Exam quiz Performance and flight planning - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

The speed VS0 is defined as...

Accepted Answer

Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration.

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Maximum landing gear extended speed

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Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed obtained in a specific configuration.

Question 2

During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...

Accepted Answer

Flight Information Service (FIS).

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

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Next airport operator en-route.

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

Question 3

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

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Unaccelerated flight. The four forces thrust, drag, lift, and weight are in equilibrium.

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Flight with a steady power setting without changing course

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Climb or descent with a constant climb or descent rate in calm weather conditions.

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Flight in smooth air without turbulence and a perfectly trimmed aircraft.

Question 4

The beginning of the green arc (2) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 8

Accepted Answer

VS1: Stall speed with flaps up

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VS0: Stall speed in landing configuration

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VFE: Maximum flap extended speed

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VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

Question 5

What is the take-off distance at 705 kg take-off mass, OAT 20° C, QNH 1013 hPa at an elevation of 3500 ft with 5 kt tailwind? See annex (PFP-009) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 9

Accepted Answer

880 m

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720 m

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790 m

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820 m

Question 6

How does wind affect the take-off performance?

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Tailwind reduces the relative wind on the airfoil. The take-off distance will increase

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Tailwind aids the aircraft in overcoming the initial drag at the commencement of the take-off roll. The take-off distance will decrease

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Headwind causes an increased airflow around the wing. The take-off distance will increase

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Headwind imposes an increased drag on the aircraft. The take-off distance will increase

Question 7

How does the aircraft configuration influence take-off performance while all other parameters remaining constant? See figure (PFP-007) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 7

Accepted Answer

Aircraft A has a higher flap setting than aircraft B

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Aircraft B has a higher tyre pressure than aircraft A

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Aircraft A has a higher tyre pressure than aircraft B

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Aircraft B has a higher flap setting than aircraft A

Question 8

The result of a rear C.G. position is...

Accepted Answer

A decrease of stability.

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An increased fuel consumption.

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A decrease of range.

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An increased stall speed.

Question 9

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

Accepted Answer

The C.G. of a mass and the datum line

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The front C.G. limit and the datum line

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The C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit

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The front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit

Question 10

Given the following data: Take-Off fuel = 200 lbs Alternate fuel = 40 lbs Final reserve fuel = 30 lbs After 25 minutes the remaining fuel is 120 lbs. Assuming that fuel flow will remain unchanged, the remaining time to the destination should not exceed:

Accepted Answer

15.6 min

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37.5 min

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20.0 min

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59.4 min

Question 11

Given the following conditions, the climb speed equals... Outside air temperature: -20° C Pressure altitude: 10000 ft See annex (PFP-011) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 11

Accepted Answer

450 ft/min.

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200 ft/min

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350 ft/min.

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390 ft/min

Question 12

According to the aeronautical chart, Friesach/Hirt (LOKH) has a 707 m grass runway. Prevailing runway is 17 due to a surface wind of 18010KT. The required landing distance for your aircraft under present conditions is 550 m. Considering the NOTAM below ,is it safe to plan LOKH as an alternate aerodrome? See figure (PFP-026) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 17

Accepted Answer

No

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Don't know

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Maybe

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Yes

Question 13

When preparing to carry out the weighing procedure on an aircraft, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

Drain all useable fuel

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Drain all engine tank oil

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Remove service equipment

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Remove the batteries

Question 14

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 24

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C

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B

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A

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D

Question 15

During an unaccelerated flight...

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Thrust equals drag and lift equals gravity.

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Drag equals lift and thrust equals gravity.

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Thrust equals the sum of drag and gravity.

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Thrust equals lift and drag equals gravity.

Question 16

Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Weight and balance

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Normal procedures

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Limitations

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Performance

Question 17

In comparison to the true airspeed in still air conditions, the TAS in a strong tailwind will be...

Accepted Answer

Slightly lower for maximum range

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The same for maximum range

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Significantly lower for maximum endurance

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Slightly higher for maximum endurance

Question 18

For a take-off from runway 22 and a reported wind of 250°/10 kt, the longitudinal wind component equals...

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9 kt headwind.

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9 kt tailwind

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5 kt tailwind.

Question 19

The center of gravity has to be located...

