Exam quiz Aircraft General Knowledge - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which statement is correct? The ammeter indicates...

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electrical current flow or charging/discharging depending on installation

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It is a pilot licence document

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static pressure

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It changes the aircraft registration

Question 2

What is the task of cooling fins on air-cooled engine cylinders?

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Quick heat transfer to the surrounding air flow by expanding the surface

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Cooling of the cylinder surrounding airflow and forwarding to hotter engine parts

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Leading the airflow to parts designated to be cooled

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Increasing the airflow thus improving cooling of cylinder parts

Question 3

Which gauges involve a measurement of temperature?

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Engine lubricant, engine cooling fluid, cylinder head, exhaust gas, outside air, cabin air

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Engine lubricant, exhaust gas, outside air, cabin air, directional gyro

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Engine lubricant, cylinder head, exhaust gas, suction, outside air, cabin air

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Engine oil, cylinder head, exhaust gas, altimeter, airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator

Question 4

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

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They help confirm each ignition system is operating before take-off

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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They set the altimeter

Question 5

What is the correct operational meaning of ELT and emergency equipment?

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Serviceability and carriage requirements should be checked before flight

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

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They are used to improve climb rate

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They are relevant only to IFR flights

Question 6

What does the octane rating or fuel grade describe?

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Anti-knock rating

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Flame front speed

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Ignition timing

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Combustion temperature

Question 7

When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move?

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It moves down

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Depends on CG position

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It moves up

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In direction of rudder deflection

Question 8

Primary fuselage structures of wood or metal planes are usually made up by what components?

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Frames and stringers

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Girders, ribs and stringers

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Ribs, frames and covers

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Covers, stringers and forming parts

Question 9

Which statement about vacuum-driven instruments is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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A vacuum failure can make associated gyro instruments unreliable

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It always stops the engine

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It increases fuel pressure

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It improves turn coordinator accuracy

Question 10

What should a private pilot remember about oil pressure?

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Abnormal oil pressure requires prompt checklist action and monitoring

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It is a runway marking

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It is unrelated to engine health

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It has no operational significance

Question 11

A gyro which is rotating in space responds to forces being applied to it by an evasive movement...

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At an angle of 90° to the force being applied.

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At an angle of 45° to the force being applied.

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In a northern direction.

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At an angle of 180° to the force being applied

Question 12

Which statement about electrical system failure is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Electrical load and essential equipment should be managed according to the checklist

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All circuit breakers should be reset repeatedly

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The aircraft must always climb

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It cancels the need for navigation

Question 13

Where does the condensation water converge in the tank?

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At the lowest position

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It floats on the fuel

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It dissolves in the fuel

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It is mixed with the fuel

Question 14

What is the major task of a carburettor?

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To produce an ignitable air/fuel mixture

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To pump fuel from the tanks into the cylinder

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To control the aircraft's speed through the throttle valve

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To provide additional fuel to cool the engine

Question 15

Which practical rule applies to carburettor icing?

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It can occur at temperatures above freezing when humidity is high

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It is a pilot licence document

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

Question 16

The main purpose of a fuel drain check is to detect...

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water or contamination in the fuel

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static pressure error

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compass deviation

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aileron imbalance

Question 17

Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?

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Altimeter

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Vertical speed indicator

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Direct reading compass

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Tachometer

Question 18

What is the correct operational meaning of a blocked static source?

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It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It improves performance in every case

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It improves engine cooling

Question 19

The yellow arc on an airspeed indicator normally represents...

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the caution range

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the normal operating range

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the flap range

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the stall warning range

Question 20

Carburettor icing is most likely when...

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moist air is present and the engine is operated at partial power

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the engine is stopped

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the fuel tanks are empty

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the oil is overheated only

Question 21

A direct-reading magnetic compass is affected by...

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acceleration, turning and magnetic disturbances

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oil temperature only

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static pressure only

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flap position only

Question 22

What happens to a helicopter during cruise when the stick is moved forward without other corrections?

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The speed increases and the sink rate increases

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The speed decreases and the sink rate increases

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The speed increases and the sink rate decreases

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The speed decreases and the sink rate decreases

Question 23

What is the meaning of the white arc on the airspeed indicator?

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Speed range for extended flaps

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Speed range in bumpy air

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Speed range in smooth air

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Speed range not to exceed

Question 24

For pre-flight preparation, what is the correct operational meaning of fuel contamination?

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Fuel samples should be checked for water and contamination before flight

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It is a fuel grade

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It improves performance in every case

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It is corrected by leaning the mixture only

Question 25

Which statement is correct? A direct-reading magnetic compass is affected by...

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acceleration, turning and magnetic disturbances

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It has no operational significance

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It is a fuel grade

Question 26

Which statement is correct? Static pressure is used by the...

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altimeter, vertical speed indicator and airspeed indicator

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

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tachometer only

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It changes the aircraft registration

Question 27

In practical private flying, which option correctly describes electrical system failure?

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Electrical load and essential equipment should be managed according to the checklist

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It sets the transponder code

Question 28

During ignition check the ignition is switched to OFF for a short moment and subsequently back to BOTH. What happens to the RPM if the ignition system is properly grounded?

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The RPM decreases once switched to OFF and resumes the previous value when switched back to BOTH

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The RPM increases once switched to OFF and resumes a value below the previous one when switched back to BOTH

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The RPM increases once switched to OFF and resumes the previous value when switched back to BOTH

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The RPM decreases once switched to OFF and resumes a value below the previous one when switched back to BOTH

Question 29

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

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Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure.

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Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure.

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Total pressure and static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure and total pressure.

Question 30

What engines are commonly used with Touring Motor Gliders (TMG)?

