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

Question 1

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 2

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

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Via radio communication.

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Via telephone.

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Via internet.

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By a personal visit.

Question 3

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?

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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 4

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 5

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?

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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 6

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 7

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

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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 8

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

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8 km

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1.5 km

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5 km

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10 km

Question 9

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

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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 "SERA"?

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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 11

What does the reported runway condition "DAMP" mean?

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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 12

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"?

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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 13

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 14

How are two parallel runways designated?

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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 15

Which is the colour of runway end lights?

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Red

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White

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Blue

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Green

Question 16

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

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Temporary Reserved Airspace

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Temporary Radar Routing Area

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Transponder Area

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Terminal Area

Question 17

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

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White

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Blue

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Yellow

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Green

Question 18

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

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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 19

Which are the different parts of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)?

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GEN ENR AD

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GEN MET RAC

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GEN COM MET

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GEN AGA COM

Question 20

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

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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 21

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

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Unlimited

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24 months

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48 months

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60 months

Question 22

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 23

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

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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 24

What is the meaning of an area marked as "TMZ"?

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Transponder Mandatory Zone

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Transportation Management Zone

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Touring Motorglider Zone

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Traffic Management Zone

Question 25

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 26

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

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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

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Airport unsafe, do not land

Question 27

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

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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 28

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

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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 29

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

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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 30

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 31

Where can the type of restriction for a restricted airspace be found?

Accepted Answer

AIP

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NOTAM

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AIC

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ICAO chart 1:500000

Question 32

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 33

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 34

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

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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 35

What is the subject of ICAO Annex 1?

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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 36

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 37

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 38

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

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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 39

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

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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 40

What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011) Siehe Anlage 3

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Glider flying is in progress

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Landing prohibited for a longer period

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

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

Question 41

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

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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 42

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

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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 43

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 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

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

Accepted Answer

5000 m.

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8000 m

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3000 m.

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1500 m.

Question 50

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

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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 51

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 52

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 53

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

Accepted Answer

7700

Answer

7600

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7000

Answer

7500

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

Stop

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Land at this airport and proceed to apron

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Clear the taxiway / runway

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Return to starting point

Question 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

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 60

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 61

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 62

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 63

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 64

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

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