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Between the front and the rear C.G. limit.

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Behind the rear C.G. limit.

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In front of the front C.G. limit

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Right of the lateral C. G. limit.

Question 20

The speed Vx means...

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That a given altitude is reached within minimum distance

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That a given altitude is reached within minimum flight time

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Maximum altitude gain per 10 % power

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That a given altitude is reached with minimum fuel consumption

Question 21

The term "datum" with regard to a mass and balance calculation defines...

Accepted Answer

The point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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The point on the lateral axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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The point on the vertical axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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The distance from the reference plane to the center of gravity of an aircraft.

Question 22

(For this questions, use attachment or CAP697 SEP1 Fig. 2.2 Table 2.2.3) Planning a flight from EDWH (Oldenburg Hatten) to EDWF (Leer Papenburg), the following conditions apply: Cruise level = FL 65 Temperature = ISA+20 Cruise weight = 3400 lbs Power setting = 23.0 in. HG @ 2300 RPM What Indicated Airspeed (IAS) and Fuel Flow (FF) can be expected? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 21

Accepted Answer

IAS = 142 kt FF = 11.5 GPH

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IAS = 145 kt FF = 11.9 GPH

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IAS = 158kt FF = 11.5 GPH

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IAS = 150 kt FF = 12.3 GPH

Question 23

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 16

Accepted Answer

4.500 ft MSL.

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4.500 ft AGL

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1.500 ft MSL.

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1.500 ft AGL

Question 24

How much taxi fuel must be consumed before take-off to reduce the aircraft mass to the maximum take-off mass? Maximum ramp mass (MRM): 1150 kg Actual ramp mass: 1148 kg Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 1145 kg

Accepted Answer

4 L

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2 L

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3 L

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5 L

Question 25

Given the following conditions, the TAS equals... Outside air temperature: 10° C Pressure altitude: 6000 ft Power: 65 % See annex (PFP-014) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 13

Accepted Answer

92 kt

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96 kt.

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88 kt.

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100 kt.

Question 26

A pilot wants to take off on runway 36, the reported wind is 240 degrees 12 knots. What are the wind components acting on the aircraft on take-off and landing?

Accepted Answer

Crosswind from the left 10.4 kt. Tailwind 6 kt.

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Crosswind from the right 10.4 kt. Tailwind 6 kt.

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Crosswind from the right 6 kt. Headwind 10.4 kt.

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Crosswind from the left 6 kt. Tailwind 10.4 kt.

Question 27

Considering the following fuel data, how much trip fuel is required? Fuel for start-up and taxi: 5 L Fuel for take-off and climb: 12 L Fuel for cruise flight: 25 L Fuel for descent, approach and landing: 7 L Fuel for taxi and parking: 3 L Fuel to alternate: 13 L Final reserve fuel: 10 L

Accepted Answer

44 L

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75 L

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52 L

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49 L

Question 28

What mass equals 102 litres of Avgas 100LL?

Accepted Answer

74 kg

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142 lbs

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74 lbs

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142 kg

Question 29

Given the following information, what range can be achieved? Outside air temperature: 22° C Pressure altitude: 2000 ft Power: 55 % See annex (PFP-013) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 12

Accepted Answer

500 NM

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550 NM

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480 NM

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450 NM

Question 30

What is the required distance to climb to flight level (FL) 75 after a departure from an airfield which is located at a pressure altitude of 3000 ft with an initial mass of 3000 lbs? OAT at airfield: 25° C OAT in FL 75: 0° C See annex (PFP-023) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 14

Accepted Answer

7 NM

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10 NM

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6 NM

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4 NM

Question 31

The speed VFE is defined as...

Accepted Answer

Stalling or minimum steady flight speed with the flaps retracted.

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Stalling or minimum steady flight speed with the flaps extended.

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Maximum landing gear extended speed

Question 32

Which maximum rate of climb can the aircraft reach at 9000 ft pressure altitude and OAT 12° C? See annex (PFP-011) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 11

Accepted Answer

200 ft/min

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250 ft/min

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350 ft/min

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300 ft/min

Question 33

The result of a front C.G. position is: 1. Increase in stability. 2. Increase in fuel consumption. 3. Increase in stall speed. 4. Increase in range.

