FAA FAA Private Pilot (PPL): Performance Questions
87 exam-style Performance 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
Under the ground effect the aircraft generates:
- A More lift and less induced drag
- B More lift and more total drag
- C More lift and less parasite drag
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Correct answer: A. More lift and less induced drag
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Q2
Density altitude:
- A It is the pressure altitude corrected for temperature errors
- B It is measured with a separate instrument called radio altimeter
- C It can be read in the altimeter if we apply a pressure correction
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Correct answer: B. It is measured with a separate instrument called radio altimeter
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Q3
Which of the following would increase the amount of time an aircraft can remain airborne (glide endurance) in a power-off glide?
- A Reducing the weight of the airplane
- B Gliding with a headwind
- C Gliding with a tailwind
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Correct answer: A. Reducing the weight of the airplane
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Q4
A distance of 13 inches is equivalent to approximately how many centimetres?
- A 33 cm
- B 34 cm
- C 30 cm
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Correct answer: A. 33 cm
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Q5
The maximum angle of climb an aircraft can achieve depends primarily on the ratio between which two forces?
- A T, D and W
- B W and D
- C W and T
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Correct answer: C. W and T
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Q6
What effect will landing with a tailwind have during an engine-out approach and landing?
- A Decreased landing distance
- B Increased landing distance
- C Results in lower energy after the touchdown
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Correct answer: B. Increased landing distance
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Q7
How much time does it take to fly 8.25 NM with a GS of 90 kt?
- A 6 min and 45 s
- B 5 min and 30 s
- C 3 min and 30 s
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Correct answer: B. 5 min and 30 s
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Q8
You are putting 26 gallons of AVGAS 100LL in your plane. How much will it weigh?
- A 163 lbs
- B 156 lbs
- C 160 lbs
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Correct answer: B. 156 lbs
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Q9
In a sequence where each value is the sum of the two preceding values, which set of four numbers correctly continues the pattern that begins 2, 3?
- A 2, 3, 5, 8
- B 2, 3, 5, 7
- C 2, 4, 6,7
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Correct answer: A. 2, 3, 5, 8
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Q10
What is the effect on pitch (elevator) control feel when an aircraft is loaded with a forward centre of gravity?
- A It will be lighter and the plane will be more difficult to manoeuvre on the pitch
- B It will be stiffer and the plane will be easier to manoeuvre on the pitch
- C It will be stiffer and the plane will be more difficult to manoeuvre on the pitch
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Correct answer: C. It will be stiffer and the plane will be more difficult to manoeuvre on the pitch
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Q11
What is the effect of a reduction in aircraft weight on climb performance, all other factors being equal?
- A Increase the ROC in proportion to the tailwind component
- B Increase the ROC
- C Decrease the angle of climb relative to the ground
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Correct answer: B. Increase the ROC
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Q12
You have flown 15 NM in 10 minutes. What is your GS?
- A 80 kt
- B 60 kt
- C 90 kt
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Correct answer: C. 90 kt
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