FAA RPG Knowledge Test — Recreational Pilot Gyroplane

Under 14 CFR § 61.101, what is the maximum number of passengers a recreational pilot is permitted to carry on board a gyroplane?

• ANot more than one passenger
• BNot more than two passengers
• CNot more than three passengers
• DUp to the certified seating capacity of the gyroplane

Under 14 CFR § 61.101, what flight visibility minimum must a recreational pilot maintain when operating a gyroplane during daylight hours?

• A1 statute mile
• B3 statute miles
• C5 statute miles
• D3 nautical miles

What is the maximum operating altitude permitted for a recreational pilot under 14 CFR § 61.101 without special authorization?

• A14,000 feet MSL
• B12,500 feet MSL
• C10,000 feet MSL or 2,000 feet AGL, whichever is higher
• D18,000 feet MSL (the base of Class A airspace)

According to 14 CFR § 61.101, during what time periods is a recreational pilot prohibited from acting as pilot in command of an aircraft?

• ABetween sunset and sunrise
• BOnly between midnight and 0600 local time
• CDuring any period when Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are in effect at the departure airpo…
• DBetween the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight

Unless a recreational pilot receives specific cross-country flight training and a logbook endorsement under 14 CFR § 61.101(c), what is the maximum distance from the departure airport they may fly?

• A15 nautical miles
• B25 nautical miles
• C100 nautical miles
• D50 nautical miles

In a gyroplane, how is lift continuously generated by the main rotor system during normal cruise flight?

• AThe main rotor is driven directly by a shaft connected to the engine
• BUpward airflow through the rotor disk causes the blades to autorotate
• CCompressed air jets located at the rotor blade tips drive the rotor system
• DForward movement forces air downward over the rotor disk like a fixed wing

What is the primary function of the mechanical prerotator system installed on a gyroplane?

• ATo spin the main rotor up to operating RPM prior to starting the takeoff roll
• BTo provide auxiliary engine power to the rotor during steep climbs
• CTo prevent retreating blade stall at high forward airspeeds
• DTo lock the main rotor blades in position during parking and taxiing

What component provides forward propulsive thrust in a conventional gyroplane?

• AThe main rotor head tilted forward
• BA tail rotor driven by an electric motor
• CAn engine-driven pusher or tractor propeller
• DExhaust thrust from the engine manifold

What is the minimum FAA medical certificate required for a pilot exercising the privileges of a Recreational Pilot Certificate in a gyroplane?

• AFirst-Class Medical Certificate
• BThird-Class Medical Certificate (or valid U.S. driver's license under BasicMed)
• CSecond-Class Medical Certificate
• DNo medical certificate or driver's license is required

Under 14 CFR § 91.151, what is the minimum VFR day fuel reserve required for a rotorcraft (including gyroplanes)?

• AAt least 30 minutes of fuel at normal cruising speed
• BAt least 45 minutes of fuel at normal cruising speed
• CAt least 20 minutes of fuel at normal cruising speed
• DAt least 60 minutes of fuel at normal cruising speed

Under 14 CFR § 61.56, how often must a pilot accomplish a flight review to remain qualified to act as pilot in command of an aircraft?

• AEvery 12 calendar months
• BEvery 18 calendar months
• CEvery 24 calendar months
• DEvery 36 calendar months

According to 14 CFR § 91.113, which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other engine-driven aircraft in normal flight conditions?

• AAn aircraft in distress or an aircraft on final approach to land
• BThe aircraft flying at the highest altitude
• CThe fastest aircraft in the traffic pattern
• DAny aircraft operating under an IFR flight plan

What visibility requirement applies to a recreational pilot operating a gyroplane in Class G airspace during daylight hours below 10,000 feet MSL?

• A1 statute mile
• B2 statute miles
• C5 statute miles
• D3 statute miles

What does a steady green light gun signal from an airport control tower mean to an aircraft in flight?

• AReturn for landing
• BCleared to land
• CGive way to other aircraft and continue circling
• DAirport unsafe, do not land

What does a flashing red light gun signal from an airport control tower indicate to an aircraft in flight?

• ACleared to land
• BGive way to other aircraft and continue circling
• CAirport unsafe, do not land
• DExercise extreme caution

What aerodynamic phenomenon causes an increase in rotor efficiency when a gyroplane flies close to the ground?

• AGround effect
• BTranslational lift
• CTransverse flow effect
• DGyroscopic precession

How does a teetering main rotor system in a gyroplane automatically equalize lift between advancing and retreating blades in forward flight?

• ABy changing engine RPM automatically
• BThrough mechanical blade flapping on a teetering hinge
• CBy using automatic hydraulic trim tabs on blade trailing edges
• DBy locking the cyclic control stick in a neutral position

What is the standard sea-level atmospheric pressure used to set an aircraft altimeter in the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)?

