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.
- Q1
How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?
- AThe pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing.
- BThe tower will automatically close the flight plan when the aircraft turns off the runway.
- CThe 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.
- Q2
What is the primary function of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)?
- ATo communicate essential information affecting flight safety
- BTo advertise aviation events
- CTo provide updates on pilot licensing requirements.
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Correct answer: A. To communicate essential information affecting flight safety
- Q3
Which of the following must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) immediately?
- AAn in-flight fire
- BA flight deviation due to weather
- CA delay in departure due to technical issues
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Correct answer: A. An in-flight fire
- Q4
Who is responsible for determining that weather conditions are safe for the flight?
- AThe air traffic controller
- BThe pilot in command
- CThe local aviation authority
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Correct answer: B. The pilot in command
- Q5
How often must a recreational pilot, have a pilot-in-command flight check?
- AEvery 180 days.
- BEvery 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.
- CEvery 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.
- Q6
How often must a recreational pilot complete a flight review?
- AEvery 6 months
- BEvery 24 months
- CEvery 12 months
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Correct answer: B. Every 24 months
- Q7
What is the definition of an accident according to regulations?
- AAn event from boarding to disembarkation leading to serious injury, substantial damage, or the aircraft being missing or inaccessible
- BA scheduled maintenance action that requires the aircraft to be temporarily removed from service
- CA 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
- Q8
How will ATC respond when you declare “Minimum Fuel” status?
- AThey will declare an emergency.
- BThey will be alert for any occurrence which might delay the aircraft.
- CThey will guarantee priority handling.
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Correct answer: B. They will be alert for any occurrence which might delay the aircraft.
- Q9
A private pilot is 49 years old and has just been issued a 3rd class medical. How long will it be valid for?
- A24 months
- B12 months
- C36 months
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Correct answer: A. 24 months
- Q10
When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?
- AWhen parallel runways are in use.
- BWhen visibility is less than 1 mile.
- CWhen departing from a runway intersection.
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Correct answer: C. When departing from a runway intersection.
- Q11
ICAO Annex 1:
- APersonnel licensing
- BRules of the air
- CAirworthiness of Aircraft
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Correct answer: A. Personnel licensing
- Q12
Which publication covers the procedures required for aircraft accident and incident reporting responsibilities for pilots?
- AFAR Part 61.
- BNTSB Part 830.
- CFAR Part 91.
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Correct answer: B. NTSB Part 830.
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