Exam quiz PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

The angle (alpha) shown in the figure is referred to as... See figure (PFA-003) DoF: direction of airflow (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

Accepted Answer

Angle of attack.

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Lift angle.

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Angle of incidence

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Angle of inclination

Question 2

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

Accepted Answer

Harvested cornfield

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Glade with long dry grass

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Plowed field

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Sports area in a village

Question 3

Immediately after lift-off, a microburst is entered inadvertently. Which action might avoid an unintentional descent?

Accepted Answer

Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, climb at the best rate of climb speed

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Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, pick up speed and perform a left or a right turn in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst on the shortest way

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Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, increase pitch until attaining optimum climb speed

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Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, pick up speed in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst as fast as possible

Question 4

What needs to be considered if permissible limitations were exceeded?

Accepted Answer

The helicopter must be inspected by a qualified engineer before the next flight

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The helicopter must be inspected by the pilot in command and if no defect is found, no appropriate entry in the aircraft technical log is necessary

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The helicopter must be inspected by at least two pilots licensed on the type, one of whom must be the pilot in command

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The helicopter must be subjected to a duplicate inspected by two engineers

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Frames and stringer

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Girders, rips and stringers

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Rips, frames and covers

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Covers, stringers and forming parts

Question 6

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 7

What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"?

Accepted Answer

Permission for proposed action is granted

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply with it

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An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

Question 8

Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?

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OBST

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OBTC

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OST

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OBS

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

1013.25 hPa.

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1030.25 hPa.

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Local QFE.

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Local QNH.

Question 10

The pressure which is measured at a ground station and reduced to mean sea level (MSL) by means of the actual atmospheric conditions is called...

Accepted Answer

QFF

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QNH

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QNE

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QFE

Question 11

What are the major components of an aircraft's tail?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal tail and vertical tail

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Ailerons and elevator

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Rudder and ailerons

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Steering wheel and pedals

Question 12

Temperatures will be given by meteorological aviation services in Europe in which unit?

Accepted Answer

Degrees Centigrade (° C)

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Kelvin

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Gpdam

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Degrees Fahrenheit

Question 13

A technical fault requires an emergency off-field landing. Which steps, with respect to the pilot's operating handbook, are necessary?

Accepted Answer

Locate a suitable landing area, plan the approach, complete the applicable emergency procedure, declare an emergency, start and concentrate on the approach in due time.

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Inform air traffic control and request technical support, check the pilot's operating handbook for a reference on the matter and execute an emergency landing

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Reduce speed and configure the aircraft for landing in an attempt to gain time, declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure and execute an emergency landing.

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Declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure, cover as much distance towards the airport as possible to be closer to the rescue forces.

Question 14

(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 42min Pressure Altitude = 7.500 ft Temperature = ISA Power setting = 2300 RPM Taxi Fuel = 2 USG Additional time for climb = 8 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

Accepted Answer

48.4 USG

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51.8 USG

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37.7 USG

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46.4 USG

Question 15

The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/13 A) LOWW B) 1305211200 C) 1305211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE.

Accepted Answer

21/05/2013 14:00 UTC.

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13/10/2013 00:00 UTC

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13/05/2013 12:00 UTC.

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21/05/2014 13:00 UTC

Question 16

What ist the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?

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Reflex

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Reduction

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Virulence

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Coherence

Question 17

What has to be considered during refueling?

Accepted Answer

No open fires, obey smoking ban and apply ground cables

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Check the fuel content of the tank with a torch and remove fire protection

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Refuel through a soaked rag and keep a fire extinguisher available

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Apply ground wires, turn on the main switch and magneto ignition

Question 18

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 19

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 270° to a heading of 360°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated?

Accepted Answer

330°

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360°

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270°

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030°

Question 20

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 21

What factors may indicate a tendency to fog formation?

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Low spread, decreasing temperature

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Low pressure, increasing temperature

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Low spread, increasing temperature

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Strong winds, decreasing temperature

Question 22

What is the lowest possible VFR flight level if a true course of 181° is selected and a variation of 3° east exists?

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FL 055

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FL 050

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FL 060

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FL 065

Question 23

What is indicated by a pattern of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the centerline of a runway?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch down before them

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At this point the glide path of an ILS hits the runway

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Do not touch down behind them

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A ground roll could be started from this position

Question 24

Which of the following frequencies is designated for VHF voice communication?

Accepted Answer

120.50 MHz

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115.15 MHz

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108.80 MHz

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117.30 kHz

Question 25

What effects typically result from propeller icing?

Accepted Answer

Reduced power output, decreasing RPM

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Increased power output, decreasing RPM.

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Increased power output, increasing RPM.

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Reduced power output, increasing RPM.

Question 26

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?

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Orographic fog

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Steaming fog

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Radiation fog

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Advection fog

Question 27

The transponder code in case of hi-jacking is...

Accepted Answer

7500

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7000

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7600

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7700

Question 28

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 29

Which of the items below may have an influence on the noise perceived by a person on the ground? 1) Engine power setting 2) Propeller revolutions per minute 3) Position of the landing gear 4) Flap position 5) Flight track 6) Height above ground 7) Flight rules

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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1, 5, 6

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1, 5, 6, 7

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3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Question 30

An aircraft is flying with an indicated airspeed (IAS) of 150 kt at 8000 ft MSL. According to the rule of thumb, the true airspeed (TAS) equals...

