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

Question 1

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 2

What is NOTAM information used for?

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time-critical aeronautical information

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It is checked only during annual inspection

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aircraft type certificate data only

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It may be ignored on local VFR flights

Question 3

Which practical rule applies to SERA?

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It provides standardised European rules of the air

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It automatically cancels weather minima

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It is used only by helicopters

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It replaces the aircraft flight manual

Question 4

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

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It is a radio licence

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It is a weather briefing

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It replaces pilot licensing

Question 5

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 6

What is correct about accident and incident reporting?

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Occurrences must be reported according to the applicable rules

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Only passengers may report occurrences

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It is decided only by the passenger

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It automatically cancels weather minima

Question 7

Special VFR may be authorised... for a daytime VFR flight

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by ATC within a control zone when the applicable conditions are met

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It is used only by helicopters

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It is checked only during annual inspection

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in any prohibited area without clearance

Question 8

Of what shape is a landing direction indicator?

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T

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L

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A straight arrow

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An angled arrow

Question 9

Which statement is correct for the AIP?

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It contains permanent aeronautical information for flight planning and operation

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It is optional whenever the aircraft is below 3000 ft

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It is only a pilot logbook

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It replaces all ATC instructions

Question 10

Which statement about aerodrome operating information is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Published procedures, runway data and local restrictions must be checked before use

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Only runway colour matters

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Published procedures may always be ignored

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It is relevant only to airline flights

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

8 km

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5 km

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2 km

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3 km

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

5 km

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8 km

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2 km

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3 km

Question 13

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about VMC minima?

Accepted Answer

They define minimum visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flight

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It is used only by helicopters

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They are aircraft maintenance limits

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It replaces all ATC instructions

Question 14

What is required before a VFR pilot enters controlled airspace when clearance is required?

Accepted Answer

The required clearance or permission must be obtained before entry

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It is a runway lighting signal only

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It is decided only by the passenger

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It concerns fuel grade only

Question 15

In airspace class E, what should a PPL(A) pilot remember near a controlled aerodrome?

Accepted Answer

VFR flights may operate without individual ATC clearance unless otherwise specified

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It is decided only by the passenger

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It is a maintenance planning document

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It concerns fuel grade only

Question 16

The transponder code 7500 indicates...

Accepted Answer

Unlawful interference.

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Emergency.

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radio failure

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special VFR

Question 17

Which statement about restricted, prohibited and danger areas is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Their status and limits must be checked during flight planning

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They are always inactive at weekends

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They apply only to IFR flights

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They may be ignored below circuit height

Question 18

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 19

Which area may be crossed subject to certain restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Restricted area

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No-fly zone

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Prohibited area

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Danger area

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

It provides standardised European rules of the air

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It is an aircraft engine log

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It replaces the aircraft flight manual

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It is only a fuel planning table

Question 21

A Class 2 medical certificate is normally required for...

Accepted Answer

PPL privileges

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only ATPL privileges

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air traffic control duties only

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aircraft maintenance release only

Question 22

In airspace class D, what should a PPL(A) pilot remember near a controlled aerodrome?

Accepted Answer

ATC clearance is required before entering controlled airspace

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cloud separation is not relevant

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It is used only after landing

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It is optional whenever the aircraft is below 3000 ft

Question 23

What should a private pilot remember about the GEN section of the AIP?

Accepted Answer

GEN

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It is replaced by the journey log

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ENR

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It is decided only by the passenger

Question 24

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

In normal private flying, which statement about SERA is correct?

Accepted Answer

It provides standardised European rules of the air

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It is valid only outside controlled airspace

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It is checked only during annual inspection

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It may be ignored on local VFR flights

Question 27

When two aircraft converge at approximately the same level, the aircraft that has the other on its right shall...

Accepted Answer

Give way.

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Maintain priority.

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climb

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switch off the transponder

Question 28

A steady green light signal to an aircraft in flight means...

Accepted Answer

Cleared to land.

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Give way and continue circling.

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Aerodrome unsafe, do not land.

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Return for landing.

Question 29

The en-route part of an AIP is identified by...

Accepted Answer

ENR

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GEN

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AD

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OPS

Question 30

What is the correct operational meaning of flight plan?

Accepted Answer

any flight across an international border when required by the states concerned

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It is a maintenance planning document

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It concerns fuel grade only

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It is used only by helicopters

Question 31

A pilot licence issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 is valid in...

Accepted Answer

All ICAO contracting states.

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Those countries that have accepted this licence on application.

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The country where the licence was issued.

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The country where the licence was obtained.

Question 32

During VFR flight planning, how should transponder operation be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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It removes pilot-in-command responsibility

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The transponder replaces radio communication

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It is used only after landing

Question 33

Which option correctly describes a restricted area?

Accepted Answer

only in accordance with the stated restrictions or permission

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It replaces all ATC instructions

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It automatically cancels weather minima

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It is optional whenever the aircraft is below 3000 ft

Question 34

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 35

What recent experience is normally required before carrying passengers?

