Exam quiz EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

What process causes latent heat being released into the upper troposphere?

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Cloud forming due to condensation

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Descending air across widespread areas

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Stabilisation of inflowing air masses

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Evaporation over widespread water areas

Question 2

For safe PPL(A) operation, what is the correct operational meaning of take-off distance?

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It must be checked against actual mass, wind, runway, slope, temperature and pressure altitude

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It is calculated after take-off

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It always improves performance

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It is checked only after landing

Question 3

When two aircraft converge at approximately the same level, what must the aircraft with the other aircraft on its right do?

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Give way.

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It replaces all ATC instructions

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It is optional whenever the aircraft is below 3000 ft

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Maintain priority.

Question 4

Which option correctly describes a blocked pitot tube?

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It can make the airspeed indication unreliable

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It is a pilot licence document

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It sets the transponder code

Question 5

What is the meaning of the illustrated ground signal as shown in the signal area of an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-012)

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After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

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Prohibition on landing for a longer period

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Ground movement restricted to hard surfaces

Question 6

What is correct about dehydration?

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It can reduce concentration and physical performance

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It is a radio navigation error

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It cancels legal weather minima

Question 7

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110?

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8 km

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5 km

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3 km

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1.5 km

Question 8

What is the correct operational meaning of weather alternates?

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They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It is a radio licence condition

Question 9

The phrase CORRECTION is used when...

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an error has been made in the transmission

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the pilot accepts a clearance

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the runway is vacated

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the emergency is cancelled

Question 10

Under which circumstances may a runway be considered to be contaminated?

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When more than 25 % of the runway surface area within the required length and width being used is covered by water, slush, snow or ice more than 3 mm deep

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When 75 % of the required runway length and width are covered by contaminants such as snow, frost, ice or sand

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When more than 50 % of the runway surface area within the required length and width being used is covered by water, slush, snow or ice more than 3 mm deep

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When more than 50 % of the required runway length and width are covered by contaminants such as snow, frost, ice or sand

Question 11

The Runway Condition Code ranges from...

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0 to 6

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1 to 9

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A to E

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10 to 60

Question 12

Given: QDR: 067° VAR: 5° E The QDM equals...

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247°.

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072°.

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252°.

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257°.

Question 13

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? QFE set on the altimeter normally indicates...

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height above the reference aerodrome

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It is a runway surface condition

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

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density altitude

Question 14

Which option correctly describes visual scanning?

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A systematic scan improves traffic detection in VMC

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It affects only passengers

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It always improves reaction time

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It is measured by the altimeter

Question 15

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of QNH?

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It is the altimeter setting to indicate elevation above mean sea level

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It always improves visibility

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It applies only after landing

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It is checked only once per year

Question 16

The term "centre of gravity" is defined as...

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The point at which the total mass of the aeroplane is considered to act.

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The heaviest point on an aeroplane.

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Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line.

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Another designation for the neutral point.

Question 17

Which statement about stress is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It can narrow attention and degrade decision-making

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It always improves performance

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It removes workload

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It makes checklists unnecessary

Question 18

Which statement about TAF is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It forecasts aerodrome weather for a specified period

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It is only a fuel receipt

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It reports pilot medical validity

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It is a runway surface certificate

Question 19

Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence?

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The aircraft flying at slower speed.

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The aircraft flying at lower altitude.

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The aircraft flying at higher speed.

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The aircraft flying at higher altitude.

Question 20

A wind shear is...

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A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.

Question 21

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about climb performance?

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It may be limiting when obstacles, high mass or high density altitude are present

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It has no effect on distance required

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It is set by the transponder

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It is a maintenance interval

Question 22

What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter?

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Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog

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Changing weather with passing of frontal lines

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Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

Question 23

True course is 245° and magnetic variation is 7°W. What is the magnetic course?

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252°

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262°

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245°

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242°

Question 24

Which of the following options is likely to produce large induced drag?

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Small aspect ratio

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Large aspect ratio

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Tapered wings

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Low lift coefficients

Question 25

The standard VFR cloud separation in controlled airspace is... for a daytime VFR flight

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1500 m horizontally and 1000 ft vertically

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It is optional whenever the aircraft is below 3000 ft

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It is a runway lighting signal only

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It may be ignored on local VFR flights

Question 26

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should flaps be understood?

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They increase lift and drag and change pitching moments

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It cancels drag

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They remove stall risk

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It removes the need for aircraft control

Question 27

The term "ceiling" is defined as the...

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Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.

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Altitude of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.

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Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 10000 ft.

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Height of the base of the highest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.

Question 28

Which is the most recently determined empty mass and the associated centre of gravity (CG) arm from the aircraft documentation? See annex (PFP-006)

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498 kg; 280.59 m

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5 kg; 1.3 m

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4 kg; 1.1 m

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512 kg; 285.39 m

Question 29

What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF?

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DZF

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DEA

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AZF

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DEF

Question 30

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about groundspeed?

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It is speed over the ground and is affected by wind

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It is the same as QNH

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It applies only to IFR flights

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It is unrelated to wind

Question 31

Before departure, how should aircraft mass be understood by a private pilot?

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Higher mass increases take-off and landing distances and reduces climb performance

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It is checked only after landing

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It applies only to IFR flights

Question 32

The VFR semicircular rules are based on the...

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Magnetic course (MC).

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True course (TC).

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Magnetic heading (MH).

