Exam quiz Operational Procedures - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Question 1

Which listed area is the best candidate for a forced landing, after assessing wind, slope and approach obstacles?

Accepted Answer

A firm, level harvested field with a clear approach.

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A small wooded clearing with hidden obstacles.

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A deeply ploughed field with large furrows.

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An occupied sports ground surrounded by buildings.

Question 2

In a tricycle-gear aeroplane, wake vortices become particularly relevant during take-off as rotation increases wing lift. Which visible event marks that rotation?

Accepted Answer

The nosewheel lifts as the aeroplane rotates.

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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 3

What is the correct operational meaning of engine failure after take-off?

Accepted Answer

The first priority is to maintain control and safe flying speed

Answer

changing frequency always takes priority over flying speed

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restart attempts always take priority over maintaining control

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raise the nose immediately regardless of airspeed

Question 4

In practical private flying, what should a private pilot remember about passenger briefing?

Accepted Answer

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

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it replaces pilot training

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it is necessary only after landing

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it removes the need for restraints

Question 5

What is correct about wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

Adequate spacing should be maintained behind larger aircraft

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it affects only jets at high altitude

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landing lights eliminate the vortices

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a light crosswind always clears all vortices from the runway

Question 6

Two aircraft of the same type, same gross weight and same flap configuration fly with different speeds and altitude. Which aircraft will cause more wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft flying at lower speed.

Answer

The aircraft flying at a higher altitude.

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The aircraft flying at a lower altitude.

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The aircraft flying at higher speed.

Question 7

Fuel contamination is checked by...

Accepted Answer

draining samples from specified drain points

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looking only at the fuel-quantity indication

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inspecting only the outside of the filler cap

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checking only that the fuel selector moves

Question 8

For an aeroplane, flight time is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The total time from first movement for the purpose of taking off until the aeroplane 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 9

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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landing distance always decreases

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take-off performance always improves

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surface contamination has no effect on directional control

Question 10

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 prohibited during VFR flight

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it removes the requirement to manage reserves

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it should be delayed until a forced landing becomes unavoidable

Question 11

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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communication always comes before aircraft control

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navigation means ignoring airspeed and attitude

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aircraft control begins only after every checklist is complete

Question 12

An emergency landing is a landing...

Accepted Answer

Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.

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Conducted without power from the engine.

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A routine landing performed solely to change passengers.

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Conducted with the flaps retracted.

Question 13

What is correct about forced landing?

Accepted Answer

A suitable landing area and aircraft control should be prioritised

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passenger comfort overrides terrain and landing-site suitability

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restart attempts must continue regardless of remaining height

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selecting an emergency transponder code replaces landing planning

Question 14

Which practice particularly helps reduce climb noise over villages?

Accepted Answer

Avoid unnecessary low-altitude turns over villages during the powered climb.

Answer

Fly a prolonged low-level descent over the village.

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Use a lower climb path over houses regardless of obstacles.

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Circle at low height until the village is out of sight.

Question 15

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 16

When briefing a VFR flight, what is the correct operational meaning of fire or smoke?

Accepted Answer

maintain aircraft control, follow the appropriate checklist, land as soon as possible when fire is suspected and prepare for evacuation

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continue normally to destination with an unresolved fire

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open every vent in every case without referring to the checklist

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ignore the source if the smoke is not dense

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

heavy, slow and clean

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light and fast with the same configuration

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not generating lift and standing still

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taxiing with no significant wing lift

Question 18

How should a pilot minimise approach noise while preserving safety?

Accepted Answer

Use published noise-abatement procedures and suitable power/configuration within AFM/POH limits, while maintaining a stabilised approach.

Answer

Use maximum power and an unnecessarily low flight path.

Answer

Ignore the approved approach procedure to stay low over houses.

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Delay all descent and configuration even if the approach becomes unstable.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Performance and directional-control margins may be reduced

Answer

landing distance always decreases

Answer

take-off performance always improves

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surface contamination has no effect on directional control

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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remain close to the aircraft while a fire threatens it

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collect baggage before evacuating from a fire

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leave the engine running while occupants pass close to the propeller

Question 21

Which listed extinguishing agent is unsuitable for an energised electrical or fuel fire because it may conduct electricity or spread burning fuel?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Powder

Answer

Halon

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Foam

Question 22

In practical private flying, what is the correct operational meaning of engine failure after take-off?

Accepted Answer

The first priority is to maintain control and safe flying speed

Answer

changing frequency always takes priority over flying speed

Answer

restart attempts always take priority over maintaining control

Answer

raise the nose immediately regardless of airspeed

Question 23

Why are unnecessary steep or tight turns close to the ground hazardous?

Accepted Answer

steep bank can increase stall speed, while low height leaves little room for recovery

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bank angle cannot increase stall speed

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there is unlimited height available for recovery

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airspeed always increases automatically during a steep low-level turn

Question 24

When landing a nosewheel aeroplane on a soft or uneven field, which general technique should be used subject to its AFM/POH?