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1, 2, 3

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2. 4

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1, 2

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2, 3, 4

Question 34

Wie beeinflusst die Lufttemperatur die Leistung eines Kolbenmotors?

Accepted Answer

Höhere Temperatur entspricht geringerer Luftdichte, dies führt zu geringerer Motorleistung

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Geringere Temperatur entspricht höherer Luftdichte, dies führt zu geringerer Motorleistung

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Höhere Temperatur entspricht höherer Luftdichte, dies führt zu höherer Motorleistung

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Geringere Temperatur entspricht geringerer Luftdichte, dies führt zu höherer Motorleistung

Question 35

What range can be achieved at the following conditions? Outside air temperature: 6° C Pressure Altitude: 6000 ft Power: 65 % See annex (PFP-013) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 12

Accepted Answer

482 NM

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457 NM

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503 NM

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444 NM

Question 36

The density of AVGAS 100LL at 15° C is...

Accepted Answer

0.72 kg/l

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0.68 kg/l.

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1.0 kg/l.

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0.82 kg/l.

Question 37

What is the fuel flow and the true airspeed for cruise flight with 60 % power in flight level 85 at an OAT of -25° C? See annex (PFP-014) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 13

Accepted Answer

Fuel flow: 18.5 l. TAS: 85 kt.

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Fuel flow: 17 l. TAS: 81 kt.

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Fuel flow: 17.5 l. TAS: 83 kt

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Fuel flow: 20 l. TAS: 89 kt.

Question 38

The term "maximum elevation figure" (MEF) is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next higher 100 ft.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin of 1000 ft (305 m), rounded to the next higher 100 ft

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The highest elevation within an area covering 1 degree of latitude and 1 degree of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next lower 100 ft.

Question 39

For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 725 kg and a total moment of 650 mmkg. Which cross marks the center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-004) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

Accepted Answer

3

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1

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2

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4

Question 40

Which is the maximum rate of climb for the aircraft at 6500 ft pressure altitude and an OAT of 0° C? See annex (PFP-011) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 11

Accepted Answer

480 ft / min

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400 ft / min

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520 ft / min

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800 ft / min

Question 41

Given the following data for a VFR flight: Trip fuel = 70 US gallons Contingency fuel = 5% of trip fuel. Alternate and final reserve fuel = 20 US gallons Usable fuel at take-off = 90 US gallons After half of the distance you read that you have consumed 30 US gallons. Assume that fuel flow remains unchanged. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Upon landing 10.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel.

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The remaining fuel is insufficient for a landing at destination with alternate and final reserve fuel remaining.

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Upon landing 30.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel.

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Upon landing a total of 10.0 US gallons will remain

Question 42

At which airspeed do you climb to flight level (FL) 75 after a departure from an airfield which is located at a pressure altitude of 3000 ft with an initial mass of 3000 lbs? OAT at airfield: 25° C OAT in FL 75: 0° C See annex (PFP-023) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 14

Accepted Answer

110 kt

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90 kt

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120 kt

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100 kt

Question 43

What is the take-off distance at 750 kg take-off mass, standard (ISA) conditions at an elevation of 4000 ft with 5 kt tailwind? See annex (PFP-009) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 9

Accepted Answer

900 m

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320 m

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630 m

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480 m

Question 44

What is the true airspeed (TAS) [kt] and fuel consumption [l/h] for cruise flight with 60 % power in flight level 60 under the following conditions? Temperature: ISA - 20° C QNH: 980 hPa See annex (PFP-012) (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 10

Accepted Answer

95 kt. 19.6 l/h.

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96 kt. 19.1 l/h.

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110 kt. 25.1 l/h.

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95,75 kt. 19.8 l/h.

Question 45

The total weight of an aeroplane is acting vertically through the...

Accepted Answer

Center of gravity.

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Stagnation point.

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Neutral point.

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Center of pressure.