• A28.92 inches Hg
• B30.00 inches Hg
• C1000.0 millibars
• D29.92 inches Hg

What is the standard temperature lapse rate in the troposphere under International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) conditions?

• A2.0°C (3.5°F) decrease per 1,000 feet of altitude increase
• B1.0°C (1.8°F) decrease per 1,000 feet of altitude increase
• C3.0°C (5.4°F) decrease per 1,000 feet of altitude increase
• D4.0°C (7.2°F) decrease per 1,000 feet of altitude increase

Under 14 CFR § 91.107, when are occupants of a gyroplane required to have their safety belts and shoulder harnesses secured?

• AOnly during takeoff and landing
• BOnly when flying through turbulent air
• CDuring takeoff and landing, and safety belts must be fastened while en route
• DOnly when performing practice autorotations

When accelerating on an East or West heading in the Northern Hemisphere, what indication will a magnetic compass briefly show?

• AA turn toward the South
• BA turn toward the North
• CNo movement or change in heading
• DRapid oscillation between East and West

Under 14 CFR § 91.409, how frequently must a gyroplane undergo an annual airworthiness inspection to remain legal for flight?

• AWithin the preceding 12 calendar months
• BEvery 100 flight hours
• CEvery 24 calendar months
• DEvery 6 calendar months

Prior to initiating the takeoff roll in a gyroplane, what rotor RPM percentage range is typically achieved using the mechanical prerotator?

• A20% to 30% of normal flight RPM
• B40% to 50% of normal flight RPM
• C70% to 80% of normal flight RPM
• D110% to 120% of normal flight RPM

What is the primary operational effect of high density altitude on a gyroplane's performance during takeoff?

• AShorter takeoff ground roll and increased rate of climb
• BLonger takeoff ground roll and reduced rate of climb
• CHigher engine horsepower output and increased main rotor thrust
• DNo effect on rotor efficiency or ground roll

Under what flight condition is retreating blade stall most likely to occur in a gyroplane?

• ADuring low-speed vertical autorotative descents
• BDuring stationary ground prerotation
• CAt steep bank angles during slow flight
• DAt high forward airspeeds near Vne

What is required before a recreational pilot may operate a gyroplane within Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace?

• AA specific CFI ground/flight training logbook endorsement for that airspace class
• BAn Instrument Rating added to their pilot certificate
• CPrior written authorization from the FAA Regional Office
• DA minimum of 500 hours of logged pilot-in-command flight time

In aircraft weight and balance terminology, what is the 'reference datum'?

• AThe point on which an aircraft balances when fully loaded
• BAn imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distance measurements are taken
• CThe distance from the pilot seat to the main rotor shaft
• DThe total combined weight of empty aircraft, fuel, and pilot

How is the 'moment' of an item calculated during aircraft weight and balance computations?

• ADivide the weight by the arm
• BMultiply the arm by the total aircraft gross weight
• CMultiply the weight of the item by its arm distance from the datum
• DAdd the item weight to the reference datum location

Under NTSB Part 830, which event requires immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?

• AAn inflight fire or flight control system malfunction/failure
• BA minor tire blowout during landing rollout
• CA cracked windshield noticed during post-flight inspection
• DAn engine oil leak requiring addition of 1 quart between flights

What is the recommended immediate action for a gyroplane pilot experiencing an engine failure during cruise flight?

• APull cyclic fully back to stop forward movement immediately
• BEstablish optimal autorotative glide speed and select a suitable landing area into wind
• CEngage the mechanical prerotator to restart the engine
• DPush cyclic forward aggressively to dive toward the ground

In a gyroplane main rotor disk during steady autorotation, where is the 'driving region' (autorotative region) located on the rotor blade span?

• AThe outer 30% of the blade span near the blade tips
• BThe inner 25% of the blade span near the rotor hub
• CThe middle portion of the blade span, typically between 25% and 70% of the radius
• DAcross the entire 100% blade span equally

What function does the outer portion of a gyroplane rotor blade (driven region, 70%-100% radius) serve during autorotative flight?

• AIt produces aerodynamic drag that slows down rotor RPM while generating lift
• BIt acts as the primary driving force that spins the rotor system
• CIt remains in a continuous aerodynamic stall condition
• DIt generates downward thrust to stabilize the airframe

Why does the inner section of a gyroplane rotor blade (0%-25% radius) operate in a stalled condition during autorotation?

• ARotational velocity near the hub is very low, creating a high angle of attack that exceed…
• BAirflow moves downward through the rotor root instead of upward
• CCentrifugal force pulls boundary air away from the root toward the blade tip
• DThe rotor hub mechanism locks the inner blade section at a fixed negative pitch angle

What is the primary danger associated with pushing forward forcefully on the cyclic control stick in a gyroplane during flight?