Accepted Answer

Use the approved soft-field technique and appropriate back pressure to protect the nosewheel while decelerating.

Answer

Ignore the surface and lower the nosewheel immediately.

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Use excessive speed and push the nosewheel firmly into the surface.

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Increase approach speed without regard to the approved procedure or available distance.

Question 25

If water is found in a fuel sample, the pilot should...

Accepted Answer

continue draining and investigate until fuel is clean and safe

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ignore it if the tanks are full

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add engine oil to mask the contamination

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depart before establishing that the fuel is safe

Question 26

After checking wind, slope and obstacles, which listed off-field area is the best candidate?

Accepted Answer

A firm level field with short vegetation and a clear approach.

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A lake with an undisturbed surface

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A waterlogged meadow with rocks hidden by long grass.

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A field with ripe waving crops

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

it replaces pilot training

Answer

it is necessary only after landing

Answer

it removes the need for restraints

Question 28

Which of the items below may have an influence on the noise perceived by a person on the ground? 1) Engine power setting 2) Propeller revolutions per minute 3) Position of the landing gear 4) Flap position 5) Flight track 6) Height above ground 7) Flight rules

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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1, 5, 6

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1, 5, 6, 7

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3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Question 29

Which option correctly describes bird strike?

Accepted Answer

The pilot should assess controllability, engine indications and landing options

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a bird strike cannot affect control or engine operation

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continue to destination regardless of damage or indications

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ignore the strike if there is no immediate vibration

Question 30

How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Avoid take-off and landing during the passage of heavy showers or thunderstorms

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Avoid areas of precipitation, particularly during winter, and choose low flight altitudes

Answer

Avoid take-offs and landings in mountainous terrain and stay in flat country whenever possible

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Avoid thermally active areas, particularly during summer, or stay below these areas

Question 31

In severe turbulence, the pilot should normally...

Accepted Answer

use the AFM/POH turbulence-penetration speed and recommended technique; avoid abrupt control inputs and do not chase exact altitude

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accelerate towards VNE

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extend flaps beyond their limits

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use abrupt full control deflections to hold exact altitude

Question 32

On final approach, wind shear suddenly increases the headwind. Without pilot correction, what happens to flight path and IAS?

Accepted Answer

Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 33

After inadvertent entry into a microburst immediately after lift-off, which general response best follows an approved wind-shear escape procedure?

Accepted Answer

Apply maximum available power, avoid premature configuration changes and use the AFM/POH escape attitude and technique while maintaining control.

Answer

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 34

What is the correct operational meaning of contaminated runway operation?

Accepted Answer

Performance and directional-control margins may be reduced

Answer

landing distance always decreases

Answer

take-off performance always improves

Answer

surface contamination has no effect on directional control

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

The pilot should assess controllability, engine indications and landing options

Answer

a bird strike cannot affect control or engine operation

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continue to destination regardless of damage or indications

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ignore the strike if there is no immediate vibration

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

A suitable landing area and aircraft control should be prioritised

Answer

passenger comfort overrides terrain and landing-site suitability

Answer

restart attempts must continue regardless of remaining height

Answer

selecting an emergency transponder code replaces landing planning

Question 37

At the same speed, configuration and air density, which listed factor particularly affects wake-vortex strength?

Accepted Answer

The weight of the aeroplane.

Answer

The propeller pitch.

Answer

The temperature.

Answer

The altitude of the aeroplane.

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

heavy, slow and clean

Answer

light and fast with the same configuration

Answer

not generating lift and standing still

Answer

taxiing with no significant wing lift

Question 39

Before departure, what is correct about forced landing?

Accepted Answer

A suitable landing area and aircraft control should be prioritised

Answer

passenger comfort overrides terrain and landing-site suitability

Answer

restart attempts must continue regardless of remaining height

Answer

selecting an emergency transponder code replaces landing planning

Question 40

What is the correct operational meaning of fire or smoke?

Accepted Answer

maintain aircraft control, follow the appropriate checklist, land as soon as possible when fire is suspected and prepare for evacuation

Answer

continue normally to destination with an unresolved fire

Answer

open every vent in every case without referring to the checklist

Answer

ignore the source if the smoke is not dense

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

The first priority is to maintain control and safe flying speed

Answer

changing frequency always takes priority over flying speed

Answer

restart attempts always take priority over maintaining control

Answer

raise the nose immediately regardless of airspeed

Question 42

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

Answer

it is prohibited during VFR flight

Answer

it removes the requirement to manage reserves

Answer

it should be delayed until a forced landing becomes unavoidable

Question 43

Which statement correctly describes assessment of runway contamination under the Global Reporting Format?

Accepted Answer

Assess each runway third and the contaminant type, coverage and depth as applicable; not all contaminants require a depth greater than 3 mm.

