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

Question 1

Which statement about carrying the insurance certificate is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

It should be available when required for the flight and inspection

Answer

The document is needed only for IFR flights.

Answer

A valid pilot licence always replaces this aircraft document.

Answer

The document is never required on flights outside the State of registry.

Question 2

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

Accepted Answer

"06L" and "06R"

Answer

"18" and "18-2"

Answer

"26" and "26R"

Answer

"24" and "25"

Question 3

Of what shape is a landing direction indicator?

Accepted Answer

T

Answer

L

Answer

A straight arrow

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An angled arrow

Question 4

For revalidation before expiry of a SEP(land) class rating, what is required if the experience-route requirements are not met?

Accepted Answer

A proficiency check with an examiner within the prescribed period before expiry.

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

In day-to-day private flying, what remains the responsibility of the pilot-in-command?

Accepted Answer

The pilot-in-command remains responsible for safe conduct of the flight

Answer

ATC assumes every responsibility of the pilot-in-command once a clearance is issued.

Answer

Passengers take responsibility for legal compliance after take-off.

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The pilot-in-command's responsibility ends once the pre-flight inspection is complete.

Question 6

Which statement about the AIP is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It contains permanent aeronautical information for flight planning and operation

Answer

It contains only short-term changes issued as NOTAM.

Answer

It contains only aircraft maintenance instructions.

Answer

It is a private record of the pilot's individual flights.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

5 km

Answer

8 km

Answer

1.5 km

Answer

2 km

Question 8

What is indicated by runway markings consisting of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the runway centreline?

Accepted Answer

The runway threshold: the beginning of the portion available for landing.

Answer

At this point the glide path of an ILS hits the runway

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Do not touch down behind them

Answer

The runway exit to be used after landing.

Question 9

Under FCL.060, what is the general recent-experience requirement for carrying passengers in an aeroplane?

Accepted Answer

At least three take-offs, approaches and landings as pilot flying in the preceding 90 days, in the same aircraft type or class or an FFS representing it.

Answer

one landing in the preceding year

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ten hours as PIC in the preceding month

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a proficiency check before each flight

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

7700

Answer

7600

Answer

7000

Answer

7500

Question 11

Which statement about carrying the certificate of airworthiness is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

It should be available when required for the flight and inspection

Answer

The document is needed only for IFR flights.

Answer

A valid pilot licence always replaces this aircraft document.

Answer

The document is never required on flights outside the State of registry.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

When climbing above the transition altitude.

Answer

At the decision height.

Answer

At 4000 ft

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When descending below FL 100

Question 13

The Runway Condition Code ranges from...

Accepted Answer

0 to 6

Answer

1 to 6

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0 to 9

Answer

1 to 9

Question 14

What is the correct operational meaning of a danger area?

Accepted Answer

activities dangerous to flight may exist during notified periods

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entry is permanently forbidden

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only IFR traffic may enter

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radio communication is never required

Question 15

Which statement is correct for VMC minima?

Accepted Answer

They define minimum visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flight

Answer

They specify only the cloud ceiling, regardless of flight visibility.

Answer

They apply identically in every airspace class and at every height.

Answer

They permit flight in cloud whenever the pilot maintains a visual reference ahead.

Question 16

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about the AIP?

Accepted Answer

It contains permanent aeronautical information for flight planning and operation

Answer

It contains only short-term changes issued as NOTAM.

Answer

It contains only aircraft maintenance instructions.

Answer

It is a private record of the pilot's individual flights.

Question 17

What should a private pilot remember about a prohibited area?

Accepted Answer

not permitted except as published or authorised

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always permitted under VFR

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permitted only below 1000 ft AGL

Answer

permitted when a flight plan is filed

Question 18

What is the legal status of the implementing rules in EU aviation regulations, such as Part-FCL and Part-MED?

Accepted Answer

They are binding EU law in the Member States to which they apply.

Answer

They have only the status of non-binding ICAO guidance.

Answer

They become binding only after separate ratification by each EU Member State.

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They are non-binding guidance, like acceptable means of compliance.

Question 19

Which part of the AIP contains information about individual aerodromes and heliports?

Accepted Answer

AD

Answer

GEN

Answer

ENR

Answer

An AIC

Question 20

When briefing a VFR flight, what is the correct operational meaning of right-of-way rules?

Accepted Answer

They help prevent collisions but do not remove the need for lookout

Answer

Having right of way removes the need to monitor other traffic.

Answer

They apply only to flights within controlled airspace.

Answer

A pilot with right of way must never manoeuvre to avoid a collision.

Question 21

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

Answer

Cleared for take-off

Answer

Cleared to taxi

Answer

Return to starting point

Question 22

An AIC is mainly used for...

Accepted Answer

aeronautical information of explanatory or advisory nature

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issuing clearances

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recording aircraft defects

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declaring fuel emergencies

Question 23

What is NOTAM information used for?

