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

Question 1

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 2

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

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"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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?

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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 7

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 8

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 9

Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?

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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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 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 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 17

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

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5 km

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10 km

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1.5 km

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8 km

Question 18

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

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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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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

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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 28

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 29

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 30

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

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17 years

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21 years

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16 years

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18 years

Question 31

Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions?

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Restricted area

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No-fly zone

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Prohibited area

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Dangerous area

Question 32

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 33

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

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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 34

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 35

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?

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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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

What is the meaning of "DETRESFA"?

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Distress phase

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Uncertainty phase

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Uncertainty phase

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Alerting phase

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

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 43

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 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

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 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

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

Accepted Answer

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 48

Which is the colour of runway edge lights?

Accepted Answer

White

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 49

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 50

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 51

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 52

What does the reported runway condition "WET" mean?

Accepted Answer

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

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Some water patches are visible

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A large part of the surface is flooded

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

Question 53

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 54

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 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

Accepted Answer

DEABC, "N", 2500 ft

Answer

DEABC reaching "N"

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DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" at 35

Question 60

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 61

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 62

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 63

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 64

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

Accepted Answer

7700

Answer

7600

Answer

7000

Answer

7500

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