ANAC Private Pilot Airplane Theoretical Exam (PPA, Argentina)

Under the May 2026 edition of RAAC 61.505, what minimum age must an applicant have reached to qualify for a Private Pilot Airplane (Piloto Privado de Avión - PPA) license?

• A16 years old
• B17 years old
• C18 years old
• D21 years old

Which class of Aeronautical Medical Certificate (Certificado Médico Aeronáutico - CMA) is required for a pilot to exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) license in Argentina under RAAC Parte 67?

• ACMA Clase 1
• BCMA Clase 2
• CCMA Clase 3
• DCMA Clase 4

Under RAAC 61.520, which statement correctly describes the minimum total airplane flight time for a Private Pilot Airplane applicant?

• A30 hours of flight time
• B35 hours in every training pathway
• C40 hours, reduced to 35 only when the complete recognized course is conducted by a Type I…
• D50 hours of flight time

According to RAAC 61.520, what is the minimum solo flight time for a Private Pilot Airplane applicant?

• A5 hours of solo flight time
• B10 hours of solo flight time
• C15 hours of solo flight time
• D20 hours of solo flight time

Under RAAC 61.520, what distance and landing requirements apply to the qualifying solo cross-country flight for a Private Pilot Airplane candidate?

• AAt least 150 km (80 NM) with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes
• BAt least 270 km (150 NM) with full-stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aer…
• CAt least 300 km (160 NM) with touch-and-go landings at three intermediate aerodromes
• DAt least 500 km (270 NM) with at least one full-stop landing at an international airport

Under RAAC 61.520, what night-flight training is required for a Private Pilot Airplane applicant?

• A2 hours of night flight instruction including 3 takeoffs and 3 landings
• B3 hours of night flight, including 10 takeoffs and 10 landings
• C5 hours of night flight, including 5 takeoffs and 5 full-stop landings
• D10 hours of night flight time, including 5 hours of solo navigation

According to the Argentine Aeronautical Code (Código Aeronáutico - Ley 17.285) and national registration standards, what nationality prefix identifies Argentine civil private and commercial aircraft?

• ALV-
• BLQ-
• CCX-
• DPP-

Under RAAC Parte 91 (91.151), what is the minimum fuel reserve requirement for an airplane operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during the day in Argentina?

• AFuel to reach the destination plus at least 20 minutes of reserve at normal cruise consum…
• BFuel to reach the destination plus at least 30 minutes of reserve at normal cruise consum…
• CFuel to reach the destination plus at least 45 minutes of reserve at normal cruise consum…
• DFuel to reach the destination plus at least 60 minutes of reserve at normal cruise consum…

Under RAAC 91.155, what are the minimum VFR visibility and cloud clearance requirements in uncontrolled airspace (Class G) at or below 3,000 ft AMSL or 1,000 ft AGL (whichever is higher) during daytime?

• A1.5 km flight visibility, clear of clouds, and in visual sight of the ground or water
• B5 km flight visibility, clear of clouds, and in visual sight of the ground or water
• C8 km flight visibility, 1,500 m horizontal from clouds, and 300 m vertical
• D3 km flight visibility, 500 m horizontal from clouds, and 150 m vertical

In controlled airspace (Class C, D, and E) below Flight Level 100 (FL 100), what are the standard VFR cloud separation minimums under RAAC 91.155?

• AClear of clouds with no specified distance
• B500 m horizontal and 100 m vertical
• C1,500 m (1.5 km) horizontally and 300 m (1,000 ft) vertically from clouds
• D3,000 m horizontally and 600 m vertically from clouds

Under RAAC 91.119, what is the minimum safe altitude permitted for an airplane flying over congested areas of cities, towns, or open-air assemblies of persons?

• A500 ft (150 m) above the highest obstacle within a 300 m radius
• B1,000 ft (300 m) above the highest obstacle within a 600 m radius of the aircraft
• C1,500 ft (450 m) above ground level regardless of obstacles
• D2,000 ft (600 m) above the highest obstacle within a 2,000 m radius

Under RAAC 91.119, what is the minimum safe altitude for an airplane over other than congested areas (e.g., rural areas or open water)?

• AAn altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard, a…
• BAn altitude of at least 1,000 ft above ground level at all times
• CThere is no altitude minimum as long as the pilot maintains visual line of sight with obs…
• DNot closer than 100 m to any building or animal herd

Under RAAC 91.113 (Right-of-Way Rules), when two engine-driven aircraft of the same category are converging at approximately the same altitude, which aircraft has the right-of-way?

