Sporty’s releases new written test questions – December 2023

Sporty’s recently released new written test questions in its 2024 Learn to Fly Course test preparation module. While the FAA does not publish actual test questions, representative test questions are available, and new questions released by Sporty’s represent emphasis areas which you will likely enounter on the test.

The FAA continues to add new questions based on guidance from the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards. Read the complete December 2023 test question update from Sporty’s.

The October 2023 test question update is available here.

And test your knowledge now by taking this quiz, sampling the new questions just released.

What is the main operating principle of a float-type carburetor? Low pressure in the venturi of the carburetor forces fuel to flow through the main fuel jet and mix with intake air. Fuel is discharged into the airstream at a pressure well above atmospheric pressure causing it to vaporize. Fuel is pumped from the float chamber to the fuel discharge nozzle by an engine-drive fuel pump where it mixes with intake air. Correct! Wrong! What type of turbulence would a pilot expect in a Mammatus cloud? Moderate Light Severe Correct! Wrong! Where should you perform the pre-takeoff checks at the airport? Apron area after starting the engine. Run-up area near the takeoff end of the runway. On a taxiway along the way to the runway. Correct! Wrong! What is the best way to slow a plane down during hydroplaning? Apply maximum brakes Aerodynamic braking Pitch the plane nose down and reduce power Correct! Wrong! What document must be onboard the aircraft and legible to passengers and crew? Airworthiness Certificate Registration Certificate Maintenance Records Correct! Wrong! Share the quiz to show your results ! Facebook Facebook Just tell us who you are to view your results ! Show my results >> Sporty's written test question update You got out of 5 right! Share your results : Facebook Facebook Twitter Google+

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