Step2Study

FAA Sport Pilot Airplane (SPA) practice questions

200 free questions with answers and explanations.

Practice test
  1. 51.A sport pilot who owns an aerial photography business wants to act as pilot in command of their light-sport airplane to fly paying customers on photo shoot flights, using the flights to generate income for the business. Is this operation permitted under 14 CFR 61.315?Regulations
  2. 52.A pilot flying at 12,500 feet MSL without supplemental oxygen begins to experience impaired judgment and blue fingertips due to insufficient oxygen in the blood caused by reduced atmospheric pressure. This condition is known as:Human Factors and ADM
  3. 53.A pilot at a pressure altitude of 3,000 feet finds the outside air temperature is 30°C. Using the rule that density altitude increases roughly 120 feet for each degree above standard temperature, what is the approximate density altitude?Weather
  4. 54.While en route, a pilot observes another aircraft that is clearly in distress and broadcasting an emergency. According to 14 CFR 91.113, which aircraft has the right-of-way?Regulations
  5. 55.A sport pilot is planning a low-altitude scenic flight over a small town. Per 14 CFR 91.119, what is the minimum altitude requirement over this congested area?Regulations
  6. 56.During a preflight briefing, a pilot is advised that a SIGMET has been issued for severe turbulence along the planned route. Compared to an AIRMET, a SIGMET is issued for weather conditions that areWeather
  7. 57.A pilot needs to fly a magnetic heading of 240° and consults the compass correction card, which lists: For MH 210°, steer CH 213°; for MH 230°, steer CH 226°. Using linear interpolation for a magnetic heading of 220°, what compass heading should the pilot fly?Airspace and Navigation
  8. 58.A student pilot preparing for a solo cross-country flight learns that a taxiway at the destination airport has been closed for construction since yesterday. Where would the pilot most likely find this time-critical information during preflight planning?Airspace and Navigation
  9. 59.A pilot becomes anxious during turbulence and begins breathing rapidly, resulting in tingling fingers and lightheadedness. What is the most appropriate immediate action?Human Factors and ADM
  10. 60.A pilot receives a PIREP reporting moderate rime icing between 6,000 and 8,000 feet MSL. The briefer states the current freezing level is 5,500 feet MSL. To avoid the icing conditions while remaining clear of clouds, which action would most likely help the pilot?Weather
  11. 61.A sport pilot wants to expand their privileges by obtaining additional training and a logbook endorsement. Which privilege can NOT be added by training and endorsement alone?Regulations
  12. 62.A pilot studying atmospheric circulation learns that a moving air parcel in the Northern Hemisphere is deflected to the right of its path of motion, ultimately causing wind aloft to flow nearly parallel to the isobars rather than directly from high to low pressure. Which force causes this deflection?Weather
  13. 63.A pilot reviews a TAF excerpt: 'TEMPO 1300/1303 3SM TSRA BKN020CB.' How should the pilot interpret this group?Weather
  14. 64.A pilot flying a carbureted trainer at cruise power in hazy conditions with an OAT of 68°F and visible moisture in the air should be most concerned about which hazard, even though the temperature is well above freezing?Weather
  15. 65.After an in-flight equipment malfunction, a pilot thinks, 'There's nothing I can do about it now, so why try?' and stops actively managing the situation. This is an example of which hazardous attitude?Human Factors and ADM
  16. 66.A sport pilot notices the fuel quantity indicator in an amateur-built LSA is inoperative before a local flight. There is no minimum equipment list (MEL) for this aircraft. Under 14 CFR 91.213(d), what must be true for the flight to legally proceed with this item inoperative?Regulations
  17. 67.A sport pilot is preparing for a local flight. Which document is NOT required to be in the pilot's personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft during flight?Regulations
  18. 68.A student pilot's flight instructor explains the 'five hazardous attitudes and their antidotes' as part of ADM training. Which statement correctly pairs the hazardous attitude of anti-authority with its antidote thought?Human Factors and ADM
  19. 69.A pilot uses the DECIDE model to work through an in-flight decision. Which of the following correctly lists the first two steps of this model, in order?Human Factors and ADM
  20. 70.A performance chart shows a sea-level, standard-temperature takeoff ground roll of 600 feet for a light sport airplane. The chart notes that ground roll increases by 10% for each 1,000 feet increase in density altitude. If the departure airport has a density altitude of 3,000 feet and there is no wind, what is the approximate takeoff ground roll?Aircraft Performance and Systems
  21. 71.While planning a cross-country flight, a sport pilot must ensure the flight remains within the altitude limitations of 14 CFR Part 61. These limitations restrict sport pilot operations to no higher thanRegulations
  22. 72.A pilot flying from Chicago to Denver notices a north-south dashed line labeled with a time zone designation crossing the planned route on the sectional chart. What must the pilot account for when crossing this line?Airspace and Navigation
  23. 73.While scanning for traffic during a night flight, a pilot stares directly at a distant light for several seconds but cannot detect it well. What technique should the pilot use to improve detection of dim objects at night?Human Factors and ADM
  24. 74.A pilot examines a sectional chart and sees a magenta (shaded) vignette surrounding an airport, indicating that Class E airspace begins at 700 feet AGL in that area. While transiting the area at 500 feet AGL (with no other airspace overlying it), in which class of airspace is the pilot operating?Airspace and Navigation
  25. 75.A sport pilot is flying a light sport airplane equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller and wants to increase engine RPM during cruise flight. Which action will accomplish this?Aircraft Performance and Systems
