Exam quiz EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Question 1

Which listed area is the best candidate for a forced landing, after assessing wind, slope and approach obstacles?

Accepted Answer

A firm, level harvested field with a clear approach.

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A small wooded clearing with hidden obstacles.

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A deeply ploughed field with large furrows.

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An occupied sports ground surrounded by buildings.

Question 2

The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-002)

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21600 NM.

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10800 km.

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40000 NM.

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12800 km

Question 3

How should pressure altitude be understood by a private pilot?

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It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

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It always equals QNH-indicated altitude

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It is height measured by a radio altimeter

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It makes temperature irrelevant to performance

Question 4

Which operational procedure statement is correct? In severe turbulence, the pilot should normally...

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use the AFM/POH turbulence-penetration speed and recommended technique; avoid abrupt control inputs and do not chase exact altitude

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accelerate towards VNE

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extend flaps beyond their limits

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use abrupt full control deflections to hold exact altitude

Question 5

What is correct about alcohol and medication?

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They can make a pilot unfit to fly even when symptoms seem minor

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They are harmless whenever bought without a prescription.

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They have no effect on flying at low altitude.

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A current medical certificate guarantees that every medicine is safe for flight.

Question 6

What is correct about startle effect?

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It can delay or disrupt the first response to an unexpected event

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It guarantees an immediate, well-planned response.

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It improves memory instantly in every situation.

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It cannot affect pilots who have substantial experience.

Question 7

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

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It uses heading, speed, time and wind correction to estimate position

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It determines position without any elapsed-time information

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It uses only a destination bearing and ignores speed

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It requires no starting position or previous position estimate

Question 8

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 always improves as temperature increases

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It is unaffected by aircraft mass

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It removes the need to assess obstacles

Question 9

During a stall, the lift...

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Decreases and drag increases.

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Increases and drag decreases.

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Increases and drag increases.

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Decreases and drag decreases.

Question 10

Which human performance statement is correct? Ear pain during descent is usually related to...

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pressure difference across the eardrum

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a change in the aircraft's magnetic heading

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the retina adapting to bright light

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a change in engine fuel pressure

Question 11

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

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They can bring cloud, showers, turbulence and rapid weather changes

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it guarantees clear skies throughout its passage

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it can occur only at night

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it guarantees the absence of turbulence and icing

Question 12

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

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It reports observed aerodrome weather at a specific time

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it is a forecast valid only for a future period

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it describes only upper-air winds along a route

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it is a pilot report of conditions experienced in flight

Question 13

What leads to a decreased stall speed Vs (IAS)?

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Decreasing weight

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Lower altitude

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Lower density

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Higher load factor

Question 14

Lateral stability is stability around the...

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longitudinal axis

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lateral axis

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vertical axis

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all axes equally by definition

Question 15

What is correct about forced landing?

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A suitable landing area and aircraft control should be prioritised

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passenger comfort overrides terrain and landing-site suitability

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restart attempts must continue regardless of remaining height

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selecting an emergency transponder code replaces landing planning

Question 16

A low QNH compared with standard pressure means...

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the altimeter would overread if left on 1013 hPa near the ground

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the altimeter underreads near the surface

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the indication is unaffected by the pressure difference

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QFE and standard pressure necessarily become equal

Question 17

Two aircraft are approaching head-on, or approximately so, and there is a danger of collision. What must each pilot do?

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Alter course to the right.

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Alter course to the left.

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The pilot of the heavier aircraft must climb.

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The pilot of the lighter aircraft must climb.

Question 18

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of ETA updates?

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They support fuel management, daylight planning and arrival coordination

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They are unnecessary when actual groundspeed changes

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They establish fuel endurance without checking fuel quantity or consumption

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They are required only after landing

Question 19

Which principle of flight statement is correct? Adverse yaw is caused mainly by...

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different drag on the wings when ailerons are deflected

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equal drag on both wings regardless of aileron position

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compass deviation without any aerodynamic effect

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a pressure-setting error without any aerodynamic effect

Question 20

Which option correctly describes QDM and QDR?

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QDM is magnetic bearing to a station and QDR is magnetic bearing from it

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QDM is from the station and QDR is to it

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Both are true bearings without magnetic reference

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Both are relative bearings measured from the aircraft nose

Question 21

The correct meaning of ROGER is...

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply

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Yes, or permission is granted

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Repeat all or the specified part of your transmission

Question 22

Which statement is correct for best glide speed?

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It gives the best still-air glide range when flown at the published mass or corrected as required

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It gives minimum sink rate in every aircraft

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It always equals manoeuvring speed

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It is independent of aircraft mass and configuration

Question 23

What is correct about evacuation?