Accepted Answer

three take-offs and three landings in the preceding 90 days

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It concerns fuel grade only

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It is used only by helicopters

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It is a runway lighting signal only

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

operate a serviceable transponder as required by the published procedure

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It applies only to commercial air transport

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It is a maintenance planning document

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It is replaced by the journey log

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

The highest point of the landing area.

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The lowest point of the landing area.

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The highest point of the apron.

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The average value of the height of the manoeuvring area

Question 38

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

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It is decided only by the passenger

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It is a maintenance planning document

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It concerns fuel grade only

Question 39

What is an Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) mainly used for?

Accepted Answer

aeronautical information of explanatory or advisory nature

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It is a runway lighting signal only

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It applies only to commercial air transport

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It is used only after landing

Question 40

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 41

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

Accepted Answer

5 km

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8 km

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1.5 km

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2 km

Question 42

For an international VFR flight, what is the purpose of the airworthiness review certificate?

Accepted Answer

confirms the continuing airworthiness review

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it replaces the pilot licence

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it is used only for customs declarations

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it authorises flight in prohibited areas

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

It should be available when required for the flight and inspection

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It is required only for IFR flights

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It applies only to commercial air transport

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It is decided only by the passenger

Question 44

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

Accepted Answer

It provides standardised European rules of the air

Answer

It is a maintenance planning document

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It is optional whenever the aircraft is below 3000 ft

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It is checked only during annual inspection

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Aerodrome unsafe, do not land.

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cleared to taxi

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It is used only after landing

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It is replaced by the journey log

Question 46

Which practical rule applies to NOTAM?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It automatically cancels weather minima

Answer

It is optional whenever the aircraft is below 3000 ft

Answer

It removes pilot-in-command responsibility

Question 47

What is shown on the printed sign? See figure (ALW-020)

Accepted Answer

From this intersection the available runway length is 2500 m in the stated direction

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2500 m in the stated direction till reaching the parking area

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The complete length of the runway in the stated direction is 2500 m

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2500 m in the stated direction till reaching the departure point of the runway

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

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 49

What should a private pilot remember about PPL(A) privileges?

Accepted Answer

on non-commercial flights within the privileges and ratings held

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It is valid only outside controlled airspace

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It is optional whenever the aircraft is below 3000 ft

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It is used only by helicopters

Question 50

STANDING WATER in current runway condition reporting means...

Accepted Answer

Water deeper than 3 mm on the runway surface.

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a change of colour due to moisture only

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dry snow

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frost less than 1 mm

Question 51

In which way should a pilot confirm received light signals in flight?

Accepted Answer

Rock the wings (in the daytime)

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Apply some changes of RPM

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Apply some changes of the rudder

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Apply some fast pitch changes

Question 52

The holder of an EASA PPL(A) is entitled to...

Accepted Answer

Act as PIC on non-commercial flights without remuneration, and receive remuneration when acting as a flight instructor or examiner where permitted.

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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 an MTOW of maximum 2000 kg compensation may be obtained.

Question 53

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about transponder operation?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is checked only during annual inspection

Answer

It may be ignored on local VFR flights

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It is valid only outside controlled airspace

Question 54

What is the correct operational meaning of transponder operation?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is used only by helicopters

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Standby is always required in controlled airspace

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It may be ignored on local VFR flights

Question 55

A pilot requesting Special VFR must expect... when planning entry into controlled airspace

Accepted Answer

an ATC clearance and compliance with the published conditions

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It is a runway lighting signal only

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It may be ignored on local VFR flights

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It automatically cancels weather minima

Question 56

Which statement about VMC minima is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

They define minimum visibility and cloud clearance for VFR flight

Answer

They replace the need for lookout

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They are aircraft maintenance limits

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They apply only after landing

Question 57

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 58

How should transponder operation be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is replaced by the journey log

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It is checked only during annual inspection

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Codes may be invented by the pilot

Question 59

For passenger carriage, recent experience normally requires...

Accepted Answer

three take-offs and three landings in the preceding 90 days

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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 60

What is correct about restricted, prohibited and danger areas?

Accepted Answer

Their status and limits must be checked during flight planning

Answer

It replaces all ATC instructions

Answer

It automatically cancels weather minima

Answer

It is optional whenever the aircraft is below 3000 ft

Question 61

The standard VFR cloud separation in controlled airspace is...

Accepted Answer

1500 m horizontally and 1000 ft vertically

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clear of cloud only

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500 m horizontally and 500 ft vertically

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5 km horizontally

Question 62

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

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They are optional on every flight

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They replace the licence

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They are used only after an accident

Question 63

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

Accepted Answer

It should be available when required for the flight and inspection

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It is never required outside the state of registry

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It is required only for IFR flights

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It can replace the certificate of airworthiness

Question 64

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

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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

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