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True heading (TH).

Question 33

Load factor in a level turn increases because...

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lift must increase to maintain altitude

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weight decreases

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gravity changes

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thrust becomes zero

Question 34

The purpose of a circuit breaker is to...

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protect an electrical circuit from excessive current

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increase alternator output indefinitely

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store fuel

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measure cylinder compression

Question 35

What is correct about loss of communication?

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Published procedures and the last clearance or instruction should be followed as applicable

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It is a maintenance entry

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

Question 36

Which principle of flight statement is correct? Directional stability is stability around the...

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vertical axis

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wing chord

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is unrelated to angle of attack

Question 37

For pre-flight preparation, what is the correct operational meaning of workload management?

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Tasks should be prioritised so aircraft control is protected

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It is measured by the altimeter

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It improves judgement in all cases

Question 38

At about 15000 ft when workload is high, what should the pilot remember?

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serious hypoxia risk exists without supplemental oxygen

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It is prevented by flying faster

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It is useful only after landing

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It cancels legal weather minima

Question 39

What does the octane rating or fuel grade describe?

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Anti-knock rating

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Flame front speed

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Ignition timing

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Combustion temperature

Question 40

What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

Question 41

A construction made of frames and stringer with a supporting skin is called...

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Semi-monocoque construction.

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Honeycomb structure.

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Grid construction.

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Wood- or mixed construction.

Question 42

Calculated take-off mass = 1082 kg, calculated CG = 0.254 m, fuel burn = 55 l on station 0.40 m. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

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24.8 cm

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24.6 cm

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25.2 cm

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25.4 cm

Question 43

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about performance margin?

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A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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Margins apply only to airline operations

Question 44

Contingency fuel is carried to...

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allow for unforeseen variations in fuel consumption or conditions

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replace oil

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cool the brakes

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reduce aircraft mass

Question 45

Which practical rule applies to groundspeed?

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It is speed over the ground and is affected by wind

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It changes aircraft mass

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It is the same as QNH

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It is measured in litres

Question 46

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of flaps?

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They increase lift and drag and change pitching moments

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It is determined only by QNH

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They are used only to increase cruise speed

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It always improves stability

Question 47

What should a private pilot remember about emergency priorities?

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Aviate, navigate and communicate remain the basic order of priorities

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It replaces lookout

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It is decided only by passengers

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It removes the need for a checklist

Question 48

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should wind correction angle be understood?

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It is applied to maintain the desired track over the ground

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It is a runway surface code

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It is a maintenance inspection interval

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It is measured in litres

Question 49

For safe PPL(A) operation, what should a private pilot remember about runway surface condition?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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They always reduce landing distance

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It always improves performance

Question 50

Which statement about QNH is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It is the altimeter setting to indicate elevation above mean sea level

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It is wind direction

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It is cloud amount

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It is aircraft empty mass

Question 51

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should coordinated flight be understood?

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Balanced rudder and aileron use helps avoid sideslip and reduces stall/spin risk

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It cancels drag

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Coordination matters only on the ground

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It applies only on the ground

Question 52

Carburettor icing is most likely when...

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moist air is present and the engine is operated at partial power

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the engine is stopped

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the fuel tanks are empty

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the oil is overheated only

Question 53

The transponder code 7500 indicates...

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Unlawful interference.

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Emergency.

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radio failure

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special VFR

Question 54

Wind shear is a change of wind...

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speed or direction over a short distance

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temperature over a year

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pressure at sea level only

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humidity in a fuel tank

Question 55

What is the correct operational meaning of short-field technique?

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It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

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It requires exceeding limitations

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It replaces weather planning

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It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 56

In normal private flying, which statement about METAR is correct?

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It reports observed aerodrome weather at a specific time

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It is a runway marking

Question 57

Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal: A sudden heading change of 90 degrees or more and a pull-up of the aircraft without crossing the track of the intercepted aircraft?

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You may continue your flight

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You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately

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Follow me, I will bring you to the next suitable airfield

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Prepare for a safety landing, you have entered a prohibited area

Question 58

Which operational procedure statement is correct? If water is found in a fuel sample, the pilot should...

Accepted Answer

continue draining and investigate until fuel is clean and safe

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It should be ignored if workload is high

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ignore it if the tanks are full

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It applies only during cruise

Question 59

Which statement is correct for visual scanning?

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A systematic scan improves traffic detection in VMC

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It is relevant only above FL200

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It is useful only after landing

Question 60

From this METAR, what can be concluded? METAR EGXX 121050Z 00000KT 0300 FG VV002 04/04 Q1002

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fog and very low visibility are present

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CAVOK conditions exist

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wind is 30 kt

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cloud base is 20000 ft

Question 61

What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?

Accepted Answer

Transmitting blind

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Blind

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No reception

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Listen

Question 62

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of pressure altitude?

Accepted Answer

It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

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It is always favourable in tailwind

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It always improves performance

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It is unrelated to runway surface

Question 63

What is the correct operational meaning of take-off distance?

Accepted Answer

It must be checked against actual mass, wind, runway, slope, temperature and pressure altitude

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It is constant for every flight

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is set by the transponder

Question 64

For pre-flight preparation, which option correctly describes centre of gravity and stability?

Accepted Answer

CG position affects longitudinal stability and control forces

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It is a radio navigation effect

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It always improves stability

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It prevents every stall

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