Exam quiz EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

What has to be considered during refueling?

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No open fires, obey smoking ban and apply ground cables

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Check the fuel content of the tank with a torch and remove fire protection

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Refuel through a soaked rag and keep a fire extinguisher available

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Apply ground wires, turn on the main switch and magneto ignition

Question 2

What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact?

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Using all characters

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Using the first two characters only

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Using the last two characters only

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Using the first three characters only

Question 3

A Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (PIB) is a presentation of current...

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NOTAM information of operational significance prepared prior to flight.

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ICAO information of operational significance prepared after the flight

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AIP information of operational significance prepared prior to flight.

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AIC information of operational significance prepared after the flight.

Question 4

Through which factor listed below does the load factor increase during cruise flight?

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An upward gust

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A forward centre of gravity

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Higher aeroplane weight

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Lower air density

Question 5

In airspace "D" a Boeing 737 and a Cessna 152 are flying on crossing courses. Which aeroplane has to divert?

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The aeroplane flying from right to left has priority, the other one has to divert

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The Cessna 152, because IFR and commercial flights have priority

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The air traffic control (ATC) has to decide which one has to divert

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The Boeing 737, because an airliner has greater power reserves

Question 6

The VDF range depends on...

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The aircraft's altitude.

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The aircraft's speed.

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The condition of the ionosphere.

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The range of the ground / surface wave.

Question 7

When air masses meet each other head on, how is this referred to and what air movements will follow?

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Convergence resulting in air being lifted

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Convergence resulting in sinking air

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Divergence resulting in sinking air

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Divergence resulting in air being lifted

Question 8

During an unaccelerated flight...

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Thrust equals drag and lift equals gravity.

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Drag equals lift and thrust equals gravity.

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Thrust equals the sum of drag and gravity.

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Thrust equals lift and drag equals gravity.

Question 9

For the purpose of a flight preparation, the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 750 kg and a total moment of 625 mmkg. Which cross marks the center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-003) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

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1

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4

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2

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3

Question 10

The movement of air flowing apart is called...

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Divergence

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Convergence

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Concordence

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Subsidence

Question 11

In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?

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If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended

Question 12

After take-off an aeroplane gets into a wind shear with decreasing headwind. As a result...

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The aeroplane flies below the estimated climb path.

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The aeroplane flies above the estimated climb path

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The true airspeed (TAS) will increase

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The ground speed (GS) will decrease

Question 13

How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height?

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From +15° to -50°C

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From +20° to -40°C

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From +30° to -40°C

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From -15° to 50°C

Question 14

The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 years old pilot is...

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12 Months.

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60 Months.

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48 Months.

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24 Months

Question 15

Which of the following factors could cause an erroneous airspeed indication?

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The aircraft is covered with adhesive foils

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A circuit breaker was pulled

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The earth wire is still attached

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The boost pressure line is defective

Question 16

Vienna (LOWW) is located at 016° 34'E, Salzburg (LOWS) at 013° 00'E. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal. What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between Wien and Salzburg?

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In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

Question 17

What frontal line divides subtropical air from polar cold air, in particular across Central Europe?

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Polar front

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Occlusion

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Cold front

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Warm front

Question 18

Which factor can lead to human error?

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The bias to see what we expect to see

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Double check of relevant actions

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Proper use of checklists

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

Question 19

Assume two arbitrary points A and B on the same parallel of latitude, but not on the equator. Point A is located on 010°E and point B on 020°E. The rumb line distance between A and B is always...

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Less than 600 NM.

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More than 600 NM.

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More than 300 NM

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Less than 300 NM

Question 20

What is the purpose of engine oil in piston engine?

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Cooling, lubrication of the engine and disposal of fine abrasion

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Cooling of the engine and lubrication of propeller shaft.

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For nose reduction and bearing of the propeller shaft

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Cooling, lubrication and increasing engine performance.

Question 21

Given the following conditions, the TAS equals... Outside air temperature: 10° C Pressure altitude: 6000 ft Power: 65 % See annex (PFP-014) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 13

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92 kt

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96 kt.