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The aircraft should be secured and occupants moved clear when safe to do so

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remain close to the aircraft while a fire threatens it

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collect baggage before evacuating from a fire

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leave the engine running while occupants pass close to the propeller

Question 24

Which statement is correct? The vertical stabiliser contributes mainly to...

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directional stability

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longitudinal stability

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lateral stability as its principal effect

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eliminating induced drag in a turn

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

It is a valuable navigation aid but should be monitored and cross-checked

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It removes the need to monitor airspace boundaries

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It guarantees terrain clearance without considering flight path and altitude

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It makes weather minima unnecessary

Question 26

In METAR, OVC means...

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8 oktas cloud cover

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1 to 2 oktas

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3 to 4 oktas

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5 to 7 oktas

Question 27

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about fuel checkpoints?

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They compare planned fuel remaining with actual progress

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They remove the need for fuel reserves

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They are useful only after landing

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They replace the need to consider diversion options

Question 28

Which statement about angle of attack is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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at unchanged speed and configuration, increasing angle of attack increases lift coefficient up to the critical angle

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Lift coefficient increases indefinitely beyond the critical angle

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Angle of attack is always identical to pitch attitude

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Changing angle of attack cannot cause flow separation

Question 29

For an international VFR flight, what is the purpose of the airworthiness review certificate?

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confirms the continuing airworthiness review

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It certifies the pilot's recent passenger-carrying experience.

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It replaces all required aircraft maintenance.

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It is an authorisation to operate in prohibited airspace.

Question 30

A steady red light signal to an aircraft in flight means...

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Give way and continue circling.

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Cleared to land.

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Return for landing.

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Aerodrome unsafe, do not land.

Question 31

In an engine fire during start, the pilot should normally...

Accepted Answer

follow the aircraft checklist and keep cranking if specified to draw flames in

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add full power and take off with the fire unresolved

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ignore the fire and continue normal starting attempts

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increase the fuel supply regardless of the checklist

Question 32

Which factor can lead to human error?

Accepted Answer

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 33

At about 15000 ft during a long cross-country, what should the pilot remember?

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serious hypoxia risk exists without supplemental oxygen

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hypoxia is impossible until 20 000 ft

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supplemental oxygen is never relevant during daylight

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the effects of altitude are cancelled by drinking coffee

Question 34

At about 10000 ft when workload is high, what should the pilot remember?

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oxygen deficiency becomes more relevant and judgement may be affected

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all healthy pilots are immune to hypoxia at this altitude

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oxygen partial pressure increases as altitude increases

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a pilot's subjective feeling of fitness always rules out hypoxia

Question 35

An early symptom of hypoxia may be...

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impaired judgement and euphoria

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improved night vision

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improved judgement and faster decisions in every case

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a reliable feeling of increased physical fitness

Question 36

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

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Information

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Info

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Advice

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Flight information

Question 37

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

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Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

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Careful walkaround procedure

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

Question 38

The urgency signal is...

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PAN PAN

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MAYDAY

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SECURITE

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BREAK BREAK

Question 39

Using PFP-012, what TAS and fuel flow correspond to 70% power at pressure altitude 6000 ft and temperature ISA −20 °C?

Accepted Answer

110 kt. 23.9 l/h.

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100 kt. 19.3 l/h.

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95 kt. 19.6 l/h.

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105 kt. 21.5 l/h

Question 40

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

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It reduces induced drag close to the ground and can affect landing and take-off behaviour

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It greatly increases induced drag at unchanged lift

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It occurs only above the clouds

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It removes the need for sufficient speed to climb out of ground effect

Question 41

Increased aeroplane mass normally...

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increases stall speed and take-off distance

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decreases stall speed

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decreases required take-off distance

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improves climb angle under otherwise equal conditions

Question 42

An aeroplane has a heading of 090°. The distance which has to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the aeroplane is 4.5 NM north of the planned flight path. What is the corrected heading to reach the arrival aerodrome directly?

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12° to the right

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18° to the right

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6° to the right

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9° to the right

Question 43

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of airspace monitoring?

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Position, altitude and route must be monitored to avoid infringements

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It is necessary only for IFR flight

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It replaces the need to check current airspace information and NOTAMs

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It is useful only after landing

Question 44

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should carburettor icing weather be understood?

Accepted Answer

It can occur in humid air even when outside temperature is above freezing

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it occurs only in falling snow

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it is impossible when outside temperature is above freezing

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it affects only jet-engine exhaust systems

Question 45

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about carburettor icing weather?

