Exam quiz EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

What is the correct operational meaning of vacuum-driven instruments?

Accepted Answer

A vacuum failure can make associated gyro instruments unreliable

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It is a fuel grade

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It is a runway marking

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

Question 2

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 3

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

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A suitable landing area and aircraft control should be prioritised

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It is done only after shutdown

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It replaces lookout

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The engine should always be restarted first regardless of altitude

Question 4

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

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

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It is checked only once per year

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It is impossible above 0 degrees C

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

Question 5

Which operational procedure statement is correct? The sterile cockpit concept means...

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avoiding non-essential conversation during critical phases

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It is a fuel grade

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It always improves performance

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It is done only after shutdown

Question 6

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 7

What is the correct operational meaning of night vision?

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Bright light can degrade dark adaptation

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It is solved by ignoring symptoms

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It is a radio navigation error

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It removes the need for checklists

Question 8

After lift-off, a much stronger than expected airspeed rise is experienced during the initial climb phase. What may be expected if the aeroplane entered a microburst?

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A decreased climb rate and airspeed

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An increased climb rate and decreased airspeed

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An increased climb rate and airspeed

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A decreased climb rate and increased airspeed

Question 9

A forced landing pattern should be planned to...

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arrive at the selected field with suitable height and configuration

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avoid all checklists

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land downwind if possible

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keep the engine at full power after failure

Question 10

Which practical rule applies to trim?

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Trim reduces sustained control forces but does not replace active aircraft control

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Trim changes wing area

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It applies only on the ground

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It prevents every stall

Question 11

A Grey-out is the result of...

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Positive g-forces

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Hypoxia

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Tiredness

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Hyperventilation

Question 12

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of warm fronts?

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They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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It replaces NOTAM

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They make visibility unlimited

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It is a radio licence condition

Question 13

A tailwind on take-off causes...

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increased take-off distance

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decreased take-off distance

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no performance change

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lower groundspeed at lift-off

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

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DEABC, "N", 2500 ft

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DEABC reaching "N"

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DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" at 35

Question 16

Which area may be crossed subject to certain restrictions?

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Restricted area

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No-fly zone

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Prohibited area

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Danger area

Question 17

Calculated take-off mass = 2300 lbs, calculated CG = 95.75 in, fuel burn = 170 lbs on station 87.00 in. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

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96.45 in

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97.39 in

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94.11 in

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96.57 in

Question 18

A stall occurs when...

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the critical angle of attack is exceeded

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airspeed reaches exactly zero

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the engine stops

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the flaps are retracted

Question 19

What is the meaning of a flashing red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground?

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Immediately taxi clear of runway in use

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Cleared for take-off

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Cleared to taxi

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Return to starting point

Question 20

The Pitot / static system is required to...

Accepted Answer

Measure total and static air pressure.

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Prevent potential static buildup on the aircraft.

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Correct the reading of the airspeed indicator to zero when the aircraft is static on the ground.

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Prevent icing of the Pitot tube.

Question 21

What should a private pilot remember about frequency congestion?

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The pilot should listen before transmitting and keep calls concise

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It applies only after shutdown

Question 22

A fixed-pitch propeller at a constant throttle setting will normally show lower RPM when...

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the aeroplane climbs and airspeed decreases

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the aeroplane accelerates in level flight

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the propeller is removed

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the mixture is leaned at sea level only

Question 23

Which statement is correct? The purpose of a stall warning system is to warn the pilot...

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before the critical angle of attack is reached

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It is a runway marking

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It improves performance in every case

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It sets the transponder code

Question 24

When reviewing the flight, what is NOTAM information used for?

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It provides time-critical aeronautical information that may affect a flight

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It is used only after landing

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It is replaced by the journey log

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It is valid only for aircraft maintenance

Question 25

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 26

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 27

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

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Situational awareness.

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Constant flight check.

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Situational thinking.

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Anticipatory check procedure.

Question 28

What is correct about magneto checks?

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They help confirm each ignition system is operating before take-off

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It has no operational significance

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

Question 29

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter C is transmitted as...

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Charlie

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 30

The centre of pressure is the theoretical point of origin of...

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All aerodynamic forces of the profile

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Only the resulting total drag

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Gravity forces of the profile

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Gravity and aerodynamic forces

Question 31

Which statement about carrying the certificate of registration is most appropriate?

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It should be available when required for the flight and inspection

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It is never required outside the state of registry

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It is required only for IFR flights

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It can replace the certificate of airworthiness

Question 32

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

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It provides standardised European rules of the air

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It is valid only outside controlled airspace

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It is checked only during annual inspection

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It may be ignored on local VFR flights

Question 33

Of what shape is a landing direction indicator?

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T

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L

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A straight arrow

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An angled arrow

Question 34

What should be the first action in case of a cable fire during a flight?

