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