FAA FAA Private Pilot (PPL): FAA Regulations Questions
176 exam-style FAA Regulations questions for the FAA FAA Private Pilot (PPL) paper (PPL · IR · CPL · ATP). The first 12 are free below with answers and explanations — sign up free to practise all of them with progress tracking.
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Q1
How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?
- A The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing.
- B The tower will automatically close the flight plan when the aircraft turns off the runway.
- C The tower will relay the instructions to the nearest FSS when the aircraft contacts the tower for landing.
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Correct answer: A. The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing.
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Q2
What is the primary function of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)?
- A To communicate essential information affecting flight safety
- B To advertise aviation events
- C To provide updates on pilot licensing requirements.
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Correct answer: A. To communicate essential information affecting flight safety
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Q3
Which of the following must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) immediately?
- A An in-flight fire
- B A flight deviation due to weather
- C A delay in departure due to technical issues
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Correct answer: A. An in-flight fire
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Q4
Who is responsible for determining that weather conditions are safe for the flight?
- A The air traffic controller
- B The pilot in command
- C The local aviation authority
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Correct answer: B. The pilot in command
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Q5
How often must a recreational pilot, have a pilot-in-command flight check?
- A Every 180 days.
- B Every 90 days, if you haven’t acted as a pilot in command in those 90 days, and if you have less than 400 total flight time.
- C Every 180 days, if you haven’t acted as a pilot in command in those 180 days, and if you have less than 400 total flight time.
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Correct answer: C. Every 180 days, if you haven’t acted as a pilot in command in those 180 days, and if you have less than 400 total flight time.
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Q6
How often must a recreational pilot complete a flight review?
- A Every 6 months
- B Every 24 months
- C Every 12 months
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Correct answer: B. Every 24 months
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Q7
What is the definition of an accident according to regulations?
- A An event from boarding to disembarkation leading to serious injury, substantial damage, or the aircraft being missing or inaccessible
- B A scheduled maintenance action that requires the aircraft to be temporarily removed from service
- C A minor incident with temporary system malfunctions, no injuries, or damage
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Correct answer: A. An event from boarding to disembarkation leading to serious injury, substantial damage, or the aircraft being missing or inaccessible
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Q8
How will ATC respond when you declare “Minimum Fuel” status?
- A They will declare an emergency.
- B They will be alert for any occurrence which might delay the aircraft.
- C They will guarantee priority handling.
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Correct answer: B. They will be alert for any occurrence which might delay the aircraft.
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Q9
A private pilot is 49 years old and has just been issued a 3rd class medical. How long will it be valid for?
- A 24 months
- B 12 months
- C 36 months
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Correct answer: A. 24 months
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Q10
When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?
- A When parallel runways are in use.
- B When visibility is less than 1 mile.
- C When departing from a runway intersection.
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Correct answer: C. When departing from a runway intersection.
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Q11
ICAO Annex 1:
- A Personnel licensing
- B Rules of the air
- C Airworthiness of Aircraft
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Correct answer: A. Personnel licensing
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Q12
Which publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots?
- A FAR Part 61.
- B NTSB Part 830.
- C FAR Part 91.
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Correct answer: B. NTSB Part 830.
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