Exam quiz EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which item from an aerodrome information transmission does not normally require readback?

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Runway in use

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SSR-Code

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Altitude

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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They remove reserve fuel requirements

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They replace NOTAM

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It determines aircraft empty mass

Question 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

0.66 h

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0.4 h

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1 h

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0.33 h

Question 5

A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a / an...

Accepted Answer

Emergency landing.

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Precautionary landing.

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Urgent landing.

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Field or out landing.

Question 6

Which meteorological statement is correct? In METAR, CAVOK means...

Accepted Answer

visibility, cloud and significant weather meet specified favourable criteria

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It guarantees smooth air

Question 7

In airspace class C, what should a PPL(A) pilot remember below FL 100?

Accepted Answer

ATC clearance is required for entry when operating as controlled VFR traffic

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entry is always prohibited to VFR flights

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no radio communication is required

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only uncontrolled traffic is permitted

Question 8

What is meant by "ground effect"?

Accepted Answer

Increase of lift and decrease of induced drag close to the ground

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Increase of lift and increase of induced drag close to the ground

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Decrease of lift and increase of induced drag close to the ground

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Decrease of lift and decrease of induced drag close to the ground

Question 9

Which of the items on the attached checklist are related to the direct reading compass? See annex (NAV-004)

Accepted Answer

"Gyro" and "Turning Instruments"

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"Turning Instruments" only

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"Gyro" and "Circuit Breaker"

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"Turning Instruments" and "Circuit Breaker"

Question 10

What should a private pilot remember about flap limitations?

Accepted Answer

Flaps must be operated within the approved speed and configuration limits

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It is a runway marking

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Flaps remove stall risk

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

Question 11

What is correct about oil pressure?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal oil pressure requires prompt checklist action and monitoring

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It improves performance in every case

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It may be ignored if the radio works

Question 12

For pre-flight preparation, which option correctly describes centre of gravity and stability?

Accepted Answer

CG position affects longitudinal stability and control forces

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It is a radio navigation effect

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It always improves stability

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It prevents every stall

Question 13

In which way does the position of the centre of pressure move at a positively shaped profile with increasing angle of attack?

Accepted Answer

It moves forward until reaching the critical angle of attack

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It moves backward until reaching the critical angle of attack

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It moves forward first, then backward

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It moves to the wing tips

Question 14

During cross-country planning, what is correct about engine temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal temperatures may indicate cooling, mixture or power-setting problems

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is a pilot licence document

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They set runway direction

Question 15

How should weather alternates be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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They are used only by helicopters

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It always improves visibility

Question 16

The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube.

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Eardrum.

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Cochlea.

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Inner ear.

Question 17

What is the correct operational meaning of spin?

Accepted Answer

It involves stalled autorotation and requires prompt correct recovery action

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is unrelated to angle of attack

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It prevents every stall

Question 18

Dihedral contributes mainly to...

Accepted Answer

lateral stability

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directional stability only

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engine cooling

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pitch trim

Question 19

What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front?

Accepted Answer

Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus

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In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

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Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter

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Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain

Question 20

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? A downhill runway slope on landing normally...

Accepted Answer

increases landing distance

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It has no effect on distance required

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It applies only to IFR flights

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has no effect

Question 21

POH take-off distance is 450 m. If planning conservatively for 10 kt tailwind with a factor of 1.15, what distance should be allowed?

Accepted Answer

518 m

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450 m

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598 m

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438 m

Question 22

Which statement about radio check readability is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Readability reports indicate how well the transmission is received

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They measure fuel quality

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They determine cloud base

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They set flap limits

Question 23

Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace?

Accepted Answer

Request

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Apply

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Want

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Would like

Question 24

Which option correctly describes runway clearances?

Accepted Answer

Take-off, landing, crossing and backtrack clearances require careful readback

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It should be omitted to save time

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It is always transmitted continuously

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They are optional at controlled aerodromes

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

The speed VFE is defined as...

Accepted Answer

Maximum flap extended speed.

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Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed with the flaps retracted.

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Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration.

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Maximum landing gear extended speed.

Question 27

What should a private pilot remember about GNSS?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is unrelated to wind

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It guarantees terrain clearance

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It changes aircraft mass

Question 28

Which design feature can compensate for adverse yaw?

Accepted Answer

Differential aileron deflection

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Wing dihedral

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Full deflection of the aileron

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Aileron trim

Question 29

What should a private pilot remember about magneto checks?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is checked only after landing

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

Question 30

Magnetic variation is the angle between...

Accepted Answer

true north and magnetic north

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runway heading and wind direction

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track and drift

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heading and bearing only

Question 31

A cracked cabin heat exchanger can cause which hazard?

Accepted Answer

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 32

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

Accepted Answer

Path is lower, IAS decreases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS increases

Question 33

Which statement is correct for compass deviation?

Accepted Answer

It is the error caused by magnetic influences in the aircraft

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It is pressure altitude

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It is a runway surface code

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It applies only to IFR flights

Question 34

How should engine failure after take-off be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

The first priority is to maintain control and safe flying speed

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It removes the need for a checklist

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It is done only after shutdown

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

Question 35

In a light aeroplane, the mixture control is to...

Accepted Answer

adjusts the fuel-to-air ratio

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

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It is checked only after landing

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

Question 36

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 37

Confirmation bias means...

Accepted Answer

seeking or favouring information that confirms an expectation

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checking all alternatives equally

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using checklists carefully

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asking for help early

Question 38

Which of the listed radiotelephony messages has a higher priority than a flight safety message?

