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

Question 1

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A rejected take-off should be considered if...

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acceleration, engine indications or directional control are abnormal

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It applies only during cruise

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It removes the need for a checklist

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It should be ignored if workload is high

Question 2

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

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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 3

Behind a landing large aircraft, a light aeroplane should...

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

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land before its touchdown point

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fly below its path

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touch down in the same point

Question 4

What should be the first action in case of a cable fire during a flight?

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Turn off the master switch

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Close the fuel valve

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Open the windows

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Open cabin ventilation

Question 5

What is the correct operational meaning of fire or smoke?

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Aircraft control, checklist action, landing as soon as practicable and evacuation planning are priorities

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It is a radio licence issue

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It prevents all emergencies

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Open all vents in every case without checklist

Question 6

Which operational procedure statement is correct? 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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It is decided only by passengers

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It is a fuel grade

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It is unrelated to runway condition

Question 7

What should a private pilot remember about passenger briefing?

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

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It is a fuel grade

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It should be ignored if workload is high

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It replaces lookout

Question 8

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

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Performance and directional-control margins may be reduced

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Landing distance always decreases

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Take-off performance improves

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Surface condition is irrelevant

Question 9

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

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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 10

A runway incursion risk is reduced by...

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clear readbacks, situational awareness and stopping if unsure

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taxiing faster

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ignoring hold short markings

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turning off the radio

Question 11

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

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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 12

Which operational procedure statement is correct? The sterile cockpit concept means...

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avoiding non-essential conversation during critical phases

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It is a fuel grade

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It always improves performance

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It is done only after shutdown

Question 13

How should diversion be understood by a private pilot?

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

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It changes magnetic variation

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It prevents all emergencies

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It is a failure of airmanship

Question 14

The term "flight time" is defined as...

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The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.

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The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing.

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The period from engine start until the aircraft comes to a complete stop and all engines are shut down.

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The total time from the moment the aircraft leaves the ground until it touches down at the destination.

Question 15

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

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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 16

Before departure, what is correct about forced landing?

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A suitable landing area and aircraft control should be prioritised

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It changes magnetic variation

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The transponder replaces landing planning

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It is used only for IFR flights

Question 17

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about go-around?

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

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It is used only by IFR flights

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It is a fuel grade

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It is a radio licence issue

Question 18

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 19

How should a landing on a contaminated runway be conducted if it proves to be inevitable?

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Approach with the minimum crosswind component possible, use maximum flaps, touch down firmly with minimum speed, brake carefully

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Approach with the minimum crosswind component possible, use minimum flaps, touch down softly with positive pitch and minimum speed, do not apply brakes

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Approach with the minimum crosswind component possible, use maximum flaps, touch down with negative pitch and minimum speed, brake carefully

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Approach with the minimum crosswind component possible, use minimum flaps, touch down softly with minimum speed, do not apply brakes

Question 20

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

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A suitable landing area and aircraft control should be prioritised

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It is done only after shutdown

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It replaces lookout

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The engine should always be restarted first regardless of altitude

Question 21

Which statement about rejected take-off is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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

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It should always be delayed to rotation speed

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It is based only on passenger preference

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It is never allowed on grass

Question 22

When do you expect wind shear?

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During an inversion

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In calm wind in cold weather

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During a summer day with calm winds

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When passing a warm front

Question 23

What action should be taken when entering a windshear? 1. Reduce speed 2. Retract gear and flaps 3. Maintain current configuration 4. Adjust thrust

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3 and 4

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2 and 4

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1 and 2

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1 and 3

Question 24

What should a private pilot remember about evacuation?

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

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It replaces lookout

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Baggage collection is the priority

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It should be delayed until after paperwork

Question 25

A technical fault requires an emergency off-field landing. Which steps, with respect to the pilot's operating handbook, are necessary?

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Locate a suitable landing area, plan the approach, complete the applicable emergency procedure, declare an emergency, start and concentrate on the approach in due time.

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Inform air traffic control and request technical support, check the pilot's operating handbook for a reference on the matter and execute an emergency landing.

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Reduce speed and configure the aircraft for landing in an attempt to gain time, declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure and execute an emergency landing.

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Declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure, cover as much distance towards the airport as possible to be closer to the rescue forces.

Question 26

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

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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 27

How should departures near villages be carried out?

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Villages should be circumnavigated and crossed in a sufficient altitude

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Slow with a low propeller rotation speed

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Low and fast between the villages

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Climb and changes in direction should be done as slow as possible

Question 28

Which operational procedure statement is correct? 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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guaranteed tailwind

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It is decided only by passengers

Question 29

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 30

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

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A suitable landing area and aircraft control should be prioritised

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Passenger comfort overrides terrain choice

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The engine should always be restarted first regardless of altitude

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The transponder replaces landing planning

Question 31

In severe turbulence, the pilot should normally...