• AThe faster aircraft
• BThe aircraft to the other's left
• CThe aircraft to the other's right
• DThe aircraft flying at the lower airspeed

Under RAAC 91.113, when two aircraft are approaching each other head-on or nearly head-on, what action must each pilot take?

• AEach pilot shall alter course to the right
• BEach pilot shall alter course to the left
• CThe aircraft at the higher altitude must climb, and the lower must descend
• DThe heavier aircraft maintains course while the lighter aircraft turns right

Under RAAC 91.113, when two or more aircraft are approaching an aerodrome for the purpose of landing, which aircraft has the right-of-way?

• AThe aircraft flying at the higher altitude because it has a broader field of view
• BThe aircraft with lower fuel remaining regardless of altitude
• CThe aircraft at the lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut i…
• DThe multi-engine or faster commercial aircraft

What standard SSR transponder code should a pilot select in the event of an unlawful interference (hijacking / acto de interferencia ilícita)?

• ACode 7500
• BCode 7600
• CCode 7700
• DCode 1200

In the event of a total two-way radio communication failure in flight, which transponder code must be squawked by the pilot?

• ACode 7000
• BCode 7500
• CCode 7600
• DCode 7700

What SSR transponder code signals a grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance (general emergency / emergencia general)?

• ACode 7500
• BCode 7600
• CCode 7700
• DCode 7777

While in flight approaching a tower-controlled aerodrome with lost radio communications, you observe a FLASHING GREEN light gun signal from the control tower. What does this signal mean?

• ACleared to land
• BReturn for landing (to be followed by steady green at the proper time)
• CGive way to other aircraft and continue circling
• DAerodrome unsafe, do not land

Under RAAC 61.140, what general recent-experience interval applies to a private pilot acting as PIC of an airplane?

• AAt least 1 flight within the preceding 30 days in any aircraft category
• BAt least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings with traffic circuits as the sole manipulator of the c…
• CAt least 5 takeoffs and 5 landings within the preceding 6 months in any multi-engine or s…
• DAt least 10 hours of flight time within the preceding 12 months

In steady, unaccelerated, straight-and-level flight, what is the exact relationship among the four fundamental aerodynamic forces acting on an airplane?

• ALift is greater than Weight, and Thrust is greater than Drag
• BLift equals Weight, and Thrust equals Drag
• CThrust is twice the Drag to overcome air resistance, while Lift equals Weight
• DLift equals Drag, and Thrust equals Weight

According to Bernoulli's Principle, how does an airfoil generate aerodynamic lift?

• AAir passing under the wing accelerates, creating high dynamic pressure that pushes the wi…
• BAir moving over the curved upper surface of the wing flows at a higher velocity, creating…
• CAir particles impact the flat lower surface of the wing, driving it upward solely by phys…
• DThe wing compresses air beneath it into a dense cushion while leaving a vacuum above

What physical aerodynamic phenomenon causes an airfoil to enter an aerodynamic stall?

• AExceeding the maximum certified airspeed (Vne)
• BExceeding the critical angle of attack, causing the smooth boundary layer airflow to sepa…
• CA complete loss of engine thrust during steep climbs
• DOperating at an ambient air temperature below the dew point

An airplane has a standard unaccelerated straight-and-level stall speed (Vs) of 50 knots. If the pilot enters a coordinated, constant-altitude banked turn at a 60° bank angle, what is the resulting load factor (G) and accelerated stall speed?

• ALoad factor = 1.41 G, Accelerated stall speed = 59.5 knots
• BLoad factor = 2.00 G, Accelerated stall speed = 70.7 knots
• CLoad factor = 3.00 G, Accelerated stall speed = 86.6 knots
• DLoad factor = 4.00 G, Accelerated stall speed = 100.0 knots

How do induced drag and parasite drag vary as an airplane increases its airspeed in steady level flight?

• ABoth induced drag and parasite drag increase with the square of airspeed
• BInduced drag increases at high speeds, while parasite drag decreases
• CInduced drag decreases as airspeed increases, while parasite drag increases with the squa…
• DBoth induced drag and parasite drag decrease as airspeed increases

What significant operational flight performance condition occurs at the speed corresponding to the maximum lift-to-drag ratio (L/D max)?

