Exam quiz PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which optical illusion might be caused by a runway with an upslope during the approach?

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too high and therefore descents below the regular glide slope

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too fast and reduces the speed below the normal approach speed

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too slow and speeds up above the normal approach speed

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too low and therefore approaches the runway above the regular glide slope

Question 2

Times are transmitted as...

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UTC

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Standard time.

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Local time.

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Time zone time

Question 3

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

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Cracks in the heat exchanger.

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Fuel or hydraulic fluids.

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Generator failure.

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Pitot icing.

Question 4

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

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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 5

What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud?

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Gust front

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Electrical discharge

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Anvil-head top of Cb cloud

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Freezing Rain

Question 6

(For this questions use attachment or CAP697 SEP1 Fig. 2.2 Table 2.2.3) For planning a VFR flight, the following data are given: Flight time with planning "overhead-overhead" = 2h 43min Pressure Altitude = 6.500 ft Temperature = ISA-20 Power setting = 2300 RPM Taxi Fuel = 2 USG Additional time for climb = 7 min, Additional time for approach and landing = 10 min The reserve fuel has to be 30% of trip fuel. Determine the minimum block fuel: (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 21

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50.4 USG

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47.3 USG

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43.8 USG

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39.2 USG

Question 7

A boundary between a cold polar air mass and a warm subtropical air mass showing no horizontal displacement is called...

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Stationary front.

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Cold front

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Warm front.

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Occluded front.

Question 8

The Caution Area is marked on an airspeed indicator by what color?

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Yellow

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Green

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Red

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White

Question 9

Which is the colour of runway edge lights?

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White

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 10

Urgency messages are messages...

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

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

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

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

Question 11

Point number 1 in the figure indicates which flight state? See figure (PFA-008) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 5

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Inverted flight

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Stall

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Best gliding angle

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Slow flight

Question 12

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

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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 13

What are the minimum distances to clouds for a VFR flight in airspace "B"?

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 300 m

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 1.000 m

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 1.500 ft

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 300 m

Question 14

Given the following data: Take-Off fuel = 200 lbs Alternate fuel = 40 lbs Final reserve fuel = 30 lbs After 25 minutes the remaining fuel is 120 lbs. Assuming that fuel flow will remain unchanged, the remaining time to the destination should not exceed:

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15.6 min

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37.5 min

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20.0 min

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59.4 min

Question 15

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 16

The change in pitch at a propeller blade from the root to the tip ensures...

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A nearly constant load by a constant effective angle of attack over the entire length of the blade.

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That the most thrust is produced at the blade tip

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That the most thrust is produced at the blade root

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The largest possible angle of attack at the blade tip

Question 17

The static pressure of gases work...

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In all directions.

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Only vertical to the flow direction.

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Only in the direction of the total pressure.

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Only in flow direction

Question 18

What is a latent error?

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An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

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An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

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An error which only has consequences after landing

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

Question 19

Wet snow on a runway can lead to...

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Increased rolling resistance during take-off.

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An increase in lift.

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A decrease in lift.

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Reduced rolling resistance during take-off.

Question 20

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

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Traffic information

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Altimeter setting

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Taxi instructions

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Heading

Question 21

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kias

Question 22

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"?

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Negative

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Not

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Finish

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No

Question 23

The position of the center of gravity (including fuel) equals... See figure(PFP-053e) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 2

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37.1 cm

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0.401 m

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37.3 cm

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0.403 m.

Question 24

At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

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Point D

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Point B

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Point C

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Point A

Question 25

What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa?

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80 m more than before

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80 m less than before

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Values depending on QNH

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Zero

Question 26

The temperature lapse rate with increasing height within the troposphere according ISA is...

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0,65° C / 100 m

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3° C / 100 m.

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1° C / 100 m

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0,6° C / 100 m.

Question 27

The pilot wants to proceed directly to the beacon. The wind is calm. The pilot should follow a QDM of... See figure (NAV-019) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 6

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260°.

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080°.

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200°.

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230°.

Question 28

On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?

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On the current frequency

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On the appropriate FIS frequency

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On a radar frequency of the lower airspace

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On a tower frequency

Question 29

The term "maximum elevation figure" (MEF) is defined as...

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next higher 100 ft.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin of 1000 ft (305 m), rounded to the next higher 100 ft

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The highest elevation within an area covering 1 degree of latitude and 1 degree of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next lower 100 ft.

Question 30

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

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Oxygen transport

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Blood coagulation

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 31

Which statement is correct with regard to the term "taxi holding point"?

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A taxi holding point is the point at which the aircraft must stop unless further permission to proceed is given

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A taxi holding point is an area where the aircraft must stop unless further permission to proceed is given

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A taxi holding point is only to be observed for IFR traffic if instrument weather conditions are prevailing

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A taxi holding point is designed to indicate the beginning of the safety area and may be crossed when a taxi clearance is given

Question 32

The indication of a magnetic compass deviates from magnetic north direction due to what errors?

