Federal aviation regulations and weather theory tested on the FAA Private Pilot written exam.
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- What is the minimum age to hold a Private Pilot Certificate?
- 17 years old
- How many hours of flight time are required for a Private Pilot Certificate?
- 40 hours minimum (includes dual and solo)
- What type of medical certificate is required for private pilot operations?
- Third-class medical certificate
- What is the maximum altitude for Class B airspace?
- 10,000 feet MSL at the outer shelf
- Class D airspace extends how far horizontally from the airport?
- 5 statute miles
- What is the vertical limit of Class E airspace?
- Extends from surface (or 700/1200 feet AGL) to 18,000 feet MSL
- What are the minimum VFR visibility requirements in Class E airspace during the day?
- 3 statute miles
- What is the minimum cloud clearance for VFR flight below 10,000 feet MSL?
- 500 feet below, 1000 feet above, 2000 feet horizontal
- Define ceiling in aviation weather.
- The lowest layer of clouds reported as broken or overcast
- What does METAR stand for?
- Meteorological Aerodrome Report
- What does TAF stand for?
- Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
- How long is a typical TAF valid?
- 24 to 30 hours
- What is wind shear?
- A sudden change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance
- What is a microburst?
- A column of sinking air from a thunderstorm that spreads outward at the surface
- Define density altitude.
- The pressure altitude corrected for temperature; how the aircraft performs in the current density