Accepted Answer

time-critical aeronautical information

Answer

permanent licensing requirements only

Answer

aircraft type certificate data only

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medical examination results

Question 24

Which area may be crossed subject to certain restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Restricted area

Answer

No-fly zone

Answer

Prohibited area

Answer

Danger area

Question 25

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "VMC"?

Accepted Answer

Visual meteorological conditions

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Instrument flight conditions

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Variable meteorological conditions

Answer

Visual flight rules

Question 26

What does transponder code 7500 indicate?

Accepted Answer

Unlawful interference.

Answer

Emergency.

Answer

radio failure

Answer

special VFR

Question 27

In the current runway condition reporting format, what does a WET runway mean?

Accepted Answer

The surface is covered by visible dampness or water up to and including 3 mm deep.

Answer

The runway is completely dry.

Answer

More than 50% of the runway surface is flooded.

Answer

The runway is covered by compacted snow.

Question 28

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about medical fitness?

Accepted Answer

A pilot must be medically fit and hold the required valid medical certificate

Answer

A valid medical certificate allows flight even when the pilot is unfit on the day.

Answer

The pilot may exercise PPL privileges after the required medical certificate expires.

Answer

A pilot can always decide alone to continue flying after a significant decrease in medical fitness.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Chart symbols, the list of radio navigation aids, sunrise and sunset tables, and aerodrome and air navigation service charges.

Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

Detailed taxiway layouts, parking stands and local circuit procedures for individual aerodromes.

Question 30

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

Answer

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 31

Which statement about aircraft documents is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Required documents must be valid and available as required by the operation

Answer

They are optional on every flight

Answer

They replace the licence

Answer

They are used only after an accident

Question 32

Two aircraft are approaching head-on, or approximately so, and there is a danger of collision. What must each pilot do?

Accepted Answer

Alter course to the right.

Answer

Alter course to the left.

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The pilot of the heavier aircraft must climb.

Answer

The pilot of the lighter aircraft must climb.

Question 33

Which option correctly describes VMC minima?

Accepted Answer

They define minimum visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flight

Answer

They specify only the cloud ceiling, regardless of flight visibility.

Answer

They apply identically in every airspace class and at every height.

Answer

They permit flight in cloud whenever the pilot maintains a visual reference ahead.

Question 34

Which practical rule applies to controlled airspace entry?

Accepted Answer

The required clearance or permission must be obtained before entry

Answer

Selecting a conspicuity transponder code always grants entry.

Answer

Making an initial radio call always grants entry without a clearance.

Answer

Remaining in visual conditions always grants entry without a required clearance.

Question 35

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about aircraft documents?

Accepted Answer

Required documents must be valid and available as required by the operation

Answer

They are optional on every flight

Answer

They replace the licence

Answer

They are used only after an accident

Question 36

How should ATC clearance be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

It authorises a flight to proceed subject to specified conditions

Answer

It transfers the pilot's responsibility for safe flight entirely to ATC.

Answer

It automatically permits normal VFR flight below the applicable VMC minima.

Answer

It authorises any route or altitude the pilot chooses, regardless of its conditions.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

AIP

Answer

NOTAM

Answer

AIC

Answer

ICAO chart 1:500000

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

The wind direction indicator could be surrounded by a white circle

Answer

The wind direction indicator may be mounted on top of the control tower

Answer

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 39

Which circumstance alone does NOT justify flying below the required minimum height?

Accepted Answer

Bad weather conditions in the vicinity of an aerodrome

Answer

A descent necessary for landing at an aerodrome.

Answer

A go-around following a landing approach.

Answer

Dropping a tow rope under specific permission from the competent authority.

Question 40

Which statement about a certificate of airworthiness is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It supports the aircraft's legal airworthiness status together with required continuing-airworthiness documents

Answer

It remains sufficient even when required continuing-airworthiness documents have expired.

Answer

It automatically certifies that every pilot flying the aircraft holds the required rating.

Answer

It replaces the need to comply with applicable airworthiness directives.

Question 41

What does a steady red light signal directed at an aircraft in flight mean?

Accepted Answer

Give way and continue circling.

Answer

Cleared to land.

Answer

Return for landing.

Answer

Aerodrome unsafe, do not land.

Question 42

Which statement about controlled airspace entry is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

The required clearance or permission must be obtained before entry

Answer

Selecting a conspicuity transponder code always grants entry.

Answer

Making an initial radio call always grants entry without a clearance.

Answer

Remaining in visual conditions always grants entry without a required clearance.

Question 43

In normal private flying, which statement about the AIP is correct?

Accepted Answer

It contains permanent aeronautical information for flight planning and operation

Answer

It contains only short-term changes issued as NOTAM.

Answer

It contains only aircraft maintenance instructions.

Answer

It is a private record of the pilot's individual flights.

Question 44

In day-to-day private flying, what is correct about aircraft documents?

Accepted Answer

Required documents must be valid and available as required by the operation

Answer

They are optional on every flight

Answer

They replace the licence

Answer

They are used only after an accident

Question 45

During a local VFR flight, which option correctly describes the AIP?

