120 questions on 120 minutes ppl-en


1 - What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?
2 - Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)?
3 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?
4 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?
5 - A horizontal situation indicator (HSI) combines the information provided by...
6 - 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
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7 - What is the meaning of a steady red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground?
8 - Using primary ground radar, the direction of the aeroplane in relation to the antenna is determined by...
9 - What type of turbulence is typically found close to the ground on the lee side during Foehn conditions?
10 - What is the purpose of winglets?
11 - In which way does the position of the center of pressure move at a positively shaped profile with increasing angle of attack?
12 - What kind of drag is NOT part of the parasite drag?
13 - What does the slip indicator show?
14 - The EOBT (estimated off-block time) is specified in the ATS flight plan as...
15 - What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter?
16 - What is the required distance to climb from FL 65 to FL 95 under the following conditions: Aircraft mass: 3000 lb. OAT in FL 65: -5° C OAT in FL 95: -15° C See annex (PFP-023) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 14
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17 - Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?
18 - A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a / an...
19 - An emergency landing is a landing...
20 - Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?
21 - Which climb speed may be used to optimize the rate of climb (e.g. to reach a desired altitude within minimum time)?
22 - What is the correct term for the system which, among others, controls breathing, digestion, and heart frequency?
23 - What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator?
24 - What is an appropriate reaction when a passenger during cruise flight suddenly feels uncomfortable?
25 - The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the...
26 - The Caution Area is marked on an airspeed indicator by what color?
27 - Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is...
28 - A precautionary landing is a landing...
29 - What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?
30 - During a stall, the lift...
31 - The result of a rear C.G. position is...
32 - What is the meaning of a steady green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?
33 - What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing?
34 - Which type of ice forms by very small water droplets and ice crystals hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?
35 - The term QDR means...
36 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"? (
37 - What is the call sign of the aerodrome control?
38 - Cylinder head temperature indication relates to...
39 - What does "WATER PATCHES" mean regarding the reported runway condition?
40 - The term "aerodrome elevation" is defined as...
41 - The beginning of the green arc (2) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 8
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42 - In case of a stall it is important to...
43 - What condition has to be met during a Special VFR flight?
44 - The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates...
45 - In straight and level flight with constant performance of the engine, the angle of attack at the wing is...
46 - What are the minimum distances to clouds for a VFR flight in airspace "B"?
47 - What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP?
48 - What type of fog emerges if humid and almost saturated air, is forced to rise upslope of hills or shallow mountains by the prevailling wind?
49 - Given the following data for a VFR flight: Trip fuel = 70 US gallons Contingency fuel = 5% of trip fuel Alternate and final reserve fuel = 20 US gallons Usable fuel at take-off = 95 US gallons After half of the distance you read that you have consumed 40 US gallons. Assume that fuel flow remains unchanged. Which statement is correct?
50 - Vienna (LOWW) is located at 016° 34'E, Salzburg (LOWS) at 013° 00'E. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal. What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between Wien and Salzburg?
51 - Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...
52 - During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be...
53 - Wake turbulence is particularly strong...
54 - In airspace "D" a Boeing 737 and a Cessna 152 are flying on crossing courses. Which aeroplane has to divert?
55 - How is the balance of forces affected during a turn?
56 - What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
57 - The highest absorbtion of humidity in fuel can be observed in which situation?
58 - When preparing to carry out the weighing procedure on an aircraft, which of the following is required?
59 - During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...
60 - A Grey-out is the result of...
61 - The term "tropopause" is defined as...
62 - Which pressure is sensed by the Pitot tube?
63 - Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?
64 - The pressure compensation between wind upper and lower surface results in ...
65 - What does the term "Red-out" mean?
66 - What weather phenomena have to be expected around an upper-level trough?
67 - Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?
68 - What does a cloud coverage of "SCT" mean in a METAR weather report?
69 - What ist the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?
70 - A light aircraft intends to land behind a commercial airliner belonging to wake turbulence category "medium" or "heavy" on a long runway. How can the wake turbulence of the commercial aircraft be avoided?
71 - How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position?
72 - Which phenomenon may be expected at point 2 of the microburst? See figure (OPR-001) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 1
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73 - After take-off an aeroplane gets into a wind shear with decreasing headwind. As a result...
74 - The saturated adiabatic lapse rate should be assumed with a mean value of:
75 - 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?
76 - What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature?
77 - 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
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78 - An aircraft must be loaded and operated in such a way that the center of gravity (CG) stays within the approved limits during all phases of flight. This is done to ensure...
79 - With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?
80 - In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?
81 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the TH and the DEV?
82 - Assume calm wind and an aircraft descending from 9000 ft to 1500 ft. The rate of descent (ROD) equals 1200 ft/min. The elapsed time will be...
83 - A VHF direction finder (VDF) can determine...
84 - Regularity messages are messages...
85 - What is the required distance to climb to flight level (FL) 75 after a departure from an airfield which is located at a pressure altitude of 3000 ft with an initial mass of 3000 lbs? OAT at airfield: 25° C OAT in FL 75: 0° C See annex (PFP-023) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 14
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86 - The term "inclination" is defined as...
87 - What needs to be observed in conjunction with overheated brakes?
88 - The result of a front C.G. position is: 1. Increase in stability. 2. Increase in fuel consumption. 3. Increase in stall speed. 4. Increase in range.
89 - What has to be considered when taking off in a ground inversion?
90 - Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?
91 - Which phrase does a pilot use when he / she wants to check the readability of his / her transmission?
92 - What values are usually marked with a red line on instrument displays?
93 - What weather conditions may be expected during conditionally unstable conditions?
94 - What is the ISA standard pressure at FL 180 (5500 m)?
95 - Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?
96 - Raise the nose to decrease airspeed
97 - Which statement about a rhumb line is correct?
98 - The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...
99 - What pressure pattern can be observed when a cold front is passing?
100 - What is the effect of pulling the control yoke or stick backwards?
101 - The trim tab at the elevator is defelected upwards. In which position is the corresponding indicator?
102 - Primary fuselage structures of wood or metal planes are usually made up by what components?
103 - The term QTE means...
104 - The "spread" is defined as...
105 - At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?
106 - What are the minimum requirements among others to acquire a rating for VFR night flights?
107 - Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 1? See figure (PFA-009) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 2
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108 - Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The flight time equals...
109 - Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?
110 - How should a power decrease be executed on a constant-speed propeller, provided that no other procedure is described in the flight manual?
111 - 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?
112 - What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?
113 - In motorplanes the stall warning is usually activated by a change of...
114 - On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?
115 - Stabilization around the lateral axis during cruise is achieved by the...
116 - Which phenomenon may be expected at point 3 of the miroburst? See figure (OPR-001) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 1
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117 - Which point on the aerofoil is represented by number 4? See figure (PFA-009) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 2
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118 - Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?
119 - What is the distance from Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E) to Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59?N, 10°28?E)? See annex (NAV-031) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3
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120 - What kind of information should be included in an urgency message?