Exam quiz Operational Procedure - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which operational procedure statement is correct? The ELT should be considered after...

Accepted Answer

a forced landing or accident when assistance may be needed

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It is a radio licence issue

Question 2

The intensity of wake turbulence depends on...

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The weight of the aeroplane.

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The propeller pitch.

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The temperature.

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The altitude of the aeroplane.

Question 3

Immediately after lift-off, a microburst is entered inadvertently. Which action might avoid an unintentional descent?

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Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, climb at the best rate of climb speed

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Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, pick up speed and perform a left or a right turn in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst on the shortest way

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Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, increase pitch until attaining optimum climb speed

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Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, pick up speed in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst as fast as possible

Question 4

How may windshear be recognised in flight?

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Sudden and apparently baseless change in altitude, airspeed, rate of climb or descent

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Sudden and apparently baseless change in heading, turning rate, engine speed or oil temperature

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Sudden and apparently baseless change of oilpressure, oil temperature, engine speed and altitude

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Rather unexpected onset of drizzle associated with high stratus clouds following previously clear skies and calm conditions

Question 5

What is the correct operational meaning of contaminated runway operation?

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Performance and directional-control margins may be reduced

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It replaces aircraft control

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It always improves performance

Question 6

Wake turbulences develop during take-off just as the aeroplane...

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Lifts off with the front gear.

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Reaches an altitude of 15 ft.

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Lifts off with the main gear.

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Accelerates.

Question 7

In an electrical fire in flight, the immediate concern is...

Accepted Answer

isolate electrical power as appropriate and use the checklist

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increase cabin heat

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select carburettor heat only

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turn on all lights

Question 8

For safe PPL(A) operation, which option correctly describes abnormal vibration?

Accepted Answer

Power, speed, engine indications and landing options should be managed according to the checklist

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

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It is a fuel grade

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It always improves performance

Question 9

Which statement is correct for go-around?

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It should be initiated promptly if the approach or landing is unsafe

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It replaces lookout

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

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It is a fuel grade

Question 10

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Wake turbulence from a heavier aircraft is strongest when it is...

Accepted Answer

heavy, slow and clean

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It replaces aircraft control

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It removes the need for a checklist

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It is a radio licence issue

Question 11

Before departure, which statement is correct for checklist use?

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It reduces omission errors and supports correct abnormal handling

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

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It removes the need for a checklist

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It changes magnetic variation

Question 12

Which danger exists during engine start?

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Carburettor fire

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Cable fire

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Sparking

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Smoke emission

Question 13

For a given aircraft weight and configuration, wake turbulence is strongest when the generating aircraft is...

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When flying at low speeds

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When flying at high speeds

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When flying at high altitudes

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When flying at low altitudes

Question 14

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

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The aircraft should be secured and occupants moved clear when safe to do so

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Passengers should remain near the aircraft in fire

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Baggage collection is the priority

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The engine should be left running

Question 15

Which phenomenon may be expected at point 3 of the microburst? See figure (OPR-001)

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Decrease in airspeed

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Constant rate of descent

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Increase in airspeed

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Decrease in climb rate

Question 16

How should engine failure after take-off be understood by a private pilot?

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The first priority is to maintain control and safe flying speed

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It removes the need for a checklist

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It is done only after shutdown

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

Question 17

How should rejected take-off be understood by a private pilot?

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It should be made early if acceleration, control or runway remaining is unsatisfactory

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It is never allowed on grass

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It is decided only by passengers

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It applies only during cruise

Question 18

When should turns at low altitudes above villages be avoided with regard to noise abatement procedures?

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In climb

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In descent

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During the approach

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In horizontal flight

Question 19

Smoke in the cockpit requires...

Accepted Answer

aviate, ventilate as appropriate, isolate the source and land as soon as practical

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continue the flight normally

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climb into cloud

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switch off the transponder first

Question 20

How should contaminated runway operation be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

Performance and directional-control margins may be reduced

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It is decided only by passengers

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It applies only during cruise

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It is used only for IFR flights

Question 21

Which statement about go-around is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It should be initiated promptly if the approach or landing is unsafe

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It is prohibited after final approach

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It is used only by IFR flights

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It replaces fuel planning

Question 22

A wind shear is...