Accepted Answer

It contains permanent aeronautical information for flight planning and operation

Answer

It contains only short-term changes issued as NOTAM.

Answer

It contains only aircraft maintenance instructions.

Answer

It is a private record of the pilot's individual flights.

Question 46

The transponder code 7700 indicates...

Accepted Answer

Emergency.

Answer

radio failure

Answer

Unlawful interference.

Answer

VFR conspicuity only

Question 47

A daytime flight uses normal VFR minima in Class C airspace below 10 000 ft AMSL (or FL 100 as applicable). What is the minimum flight visibility?

Accepted Answer

5 km

Answer

1500 m

Answer

800 m

Answer

10 km

Question 48

During cross-country planning, what is the primary purpose of SERA?

Accepted Answer

It provides standardised European rules of the air

Answer

It defines only the maintenance intervals for European aircraft.

Answer

It establishes only the technical requirements for aircraft type certification.

Answer

It replaces all national aircraft registration requirements.

Question 49

In airspace class C, what should a PPL(A) pilot remember when planning a diversion?

Accepted Answer

ATC clearance is required for entry when operating as controlled VFR traffic

Answer

entry is always prohibited to VFR flights

Answer

no radio communication is required

Answer

only uncontrolled traffic is permitted

Question 50

Before departure, which statement is correct for a certificate of airworthiness?

Accepted Answer

It supports the aircraft's legal airworthiness status together with required continuing-airworthiness documents

Answer

It remains sufficient even when required continuing-airworthiness documents have expired.

Answer

It automatically certifies that every pilot flying the aircraft holds the required rating.

Answer

It replaces the need to comply with applicable airworthiness directives.

Question 51

Which practical rule applies to aircraft documents?

Accepted Answer

Required documents must be valid and available as required by the operation

Answer

They are optional on every flight

Answer

They replace the licence

Answer

They are used only after an accident

Question 52

For safe PPL(A) operation, what should a private pilot remember about restricted, prohibited and danger areas?

Accepted Answer

Their status and limits must be checked during flight planning

Answer

They are always inactive at weekends

Answer

They apply only to IFR flights

Answer

They may be ignored below circuit height

Question 53

Under EASA rules, a certificate of airworthiness normally has what duration, provided the applicable conditions continue to be met and it has not been suspended or revoked?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited

Answer

6 months

Answer

12 years

Answer

12 months

Question 54

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

Answer

13/05/2026 12:00 UTC.

Answer

21/05/2027 13:00 UTC

Question 55

Which practical rule applies to NOTAM?

Accepted Answer

It provides time-critical aeronautical information that may affect a flight

Answer

It is used only to publish permanent changes to pilot licensing rules.

Answer

It replaces the need to consult all relevant AIP information.

Answer

It remains valid indefinitely without any effective dates or cancellation.

Question 56

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about controlled airspace entry?

Accepted Answer

The required clearance or permission must be obtained before entry

Answer

Selecting a conspicuity transponder code always grants entry.

Answer

Making an initial radio call always grants entry without a clearance.

Answer

Remaining in visual conditions always grants entry without a required clearance.

Question 57

Before entering a transponder mandatory zone (TMZ), what is normally required?

Accepted Answer

Operate the required Mode A/C or Mode S transponder, unless complying with alternative provisions prescribed for that TMZ.

Answer

switch off the transponder to avoid interference

Answer

contact only the destination aerodrome

Answer

fly below 500 ft AGL

Question 58

Which statement about transponder operation is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

The assigned code and mode should be used as instructed or required

Answer

Standby is always required in controlled airspace

Answer

Codes may be invented by the pilot

Answer

The transponder replaces radio communication

Question 59

What does STANDING WATER mean in current runway condition reporting?

Accepted Answer

Water deeper than 3 mm on the runway surface.

Answer

a change of colour due to moisture only

Answer

dry snow

Answer

frost less than 1 mm

Question 60

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 61

Which statement is correct for medical fitness?

Accepted Answer

A pilot must be medically fit and hold the required valid medical certificate

Answer

A valid medical certificate allows flight even when the pilot is unfit on the day.

Answer

The pilot may exercise PPL privileges after the required medical certificate expires.

Answer

A pilot can always decide alone to continue flying after a significant decrease in medical fitness.

Question 62

What does a steady green light signal directed at an aircraft in flight mean?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to land.

Answer

Give way and continue circling.

Answer

Aerodrome unsafe, do not land.

Answer

Return for landing.

Question 63

Which option correctly describes medical fitness?

Accepted Answer

A pilot must be medically fit and hold the required valid medical certificate

Answer

A valid medical certificate allows flight even when the pilot is unfit on the day.

Answer

The pilot may exercise PPL privileges after the required medical certificate expires.

Answer

A pilot can always decide alone to continue flying after a significant decrease in medical fitness.

Question 64

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

Answer

Return to starting point

Answer

Land at this airport and proceed to the apron

Answer

Cleared for take-off

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