitudes?
• What could heavy rain showers imply for flight operations?
• What is the general cause of wind-shear turbulence in thunderstorms?
• Which environmental condition is least likely to contribute to the development of thunderstorms?
• Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for DEN at 9,000 feet.
• What wind is forecast for STL at 9,000 feet?
• The suffix 'nimbus,' used in naming clouds, means?
• When front seat occupants weigh 415 lb and rear seat occupants weigh 110 lb, how is the airplane weight and balance impacted with fuel and baggage?
• What is the maximum baggage capacity when the airplane is loaded with 387 lb in the front seat and 293 lb in the rear seat, with fuel at 35 gal?
• What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM?
• What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?
• Which weather phenomenon signals the beginning of the mature stage of a thunderstorm?
• What is the approximate total distance required to land over a 50-foot obstacle at a pressure altitude of 4,000 ft with a headwind component of 10 kts?
• At sea level with a headwind of 4 kts, what is the approximate landing ground roll distance?
• When warm, moist, stable air flows upslope, it?
• Where does wind shear typically occur?
• During a temperature inversion, visibility typically...
• If an aircraft weighs 2,784 lbs and the moment decreases to 2,087 lbs-in, what can be inferred?
• At a pressure altitude of 2,000 ft and an OAT of 95°F, which headwind component would provide the best takeoff performance?
• What atmospheric condition often precedes severe weather such as thunderstorms?
• What is the pressure altitude at an airport that is 3,563 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.96?
• What is the only cloud type forecast in TAF reports?
• When can possible mountain wave turbulence be anticipated?
• When may hazardous wind shear be expected?
• What is the relationship between altitude and air density?
• During which stage of thunderstorm development do updrafts and downdrafts coexist?
• What is the intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude?
• Which weather phenomenon is always associated with a thunderstorm?
• How will frost on the wings of an airplane affect takeoff performance?
• What atmospheric condition can lead to a decrease in lifting capability of an aircraft?
• What is the relationship between pressure altitude and aircraft performance during takeoff?
• When evaluating landing distance, which factor has the least impact on the total distance required to land?
• What is the total distance required to land at a pressure altitude of 8,000 ft with a weight of 2,600 lbs and no wind component?
• Determine the total distance required to land with standard OAT, pressure altitude of 10,000 feet, weight of 2,400 lbs, calm wind component, and a 50 ft obstacle.
• If the temperature/dewpoint spread is small and decreasing, what type of weather is most likely to develop?
• When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, what should pilots state?
• To best determine general forecast weather conditions covering a flight information region, the pilot should refer to which source?
• To ensure a flight is as safe as possible, which weather briefing should always be requested before flight?
• What is the approximate ground roll distance required for takeoff with the given conditions?
• Which conditions result in the formation of frost?
• What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
• Determine the total distance required to land with an outside air temperature of 90°F, pressure altitude of 3,000 feet, weight of 2,900 lbs, headwind component of 10 knots, and a 50 ft obstacle.
• What is the intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot?
• Why is frost considered hazardous to flight?
• What type of air mass would a pilot prefer to avoid to minimize turbulence during flight?
• A weather briefing provided for information requested 6 or more hours in advance is known as what?
• When calculating moment for weight and balance, what does MOM/100 signify?
• Which of the following wind conditions is most suitable for landing on Runway 10 for an aircraft with a maximum crosswind component of 15 knots?
• What is the effect of burning 35 gallons of fuel on the weight and balance of an airplane that weighed 2,890 pounds at takeoff?
• What is a characteristic of stable air?
• If the outside air temperature (OAT) is warmer than standard at a given altitude, what is the density altitude compared to pressure altitude?
• What is the crosswind component for landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports wind at 220° at 30 knots?
• Why is there a difference in wind direction at 5,000 feet AGL compared to the surface wind?
• What is the most frequent cause of ground-based temperature inversions?
• How would the height of the cloud base change if the wind direction shifts significantly?
• What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?