• AMaximum rate of climb (Vy) and minimum power required for endurance
• BMinimum total drag, yielding the best power-off glide range (Vg) and maximum range in pro…
• CMaximum certified maneuvering speed (Va)
• DThe highest possible stall speed in smooth air

What causes the aerodynamic phenomenon known as 'ground effect' when an airplane flies within one wingspan of the ground?

• AAn increase in air density near the ground that boosts engine horsepower
• BA physical restriction of wingtip vortices and downwash by the ground surface, significan…
• CTurbulent boundary layer air bouncing off the runway and striking the horizontal stabiliz…
• DAn increase in parasite drag caused by surface friction

What is the primary aerodynamic purpose and effect of deploying trailing-edge wing flaps during approach and landing?

• ATo increase wing camber and surface area, increasing maximum lift, lowering stall speed (…
• BTo increase parasite drag exclusively without changing the wing's lift coefficient
• CTo increase cruise speed at high altitudes by smoothing wing airflow
• DTo move the center of pressure rearward to improve pitch responsiveness at high speeds

Why does the design maneuvering speed (Va) of an airplane DECREASE as the gross weight of the aircraft decreases?

• ALighter weight reduces engine power output, requiring lower maneuvering speeds
• BAt lighter weights, the wings fly at a lower angle of attack in cruise; an abrupt control…
• CLighter aircraft experience more induced drag at cruise speeds
• DControl surfaces become less effective at lighter weights

Around which aircraft axis does longitudinal stability occur, and which flight control surface provides primary control around this axis?

• AAround the vertical (yaw) axis, controlled by the rudder
• BAround the longitudinal (roll) axis, controlled by the ailerons
• CAround the lateral (pitch) axis, controlled by the elevator or stabilator
• DAround the normal axis, controlled by the trim tabs

What are the primary aerodynamic and handling dangers of operating an airplane with its Center of Gravity (CG) located aft of the rearward certified CG limit?

• AExcessive nose-heaviness, higher stall speeds, and high stick forces required for flare
• BDecreased longitudinal stability, extremely light control forces, degraded pitch-down aut…
• CHigher fuel consumption due to excessive tail downward aerodynamic load
• DIncreased cruise airspeed and reduced rudder effectiveness during crosswind landings

What is 'adverse yaw' and what flight control is used to counteract it during turns?

• AA yawing moment toward the inside of the turn caused by excess engine torque, counteracte…
• BA yawing tendency in the opposite direction of the roll caused by the higher induced drag…
• CA pitching oscillation caused by propeller gyroscopic precession, counteracted with forwa…
• DA roll reversal caused by wingtip stall, counteracted by dumping flaps

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary left-turning tendencies inherent to single-engine propeller-driven aircraft rotating clockwise (viewed from the cockpit)?

• AP-factor (asymmetric propeller blade loading)
• BSpiraling slipstream striking the left side of the vertical stabilizer
• CCoriolis acceleration of the wing boundary layer
• DTorque reaction and Gyroscopic precession

What specific operational flight condition maximizes the left-yawing effect of asymmetric propeller blade loading (P-factor)?

• AHigh airspeed, low power setting, and zero angle of attack
• BHigh power setting, low airspeed, and high angle of attack (such as during initial climb)
• CHigh-speed descent at idle power
• DCruising flight at best glide speed with flaps extended

What is the correct, standard sequence of flight control inputs to recover from an accidental spin (barrena) in a light airplane?

• AApply full engine power, pull back on the yoke, and roll ailerons in the direction of the…
• BThrottle to IDLE, neutralize ailerons, apply full OPPOSITE rudder to the spin rotation, m…
• CMaintain cruising power, push full forward elevator, and apply rudder in the same directi…
• DExtend full flaps, apply opposite aileron, and maintain full back elevator pressure

What aerodynamic design feature of an airplane's wings provides inherent lateral stability around the longitudinal (roll) axis?

• AWing dihedral (the upward angle of the wings from root to tip)
• BSwept forward wing design
• CDifferential elevator deflection
• DRudder balance tabs

What is the definition of wing 'Aspect Ratio' (alargamiento alar) and how does a high aspect ratio affect aerodynamic performance?

• AThe ratio of wing thickness to chord; high aspect ratio increases supersonic performance
• BThe ratio of wingspan to mean chord; high aspect ratio reduces induced drag and produces…
• CThe ratio of fuselage length to wingspan; high aspect ratio improves roll rate
• DThe angle of wing incidence relative to the longitudinal axis; high aspect ratio prevents…

An airplane has a gross weight of 2,400 lbs. During a constant-altitude 45° banked turn, what total apparent load (in lbs) must the wings support?

