FAA Recreational Pilot — Airplane (RPA)

Under 14 CFR 61, how far from the departure airport may a recreational pilot normally operate without an additional cross-country training endorsement?

• AWithin 25 nautical miles
• BWithin 75 nautical miles
• CWithin 50 nautical miles
• DAnywhere within the same state

How many passengers may a recreational pilot carry?

• ANo passengers
• BNo more than two passengers
• CNo more than one passenger
• DUp to the aircraft's seating capacity

A recreational pilot wishes to fly at night. What is required?

• ARecreational pilots may never operate at night under any circumstances
• BNight flight is permitted only with an instrument rating
• CNight flight is permitted within 50 NM only
• DRecreational pilots are prohibited from acting as PIC at night and must obtain a private…

Without an additional airspace endorsement, a recreational pilot may NOT operate in which airspace?

• AClass E airspace
• BClass G airspace
• CUncontrolled airspace below 1,200 feet AGL
• DClass B, C, or D airspace

What is the minimum passing score on the FAA Recreational Pilot — Airplane (RPA) knowledge test?

• A60%
• B65%
• C75%
• D70%

What does the lift equation indicate happens to lift if airspeed (velocity) is doubled, all else equal?

• ALift doubles
• BLift increases by four times
• CLift is halved
• DLift remains the same

An aircraft will always stall at the same:

• AIndicated airspeed regardless of attitude
• BAngle of attack regardless of airspeed or attitude
• CPitch attitude regardless of weight
• DBank angle regardless of load factor

In a coded METAR, what does the entry 'BKN025' represent?

• AVisibility broken at 25 statute miles
• BA broken cloud layer at 2,500 feet AGL
• CA broken layer at 25,000 feet MSL
• DWind broken at 25 knots

Which document must be aboard the aircraft and is remembered with the acronym element 'A' in ARROW?

• AAirworthiness certificate
• BAircraft logbooks
• CAnnual inspection sticker
• DAircraft purchase receipt

What is the recommended remedy for the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning in flight?

• AUse 100% oxygen, shut off the cabin heater, open fresh air vents, and land as soon as pra…
• BIncrease cabin heat and continue
• CDescend to a lower altitude only
• DReduce power and lean the mixture

A recreational pilot's logbook endorsement to operate beyond 50 NM is given by:

• AAn authorized flight instructor who has given the required cross-country training
• BA designated pilot examiner
• CAny private pilot
• DThe FAA Flight Standards District Office only

What is the standard atmospheric pressure and temperature at sea level used as a reference?

• A29.92 in. Hg and 0 degrees C
• B30.00 in. Hg and 20 degrees C
• C29.92 in. Hg and 15 degrees C
• D28.00 in. Hg and 15 degrees F

As an aircraft's weight increases, its stall speed:

• ADecreases
• BIncreases
• CRemains unchanged
• DBecomes irrelevant

What is the primary purpose of carburetor heat?

• ATo increase engine power for takeoff
• BTo lean the fuel-air mixture automatically
• CTo prevent or remove induction-system ice
• DTo cool the engine during descent

In the IMSAFE checklist used for pilot self-assessment, what does the 'S' represent?

• ASpeed
• BSignature
• CSchedule
• DStress

Which condition is necessary for the formation of a thunderstorm?

• AStable air and a temperature inversion
• BUnstable, moist air and a lifting force
• CClear skies with light surface winds
• DHigh pressure and descending air

What is load factor?

• AThe ratio of the load supported by the wings to the actual weight of the aircraft
• BThe total weight of the aircraft and fuel
• CThe amount of cargo permitted in the baggage area
• DThe engine power required for level flight

Before each flight, a recreational pilot is responsible for determining the aircraft is in condition for safe flight. This responsibility rests with the:

• APilot in command
• BMechanic who performed the last inspection
• CAircraft owner only
• DAir traffic control facility

What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?

• AImproves takeoff and climb performance
• BHas no effect on normally aspirated engines
• CIncreases lift but reduces drag
• DReduces engine power, propeller efficiency, and lift

A recreational pilot who has not logged pilot-in-command time within the preceding 180 days must:

• ARetake the entire knowledge test
• BPass a new medical examination
• CApply for a new student pilot certificate
• DReceive flight training from an authorized instructor and an endorsement to act as PIC

What is the function of the ailerons?

• AControl roll about the longitudinal axis
• BControl pitch about the lateral axis
• CControl yaw about the vertical axis
• DReduce airspeed during descent

What does a TAF provide?

• AA terminal aerodrome forecast for the area within 5 statute miles of an airport
• BA current surface weather observation at an airport
• CA regional graphical weather chart
• DA pilot report of in-flight conditions

What is hypoxia?

• AAn excess of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
• BAn ear block during descent
• CA state of oxygen deficiency in the body
• DDisorientation caused by conflicting sensory inputs

Which inspection is required for an aircraft operated for personal flights to be airworthy under 14 CFR 91.409?

• AAn inspection every 50 flight hours
• BAn inspection every 24 calendar months only
• CA pre-takeoff inspection by a mechanic each day
• DAn annual inspection within the preceding 12 calendar months

What is the angle of attack?

