401. H940 PVT
An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. If fuel (gasoline) is
drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained?
A) 15.7 gallons.
B) 16.2 gallons.
C) 18.4 gallons.
402. H940 PVT
(Refer to figures 33 and 34.) Determine if the airplane weight and balance is within limits.
Front seat occupants 415 lb
Rear seat occupants 110 lb
Fuel, main tanks 44 gal
Fuel, aux. tanks 19 gal
Baggage 32 lb
A) 19 pounds overweight, CG within limits.
B) 19 pounds overweight, CG out of limits forward.
C) Weight within limits, CG out of limits.
403. H941 PVT
(Refer to figure 35.) What is the maximum amount of baggage that may be loaded aboard the
airplane for the CG to remain within the moment envelope?
WEIGHT (LB) MOM/1000
Empty weight 1,350 51.5
Pilot and front passenger 250 ---
Rear passengers 400 ---
Baggage --- ---
Fuel, 30 gal --- ---
Oil, 8 qt --- -0.2
A) 105 pounds.
B) 110 pounds.
C) 120 pounds.
404. H941 PVT
(Refer to figure 35.) Calculate the moment of the airplane and determine which category is
applicable.
WEIGHT (LB) MOM/1000
Empty weight 1,350 51.5
Pilot and front passenger 310 ---
Rear passengers 96 ---
Fuel, 38 gal --- ---
Oil, 8 qt --- -0.2
A) 79.2, utility category.
B) 80.8, utility category.
C) 81.2, normal category.
405. H940 PVT
(Refer to figure 35.) What is the maximum amount of fuel that may be aboard the airplane on
takeoff if loaded as follows?
WEIGHT (LB) MOM/1000
Empty weight 1,350 51.5
Pilot and front passenger 340 ---
Rear passengers 310 ---
Baggage 45 ---
Oil, 8 qt --- ---
A) 24 gallons.
B) 32 gallons.
C) 40 gallons.
406. H940 PVT
An airplane has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit. One
undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this airplane would be
A) a longer takeoff run.
B) difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition.
C) stalling at higher-than-normal airspeed.
407. H928 PVT
What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?
A) Permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed.
B) Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance.
C) Provides a smoother operation with stable RPM and eliminates vibrations.
408. H983 PVT
(Refer to figure 24.) While en route on Victor 185, a flight crosses the 248�‹ radial of Allendale VOR
at 0953 and then crosses the 216�‹ radial of Allendale VOR at 1000. What is the estimated time of
arrival at Savannah VORTAC?
A) 1023.
B) 1028.
C) 1036.
409. A20 PVT
What is the definition of a high-performance airplane?
A) An airplane with 180 horsepower, or retractable landing gear, flaps, and a fixed-pitch propeller.
B) An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
C) An airplane with a normal cruise speed in excess of 200 knots.
410. A20 PVT
If recency of experience requirements for night flight are not met and official sunset is 1830, the
latest time passengers may be carried is
A) 1829.
B) 1859.
C) 1929.
411. B07 PVT
With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during
A) taxi, takeoffs, and landings.
B) all flight conditions.
C) flight in turbulent air.
412. B07 PVT
Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include
A) the designation of an alternate airport.
B) a study of arrival procedures at airports/ heliports of intended use.
C) an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned.
413. O30 PVT
The term 'weigh-off' means to determine the
A) static equilibrium of the balloon as loaded for flight.
B) amount of gas required for an ascent to a preselected altitude.
C) standard weight and balance of the balloon.
414. O150 PVT
What would cause a gas balloon to start a descent if a cold air mass is encountered and the
envelope becomes cooled?
A) A density differential.
B) A barometric pressure differential.
C) The contraction of the gas.
415. O220 PVT
The part of a balloon that bears the entire load is the
A) envelope material.
B) envelope seams.
C) load tapes (or cords).
416. J09 PVT
What action should a pilot take when operating under VFR in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
A) Obtain a clearance from the controlling agency prior to entering the MOA.
B) Operate only on the airways that transverse the MOA.
C) Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted.
417. J09 PVT
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.
418. J09 PVT
Under what condition, if any, may pilots fly through a restricted area?
A) When flying on airways with an ATC clearance.
B) With the controlling agency's authorization.
C) Regulations do not allow this.
419. P03 PVT
What action should be taken if a balloon encounters unforecast weather and shifts direction
abruptly while in the vicinity of a thunderstorm?
A) Land immediately.
B) Descend to and maintain the lowest altitude possible.
C) Ascend to an altitude which will ensure adequate obstacle clearance in all directions.
420. O30 PVT
The minimum size a launch site should be is at least
A) twice the height of the balloon.
B) 100 feet for every 1 knot of wind.
C) 500 feet on the downwind side.
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