• A2,400 lbs (1.00 G)
• B2,770 lbs (1.15 G)
• C3,394 lbs (1.414 G)
• D4,800 lbs (2.00 G)

What is the correct sequential order of the four strokes in a four-cycle internal combustion aircraft piston engine?

• ACompression, Intake, Power, Exhaust
• BIntake, Compression, Power, Exhaust
• CIntake, Power, Compression, Exhaust
• DPower, Intake, Compression, Exhaust

In a conventional piston aircraft engine equipped with dual magnetos, what safety and performance benefits does that ignition arrangement provide?

• ATo provide auxiliary cabin lighting and charge navigation radios
• BSelf-powered ignition can continue after a battery/alternator failure, while two magnetos…
• CTo reduce engine oil temperature during high-power climbs
• DTo power the hydraulic landing gear retraction pump

Under what atmospheric conditions is an aircraft carburetor most susceptible to severe carburetor icing (formación de hielo en el carburador)?

• AOutside air temperatures below -20°C with 10% relative humidity
• BOutside air temperatures between -7°C and +21°C (20°F to 70°F) with high relative humidit…
• COnly when flying through visible freezing rain at cruise power
• DAt temperatures above +38°C with dry desert air

What is the classic cockpit symptom of carburetor icing in an aircraft equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller, and what happens immediately when carburetor heat is applied?

• AAn immediate increase in engine RPM; applying carb heat causes oil pressure to spike
• BA gradual drop in engine RPM; applying carb heat causes an initial further drop in RPM an…
• CA sudden drop in cylinder head temperature; applying carb heat shuts down the left magneto
• DVibration in the rudder pedals; applying carb heat increases manifold pressure instantly

Why must the pilot lean the fuel-air mixture during cruise flight as the aircraft climbs to higher altitudes?

• ABecause fuel density decreases faster than air density at altitude
• BBecause air density decreases with altitude, which would cause an unadjusted mixture to b…
• CTo increase the octane rating of the fuel entering the cylinders
• DTo prevent fuel vapor lock in the gravity feed lines

Which preflight fuel-sample statement correctly identifies AVGAS 100LL and treats an unexpected color safely?

• A100LL is dyed blue; an unexpected or ambiguous color should be treated as possible contam…
• B100LL is dyed green; mixing fuel grades turns bright red
• C100LL is dyed red; mixing fuel grades turns bright yellow
• D100LL is straw-colored; mixing fuel grades creates a dark purple sludge

What is the difference between engine 'detonation' (detonación) and 'pre-ignition' (preignición) in an aircraft piston engine?

• ADetonation is caused by cold weather, while pre-ignition is caused by high altitude
• BDetonation is the uncontrolled, explosive combustion of the remaining fuel-air charge aft…
• CDetonation is normal in turbocharged engines, while pre-ignition occurs only during engin…
• DDetonation occurs in the exhaust manifold, while pre-ignition occurs in the carburetor th…

Which aircraft flight instruments are connected to the pitot-static system, and specifically which instrument relies on BOTH pitot impact pressure and static pressure?

• AAltimeter, Heading Indicator, and Turn Coordinator; the Altimeter uses both
• BAirspeed Indicator, Altimeter, and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI); only the Airspeed Indi…
• CAttitude Indicator, VSI, and Magnetic Compass; the VSI uses both
• DAirspeed Indicator, Tachometer, and Manifold Pressure Gauge; all three use pitot pressure

If the pitot tube's forward ram air opening becomes completely blocked by ice while its drain hole remains OPEN, how will the Airspeed Indicator respond?

• AThe airspeed indicator will read zero knots
• BThe airspeed indicator will freeze at the current speed and act as an altimeter
• CThe airspeed indicator will continuously indicate maximum certified speed (Vne)
• DThe airspeed indicator will continue to function normally using static pressure

If BOTH the pitot tube ram air opening and its drain hole become completely blocked by ice during cruise flight, how will the Airspeed Indicator behave if the airplane then CLIMBS to a higher altitude?

• AThe indicated airspeed will drop rapidly to zero
• BThe indicated airspeed will remain frozen at the exact cruise speed regardless of altitud…
• CThe indicated airspeed will erroneously INCREASE as the aircraft climbs, behaving like an…
• DThe indicated airspeed will decrease in a climb and increase in a descent