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Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam

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For Question 291 select "B", "C" or "D" ("A" is selected only as an example)!

291. A steady green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal that the pilot:

A) None of the below.
B) should give way to other aircraft and continue circling.
C) should return for landing.
D) is cleared to land.

292. An aircraft's annual inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual inspection will be due no later than:

A) July 1, next year.
B) July 13, next year.
C) July 31, next year.
D) Any of the above.

293. No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFR at an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless the:

A) flight visiblity at the airport is at least 1 mile.
B) ground visibility at that airport is at least 1 mile.
C) ground visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles.
D) None of the above.

294. What action, if any, is appropriate if the pilot deviates from an ATC instruction during an emergency and is given priority?

A) Take no special action since you are pilot in command.
B) File a detailed report within 48 hours to the chief of the appropriate ATC facility, if requested.
C) File a report to the FAA Administrator, as soon as possible.
D) All of the above.

295. Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight?

A) A certificated aircraft mechanic.
B) The pilot in command.
C) The owner or operator.
D) None of the above.

296. If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may:

A) deviate from an rule of 14 CFR part 91 to the extent required to meet the emergency, but must submit a written report to the Administrator within 24 hours.
B) deviate from any rule of 14 CFR part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency.
C) not deviate from any rule of 14 CFR part 91 unless prior to the deviation approval is granted by the Administrator.
D) All of the above.

297. Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft?

A) Only in an emergency.
B) If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface.
C) If prior permission is received from the Federal Aviation Administration.
D) None of the above.

298. Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during:

A) takeoffs and landings.
B) all flight conditions.
C) flight in turbulent air.
D) All of the above.

299. As Pilot in command of an aircraft, under which situation can you deviate from an ATC clearance?

A) When operating in Class A airspace at night.
B) if an ATC clearance is not understoood and in VFR conditions.
C) in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory.
D) None of the above.

300. Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?

A) Check the aircraft logbooks for appropirate entries.
B) Become familiar with all available information concerning the flight.
C) Review wake turbulence avoidance procedures.
D) All of the above.

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