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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

7600

Answer

7700

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7000

Answer

7500

Question 2

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 3

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 4

What is the minimum age to obtain a private pilot license?

Accepted Answer

17 years

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21 years

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16 years

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18 years

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

5000 m

Answer

8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

8000 m

Answer

5000 m

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3000 m

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1500 m

Question 13

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 14

In which way is a SEP (land) rating renewed if you do not meet the required flight time?

Accepted Answer

A proficiency check with an examiner

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According to the flight experience there have to be several training flights under supervision of an ATO

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The ATO can renew the rating after a training flight with a flight instructor

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The required flight experience has to be accumulated under supervision of a flight instructor

Question 15

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 16

What is the meaning of "DETRESFA"?

Accepted Answer

Distress phase

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Uncertainty phase

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Emergency phase

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Alerting phase

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 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 19

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 20

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

Answer

Cleared to taxi

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Clear the taxiway / runway

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Cleared for take-off

Question 21

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 22

What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED)

Accepted Answer

They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states

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They have the same status as ICAO Annexes

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Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

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They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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

Accepted Answer

5000 m

Answer

8000 m

Answer

1500 m

Answer

3000 m

Question 29

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.

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Defined path on a land aerodrome established for the taxiing of aircraft.

Question 30

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 31

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "IFR"?

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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 32

According to ICAO Annex 14, which is the colour marking of a runway?

Accepted Answer

White

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Blue

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Yellow

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Green

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

8000 m

Answer

5000 m

Answer

1500 m

Answer

3000 m

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

To identify the reasons and work out safety recommendations

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To determine the guilty party and draw legal consequences

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To clarify questions of liability within the meaning of compensation for passengers

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To work for the public prosecutor and help to follow-up flight accidents

Question 38

The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/26 A) LOWW B) 2605211200 C) 2605211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE.

Accepted Answer

21/05/2026 14:00 UTC.

Answer

13/10/2026 00:00 UTC

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13/05/2026 12:00 UTC.

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21/05/2027 13:00 UTC

Question 39

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 40

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

Answer

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 41

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 42

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

Answer

Some water patches are visible

Answer

A large part of the surface is flooded

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

Question 43

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 44

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

Accepted Answer

16 years

Answer

17 years

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21 years

Answer

18 years

Question 45

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 46

Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airspaces 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 47

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

Answer

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

Answer

Cleared to land

Answer

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Question 48

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 49

What is the purpose of the semi-circular rule?

Accepted Answer

To avoid collisions by reducing the probability of opposing traffic at the same altitude

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To fly without a filed flight plan in prescribed zones published in the AIP

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To allow safe climbing or descending in a holding pattern

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To avoid collisions by suspending turning manoeuvres

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

Stop

Answer

Land at this airport and proceed to apron

Answer

Clear the taxiway / runway

Answer

Return to starting point

Question 51

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

Answer

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Answer

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

Answer

Airport unsafe, do not land

Question 52

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 53

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

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 54

The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is...

Accepted Answer

5000 m.

Answer

8000 m

Answer

3000 m.

Answer

1500 m.

Question 55

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.

Answer

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 56

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

Accepted Answer

"06L" and "06R"

Answer

"18" and "18-2"

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"26" and "26R"

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"24" and "25"

Question 57

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 58

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

Accepted Answer

7700

Answer

7600

Answer

7000

Answer

7500

Question 59

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 60

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

Accepted Answer

The highest point of the landing area.

Answer

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 61

Two engine-driven aircraft are flying on crossing courses at the same altitude. Which one has to divert?

Accepted Answer

Both have to divert to the right

Answer

The lighter one has to climb

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The heavier one has to climb

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Both have to divert to the left

Question 62

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 63

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

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 64

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

Answer

Airspace Restriction Criteria

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