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88 kt.

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100 kt.

Question 22

A light aircraft intends to land behind a commercial airliner belonging to wake turbulence category "medium" or "heavy" on a long runway. How can the wake turbulence of the commercial aircraft be avoided?

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By making a steep approach and a long landing, touching down behind the touchdown point of the airliner's nose gear

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By making a steep approach and a very short landing. The light aircraft should be able to stop before reaching the airliner's touchdown point

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By making a shallow approach and a long landing, touching down behind the touchdown point of the airliner's nose gear

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By making a shallow approach and a very short landing. The light aircraft should be able to stop before reaching the airliner's touchdown point

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilaton?

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Cyanose

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Tingling

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Spasm

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Disturbance of consciousness

Question 24

A take-off with flaps in take-off position causes...

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A shortening of the take-off run.

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An increased rate of climb

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An increased acceleration

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A decrease in drag.

Question 25

Which of the following options is NOT a sufficient reason to fly below the required minimum height?

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Bad weather conditions in the vicinity of an aerodrome

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Take-off or landing at an aerodrome

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An approach without landing at an aerodrome

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The drop of towed objects at an aerodrome

Question 26

The thickness of the wing is defined as the distance between the lower and the upper side of the wing at the...

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Thickest part of the wing.

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Most inner part of the wing.

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Thinnest part of the wing.

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Most outer part of the wing.

Question 27

Which of the stated materials shows the highest strength?

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Carbon fiber re-inforced plastic

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Aluminium

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Wood

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Magnesium

Question 28

What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED)

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They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states

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They have the same status as ICAO Annexes

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Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

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They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide

Question 29

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125?

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8000 m

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5000 m

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3000 m

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1500 m

Question 30

Immediately after lift-off, a microburst is entered inadvertently. Which action might avoid an unintentional descent?

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Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, climb at the best rate of climb speed

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Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, pick up speed and perform a left or a right turn in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst on the shortest way

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Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, increase pitch until attaining optimum climb speed

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Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, pick up speed in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst as fast as possible

Question 31

A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...

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Indication too high

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No indication

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Mechanical overload

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Indication too low

Question 32

The sandwich structure consists of two...

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Thin layers and a light core material

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Thin layers and a heavy core material

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Thick layers and a heavy core material.

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Thick layers and a light core material.

Question 33

What does a readability of 5 indicate?

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 34

Which kinds of drag contribute to total drag?

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Induced drag and parasite drag

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Form drag, skin-friction drag, interference drag

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Interference drag and parasite drag

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Induced drag, form drag, skin-friction drag

Question 35

What is the call sign of the aerodrome control?

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Tower

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Airfield

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Ground

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Control

Question 36

What is the purpose of the tank ventilation?

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To prevent underpressure caused by fuel consumption

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To prevent water disposal during parking

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To distribute the fuel from one tank segment to the other during flight

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To prevent fuel spillage during refueling on the filler plug

Question 37

What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011) Siehe Anlage 3

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Glider flying is in progress

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Landing prohibited for a longer period

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

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

Question 38

The EOBT (estimated off-block time) is specified in the ATS flight plan as...

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Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

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Standard Time (ST)

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Local Mean Time (LMT).

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Central European Time (CET).

Question 39

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 16

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4.500 ft MSL.

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4.500 ft AGL

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1.500 ft MSL.

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1.500 ft AGL

Question 40

A technical fault requires an emergency off-field landing. Which steps, with respect to the pilot's operating handbook, are necessary?

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Locate a suitable landing area, plan the approach, complete the applicable emergency procedure, declare an emergency, start and concentrate on the approach in due time.

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Inform air traffic control and request technical support, check the pilot's operating handbook for a reference on the matter and execute an emergency landing

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Reduce speed and configure the aircraft for landing in an attempt to gain time, declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure and execute an emergency landing.

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Declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure, cover as much distance towards the airport as possible to be closer to the rescue forces.

Question 41

An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground.