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reduce to the recommended turbulence penetration speed or below manoeuvring speed as appropriate

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accelerate to VNE

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extend flaps beyond limits

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hold full control deflection

Question 32

What is the correct operational meaning of diversion?

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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 33

Smoke in the cockpit requires...

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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 34

Low-level turns should be avoided because...

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stall margin and recovery height are reduced

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load factor disappears

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airspeed is always higher

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visibility becomes unlimited

Question 35

Which of the following landing areas is most suitable for an off-field landing?

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A light brown field with short crops

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A lake with an undisturbed surface

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A meadow without livestock

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A field with ripe waving crops

Question 36

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

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Performance and directional-control margins may be reduced

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It applies only during cruise

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It is unrelated to runway condition

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It changes magnetic variation

Question 37

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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rotate after the same point and stay low

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follow exactly on centreline below its path

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ignore wake if wind is calm

Question 38

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

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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 39

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 40

What is correct about emergency priorities?

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Aviate, navigate and communicate remain the basic order of priorities

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It prevents all emergencies

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Aviate is done only after checklist completion

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It applies only during cruise

Question 41

Which option correctly describes checklist use?

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It reduces omission errors and supports correct abnormal handling

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It is used only for maintenance

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It is a fuel grade

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It always improves performance

Question 42

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

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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 43

A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a / an...

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Emergency landing.

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Precautionary landing.

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Urgent landing.

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Field or out landing.

Question 44

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

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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 45

A passenger briefing should include...

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seat belts, doors, emergency procedures and sterile cockpit expectations

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only ticket price

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only destination weather

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only aircraft registration

Question 46

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 47

Which items should a passenger briefing in case of an imminent emergency landing include?

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Nature of the emergency, intentions, safety position, evacuation routes, actions after landing

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How to work the aircraft radio, emergency transponder squawk, telephone number of the competent search and rescue (SAR) centre

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Blood type of the other aircraft occupants, location of the first-aid kit

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How to read an emergency checklist, how to cut the engine, telephone number of the home airport

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?

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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

During cross-country planning, which statement is correct for runway incursion prevention?

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Clearance, lookout, signage and correct taxi routing are essential

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It should be ignored if workload is high

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It changes magnetic variation

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It prevents all emergencies

Question 50

Which operational procedure statement is correct? A go-around should be initiated when...

Accepted Answer

the approach becomes unstable or landing cannot be assured safely

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It is done only after shutdown

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only if ATC orders it

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It replaces aircraft control

Question 51

The intensity of wake turbulence depends on...

Accepted Answer

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 52

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

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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 53

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

Accepted Answer

Turn off the heat

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Shut down the engine

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Use the fire extinguisher

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Turn off the master switch

Question 54

Which danger exists after a heavy rain shower for a landing aircraft?

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Longer braking distance due to aquaplaning

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Displacement of the tire slip marking

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Difficult flare due to glare

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Decreased braking distance due to aquaplaning

Question 55

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

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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

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

Accepted Answer

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 57

Which operational procedure statement is correct? After engine failure after take-off, the first priority is to...

Accepted Answer

maintain a safe flying speed and select a suitable landing area ahead

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It replaces lookout

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raise the nose to gain height

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It replaces aircraft control

Question 58

How should fire or smoke be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft control, checklist action, landing as soon as practicable and evacuation planning are priorities

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It changes magnetic variation

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Continue normally to destination

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It is decided only by passengers

Question 59

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms.

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Fog.

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Winter warm front.

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Stable high pressure areas.

Question 60

What should a private pilot remember about forced landing?

Accepted Answer

A suitable landing area and aircraft control should be prioritised

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It is a radio licence issue

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Passenger comfort overrides terrain choice

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It replaces aircraft control

Question 61

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Low-level turns should be avoided because...

Accepted Answer

stall margin and recovery height are reduced

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airspeed is always higher

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It is decided only by passengers

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It is a fuel grade

Question 62

During a local VFR flight, 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 is prohibited after final approach

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It replaces aircraft control

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It is unrelated to runway condition

Question 63

What minimum coverage with ice or snow must be given to call a runway "contaminated"?

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25 %

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50 %

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10 %

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75 %

Question 64

Wake turbulence from a heavier aircraft is strongest when it is...

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heavy, slow and clean

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light, fast and parked

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taxiing with engine off

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descending with no lift

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