• AOver-speeding the engine beyond redline limits
• BCausing an immediate engine carburetor freeze-up
• CInducing retreating blade stall on the left side of the rotor disk
• DUnloading the rotor disk, resulting in a low-G or zero-G condition and risk of Power Push…

Which design configuration makes a gyroplane particularly vulnerable to a Power Push-Over (PPO) during low-G maneuvers?

• AA High Thrust Line (HTL) situated above the airframe center of gravity
• BA Low Thrust Line (LTL) situated below the center of gravity
• CA center of gravity located directly aligned with the propeller thrust axis
• DA large horizontal stabilizer mounted on the tail unit

If a gyroplane pilot inadvertently enters a low-G condition in flight, what is the correct immediate flight control recovery technique?

• AApply full lateral cyclic into the direction of roll
• BPush cyclic further forward to establish positive airspeed
• CGently pull back on the cyclic control stick to reload the main rotor disk
• DShut off the engine ignition switch immediately

Given the following weight and balance data: - Empty Weight: 600 lbs (Arm: 80.0 in) - Pilot: 180 lbs (Arm: 65.0 in) - Passenger: 160 lbs (Arm: 65.0 in) - Fuel: 60 lbs (Arm: 90.0 in) What is the total weight and Center of Gravity (CG) location?

• ATotal Weight: 1,000 lbs; CG: 75.5 in
• BTotal Weight: 1,000 lbs; CG: 83.9 in
• CTotal Weight: 1,000 lbs; CG: 72.4 in
• DTotal Weight: 1,000 lbs; CG: 88.2 in

A gyroplane has a total weight of 920 lbs with a CG located at 84.0 inches. If 40 lbs of fuel located at arm 95.0 inches is burned during flight, what is the new loaded CG location?

• A83.5 inches
• B84.5 inches
• C85.2 inches
• D82.8 inches

When landing on Runway 18 with reported winds from 210° at 20 knots, what is the calculated crosswind component?

• A17.3 knots
• B14.1 knots
• C5.0 knots
• D10.0 knots

Calculate the density altitude given the following conditions: - Airport Elevation / Pressure Altitude: 4,000 feet MSL - Outside Air Temperature (OAT): 30°C

• A4,760 feet MSL
• B5,440 feet MSL
• C6,760 feet MSL
• D7,200 feet MSL

A gyroplane has usable fuel tanks holding 18 gallons. If the engine consumes 6.5 gallons per hour at cruise power, what is the maximum allowable VFR day flight time under 14 CFR § 91.151 reserve rules?

• A1 hour 46 minutes
• B2 hours 26 minutes
• C2 hours 46 minutes
• D2 hours 16 minutes

A recreational pilot plans a 45 NM flight in a gyroplane cruising at 75 knots TAS into a reported 15-knot headwind. How long will the flight take?

• A45 minutes
• B36 minutes
• C55 minutes
• D60 minutes

To maintain a desired True Course of 090° at a True Airspeed of 80 knots with a crosswind from 360° at 20 knots, what Wind Correction Angle (WCA) and True Heading must be flown?

• AWCA: 15° Right; True Heading: 105°
• BWCA: 20° Left; True Heading: 070°
• CWCA: 15° Left; True Heading: 075°
• DWCA: 10° Left; True Heading: 080°

Under 14 CFR § 61.101, what condition allows a recreational pilot to share flight operating expenses with a passenger?

• AThe pilot may accept full reimbursement for all fuel and oil expenses
• BThe pilot must pay not less than the pro rata share of fuel, oil, airport expenditures, o…
• CThe passenger must pay at least 75% of the total operating costs
• DOperating expenses may only be shared if the flight is for commercial purposes

If a gyroplane is certified for four seats, how many passengers may a recreational pilot carry on a local flight under 14 CFR § 61.101?

• A1 passenger maximum
• B3 passengers maximum
• C2 passengers maximum
• DUp to 4 occupants total

Are recreational pilots permitted to act as pilot in command of a gyroplane towing a glider or advertising banner under 14 CFR Part 61?

• AYes, if they hold a towing endorsement from a CFI
• BYes, provided the tow takes place entirely within Class G airspace
• CNo, recreational pilots are strictly prohibited from towing any object
• DYes, provided no passengers are on board during the tow

What flight time requirement must a recreational pilot meet before demonstrating an aircraft in flight to a prospective buyer under 14 CFR § 61.101?

• AAt least 50 hours of total logged flight time
• BAt least 100 hours of total logged flight time
• CAt least 200 hours of logged flight time
• DRecreational pilots are never permitted to demonstrate aircraft to prospective buyers

What communication step must a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace under VFR?

• AObtain an explicit ATC clearance stating 'cleared to enter Class C airspace'
• BEstablish two-way radio communication with the ATC facility providing Class C services
• CFile a VFR flight plan with Flight Service at least 30 minutes prior
• DMonitor the tower frequency without transmitting unless requested