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Question Number: 133 Subject Code: PLT332

When a stressful situation is encountered in flight, an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in and out can cause a condition known as

A) hyperventilation.
B) aerosinusitis.
C) aerotitis.
Question Number: 311 Subject Code: PLT511

Steady precipitation preceding a front is an indication of

A) stratiform clouds with moderate turbulence.
B) cumuliform clouds with little or no turbulence.
C) stratiform clouds with little or no turbulence.
Question Number: 576 Subject Code: PLT068

(Refer to figure 20.) What weather is forecast for the Florida area just ahead of the stationary front during the first 12 hours?

A) Ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 feet and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles with intermittent precipitation.
B) Ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 feet and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles with continuous precipitation.
C) Ceiling less than 1,000 feet and/or visibility less than 3 miles with continuous precipitation.
Question Number: 301 Subject Code: PLT192

An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as

A) an inactive frontal cloud.
B) a funnel cloud.
C) a lenticular cloud.
Question Number: 490 Subject Code: PLT494

What is one recommended method for locating thermals?

A) Fly an ever increasing circular path.
B) Maintain a straight track downwind.
C) Look for converging streamers of dust or smoke.
Question Number: 448 Subject Code: PLT219

A pilot unintentionally enters a steep diving spiral to the left. What is the proper way to recover from this attitude without overstressing the glider?

A) Apply up-elevator pressure to raise the nose.
B) Apply more up-elevator pressure and then use right aileron pressure to control the overbanking tendency.
C) Relax the back pressure and shallow the bank; then apply up-elevator pressure until the nose has been raised to the desired position.
Question Number: 319 Subject Code: PLT493

Which conditions result in the formation of frost?

A) The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below freezing when small droplets of moisture fall on the surface.
B) The temperature of the collecting surface is at or below the dewpoint of the adjacent air and the dewpoint is below freezing.
C) The temperature of the surrounding air is at or below freezing when small drops of moisture fall on the collecting surface.
Question Number: 298 Subject Code: PLT290

What is indicated when a current CONVECTIVE SIGMET forecasts thunderstorms?

A) Moderate thunderstorms covering 30 percent of the area.
B) Moderate or severe turbulence.
C) Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers.
Question Number: 253 Subject Code: PLT414

Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?

A) Glider.
B) Airship.
C) Aircraft refueling other aircraft.
Question Number: 220 Subject Code: PLT467

What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight operations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?

A) 1 mile.
B) 3 miles.
C) 4 miles.