Accepted Answer

Communication related to direction finding

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Flight regularity message

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Meteorological message

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Aircraft position report message

Question 39

A vacuum system may be used to drive...

Accepted Answer

attitude and heading gyroscopic instruments

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the fuel pump only

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the magnetos only

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the landing light only

Question 40

What is correct about passenger briefing?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It changes magnetic variation

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It removes the need for seat belts

Question 41

Which of the listed wing shapes has the lowest induced drag?

Accepted Answer

Elliptical shape

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Double trapezoidal shape

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Rectangular shape

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Trapezoidal shape

Question 42

Loads must be adequately secured in order to...

Accepted Answer

Avoid any centre of gravity (C.G.) movements

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Carry extra fuel

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Allow steep turns

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Prevent excessive 'g'-loading during the landing flare

Question 43

The emergency frequency commonly used in aviation VHF is...

Accepted Answer

121.500 MHz

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118.000 MHz

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123.450 MHz

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243.000 kHz

Question 44

Which statement is correct for density altitude?

Accepted Answer

Higher density altitude reduces take-off, climb and landing performance margins

Answer

It is the same as QNH

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It is checked only after landing

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It applies only to IFR flights

Question 45

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?

Accepted Answer

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 46

Magnetic heading is 182° and compass deviation is 1°E. What compass heading should be flown?

Accepted Answer

181°

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187°

Answer

182°

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175°

Question 47

Which cylinder arrangement is commonly used on small aircraft and motor gliders?

Accepted Answer

Horizontally opposed engine

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Radial engine

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In-line engine

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V-type engine

Question 48

In controlled airspace below FL 100, the standard VFR flight visibility is at least...

Accepted Answer

5 km

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1500 m

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800 m

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10 km

Question 49

During ignition check the ignition is switched to OFF for a short moment and subsequently back to BOTH. What happens to the RPM if the ignition system is properly grounded?

Accepted Answer

The RPM decreases once switched to OFF and resumes the previous value when switched back to BOTH

Answer

The RPM increases once switched to OFF and resumes a value below the previous one when switched back to BOTH

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The RPM increases once switched to OFF and resumes the previous value when switched back to BOTH

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The RPM decreases once switched to OFF and resumes a value below the previous one when switched back to BOTH

Question 50

What should a private pilot remember about ATIS information?

Accepted Answer

It provides current aerodrome information that should be copied before calling when available

Answer

It changes QNH automatically

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It is a runway surface condition

Question 51

What structural item provides lateral stability to an aeroplane?

Accepted Answer

Wing dihedral

Answer

Differential aileron deflection

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Vertical tail

Answer

Elevator

Question 52

Which meteorological statement is correct? In METAR, BKN means...

Accepted Answer

5 to 7 oktas cloud cover

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8 oktas

Answer

It is unrelated to wind or cloud

Answer

It changes magnetic variation

Question 53

The distance between the centre of gravity and the datum is called...

Accepted Answer

Balance arm.

Answer

Span width.

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Lever.

Answer

Torque.

Question 54

Which meteorological statement is correct? In METAR, TS indicates...

Accepted Answer

thunderstorm

Answer

dust

Answer

It always improves visibility

Answer

It applies only after landing

Question 55

Which operational procedure statement is correct? If unsure of taxi clearance, the pilot should...

Accepted Answer

stop and ask ATC for clarification

Answer

It changes magnetic variation

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It replaces lookout

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switch to another frequency without permission

Question 56

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A go-around should be initiated when...

Accepted Answer

the approach becomes unstable or landing cannot be assured safely

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It is done only after shutdown

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only if ATC orders it

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It replaces aircraft control

Question 57

What is required before a VFR pilot enters controlled airspace when clearance is required?

Accepted Answer

The required clearance or permission must be obtained before entry

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It is a runway lighting signal only

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It is decided only by the passenger

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It concerns fuel grade only

Question 58

When briefing a VFR flight, what should a private pilot remember about VOR radials?

Accepted Answer

A radial is a magnetic bearing from the station

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It is a passenger briefing item

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It is used only after landing

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It is the same as QNH

Question 59

Which meteorological statement is correct? QFE set on the altimeter indicates...

Accepted Answer

height above the reference aerodrome

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It always reduces landing distance

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

Question 60

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of wind shear?

Accepted Answer

It can cause sudden changes in airspeed, flight path and performance

Answer

It replaces NOTAM

Answer

It improves landing distance

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It determines aircraft empty mass

Question 61

When briefing a VFR flight, which option correctly describes climb performance?

Accepted Answer

It may be limiting when obstacles, high mass or high density altitude are present

Answer

It affects only radio phraseology

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It always improves performance

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It replaces weather planning

Question 62

Which human performance statement is correct? Alcohol before flight...

Accepted Answer

impairs performance and is incompatible with safe flying

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improves judgement at low dose

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It improves judgement in all cases

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It replaces pre-flight planning

Question 63

What happens to a helicopter during cruise when the stick is moved forward without other corrections?

Accepted Answer

The speed increases and the sink rate increases

Answer

The speed decreases and the sink rate increases

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The speed increases and the sink rate decreases

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The speed decreases and the sink rate decreases

Question 64

The compass error caused by the aircraft's magnetic field is called...

Accepted Answer

Deviation

Answer

Variation

Answer

Declination

Answer

Inclination

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