Exam quiz Air Law - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which of the following documents have to be on board for an international flight? a) Certificate of aircraft registration b) Certificate of airworthiness c) Airworthiness review certificate d) EASA Form-1 e) Airplane logbook f) Appropriate papers for every crew member g) Technical logbook

Accepted Answer

A, b, c, e, f

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B, c, d, e, f, g

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A, b, e, g

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D, f, g

Question 2

What is the minimum age to start a private pilot training at a flight school?

Accepted Answer

16 years

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17 years

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21 years

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18 years

Question 3

What is the meaning of the illustrated ground signal as shown in the signal area of an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-012) Siehe Anlage 4

Accepted Answer

After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

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Prohibition on landing for a longer period

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Ground movement restricted to hard surfaces

Question 4

How can a pilot confirm a search and rescue signal on ground in flight?

Accepted Answer

Rock the wings

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Push the rudder in both directions multiple times

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Fly in a parabolic flight path multiple times

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Deploy and retract the landing flaps multiple times

Question 5

How are two parallel runways designated?

Accepted Answer

The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway "R"

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The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway remains unchanged

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The left runway gets the suffix "-1", the right runway "-2"

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The left runway remains unchanged, the right runway designator is increased by 1

Question 6

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?

Accepted Answer

Standardized European Rules of the Air

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Selective Radar Altimeter

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Specialized Radar Approach

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Standard European Routes of the Air

Question 7

Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal: A sudden heading change of 90 degrees or more and a pull-up of the aircraft without crossing the track of the intercepted aircraft?

Accepted Answer

You may continue your flight

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You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately

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Follow me, i will bring you to the next suitable airfield

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Prepare for a safety landing, you have entered a prohibited area

Question 8

Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?

Accepted Answer

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 9

What is a "PAPI" (Precision Approach Path Indicator)?

Accepted Answer

A visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct glidepath to an aerodrome or an airport

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A visual aid that provides guidance information to help a tower controller acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport

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An instrumental aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport

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A visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct departure track when departing from an aerodrome or an airport

Question 10

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

Accepted Answer

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 11

In airspace "D" a Boeing 737 and a Cessna 152 are flying on crossing courses. Which aeroplane has to divert?

Accepted Answer

The aeroplane flying from right to left has priority, the other one has to divert

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The Cessna 152, because IFR and commercial flights have priority

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The air traffic control (ATC) has to decide which one has to divert

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The Boeing 737, because an airliner has greater power reserves

Question 12

What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?

Accepted Answer

It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft

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It is an illuminated area on which search and rescue and fire fighting vehicles are placed

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Aircraft taxi to this square to get light signals for taxi and take-off clearance

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It is a specially marked area to pick up or drop towing objects

Question 13

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 14

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "IFR"?

Accepted Answer

Instrument Flight Rules

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions

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Bad Weather Flight Rules

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Commercial Flight Rules

Question 15

Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7000

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7500

Question 16

What is shown on the printed sign? See figure (ALW-019) Siehe Anlage 1

Accepted Answer

Taxiway A

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Point A on a taxiway

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Part A of the runway

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Parking position A

Question 17

Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited

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6 months

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12 years

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12 months

Question 18

What has to be done before entering a TMZ?

Accepted Answer

Switch on the transponder and activate mode A and C or mode S

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Request a clearance before entering

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Switch on the transponder, activate mode A, and squawk "IDENT"

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File a flight plan before the flight

Question 19

In which way should a pilot confirm received light signals in flight?

Accepted Answer

Rock the wings (in the daytime)

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Apply some changes of RPM

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Apply some changes of the rudder

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Apply some fast pitch changes

Question 20

What is shown on the printed sign? See figure (ALW-020) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

From this intersection the available runway length is 2500 m in the stated direction

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2500 m in the stated direction till reaching the parking area

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The complete length of the runway in the stated direction is 2500 m

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2500 m in the stated direction till reaching the departure point of the runway

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Cleared to taxi

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Return to starting point

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Land at this airport and proceed to the apron

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Cleared for take-off

Question 22

A pilot can contact FIS (flight information service)...

Accepted Answer

Via radio communication.

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Via telephone.

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Via internet.

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By a personal visit.

Question 23

The "Certificate of Airworthiness" is issued by the state...

Accepted Answer

In which the aircraft is registered.

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Of the residence of the owner.

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In which the aircraft is constructed.

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In which the airworthiness review is done.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

Who provides search and rescue service?

Accepted Answer

Both military and civil organisations

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Only military organisations

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International approved organisations

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Only civil organisations

Question 26

With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?

Accepted Answer

Ncident Serious incident Accident

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Event Crash Disaster

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Happening Event Serious event

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Event Serious event Accident

Question 27

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 28

A single-engine piston and a turboprop aeroplane are approaching each other opposite at the same altitude. Which aeroplane has to change its track to avoid a collision?