Accepted Answer

174 kt.

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150 kt

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142 kt.

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208 kt

Question 31

An ATIS is valid for...

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

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10 minutes

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45 minutes.

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60 minutes.

Question 32

What is the meaning of "risky shift"?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to accept higher risks in groups

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Crossing of rudder and ailerons on short final

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Spontaneous change of landing direction when the runway has an upslope

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Seat adjustment in flight

Question 33

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the VAR and the DEV?

Accepted Answer

VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: +002°.

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: +002°.

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: -002°

Question 34

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

Accepted Answer

Turning into the opposite direction

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Starting a descent.

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Starting a climb.

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Steady turning in the same direction as before

Question 35

The barometric altimeter with QFE setting indicates...

Accepted Answer

Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.

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True altitude above MSL.

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Height above MSL.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa

Question 36

A Grey-out is the result of...

Accepted Answer

Positive g-forces.

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Hypoxia

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Tiredness

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Hyperventilation

Question 37

What weather conditions may be expected during conditionally unstable conditions?

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Towering cumulus, isolated showers of rain or thunderstorms

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Layered clouds up to high levels, prolonged rain or snow

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Shallow cumulus clouds with base at medium levels

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Sky clear of clouds, sunshine, low winds

Question 38

Which colour does Avgas 100 LL have?

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Blue

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

Question 39

What is a cause for the dip error on the direct-reading compass?

Accepted Answer

Inclination of earth's magnetic field lines

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Deviation in the cockpit

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Acceleration of the airplane

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Temperature variations

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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

Question 41

The distance from 'A' to 'B' measures 120 NM. At a distance of 55 NM from 'A' the pilot realizes a deviation of 7 NM to the right. What approximate course change must be made to reach 'B' directly?

Accepted Answer

14° left

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8° left

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6° left

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15° left

Question 42

"Foehn" conditions usually develop with...

Accepted Answer

Stability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.

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Instability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.

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Instability, high pressure area with calm wind.

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Stability, high pressure area with calm wind.

Question 43

Anemic hypoxia can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Low pressure

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High altitudes.

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Alcohol

Question 44

Which are the official basic units for horizontal distances used in aeronautical navigation and their abbreviations?

Accepted Answer

Nautical miles (NM), kilometers (km)

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Feet (ft), inches (in)

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Yards (yd), meters (m)

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Land miles (SM), sea miles (NM)

Question 45

When is it necessary to adjust the pressure in the reference scale of an alitimeter?

Accepted Answer

Before every flight and during cross country flights

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Every day before the first flight

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Once a month before flight operation

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After maintance has been finished

Question 46

Which equipment is needed on board of an aircraft to use a VHF direction finder (VDF)?

Accepted Answer

A VHF radio

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At least two VHF aerials

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A relative bearing indicator (RBI)

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A VDF receiver

Question 47

Wet snow on a runway can lead to...

Accepted Answer

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 48

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

Accepted Answer

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

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

Question 49

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 50

Which force causes "wind"?

Accepted Answer

Pressure gradient force

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Centrifugal force

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Thermal force

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Coriolis force

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

QUJ

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QDR

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QDM

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QTE

Question 52

What does the reported runway condition "WET" mean?

Accepted Answer

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

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Some water patches are visible

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A large part of the surface is flooded

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

Question 53

Compared to trailing edge flaps, leading edge devices like Slots...

Accepted Answer

Produce less drag while allowing a higher angle of attack.

Answer

Reduce the critical angle of attack at a given speed.

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Allow higher speeds at take-off and landing

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Increase the camber and allow a lower angle of attack.

Question 54

A pilot license issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 is valid in...

Accepted Answer

All ICAO countries.

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Those countries that have accepted this license on application.

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The country where the license was issued.

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The country where the license was acquired.

Question 55

For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 725 kg and a total moment of 650 mmkg. Which cross marks the center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-004) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 56

The angle of descent is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in degrees [°].

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in percent [%]

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance distance travelled within the same time, expressed in degrees [°].

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The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in percent [%].

Question 57

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7500

Answer

7000

Question 58

An aircraft cruises on a heading of 180° with a true airspeed of 100 kt. The wind comes from 180° with 30 kt. Neglecting instrument and position errors, which will be the approximate reading of the airspeed indicator?

Accepted Answer

100 kt

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130 kt

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30 kt

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70 kt

Question 59

How can a wind direction indicator be marked for better visibility?

Accepted Answer

The wind direction indicator could be surrounded by a white circle

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The wind direction indicator may be mounted on top of the control tower

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The wind direction indicator could be made from green materials

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The wind direction indicator could be located on a big black surface.

Question 60

Given: Ground speed (GS): 160 kt. True course (TC): 177°. Wind vector (W/WS): 140°/20 kt. The true heading (TH) equals...

Accepted Answer

173°

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169°.

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184°

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180°.

Question 61

What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?

Accepted Answer

Going around

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No landing

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Pulling up

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Approach canceled

Question 62

Urgency messages are messages...

Accepted Answer

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 63

Which factor can be changed by deploying flaps for landing?

Accepted Answer

The trim condition

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The position of the center of gravity

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The effectiveness of the ailerons

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The twist effect of the engine

Question 64

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

78 %

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1 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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