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This bank provides 100 English-language practice questions adapted for the official ANAC Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) theoretical examination in Brazil. Candidates must achieve at least 70% in each of the 5 individual papers (Regulations, Aerodynamics, Technical Knowledge, Navigation, and Meteorology).

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1Under Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation RBAC 61, what is the minimum total flight time requirement for an applicant to obtain a Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) license without completing an ANAC-approved aviation school course?
A.35 total flight hours
B.40 total flight hours
C.45 total flight hours
D.50 total flight hours
Explanation: According to RBAC 61.81, an applicant for a Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) license who completes flight training outside an ANAC-approved civil aviation school must log a minimum of 40 total flight hours. If the training is conducted at an approved CIAC (Centro de Instrução de Aviação Civil), the requirement is reduced to 35 total flight hours.
2Under RBAC 61, what is the minimum age requirement for an applicant to be issued a Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) license in Brazil?
A.16 years old
B.17 years old
C.18 years old
D.21 years old
Explanation: RBAC 61.73 establishes that an applicant for a Private Pilot license must be at least 18 years old by license issuance and must have completed high school (ensino médio) or equivalent.
3Which class of Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA - Certificado Médico Aeronáutico) is required for a pilot to exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) license under RBAC 67?
A.CMA Class 1 (Classe 1)
B.CMA Class 2 (Classe 2)
C.CMA Class 4 (Classe 4)
D.CMA Class 5 (Classe 5)
Explanation: Under RBAC 67 and RBAC 61, a pilot holding a Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) license must maintain at least a valid Class 2 Aeronautical Medical Certificate (CMA Classe 2). A Class 1 CMA is required for commercial and airline transport pilots.
4To act as pilot in command carrying passengers under VFR at night, what recency of flight experience does RBAC 61 require within the preceding 90 days?
A.At least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop at night in an aircraft of the same category and class
B.At least 5 hours of night flight time including 3 instrument approaches
C.At least 1 takeoff and landing at night and 10 hours of VFR cross-country flight time
D.At least 3 hours of night dual instruction with a certified flight instructor
Explanation: RBAC 61.21 mandates that no pilot may act as PIC carrying passengers at night unless, within the preceding 90 days, that pilot has logged at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop during the period between end of evening civil twilight and beginning of morning civil twilight in an aircraft of the same category and class.
5According to RBAC 91.151, what is the minimum fuel reserve required for a day VFR flight in a fixed-wing airplane beyond the first intended point of landing?
A.15 minutes at normal cruising speed
B.30 minutes at normal cruising speed
C.45 minutes at normal cruising speed
D.60 minutes at normal cruising speed
Explanation: RBAC 91.151 states that no person may begin a VFR flight in an airplane during the day unless there is enough fuel to fly to the intended destination and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes.
6Under RBAC 91.151, what is the minimum fuel reserve requirement for a night VFR flight in an airplane?
A.30 minutes at normal cruising speed
B.45 minutes at normal cruising speed
C.60 minutes at normal cruising speed
D.90 minutes at normal cruising speed
Explanation: RBAC 91.151 mandates that for a night VFR flight in an airplane, the aircraft must carry sufficient fuel to reach the destination aerodrome plus an additional fuel reserve of at least 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
7In accordance with ICA 100-12 (Rules of the Air) in Brazil, when operating a VFR flight in level cruising flight above 3,000 ft AGL on a magnetic track of 090°, which altitude or flight level should be selected?
A.Even thousands of feet (e.g., 4,000 ft or FL060)
B.Odd thousands of feet plus 500 ft (e.g., 3,500 ft, 5,500 ft / FL055, or FL075)
C.Even thousands of feet plus 500 ft (e.g., 4,500 ft, 6,500 ft / FL045, or FL065)
D.Any altitude authorized by ATC regardless of semicircular rule
Explanation: ICA 100-12 establishes the semicircular rule for VFR flights in Brazil. For magnetic tracks between 000° and 179° (Easterly headings), VFR cruising levels are odd thousands plus 500 feet (e.g., 3,500 ft, FL055, FL075, FL095).
8Under ICA 100-12, what cruising level format must a VFR flight maintain when flying on a magnetic track of 270° above 3,000 ft AGL?
A.Odd thousands of feet plus 500 ft (e.g., FL055, FL075)
B.Even thousands of feet plus 500 ft (e.g., FL045, FL065, FL085)
C.Odd thousands of feet (e.g., FL050, FL070)
D.Even thousands of feet (e.g., FL040, FL060)
Explanation: For magnetic tracks from 180° to 359° (Westerly headings), VFR cruising levels under ICA 100-12 follow the pattern of even thousands of feet plus 500 feet (such as 4,500 ft / FL045, 6,500 ft / FL065, 8,500 ft / FL085).
9What are the entry and clearance requirements for a VFR flight operating within Class C controlled airspace in Brazil?
A.Prior ATC clearance and continuous two-way radio communication are mandatory
B.No ATC clearance is required; only two-way radio contact prior to entry
C.VFR flights are strictly prohibited from entering Class C airspace
D.Transponder operation is required, but radio communication is optional
Explanation: In Class C airspace, ATC clearance is required before entering, and pilots must maintain continuous two-way radio communications with the responsible Air Traffic Control unit. ATC provides separation between IFR and VFR flights, and traffic information regarding other VFR flights.
10According to ICA 100-12, what are the minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance requirements for a VFR flight operating in Class D airspace below 10,000 ft MSL?
A.Flight visibility 5 km; 1,500 m horizontal and 1,000 ft (300 m) vertical clearance from clouds
B.Flight visibility 8 km; 1,000 m horizontal and 500 ft vertical clearance from clouds
C.Flight visibility 3 km; clear of clouds
D.Flight visibility 1.5 km; 500 m horizontal clearance from clouds
Explanation: In controlled airspace Classes C, D, and E below 10,000 ft MSL, standard VFR minima under ICA 100-12 require a minimum flight visibility of 5 km and cloud clearance of 1,500 meters horizontally and 1,000 feet (300 meters) vertically.

About the ANAC Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) Exam

Prepare for the ANAC Private Pilot Airplane (Piloto Privado Avião - PPA) theoretical exam with 100 free practice questions covering RBAC 61/91, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, VFR navigation, and aviation meteorology. Note: English-language study adaptation for the official ANAC Portuguese-language examination in Brazil.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

180 minutes (REG 30 + MET 30 + NAV 60 + TV 30 + CTA 30)

Passing Score

70% per subject paper

Exam Fee

TFAC R$ 250 (duration band 2h31–3h05) (National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC))

ANAC Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) Exam Content Outline

25%

Core Regulations and Air Law

RBAC regulations, airspace rules, and aeronautical standards.

25%

Technical Knowledge and Systems

Aircraft systems, flight mechanics, and operational technical principles.

25%

Aviation Meteorology and Weather

METAR/TAF decoding, atmospheric stability, and weather hazards.

25%

Flight Operations and Navigation

Operational planning, flight safety, and navigation principles.

How to Pass the ANAC Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% per subject paper
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 180 minutes (REG 30 + MET 30 + NAV 60 + TV 30 + CTA 30)
  • Exam fee: TFAC R$ 250 (duration band 2h31–3h05)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is covered on the ANAC ANAC Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) exam?

The exam tests aeronautical regulations, technical knowledge, flight safety, and operational procedures for ANAC Private Pilot Airplane (PPA).

What is the passing score for the ANAC ANAC Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) exam?

Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% on each subject paper.