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

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

Accepted Answer

"06L" and "06R"

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"18" and "18-2"

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"26" and "26R"

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"24" and "25"

Question 5

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 6

A Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (PIB) is a presentation of current...

Accepted Answer

NOTAM information of operational significance prepared prior to flight.

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ICAO information of operational significance prepared after the flight

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AIP information of operational significance prepared prior to flight.

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AIC information of operational significance prepared after the flight.

Question 7

Which is the colour of runway edge lights?

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White

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 8

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 9

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 10

What does the reported runway condition "DAMP" mean?

Accepted Answer

Change of colour on the surface due to moisture

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Wet surface, but no significant puddles are visible

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

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A large part of the surface is flooded

Question 11

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 12

Who provides search and rescue service?

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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 13

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 14

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 15

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

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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 16

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 17

Which transponder code has to be set unrequested during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

7700

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7600

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7000

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7500

Question 18

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 19

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

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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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?

Accepted Answer

7600

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2000

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7700

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7000

Question 24

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110?

Accepted Answer

8000 m

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5000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

Question 25

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

Question 26

Which of the following options are possible SSR-Transponder modes?

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A, C, S

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A, C, R

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B, C, V

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B, R, S

Question 27

Which answer is correct with regard to separation in airspace "E"?

Accepted Answer

VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic

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IFR traffic is separated only from VFR traffic

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VFR traffic is separated from VFR and IFR traffic

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VFR traffic is separated only from IFR traffic

Question 28

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 29

The term "aerodrome elevation" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The highest point of the landing area.

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The lowest point of the landing area.

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The highest point of the apron.

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The average value of the height of the manoeuvring area

Question 30

An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...

Accepted Answer

Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground.

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Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

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Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

Question 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...

Accepted Answer

Flight is conducted under visual flight rules.

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Visibility in flight is more than 8 km.

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Visibility in flight is more than 5 km.

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Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

Question 37

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 38

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 39

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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

Question 40

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 41

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 42

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 43

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 44

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

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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 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at 5000 ft MSL?

Accepted Answer

5000 m

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

Question 50

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 51

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 52

Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal: Alternating movement of the ailerons, normally left of the intercepted aircraft, followed by a smooth turn to the left?

Accepted Answer

Follow me

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

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You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately

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You are clear of any restricted or reserved airspaces, you can continue on your heading

Question 53

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 54

What is the correct phrase with respect to wake turbulence to indicate that a light aircraft is following an aircraft of a higher wake turbulence category?

Accepted Answer

Caution wake turbulence

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Danger jet blast

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Be careful wake winds

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Attention propwash

Question 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

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 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 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 62

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 63

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 64

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.

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