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A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.

Question 23

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about engine failure after take-off?

Accepted Answer

The first priority is to maintain control and safe flying speed

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It always improves performance

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It changes magnetic variation

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It replaces lookout

Question 24

Which option correctly describes runway incursion prevention?

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Clearance, lookout, signage and correct taxi routing are essential

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It always improves performance

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It replaces lookout

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It replaces aircraft control

Question 25

On final approach, wind shear suddenly decreases the tailwind. Without pilot correction, what is the immediate effect?

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The approach path becomes higher and IAS increases.

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The approach path becomes lower and IAS decreases.

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Only groundspeed changes; IAS remains unchanged.

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The aircraft remains on the same path with unchanged IAS.

Question 26

Which statement is correct for bird strike?

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The pilot should assess controllability, engine indications and landing options

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It only changes radio phraseology

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It is a fuel grade

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It should be ignored if workload is high

Question 27

Which option correctly describes go-around?

Accepted Answer

It should be initiated promptly if the approach or landing is unsafe

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It prevents all emergencies

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It is used only by IFR flights

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It is decided only by passengers

Question 28

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Behind a departing large aircraft, a light aeroplane should...

Accepted Answer

rotate before the rotation point of the larger aircraft when safe and avoid its wake

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It applies only during cruise

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It always improves performance

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It prevents all emergencies

Question 29

Before take-off, loose articles should be...

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secured

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placed near the rudder pedals

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held by passengers during take-off

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left on the glare shield

Question 30

May an engine, which previously was on fire, be restarted?

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No, the risk of a reignition of the fire would be too high

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Yes, if the aircraft is flying at a safe altitude

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Yes, but only on the ground for the purpose of taxiing

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Yes, but only if the cause of the fire was a carburettor fire during engine start

Question 31

Which gas is most dangerous during an engine fire?

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Carbon monoxide

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

Question 32

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A stable approach includes...

Accepted Answer

correct speed, configuration, descent path and power by the stabilisation point

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It prevents all emergencies

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

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It is used only for IFR flights

Question 33

Fuel contamination is checked by...

Accepted Answer

draining samples from specified drain points

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looking only at the fuel gauge

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checking tyre pressure

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listening to the radio

Question 34

During a local VFR flight, what is the correct operational meaning of diversion?

Accepted Answer

It should be planned early when weather, fuel, daylight or aircraft status reduces margins

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It is done only after shutdown

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It is a failure of airmanship

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

Question 35

What should a private pilot remember about wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

Adequate spacing should be maintained behind larger aircraft

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It applies only during cruise

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It should be ignored if workload is high

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It affects only jets at high altitude

Question 36

For an off-field landing, the selected field should preferably be...

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long, into wind, free of obstacles and suitable for the surface

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short and downwind

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covered by tall crops only

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surrounded by wires

Question 37

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

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Thunderstorms.

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Fog.

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Winter warm front.

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Stable high pressure areas.

Question 38

A precautionary landing is a landing...

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Conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety.

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Conducted without power from the engine.

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Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.

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Conducted with the flaps retracted.

Question 39

In an engine fire during start, the pilot should normally...

Accepted Answer

follow the aircraft checklist and keep cranking if specified to draw flames in

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add full power and take off

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ignore the fire if it stops

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open the fuel selector further

Question 40

Thunderstorms should be avoided because they may contain...

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severe turbulence, hail, lightning, icing and wind shear

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only smooth updraughts

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no precipitation

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guaranteed tailwind

Question 41

In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An electrical fire is suspected. Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the master switch

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Turn off the heat

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Shut down the engine

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Use the fire extinguisher

Question 42

Which method is appropriate to approach an unprepared landing field?

Accepted Answer

Terrain investigation to determine approach points and landing

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Flat direct approach to ensure visual ground contact

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Steep approach to keep the noise level low

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Fast approach, performance check, and landing within a quick stop

Question 43

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Fuel contamination is checked by...

Accepted Answer

draining samples from specified drain points

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It always improves performance

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It prevents all emergencies

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

Question 44

Which kind of engine is susceptible to carburettor fire?

Accepted Answer

Piston engines

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Turbine engines

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Electric motors

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Turboprop engines

Question 45

What is correct about passenger briefing?

