Private Pilot Checkride Test Prep | 16 Questions on Aircraft Performance from FAA PPL Checkride

This video reviews 15 questions you may see on the oral portion of the FAA Private Pilot Checkride.  Suggested study resources include the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge and the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for the aircraft you are flying.  Thank you for watching!

0:08 – What is a stall?
0:22 – What causes a stall?
0:29 – What is angle of attack?
0:40 – What is the difference between VY and VX speed?
1:08 – How do you calculate takeoff weight and CG?
2:33 - Based on weight and balance for today’s flight, which category are we in?
3:16 - How does air density affect an aircraft's performance?
3:30 - What is the standard pressure and temperature?
3:45 – What is pressure altitude and density altitude?
4:10 – What is maneuvering speed (Va)?
4:28 – What are the four forces of flight?
4:38 – What factors affect air density?
4:49 – What is ground effect?
5:25 - What are the effects of flying with an aft Center of Gravity (CG)?
5:42 – How do you recover from a spin?
6:17 - What are some flight situations where an unintentional spin could occur?