Exam quiz EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

Accepted Answer

Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

Question 2

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

Accepted Answer

To permanently monitor the radio and if possible to establish radio contact

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To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

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The transponder has to be switched on Mode C and squawk 7000

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To obtain a clearance to enter this area

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

Which colour does Avgas 100 LL have?

Accepted Answer

Blue

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

Question 5

The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...

Accepted Answer

Distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass.

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Distance of a mass from the center of gravity.

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Point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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Point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

Question 6

Where are the two polar circles?

Accepted Answer

23.5° north and south of the poles

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At a latitude of 20.5°S and 20.5°N

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23.5° north and south of the equator

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20.5° south of the poles

Question 7

What needs to be observed in conjunction with overheated brakes?

Accepted Answer

The affected tyres may burst in axial direction

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The affected brakes need to be cooled down with halon

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The affected tyres may burst in radial direction or direction of rotation

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The wheel fairing shall be taken off to increase the cooldown

Question 8

Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)?

Accepted Answer

Non-accelerated straight and level flight

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Head movements during turns

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Flying under the influence of alcohol

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Turbulence in level flight

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Small aspect ratio

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Large aspect ratio

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Tapered wings

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Low lift coefficients

Question 10

According to the aeronautical chart, Friesach/Hirt (LOKH) has a 707 m grass runway. Prevailing runway is 17 due to a surface wind of 18010KT. The required landing distance for your aircraft under present conditions is 550 m. Considering the NOTAM below ,is it safe to plan LOKH as an alternate aerodrome? See figure (PFP-026) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 17

Accepted Answer

No

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Don't know

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Maybe

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Yes

Question 11

How does the aircraft configuration influence take-off performance while all other parameters remaining constant? See figure (PFP-007) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 7

Accepted Answer

Aircraft A has a higher flap setting than aircraft B

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Aircraft B has a higher tyre pressure than aircraft A

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Aircraft A has a higher tyre pressure than aircraft B

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Aircraft B has a higher flap setting than aircraft A

Question 12

Which would be the correct reaction when hydroplaning is suspected upon landing?

Accepted Answer

If all wheels are in motion, brake moderately. Maintain directional control by aerodynamic means

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Add power and use flaps and spoilers to brake aerodynamically

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Apply maximum braking to reduce aircraft speed to less than hydroplaning speed, then continue normal ground roll

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Cross rudder and aileron controls in order to use the aircraft fuselage to brake aerodynamically

Question 13

Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is...

Accepted Answer

Parallel to the isobars.

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Perpendicular to the isohypses

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At an angle of 30° to the isobars towards low pressure.

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Perpendicular to the isobars.

Question 14

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Overweight

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Smoking

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Sleep deficiency

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Alcohol consumption

Question 15

What must be considered if the alternator fails in a helicopter?

Accepted Answer

No change as long as the battery provides enough power

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All instruments and warning systems will fail

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The engine runs roughly and is prone to knocking

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Only high power consumers will failing

Question 16

The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight?

Accepted Answer

Height above airfield

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Pressure altitude

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Airfield elevation

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Altitude above MSL

Question 17

Pressure compensation on an wing occurs at the...

Accepted Answer

Wing tips.

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Wing roots

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Trailing edge

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Leading edge.

Question 18

After an engine failure, the windmilling propeller...

Accepted Answer

Generates drag rather than thrust.

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Generates neither thrust nor drag.

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Has a greater pitch in feathered position

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Improves the properties of the glide

Question 19

What is the radial from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02?N, 011°33?E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 12°11'E)? See annex (NAV-031) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

Accepted Answer

068°

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024°

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204°

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248°

Question 20

Cylinder head temperature indication relates to...

Accepted Answer

The critical cylinder

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All Cylinders.

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A random cylinder

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The average of all cylinders.

Question 21

During cruise flight with constant power setting, an aircraft shows a permanent tendency to raise the nose. How can this tendency be eliminated?

Accepted Answer

By deflecting the elevator trim tab upwards

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By shifting the center of gravity backwards

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By elevator deflection upwards

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By deflecting the elevator trim tab downwards

Question 22

Anemic hypoxia can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Low pressure

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High altitudes.

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Alcohol

Question 23

If surrounded by airflow (v > 0), any arbitrarily shaped body produces...

Accepted Answer

Drag

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Lift without drag.

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Drag and lift.

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Constant drag at any speed.

Question 24

What danger does standing water on the runway pose to aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Increased rolling resistance during take-off

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Decreased rolling resistance during take-off

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An increase in lift

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A decrease in lift

Question 25

In which phase of flight must the carburettor heating be switched off although carburettor icing might be expected?

Accepted Answer

During take-off

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During climb

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During cruise

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During taxi

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Phase angle

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Amplitude angle.

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Wave angle.

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Frequency angle.

Question 27

Non-directional beacons (NDBs) transmit within which frequency band?

Accepted Answer

Low frequency (LF) and medium frequency (MF)

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Very low frequency (VLF) and low frequency (LF)

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High frequency (HF)

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Very high frequency (VHF)

Question 28

Which statement about the airflow around an aerofoil is correct if the angle of attack decreases?

Accepted Answer

The center of pressure moves aft

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The stagnation point remains constant

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The stagnation point moves down

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The center of pressure moves forward

Question 29

The vertical speed indicator measures the difference of pressure between...

Accepted Answer

The present static pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment

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The present total pressure and the total pressure of a previous moment.

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The present dynamic pressure and the dynamic pressure of a previous moment

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The present dynamic pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment.

Question 30

Which of the following landing areas is most suitable for an off-field landing?

Accepted Answer

A light brown field with short crops

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A lake with an undisturbed surface

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A meadow without livestock

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A field with ripe waving crops

Question 31

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

Accepted Answer

Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

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 33

Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airpaces C, D and E?