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Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

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Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

Question 42

Which part of the cycle of a four-stroke Otto engine can be seen in the attachment? See figure (AGK-007) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 5

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First stroke - induction

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Second stroke - compression

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Fourth stroke - exhaust

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Third stroke - power

Question 43

The highest absorbtion of humidity in fuel can be observed in which situation?

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Almost empty tanks

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During parking on wet gras areas

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During parking on cold aprons

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Almost full tanks

Question 44

Light turbulence always has to be expected...

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Below cumulus clouds due to thermal convection

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Above cumulus clouds due to thermal convection.

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Below stratiform clouds in medium layers.

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When entering inversions

Question 45

According to ICAO Anex 14, which is the colour marking of a runway?

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White

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Blue

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Yellow

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Green

Question 46

Which of the stated wind phenomena will increase in speed since its path is narrowed by mountains?

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Mistral

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Bora

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Scirocco

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Passat

Question 47

What is the mass of a "cube of air" with the edges 1 m long, at MSL according ISA?

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1,225 kg

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0,01225 kg

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0,1225 kg

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12,25 kg

Question 48

What minimum coverage with ice or snow must be given to call a runway "contaminated"?

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25 %

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50 %

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10 %

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75 %

Question 49

In straight and level flight with constant performance of the engine, the angle of attack at the wing is...

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Smaller than in a climb

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Greater than in a climb.

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Greater than at take-off

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Smaller than in a descent

Question 50

What values are usually marked with a red line on instrument displays?

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Operational limits

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Caution areas

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Recommended areas

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Operational areas

Question 51

What action should be taken when entering a windshear? 1. Reduce speed 2. Retract gear and flaps 3. Maintain current configuration 4. Adjust thrust

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3 and 4

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2 and 4

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1 and 2

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1 and 3

Question 52

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

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Aircraft report

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Aeronautical instrument requirement report

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Automatic identification report

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Aeronautical information report

Question 53

The progress of an electromagnetic oscillation can be described by the...

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Phase angle

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Amplitude angle.

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Wave angle.

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Frequency angle.

Question 54

Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 4? See figure (PFA-009) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 2

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Separation point

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Center of pressure

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Transition point

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Stagnation point

Question 55

What condition has to be met during a Special VFR flight?

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Visual reference to the terrain

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Speed not above 115 kt IAS

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At least 500 m ground visibilty

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A minimum distance to clouds of 2000 m

Question 56

In case of a stall it is important to...

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Decrease the angle of attack and increase the speed

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Increase the bank angle and reduce the speed

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Increase the angle of attack and increase the speed.

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Increase the angle of attack and reduce the speed.

Question 57

The term "flight time" is defined as...

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The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.

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The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landin

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The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.  the total time f

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The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.  the total time f

Question 58

During final approach, the glider pilot realizes a very bumpy surface on a selected offfield landing site. What technique may be recommended for landing?

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Touch down with minimum speed, keep elevator pulled until full stop

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Touch down with minimum speed, compensate different ground levels with power lever

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Approach with increased speed, push elevetor upon first ground contact

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Approach with increased speed, avoid using wheel brakes

Question 59

What does the term "confirmation bias" mean?

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The preference to find arguments to proof the own mental model

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The feedback loop in a closed communication

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The bias to confirm each radio call

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The critical check of ambiguous situations in flight

Question 60

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

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Blood plates (thrombocytes)

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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Capillaries of the arteries

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White blood cells (leucocytes)

Question 61

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

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Overweight

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Smoking

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Sleep deficiency

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Alcohol consumption

Question 62

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR?

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TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

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TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E

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TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W

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TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E

Question 63

The conversion factor from kilogram [kg] into pounds [lb] is...

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Kg x 2.205 = lb.

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Kg x 2 = lb.

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Kg / 2.205 = lb.

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Kg x 0.454 = lb

Question 64

Which air traffic service is responsible for the safe conduct of flights?

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ATC (air traffic control)

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ALR (alerting service)

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FIS (flight information service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service)

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