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Snow is disregarded whenever its depth is less than 3 mm.

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Ice is disregarded unless it is more than 3 mm deep.

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Contamination is assessed only when 75% of the whole runway is covered.

Question 44

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 once final approach has started

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it is allowed only during IFR flight

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it must be delayed until landing is no longer possible

Question 45

In a carburetted piston engine with an accelerator pump, why can excessive throttle pumping during a cold start be hazardous?

Accepted Answer

It may cause a carburettor fire

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Carburettor icing can occur

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The engine might start with not enough power

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The oil will become diluted

Question 46

Which option correctly describes runway incursion prevention?

Accepted Answer

Clearance, lookout, signage and correct taxi routing are essential

Answer

taxi instructions may be ignored if the pilot knows the aerodrome

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runway crossings never require a specific check or required clearance

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signs and markings are unnecessary when visibility is good

Question 47

For safe PPL(A) operation, what should a private pilot remember about wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

Adequate spacing should be maintained behind larger aircraft

Answer

it affects only jets at high altitude

Answer

landing lights eliminate the vortices

Answer

a light crosswind always clears all vortices from the runway

Question 48

While maintaining aircraft control, which action commonly isolates the electrical supply during an electrical fire, subject to the AFM/POH?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the master switch

Answer

Close the fuel valve

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Open the windows

Answer

Open cabin ventilation

Question 49

What immediate change in airspeed may occur at point 3, in the outgoing tailwind of the illustrated microburst? See OPR-001.

Accepted Answer

Decrease in airspeed

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No airspeed change despite the sudden tailwind.

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Increase in airspeed

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Airspeed is controlled solely by engine RPM and cannot change.

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

ignore it regardless of severity and indications

Answer

assume vibration always improves engine performance

Answer

continue normally without considering a landing or the checklist

Question 51

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A change of wind speed and/or direction over a short horizontal or vertical distance.

Answer

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

Answer

A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.

Question 52

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

Accepted Answer

The approach path becomes higher and IAS increases.

Answer

The approach path becomes lower and IAS decreases.

Answer

Only groundspeed changes; IAS remains unchanged.

Answer

The aircraft remains on the same path with unchanged IAS.

Question 53

With only a slight crosswind, what is the danger at take-off after the departure of a heavy aeroplane?

Accepted Answer

Wake turbulence on or near the runway.

Answer

Wake turbulence is amplified and distorted.

Answer

Wake turbulence rotate faster and higher.

Answer

Wake turbulence twisting transverse to the runway.

Question 54

Which operational procedure statement is correct? Survival equipment should be appropriate to...

Accepted Answer

route, terrain, weather and expected rescue time

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only the aircraft paint colour

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only the normal cruising speed, with no terrain or climate assessment

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only the number of seats, with no route or rescue-time assessment

Question 55

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

Accepted Answer

secured

Answer

placed where they could obstruct the rudder pedals

Answer

held loosely by passengers during take-off

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left unsecured on the glare shield

Question 56

A forced landing pattern should be planned to...

Accepted Answer

arrive at the selected field with suitable height and configuration

Answer

avoid every checklist regardless of time available

Answer

prefer downwind landing regardless of terrain and alternatives

Answer

leave field selection until the final seconds

Question 57

Which operational procedure statement is correct? In severe turbulence, the pilot should normally...

Accepted Answer

use the AFM/POH turbulence-penetration speed and recommended technique; avoid abrupt control inputs and do not chase exact altitude

Answer

accelerate towards VNE

Answer

extend flaps beyond their limits

Answer

use abrupt full control deflections to hold exact altitude

Question 58

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

Answer

ignore it regardless of severity and indications

Answer

assume vibration always improves engine performance

Answer

continue normally without considering a landing or the checklist

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

fly below its glide path and touch down before its touchdown point

Answer

touch down at the same point regardless of wake separation

Answer

assume its wake disappears immediately after touchdown

Question 60

As part of an engine-fire checklist, which action can limit smoke entering through the cabin heating and ventilation system?

Accepted Answer

Isolate cabin heating and affected ventilation as specified by the AFM/POH.

Answer

Switching off the master switch and the ignition

Answer

Switching off the pitot and front window heating

Answer

Switching off the avionics and the cabin lighting

Question 61

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

it is prohibited once final approach has started

Answer

it is allowed only during IFR flight

Answer

it must be delayed until landing is no longer possible

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

draining samples from specified drain points

Answer

looking only at the fuel-quantity indication

Answer

inspecting only the outside of the filler cap

Answer

checking only that the fuel selector moves

Question 63

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms.

Answer

Fog.

Answer

Winter warm front.

Answer

Stable high pressure areas.

Question 64

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

Accepted Answer

Path is lower, IAS decreases

Answer

Path is higher, IAS decreases

Answer

Path is lower, IAS increases

Answer

Path is higher, IAS increases

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