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4 Cylinder; 4 stroke

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4 Cylinder 2 stroke

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2 Cylinder Diesel

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2 plate Wankel

Question 31

Which statement about a blocked pitot tube is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It can make the airspeed indication unreliable

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It increases fuel capacity

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It improves compass accuracy

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It prevents carburettor icing

Question 32

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 030° to a heading of 180°. At approximately which indicated magnetic heading should the turn be terminated?

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210°.

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360°.

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150°.

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180°.

Question 33

During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is...

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Equal to the true altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard atmosphere.

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Higher than the true altitude

Question 34

A blocked pitot tube with an open drain hole normally causes the airspeed indicator to...

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read zero or very low

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overread at all speeds

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show altitude

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indicate engine rpm

Question 35

Which of the instruments listed below obtain their readings through pressure measurement?

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Oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, manifold pressure gauge, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, airspeed indicator, suction gauge

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Oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, fuel quantity gauge, manifold pressure gauge, differential pressure gauge, altimeter

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Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, directional gyro, turn and bank coordinator, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge

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Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, magnetic compass, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge

Question 36

The battery is used primarily to...

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provide electrical power when the alternator is not supplying enough power

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cool the cylinders

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measure static pressure

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increase fuel octane

Question 37

How should vacuum-driven instruments be understood by a private pilot?

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A vacuum failure can make associated gyro instruments unreliable

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It is a runway marking

Question 38

A constant-speed propeller maintains selected RPM by changing...

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blade pitch

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wing incidence

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fuel tank pressure

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static port position

Question 39

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about flight control freedom?

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Controls should move fully and correctly before flight

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is a fuel grade

Question 40

The vertical stabiliser contributes mainly to...

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directional stability

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lateral instability

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fuel atomisation

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pitot heating

Question 41

A construction made of frames and stringer with a supporting skin is called...

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Semi-monocoque construction.

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Honeycomb structure.

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Grid construction.

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Wood- or mixed construction.

Question 42

Which statement is correct? A pitot tube supplies pressure primarily to the...

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airspeed indicator

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It improves performance in every case

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altimeter

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It is checked only after landing

Question 43

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

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Flaps must be operated within the approved speed and configuration limits

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Flaps may be extended at any speed

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Flaps remove stall risk

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Flaps replace elevator control

Question 44

During VFR flight planning, what is correct about oil pressure?

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Abnormal oil pressure requires prompt checklist action and monitoring

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It is a pilot licence document

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It sets the transponder code

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

Question 45

The purpose of the oil pressure gauge is to...

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indicate whether lubrication pressure is available

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 46

When briefing a VFR flight, which option correctly describes aircraft limitations?

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The approved limits in the flight manual must be observed

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It is a runway marking

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It sets the transponder code

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It is checked only after landing

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

The approved limits in the flight manual must be observed

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It is a pilot licence document

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They apply only to instructors

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It changes the aircraft registration

Question 48

In a light aeroplane, the throttle is to...

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controls engine power by regulating airflow

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It sets the transponder code

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It is used only for passenger comfort

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

Question 49

The green arc on an airspeed indicator normally represents...

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the normal operating speed range

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the never-exceed range

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the flap operating range only

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the caution range

Question 50

With increasing altitude, the power of a carburettor engine...

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Decreases

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Remains constant

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First decreases, from 5000 ft on increases

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Increases

Question 51

What kind of control surface is connected with the nose wheel?

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Rudder

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Elevator

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Trim rudder

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Aileron

Question 52

What is the purpose of engine oil in a piston engine?

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Cooling, lubrication of the engine and disposal of fine abrasion.

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Cooling of the engine and lubrication of propeller shaft.

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For nose reduction and bearing of the propeller shaft.

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Cooling, lubrication and increasing engine performance.

Question 53

What are the primary and the secondary effects of a rudder input to the left?

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Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the left

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Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the right

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Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the left

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Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the right

Question 54

Which constructional elements give the wing its profile shape?

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Ribs

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Planking

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Spar

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Tip

Question 55

An attitude director indicator (ADI) combines the information provided by...

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The attitude indicator and the flight director.

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The directional gyro and the rate gyro.

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The attitude indicator and the relative bearing indicator.

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The attitude indicator and the radio magnetic indicator

Question 56

When is it necessary to adjust the pressure in the reference scale of an altimeter?

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Before every flight and during cross country flights

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Every day before the first flight

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Once a month before flight operation

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After maintenance has been finished

Question 57

What is a cause for the dip error on the direct-reading compass?

Accepted Answer

Inclination of the Earth's magnetic field lines

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Deviation in the cockpit

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Acceleration of the aeroplane

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Temperature variations

Question 58

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about the pitot-static system?

Accepted Answer

It supplies pressure information for instruments such as ASI, altimeter and VSI

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It improves performance in every case

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It is checked only after landing

Question 59

A movement around the longitudinal axis is primarily initiated by the...

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Ailerons

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Rudder

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Elevator

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Trim tab

Question 60

Static pressure is used by the...

Accepted Answer

altimeter, vertical speed indicator and airspeed indicator

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magnetic compass only

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fuel pressure gauge only

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tachometer only

Question 61

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

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Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

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Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

Question 62

Which statement about a blocked static source is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

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It affects only the magnetic compass

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It improves engine cooling

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It changes the aircraft registration

Question 63

The alternator normally supplies...

Accepted Answer

electrical power and battery charging

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pitot pressure

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hydraulic pressure only

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engine oil pressure only

Question 64

How should ELT and emergency equipment be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

Serviceability and carriage requirements should be checked before flight

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It improves performance in every case

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It is checked only after landing

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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