Accepted Answer

Both aircraft have to alter their tracks to the right

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The turboprop aircraft has to give way to the single-engine piston aircraft

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Both aircraft have to alter their tracks to the left

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The single-engine piston aircraft has to give way to the turboprop aircraft

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Return to starting point

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Cleared to taxi

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Clear the taxiway / runway

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Cleared for take-off

Question 30

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

Accepted Answer

To permanently monitor the radio and if possible to establish radio contact

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To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

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The transponder has to be switched on Mode C and squawk 7000

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To obtain a clearance to enter this area

Question 31

What condition has to be met during a Special VFR flight?

Accepted Answer

Visual reference to the terrain

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Speed not above 115 kt IAS

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At least 500 m ground visibilty

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A minimum distance to clouds of 2000 m

Question 32

What does "WATER PATCHES" mean regarding the reported runway condition?

Accepted Answer

Patches of standing water are visible

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A large part of the surface is flooded

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Wet surface, but no significant patches are visible

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

Question 33

The term "runway" is defined as a...

Accepted Answer

Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

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Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters.

Question 34

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?

Accepted Answer

5000 m

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

Question 35

Two aeroplanes are flying on crossing tracks. Which one has to divert?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft which flies from right to left has the right of priority

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The aircraft which flies from left to right has the right of priority

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Both have to divert to the right

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Both have to divert to the left

Question 36

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

Accepted Answer

DEABC, "N", 2500 ft

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DEABC reaching "N"

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DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" at 35

Question 37

Which air traffic services can be expected within an FIR (flight information region)?

Accepted Answer

FIS (flight information service) ALR (alerting service)

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ATC (air traffic control) FIS (flight information service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service) SAR (search and rescue)

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ATC (air traffic control) AIS (aeronautical information service)

Question 38

The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 years old pilot is...

Accepted Answer

12 Months.

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60 Months.

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48 Months.

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24 Months

Question 39

What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP?

Accepted Answer

Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

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Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

Question 40

Of what shape is a landing direction indicator?

Accepted Answer

T

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L

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A straight arrow

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An angled arrow

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

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 42

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

Accepted Answer

Airport unsafe, do not land

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Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time

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Cleared to land

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Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Question 43

What is the meaning of a flashing green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time

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Cleared to land

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Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

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Airport unsafe, do not land

Question 44

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

Accepted Answer

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 45

Which air traffic service is responsible for the safe conduct of flights?

Accepted Answer

ATC (air traffic control)

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ALR (alerting service)

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FIS (flight information service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service)

Question 46

Which of the following options is NOT a sufficient reason to fly below the required minimum height?

Accepted Answer

Bad weather conditions in the vicinity of an aerodrome

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Take-off or landing at an aerodrome

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An approach without landing at an aerodrome

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The drop of towed objects at an aerodrome

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

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 48

The possession of a european PPL(A) entitles the holder to...

Accepted Answer

Act as PIC on non-commercial flights without compensation as well as to receive compensation as a flight instrucor.

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Act as pilot on a commercial flight when there are at most 4 people on board.

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Act as pilot in commercial and non-commercial flights with single engine aircraft.

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Act as PIC, and only for flights in aircraft with a MTOW of maximum 2000 kg a compensation may be obtained.

Question 49

What is the meaning of a steady green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to land

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Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

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Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time

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Airport unsafe, do not land

Question 50

What is the subject of ICAO Annex 1?

Accepted Answer

Flight crew licensing

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Air traffic services

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Rules of the air

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Operation of aircraft

Question 51

What is the period of validity of a private pilot license (PPL)?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited

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24 months

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48 months

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60 months

Question 52

What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP?

Accepted Answer

Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

Answer

Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

Question 53

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125?

Accepted Answer

8000 m

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5000 m

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3000 m

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1500 m

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

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 55

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"? (

Accepted Answer

Temporary Reserved Airspace

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Temporary Radar Routing Area

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Transponder Area

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Terminal Area

Question 56

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

Accepted Answer

5 km

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10 km

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1.5 km

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8 km

Question 57

A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...

Accepted Answer

Mode C or S transponder

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Pressure-decoder.

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Mode A transponder.

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Transponder approved for airspace "B".

Question 58

Which is the colour of runway end lights?

Accepted Answer

Red

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White

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Blue

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Green

Question 59

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"?

Accepted Answer

Airworthiness Review Certificate

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Airworthiness Recurring Control

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Airspace Rulemaking Committee

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Airspace Restriction Criteria

Question 60

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

Accepted Answer

8 km

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1.5 km

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5 km

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10 km

Question 61

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 62

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 63

What is the meaning of "DETRESFA"?

Accepted Answer

Distress phase

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Uncertainty phase

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Uncertainty phase

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Alerting phase

Question 64

Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Restricted area

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No-fly zone

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Prohibited area

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Dangerous area

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