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Deviation, turning and acceleration errors

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Gravity and magnetism

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Inclination and declination of the earth's magnetic field

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Variation, turning and acceleration errors

Question 33

When extending the flaps for landing at constant angle of attack, in which way does the lift coefficient change far before reaching the maximum lift coefficient?

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It increases

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It decreases

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It is not possible to define

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It remains constant

Question 34

Which answer contains every state of water found in the atmosphere?

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Liquid, solid, and gaseous

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Liquid and solid

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Gaseous and liquid

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Liquid

Question 35

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 ventialtion

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

How do induced drag and parasite drag change with increasing airspeed during a horizontal and stable cruise flight?

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Induced drag decreases and parasite drag increase

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Parasite drag decreases and induced drag increases

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Parasite drag decreases and induced drag decreases

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Induced drag increases and parasite drag increases

Question 38

What weather development will result from convergence at ground level?

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Ascending air and cloud formation

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Descending air and cloud formation

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Ascending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud dissipation

Question 39

Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?

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TWR (aerodrome control service) APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service)

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APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service) FIS (flight information service)

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ALR (alerting service) SAR (search and rescue service) TWR (aerodrome control service)

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FIS (flight information service) AIS (aeronautical information service) AFS (aeronautical fixed telecommunication service)

Question 40

What are the minimum requirements among others to acquire a rating for VFR night flights?

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At least 5 additional flight hours at night, three of them with a flight instructor with at least 1 hour cross-country flight plus 5 solo take-offs and full-stop landings

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At least 10 additional flight hours at night, three of them with a flight instructor with at least 1 hour cross-country flight plus 5 solo take-offs and full-stop landings

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At least 5 additional flight hours at night, four of them with a flight instructor with at least 1 hour cross-country flight plus 5 solo take-offs and full-stop landings

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At least 5 additional flight hours at night, three of them with a flight instructor with at least 1 hour cross-country flight plus 10 solo take-offs and full-stop landings

Question 41

What pressure pattern can be observed at a lift-generating wing profile at positive angle of attack?

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Low pressure is created above, higher pressure below the profile

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High pressure is created above, lower pressure below the profile

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Pressure above remains unchanged, higher pressure is created below the profile

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Pressure below remains unchanged, lower pressure is created above the profile

Question 42

A gyro which is rotating in space responds to forces being applied to it by an evasive movement...

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At an angle of 90° to the force being applied.

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At an angle of 45° to the force being applied.

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In a northern direction.

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At an angle of 180° to the force being applied

Question 43

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 44

The intensity of wake turbulence depends on...

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The weight of the aeroplane.

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The propeller pitch.

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The temperature.

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The altitude of the aeroplane

Question 45

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 46

The critical angle of attack...

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Is independent of the weight.

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Changes with increasing weight.

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Decreases with forward center of gravity position

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Increases with backward center of gravity position.

Question 47

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

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The visual perception (vision)

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The oltfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 48

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

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

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

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

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

Question 49

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

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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 50

During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be...

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1013.25 hPa.

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1030.25 hPa.

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Local QFE.

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Local QNH.

Question 51

The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the...

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Variation of 0°.

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Deviation of 0°

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Inclination of 0°.

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Heading of 0°.

Question 52

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

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21 %

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12 %

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78 %

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18.9 %

Question 53

When should turns at low altitudes above villages be avoided with regard to noise abatement procedures?

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In climb

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In descent

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During the approach

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In horizontal flight

Question 54

In a co-ordinated turn, how is the relation between the load factor (n) and the stall speed (Vs)?

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N is greater than 1, Vs is greater than in straight and level flight.

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N is smaller than 1, Vs is greater than in straight and level flight

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N is smaller than 1, Vs is smaller than in straight and level flight.

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N is greater than 1, Vs is smaller than in straight and level flight

Question 55

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 56

What is the minimum age to obtain a private pilot license?

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17 years

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21 years

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16 years

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18 years

Question 57

An attitude director indicator (ADI) combines the information provided by...

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The attitude indicator and the flight director.

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The directional gyro and the rate gyro.

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The attitude indicator and the relative bearing indicator.

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The attitude indicator and the radio magnetic indicator

Question 58

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 59

The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa...

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When climbing above the transition altitude.

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At the decision height.

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At 4000 ft

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When descending below FL 100

Question 60

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 61

The pressure at MSL in ISA conditions is...

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1013.25 hPa

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113.25 hPa.

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15 hPa.

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1123 hPa.

Question 62

How should an Otto engine be shut down?

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By completely leaning the mixture

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By moving the propeller to the feathered position

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By closing the throttle lever completely

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By shutting down the generator

Question 63

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 64

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

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