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Turn off the master switch

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Close the fuel valve

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Open the windows

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Open cabin ventilation

Question 35

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A rejected take-off should be considered if...

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acceleration, engine indications or directional control are abnormal

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It applies only during cruise

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It removes the need for a checklist

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It should be ignored if workload is high

Question 36

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 37

What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?

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Extroverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

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Introverted - stable

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Extroverted - unstable

Question 38

During VFR flight planning, what is the primary purpose of SERA?

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It provides standardised European rules of the air

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It is decided only by the passenger

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It concerns fuel grade only

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It is a runway lighting signal only

Question 39

During cross-country planning, how should a blocked static source be understood by a private pilot?

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It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It sets the transponder code

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It has no operational significance

Question 40

A Class 2 medical certificate is normally required for...

Accepted Answer

PPL privileges

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only ATPL privileges

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air traffic control duties only

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aircraft maintenance release only

Question 41

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase CORRECTION is used when...

Accepted Answer

an error has been made in the transmission

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It changes QNH automatically

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It is always transmitted continuously

Question 42

When using direct current, electrically driven flight instruments are marked with...

Accepted Answer

"DC"

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"EL"

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"AL"

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"CO"

Question 43

Which human performance statement is correct? Carbon monoxide in a light aeroplane may come from...

Accepted Answer

a leaking exhaust or cabin heat system

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It is measured by the altimeter

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It affects only passengers

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It always improves reaction time

Question 44

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about right-of-way rules?

Accepted Answer

They help prevent collisions but do not remove the need for lookout

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They apply only above FL100

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It is used only after landing

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It is replaced by the journey log

Question 45

What does a readability of 1 indicate?

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The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is readable now and then

Question 46

What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower?

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Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF

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Dusseldorf Tower over

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DEAZF is calling Dusseldorf Tower

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Tower from D-EAZF

Question 47

The VFR semicircular rules are based on the...

Accepted Answer

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 48

The turn coordinator indicates...

Accepted Answer

rate of turn and roll tendency

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angle of attack directly

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fuel quantity

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outside air temperature

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

It generally increases as airspeed increases

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It applies only on the ground

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It is a runway lighting signal

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It decreases with the square of speed

Question 50

Which of the following options states all primary flight controls of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Elevator, rudder, aileron

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All movable parts on the aircraft which aid in controlling the aircraft

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Flaps, slats, speedbrakes

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Elevator, rudder, aileron, trim tabs, high-lift wing devices, power controls

Question 51

Which of the following are an aircraft's secondary flight controls?

Accepted Answer

Wing flaps, leading edge devices, spoilers or speedbrakes, trim systems

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Elevator, rudder, aileron

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All movable parts on the aircraft which aid in controlling the aircraft

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Elevator, rudder, aileron, trim tabs, high-lift wing devices, power controls

Question 52

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? A runway clearance must be...

Accepted Answer

read back

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It cancels standard phraseology

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It is used only for passenger briefings

Question 53

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight.

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Smoking.

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Sports.

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

Question 54

A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...

Accepted Answer

Flight is conducted under visual flight rules.

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Visibility in flight is more than 8 km.

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Visibility in flight is more than 5 km.

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Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

Question 55

Which wing configuration is shown in the attachment? See figure (AGK-002)

Accepted Answer

Strut-braced high wing

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High wing

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Mid wing

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Low wing

Question 56

Which meteorological statement is correct? Advection fog forms when...

Accepted Answer

warm moist air moves over a colder surface

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It applies only after landing

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It is checked only once per year

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It always reduces landing distance

Question 57

Which human performance statement is correct? Motion sickness is more likely when...

Accepted Answer

visual and vestibular cues conflict

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It is a fuel contamination symptom

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It affects only passengers

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It removes the need for checklists

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

It indicates slant range distance from the station

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It is a runway surface code

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It applies only to IFR flights

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It improves radio readability only

Question 59

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 is a fuel grade

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It should be ignored if workload is high

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It replaces lookout

Question 60

The sterile cockpit concept means...

Accepted Answer

avoiding non-essential conversation during critical phases

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no radio calls allowed

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no checklist use

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flying without passengers

Question 61

Which statement about carburettor icing weather is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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It occurs only in snow

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It is impossible above 0 degrees C

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It affects only jet engines

Question 62

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of runway surface condition?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It applies only to IFR flights

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It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 63

What range can be achieved at the following conditions? Outside air temperature: 6° C Pressure Altitude: 6000 ft Power: 65 % See annex (PFP-013)

Accepted Answer

482 NM

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457 NM

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503 NM

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444 NM

Question 64

Which option correctly describes best glide speed?

Accepted Answer

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

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is measured in litres

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It occurs only in turbine aircraft

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