Question 46

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

Accepted Answer

Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Regular location messages

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Approved exceptions

Question 47

(For this questions use attachment or CAP697 SEP1 Fig. 2.2 Table 2.2.3) For planning a VFR flight, the following data are given: Flight time with planning "overhead-overhead" = 2h 42min Pressure Altitude = 7.500 ft Temperature = ISA Power setting = 2300 RPM Taxi Fuel = 2 USG Additional time for climb = 8 min, Additional time for approach and landing = 10 min The reserve fuel has to be 30% of trip fuel. Determine the minimum block fuel: (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 21

Accepted Answer

48.4 USG

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51.8 USG

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37.7 USG

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46.4 USG

Question 48

The center of gravity (CG) defines...

Accepted Answer

The point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass.

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The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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The distance from the datum to the position of a mass.

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The product of mass and balance arm.

Question 49

The angle of descent is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in degrees [°].

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in percent [%]

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance distance travelled within the same time, expressed in degrees [°].

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The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in percent [%].

Question 50

Given the following data for a VFR flight: Trip fuel = 70 US gallons Contingency fuel = 5% of trip fuel Alternate and final reserve fuel = 20 US gallons Usable fuel at take-off = 95 US gallons After half of the distance you read that you have consumed 40 US gallons. Assume that fuel flow remains unchanged. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

The remaining fuel is insufficient for a landing at destination with alternate and final reserve fuel remaining.

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Upon landing 15.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel.

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Upon landing 5.0 US gallons will remain in addition to alternate and final reserve fuel

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Upon landing, a total of 40.0 US gallons will remain.

Question 51

The position of the center of gravity equals... See figure (PFP-052e) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 1

Accepted Answer

142 in.

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147.5 in.

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145.7 in.

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137.5 in

Question 52

What happens to the true airspeed at a constant indicated airspeed during a climb?

Accepted Answer

It increases

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It decreases

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It remains constant below 5000 ft

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It remains constant above 5000 ft

Question 53

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

Accepted Answer

Not permissible and essentially dangerous

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Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %

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Compensated by the pilot's control inputs

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

Question 54

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 22

Accepted Answer

C

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B

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A

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D

Question 55

What is the required fuel to climb from FL 65 to FL 95 under the following conditions? Aircraft mass: 3000 lb. OAT in FL 65: -5° C OAT in FL 95: -15° C See annex (PFP-023) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 14

Accepted Answer

1 GAL

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2 GAL

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6 GAL

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3 GAL

Question 56

The red marking at the end of the yellow arc (5) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 8

Accepted Answer

VNE: Never-exceed speed

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VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

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VFE: Maximum flap extended speed

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VS1: Stall speed with flaps up

Question 57

The VFR semicircular rules are based on the...

Accepted Answer

Magnetic course (MC).

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True course (TC).

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Magnetic heading (MH)

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True heading (TH).

Question 58

Given values: Calculated take-off mass = 746 kg calculated CG = 37.1 cm fuel burn = 30.5 l on station 45 cm. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

Accepted Answer

36.9 cm

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37.2 cm

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37.5 cm

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36.3 cm

Question 59

Which climb speed may be used to optimize the rate of climb (e.g. to reach a desired altitude within minimum time)?

Accepted Answer

Vy, the best rate of climb speed

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Vy, the best angle of climb speed

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Vx, the best rate of climb speed

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Vx, the best angle of climb speed

Question 60

(For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 23

Accepted Answer

A

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D

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B

Answer

C

Question 61

Which is the most recently determined empty mass and the associated center of gravity (CG) arm from the aircraft documentation? See annex (PFP-006) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 6

Accepted Answer

498 kg; 280.59 m

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5 kg; 1.3 m

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4 kg; 1.1 m

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512 kg; 285.39 m

Question 62

Given the following conditions, the take-off distance equals... Outside air temperature: -20° C Pressure Altitude: 5000 ft Aeroplane mass: 750 kg Headwind: 10 kt

Accepted Answer

380 m

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450 m.

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410 m

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310 m.

Question 63

Given the following conditions, the fuel consumption equals... Pressure altitude: 2000 ft Temperature: 31° C RPM: 2400 See annex (PFP-012) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 10

Accepted Answer

19.5 l/h.

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19.1 l/h.

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21.7 l/h

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22.8 l/h

Question 64

The position of the center of gravity (including fuel) equals... See figure(PFP-053e) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

37.1 cm

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0.401 m

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37.3 cm

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0.403 m.

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