  26. 76.A pilot reviewing a NOTAM restricting a practice area thinks, 'That restriction is probably just bureaucratic overreach — I'll fly there anyway since I've never had a problem before.' This attitude is best classified as which hazardous attitude?Human Factors and ADM
  27. 77.A pilot in Denver, Colorado (Mountain Standard Time, UTC−7) plans to depart on a cross-country flight at 1400 local time. What departure time should the pilot record in UTC (Zulu time) on the flight plan?Airspace and Navigation
  28. 78.A sport pilot has not acted as pilot in command in 18 months and wants to resume flying without any additional flight test. According to 14 CFR 61.56, what must be accomplished, at minimum, during the flight review?Regulations
  29. 79.A sport pilot is flying in Class G airspace at 900 feet AGL during the day. Current flight visibility is 2 statute miles with scattered clouds at 500 feet overhead. May this pilot legally continue as pilot in command using only sport pilot privileges?Regulations
  30. 80.A pilot becomes irritated when a flight instructor suggests reviewing crosswind landing technique before solo, thinking, 'I don't need review, I already know how to land in a crosswind.' This attitude is best classified as which hazardous attitude?Human Factors and ADM
  31. 81.A pilot examining a sectional chart notices a non-towered airport with a published instrument approach procedure, surrounded by a dashed magenta line. What does this dashed magenta circle indicate?Airspace and Navigation
  32. 82.A pilot loads the airplane so the center of gravity is near the aft limit rather than the forward limit. Compared to a forward CG loading, which effect should the pilot expect?Aircraft Performance and Systems
  33. 83.A pilot obtains a morning weather briefing indicating a strong temperature inversion exists from the surface up to 2,000 feet AGL, with smoke and haze trapped below the inversion top. What flight hazard is most directly associated with climbing or descending through this inversion layer?Weather
  34. 84.While flying near a mountain range, a pilot notices smooth, stationary, lens-shaped clouds hovering downwind of the ridge line, unmoving despite strong winds aloft. What condition do these clouds indicate?Weather
  35. 85.A manufacturer completes assembly of a new, ready-to-fly light-sport airplane intended for sale to the general public. Which type of airworthiness certificate should be issued for this aircraft?Regulations
  36. 86.During an evening weather briefing, a pilot notices the temperature/dew point spread is narrowing rapidly as sunset approaches. What does this trend most likely indicate?Weather
  37. 87.A pilot studying a sectional chart sees an obstruction symbol near the route labeled '3255' above and '(824)' below in parentheses. What do these two numbers represent?Airspace and Navigation
  38. 88.A pilot flying straight and level at night stares fixedly at a single stationary ground light for an extended period. The light appears to begin moving even though the aircraft's heading and attitude have not changed. This phenomenon is best described as which illusion?Human Factors and ADM
  39. 89.On a clear, calm night in mountainous terrain, a pilot is briefed that cool, dense air is draining down the mountain slopes into the valley floor after sunset. What is this local wind phenomenon called?Weather
  40. 90.A sport pilot plans to land at an airport located within Class D airspace that has an operating control tower. Before conducting this operation, the pilot must haveRegulations
  41. 91.While taxiing for departure, a pilot notices the ATIS reports gusty crosswinds beyond the aircraft's demonstrated crosswind component but decides, 'I'll just go for it and see what happens,' without further thought. This is an example of which hazardous attitude?Human Factors and ADM
  42. 92.A pilot is briefed that the winds and temperatures aloft forecast for 9,000 feet at a station reads '731749.' What are the forecast wind direction and speed at that altitude?Weather
  43. 93.An airplane weighs 1,320 pounds with its CG located 82.0 inches aft of datum. The pilot moves 100 pounds of baggage from the aft baggage compartment forward a distance of 60 inches. What is the new CG location?Aircraft Performance and Systems
  44. 94.A light sport airplane's attitude indicator and heading indicator are driven by a vacuum system powered by an engine-driven pump. If the vacuum pump fails in flight, which instruments would most likely become unreliable?Aircraft Performance and Systems
  45. 95.A sport pilot based in Michigan wants to fly a light-sport aircraft across the border into Canada for a weekend trip. Under 14 CFR 61.315, what must this pilot do before conducting this flight?Regulations
  46. 96.A pilot descends from cruise altitude with a mild head cold and notices sharp pain in one ear along with a feeling of fullness. What is the most appropriate immediate action?Human Factors and ADM
  47. 97.A pilot is flying 8 nautical miles from the primary airport of a Class C airspace area at 3,000 feet AGL. The Class C airspace has the standard structure: a 5 NM radius core surface to 4,000 feet AGL, and a shelf extending from 5 to 10 NM at 1,200 to 4,000 feet AGL. What airspace is the pilot currently in?Airspace and Navigation
  48. 98.A sport pilot is planning a cross-country flight and wants to determine the aircraft's position using only the identification of ground references such as roads, rivers, and towns, without electronic navigation aids. Which method of navigation is being used?Airspace and Navigation
  49. 99.A pilot had two alcoholic drinks the previous evening and plans to act as pilot in command of a light-sport airplane 9 hours later. At departure time, the pilot's blood alcohol concentration is 0.02% and there are no lingering effects. According to 14 CFR 91.17, is the pilot legal to fly?Regulations
  50. 100.A mechanic is verifying that an amateur-built airplane meets the maximum gross takeoff weight limit to qualify as a light-sport aircraft operating on land. What is that maximum weight?Regulations