Accepted Answer

1500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically

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1500 m horizontally, 1000 m vertically

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1000 m horizontally, 1500 ft vertically

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1000 m horizontally, 300 m vertically

Question 34

Given values: Calculated take-off mass = 746 kg calculated CG = 37.1 cm fuel burn = 30.5 l on station 45 cm. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

Accepted Answer

36.9 cm

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37.2 cm

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37.5 cm

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36.3 cm

Question 35

What is a "PAPI" (Precision Approach Path Indicator)?

Accepted Answer

A visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct glidepath to an aerodrome or an airport

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A visual aid that provides guidance information to help a tower controller acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport

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An instrumental aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport

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A visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct departure track when departing from an aerodrome or an airport

Question 36

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"? (

Accepted Answer

Temporary Reserved Airspace

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Temporary Radar Routing Area

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Transponder Area

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Terminal Area

Question 37

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

Accepted Answer

Harvested cornfield

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Glade with long dry grass

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Plowed field

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Sports area in a village

Question 38

What does the reported runway condition "WET" mean?

Accepted Answer

The surface of the runway is soaked, but there are no significant patches of standing water

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Some water patches are visible

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A large part of the surface is flooded

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

Question 39

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 10° of longitude?

Accepted Answer

0:40 h

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0:30 h

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0:04 h

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1:00 h

Question 40

What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing?

Accepted Answer

For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present

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Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight

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Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight

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The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints

Question 41

Wie beeinflusst die Lufttemperatur die Leistung eines Kolbenmotors?

Accepted Answer

Höhere Temperatur entspricht geringerer Luftdichte, dies führt zu geringerer Motorleistung

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Geringere Temperatur entspricht höherer Luftdichte, dies führt zu geringerer Motorleistung

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Höhere Temperatur entspricht höherer Luftdichte, dies führt zu höherer Motorleistung

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Geringere Temperatur entspricht geringerer Luftdichte, dies führt zu höherer Motorleistung

Question 42

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 030° to a heading of 180°. At approximately which indicated magnetic heading should the turn be terminated?

Accepted Answer

210°.

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360°

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150°.

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180°.

Question 43

What is the meaning of a steady green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to land

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Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

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Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time

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Airport unsafe, do not land

Question 44

Which Q-code is used for the true bearing from the station?

Accepted Answer

QTE

Answer

QDR

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QUJ

Answer

QDM

Question 45

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 15

Accepted Answer

1 500 ft MSL.

Answer

FL150.

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1 500 m MSL.

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1.500 ft GND.

Question 46

Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 3? See figure (PFA-009) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

Transition point

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Separation point

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Center of pressure

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Stagnation point

Question 47

What is the required flight time for a distance of 236 NM with a ground speed of 134 kt?

Accepted Answer

1:46 h

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1:34 h

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0:46 h

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0:34 h

Question 48

Radio waves within the LF and MF range (e.g. NDB) travel as...

Accepted Answer

Sky wave and as ground / surface wave

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Sky wave.

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Ground / surface wave.

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Space wave (quasi-optical).

Question 49

Stability around which axis is mainly influenced by the center of gravity's longitudinal position?

Accepted Answer

Lateral axis

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Vertical axis

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Longitudinal axis

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Gravity axis

Question 50

What is the direct influence by switching on the carburettor heating on fixed propeller engines during engine run-up?

Accepted Answer

RPM decreases

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Angle of attack decreases

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Angle of attack increases

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RPM increaes

Question 51

What is the function of the static rudder balance?

Accepted Answer

To prevent control surface flutter

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To trim the controls almost without any force

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To increase the control stick forces

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To limit the control stick forces

Question 52

What has to be done before entering a TMZ?

Accepted Answer

Switch on the transponder and activate mode A and C or mode S

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Request a clearance before entering

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Switch on the transponder, activate mode A, and squawk "IDENT"

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File a flight plan before the flight

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

Decreasing weight

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Lower altitude

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Lower density

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Higher load factor

Question 54

What is the meaning of a flashing green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time

Answer

Cleared to land

Answer

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Answer

Airport unsafe, do not land

Question 55

What is the purpose of engine oil in piston engine?

Accepted Answer

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 56

Primary fuselage structures of wood or metal planes are usually made up by what components?

Accepted Answer

Frames and stringer

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Girders, rips and stringers

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Rips, frames and covers

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Covers, stringers and forming parts

Question 57

Times are transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

UTC

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Standard time.

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Local time.

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Time zone time

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilaton?

Accepted Answer

Cyanose

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Tingling

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Spasm

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Disturbance of consciousness

Question 59

The intensity of wake turbulence depends on...

Accepted Answer

The weight of the aeroplane.

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The propeller pitch.

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The temperature.

Answer

The altitude of the aeroplane

Question 60

In a METAR, "heavy rain" is designated by the identifier...

Accepted Answer

+RA

Answer

RA

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+SHRA

Answer

SHRA

Question 61

Distress messages are messages...

Accepted Answer

Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight.

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities which are important for the safety and regularity of flight operations.

Question 62

The position of the the center of pressure at a positively shaped profile...

Accepted Answer

Moves to the trailing edge while the angle of attack becomes smaller.

Answer

Moves to the leading edge while the angle of attack becomes smaller.

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Is located at approximately 25% of the chord, measured from the leading edge

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Does not move since it is independent of the angle of attack.

Question 63

Differential aileron deflection is used to...

Accepted Answer

Keep the adverse yaw low

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Avoid a stall at low angles of attack

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Increase the rate of descent

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Reduce wake turbulence.

Question 64

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

Accepted Answer

Blood plates (thrombocytes)

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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Capillaries of the arteries

Answer

White blood cells (leucocytes)

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