• AThe angle between the flight path and the runway
• BThe angle between the longitudinal axis and the horizon
• CThe angle of the propeller blade
• DThe angle between the wing chord line and the relative wind

A recreational pilot is generally prohibited from flying which type of aircraft?

• AA single-engine airplane with fixed gear
• BAn aircraft certificated for more than four occupants, with more than one powerplant, or…
• CAn airplane with a single passenger seat occupied
• DAny aircraft above 2,000 pounds gross weight

What weather phenomenon is most associated with a fast-moving cold front?

• AWidespread stratiform clouds and steady, light rain
• BA narrow band of cumuliform clouds, showers, and possible thunderstorms
• CLong periods of low ceilings and fog
• DClear skies and stable air

What does the static system supply to the flight instruments?

• ARam air pressure for the airspeed indicator only
• BEngine oil pressure to the gauges
• CAmbient (still) air pressure for the altimeter, vertical speed indicator, and airspeed in…
• DVacuum to drive the attitude indicator

Spatial disorientation is best prevented by:

• AClosing the eyes and relying on bodily sensations
• BTrusting and relying on the flight instruments rather than physical sensations
• CIncreasing airspeed during turns
• DFlying only with the autopilot engaged

Where is an aircraft's empty weight and the location of its center of gravity found?

• AIn the current weight and balance data for that specific aircraft
• BOn the airworthiness certificate
• CIn the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual
• DStamped on the engine data plate

What is the primary advantage of pursuing a recreational certificate instead of a private certificate?

• AIt generally requires fewer training hours and a narrower knowledge scope for limited rec…
• BIt allows night and instrument flight
• CIt removes the need for any flight instructor
• DIt permits carrying passengers for compensation

Wake turbulence from a large aircraft is most hazardous when the generating aircraft is:

• AHeavy, clean, and slow
• BFast, light, and in a clean configuration
• CLight, dirty, and fast
• DOn the ground with engines off

What does the 'R' in the ARROW required-documents acronym stand for?

• ARepair records
• BRadio operator certificate of the pilot
• CRegistration certificate
• DRequired maintenance receipts

In which flight condition is the aircraft's load factor highest?

• AA steeply banked level turn
• BStraight-and-level cruise
• CA wings-level descent
• DSlow flight in level attitude

What is the recreational pilot's primary medical requirement to act as pilot in command?

• AA first-class medical certificate
• BAt minimum a third-class medical certificate or operation under BasicMed where applicable
• CNo medical documentation of any kind
• DA commercial medical waiver

What does a surface-based temperature inversion typically cause near the ground?

• AStable air with possible fog, haze, or smooth conditions and trapped pollutants
• BStrong vertical air currents and good visibility
• CRapid cumulus development
• DHeavy precipitation

What is the purpose of the mixture control in a carbureted engine?

• ATo change propeller pitch
• BTo adjust the fuel-to-air ratio for altitude and power settings
• CTo control engine cooling airflow
• DTo activate the starter

Hyperventilation in flight is best treated by:

• ABreathing faster and deeper
• BUsing 100% supplemental oxygen continuously
• CClimbing to a higher altitude
• DSlowing the breathing rate, breathing into a bag, or talking aloud to restore carbon diox…

What is the effect of extending wing flaps during an approach?

• AIncreases stall speed and reduces drag
• BHas no aerodynamic effect
• CDecreases lift and increases stall speed
• DIncreases lift and drag, allowing a steeper approach at a lower airspeed

A recreational pilot may NOT operate an aircraft:

• AFor personal pleasure flights
• BFor compensation or hire
• CWithin 50 NM of the departure airport
• DIn Class G airspace

What does the symbol VFR weather minimum '3 statute miles visibility and 1,000-foot ceiling' generally describe for a controlled-airport traffic pattern?

• AInstrument flight conditions
• BConditions requiring an instrument rating
• CSpecial VFR only
• DBasic VFR weather minimums for operating in the pattern at most controlled airports in Cl…

What is dew point?

• AThe temperature at which the air becomes unstable
• BThe altitude where clouds always form
• CThe temperature to which air must be cooled to reach saturation
• DThe point at which precipitation begins falling

What primarily produces the aerodynamic force of lift on an airplane wing?

• AThe engine thrust acting upward
• BThe weight of the aircraft pushing air down
• CThe pressure differential created as air accelerates over the curved upper surface and th…
• DGravity acting on the fuselage

A recreational pilot wants to fly to an airport 80 NM away within the same day. What is required?

• ANo additional requirement; recreational pilots have unlimited range
• BA cross-country training endorsement from an authorized instructor in the logbook
• CAn instrument rating
• DAir traffic control prior permission

What is the purpose of an airplane's vertical stabilizer?

• ATo provide lift in cruise
• BTo control roll
• CTo provide directional (yaw) stability about the vertical axis
• DTo increase airspeed

What altimeter setting should be used when no current local setting is available below 18,000 feet MSL?

• A29.92 in. Hg
• BThe setting of the nearest available station along the route within 100 NM
• CZero the altimeter to field elevation only
• DThe standard setting of 30.00 in. Hg