Accepted Answer

It helps passengers understand restraints, doors, emergency actions and sterile-cockpit needs

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It changes magnetic variation

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It removes the need for seat belts

Question 46

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Behind a landing large aircraft, a light aeroplane should...

Accepted Answer

stay above its glide path and land beyond its touchdown point if safe

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It is a fuel grade

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It is a radio licence issue

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fly below its path

Question 47

Wake turbulence is caused by...

Accepted Answer

Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

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Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

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Jet blast behind a turbine engine.

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Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range.

Question 48

How does the pilot prepare for a VFR flight over a large distance of water, when it is unlikely that land can be reached in case of an engine failure?

Accepted Answer

Carry life vests or a life raft for all occupants.

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File a flight plan including the exact way-points.

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Be prepared to fly with transponder only.

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Maintain continuous radio contact with ATC.

Question 49

Which operational procedure statement is correct? When operating from a short or soft field, the pilot should...

Accepted Answer

use the approved procedure and performance data

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It replaces aircraft control

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It is a fuel grade

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It removes the need for a checklist

Question 50

What is the correct operational meaning of diversion?

Accepted Answer

It should be planned early when weather, fuel, daylight or aircraft status reduces margins

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It is a radio licence issue

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It is prohibited under VFR

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It is a fuel grade

Question 51

For pre-flight preparation, which option correctly describes bird strike?

Accepted Answer

The pilot should assess controllability, engine indications and landing options

Answer

It should be delayed until after paperwork

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It removes the need for a checklist

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It is done only after shutdown

Question 52

Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft flying at slower speed.

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The aircraft flying at lower altitude.

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The aircraft flying at higher speed.

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The aircraft flying at higher altitude.

Question 53

Wake turbulence intensity increases especially with...

Accepted Answer

At a high aeroplane weight.

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When flying with high thrust.

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When flying with low thrust.

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At a low aeroplane weight.

Question 54

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Smoke in the cockpit requires...

Accepted Answer

aviate, ventilate as appropriate, isolate the source and land as soon as practical

Answer

switch off the transponder first

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It changes magnetic variation

Question 55

If unsure of taxi clearance, the pilot should...

Accepted Answer

stop and ask ATC for clarification

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continue and decide later

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cross the runway quickly

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switch to another frequency without permission

Question 56

After a precautionary landing the brakes and wheels are very hot. In which way should the pilot approach them?

Accepted Answer

From the front or back side

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From the right or left side

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At an angle of 45°

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From the front, right or left side

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

Aviate, navigate and communicate remain the basic order of priorities

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Communicate always comes before control

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Navigate means ignore airspeed

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Aviate is done only after checklist completion

Question 58

What are the effects of wet grass on the take-off and landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

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Decrease of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

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Decrease of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

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Increase of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

It should be planned early when weather, fuel, daylight or aircraft status reduces margins

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It is a failure of airmanship

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It is prohibited under VFR

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It removes reserve requirements

Question 60

Which option correctly describes abnormal vibration?

Accepted Answer

Power, speed, engine indications and landing options should be managed according to the checklist

Answer

It improves performance

Answer

It should be delayed until after paperwork

Answer

It replaces aircraft control

Question 61

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A precautionary landing is considered when...

Accepted Answer

continuing the flight may become unsafe

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

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It replaces aircraft control

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It is a fuel grade

Question 62

Which operational procedure statement is correct? In an engine fire during start, the pilot should normally...

Accepted Answer

follow the aircraft checklist and keep cranking if specified to draw flames in

Answer

add full power and take off

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It is decided only by passengers

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It is used only for IFR flights

Question 63

What should a private pilot remember about evacuation?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft should be secured and occupants moved clear when safe to do so

Answer

It replaces lookout

Answer

Baggage collection is the priority

Answer

It should be delayed until after paperwork

Question 64

During final approach, the glider pilot realizes a very bumpy surface on a selected off-field landing site. What technique may be recommended for landing?

Accepted Answer

Touch down with minimum speed, keep elevator pulled until full stop

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Touch down with minimum speed, compensate different ground levels with power lever

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Approach with increased speed, push elevator upon first ground contact

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Approach with increased speed, avoid using wheel brakes

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