Accepted Answer

It can occur in humid air even when outside temperature is above freezing

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it occurs only in falling snow

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it is impossible when outside temperature is above freezing

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it affects only jet-engine exhaust systems

Question 46

What immediate change in airspeed may occur at point 3, in the outgoing tailwind of the illustrated microburst? See OPR-001.

Accepted Answer

Decrease in airspeed

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No airspeed change despite the sudden tailwind.

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Increase in airspeed

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Airspeed is controlled solely by engine RPM and cannot change.

Question 47

Which statement about the removal of alcohol from the body is safest for flight planning?

Accepted Answer

The elimination rate varies; a fixed hourly estimate cannot establish that a pilot is fit to fly.

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Coffee rapidly removes alcohol from the bloodstream.

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A cold shower restores full flying performance immediately.

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Feeling sober guarantees that no alcohol-related impairment remains.

Question 48

In practical private flying, what should a private pilot remember about passenger briefing?

Accepted Answer

It helps passengers understand restraints, doors, emergency actions and sterile-cockpit needs

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it replaces pilot training

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it is necessary only after landing

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it removes the need for restraints

Question 49

What hazard may occur when climbing through a ground inversion with a marked wind change?

Accepted Answer

Wind shear and warmer air can reduce airspeed or climb performance.

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Climb should be performed with the lowest possible speed and maximum power

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Icing is guaranteed, irrespective of moisture and temperature.

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A sudden improvement in airspeed and climb performance is guaranteed.

Question 50

What is the correct operational meaning of a blocked static source?

Accepted Answer

It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

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It affects only the altimeter; the ASI and VSI remain reliable.

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It affects only the VSI; the ASI and altimeter remain reliable.

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It affects only the ASI; the altimeter and VSI remain reliable.

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

It helps passengers understand restraints, doors, emergency actions and sterile-cockpit needs

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it replaces pilot training

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it is necessary only after landing

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it removes the need for restraints

Question 52

Which altitude is transmitted by the transponder in mode C?

Accepted Answer

Pressure altitude

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QFE altitude

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QNH altitude

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Radio altitude

Question 53

Stall speed in level flight is 50 kt. What is the approximate stall speed in a level 60° banked turn?

Accepted Answer

71 kt

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50 kt

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81 kt

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61 kt

Question 54

How should a pilot respond to a stall warning, subject to the AFM/POH?

Accepted Answer

Reduce angle of attack promptly and apply power as prescribed, while maintaining control.

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Pull the elevator, increase power

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Pull the elevator, decrease power

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Raise the nose to decrease airspeed

Question 55

Which option correctly describes position reports?

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They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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A callsign alone always constitutes a complete position report.

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Position may be omitted even when it is specifically requested.

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A position report gives ATC responsibility for navigating the aeroplane.

Question 56

The elevator moves an aeroplane around the...

Accepted Answer

Lateral axis.

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Elevator axis.

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Longitudinal axis.

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Vertical axis.

Question 57

Which frequency lies within the VHF aviation voice communication band?

Accepted Answer

118.75 MHz

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118.75 kHz

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327.25 MHz

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327.25 kHz

Question 58

Before entering a radio mandatory zone (RMZ), what is normally required?

Accepted Answer

Establish and maintain the required radio communication, unless complying with alternative provisions prescribed for that RMZ.

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Enter without making a radio call whenever the flight is VFR.

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Select code 7600 for every entry, even with a serviceable radio.

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File an IFR flight plan instead of meeting the RMZ communication requirements.

Question 59

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about short-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

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It permits runway length to be ignored

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It requires exceeding aircraft limitations

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It replaces assessment of obstacles beyond the runway

Question 60

What weather phenomenon designated by "2" has to be expected on the lee side during "Foehn" conditions? See figure (MET-001).

Accepted Answer

Altocumulus lenticularis

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Altocumulus Castellanus

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Nimbostratus

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Cumulonimbus

Question 61

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of QNH?

Accepted Answer

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

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the altimeter reads zero at aerodrome level

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the altimeter always indicates density altitude

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the altimeter uses 1013.25 hPa irrespective of local pressure

Question 62

Given: QDR: 152° VAR: 5° W DEV: 5° E The QUJ equals...

Accepted Answer

327°

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332°

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147°

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317°

Question 63

What is the radial from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02'N, 011°33'E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 012°11'E)? See annex (NAV-031)

Accepted Answer

068°

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024°

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204°

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248°

Question 64

ISA sea-level pressure is...

Accepted Answer

1013.25 hPa

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1000 hPa

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1024 hPa

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995 hPa

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