Exam quiz Flight Performance and Planning - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Question 1

(For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not an international airport) with a paved runway?

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

D

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B

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C

Question 2

Fuel flow is 36 L/h and flight time is 50 minutes. How much fuel is required?

Accepted Answer

30 L

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35 L

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25 L

Answer

86 L

Question 3

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should centre of gravity limits be understood?

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

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CG limits concern only passenger comfort

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CG limits may be ignored below maximum mass

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An excessively aft CG always improves stall recovery

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The appropriate ATS unit, normally by radio, subject to applicable in-flight filing procedures.

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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 5

Which practical rule applies to climb performance?

Accepted Answer

It may be limiting when obstacles, high mass or high density altitude are present

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It always improves as temperature increases

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It is unaffected by aircraft mass

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It removes the need to assess obstacles

Question 6

In day-to-day private flying, what is correct about centre of gravity limits?

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

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CG limits concern only passenger comfort

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CG limits may be ignored below maximum mass

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An excessively aft CG always improves stall recovery

Question 7

In normal private flying, which statement about aircraft mass is correct?

Accepted Answer

Higher mass increases take-off and landing distances and reduces climb performance

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Higher mass always improves climb performance

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Mass affects only structural limits, never performance

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Performance effects may be ignored whenever mass is below the maximum

Question 8

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)

Accepted Answer

900 m

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320 m

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630 m

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480 m

Question 9

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Aft centre of gravity normally...

Accepted Answer

reduces longitudinal stability

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increases longitudinal stability in every case

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changes the fixed aircraft datum

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removes the need to observe the aft limit

Question 10

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about obstacle clearance?

Accepted Answer

It must be considered during take-off, climb, approach and landing planning

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Runway length alone guarantees obstacle clearance

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It matters only during IFR flight

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It replaces mass-and-balance assessment

Question 11

At constant IAS, as pressure altitude increases and air density decreases, TAS generally...

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 12

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Increased aeroplane mass normally...

Accepted Answer

increases stall speed and take-off distance

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decreases stall speed

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decreases required take-off distance

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improves climb angle under otherwise equal conditions

Question 13

In day-to-day private flying, how should pressure altitude be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

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It always equals QNH-indicated altitude

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It is height measured by a radio altimeter

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It makes temperature irrelevant to performance

Question 14

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of performance margin?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

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A zero margin is always preferred

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Margins matter only for airline operations

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An added margin permits aircraft limitations to be exceeded

Question 15

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should landing distance be understood?

Accepted Answer

It must be assessed using expected mass, runway condition, wind and required safety margin

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It is always shorter with a tailwind

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It is unaffected by runway condition

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It is adequate to assess it only after touchdown

Question 16

Empty mass is 800 kg at arm 0.30 m. Load is 150 kg at arm 0.75 m. What is the loaded centre of gravity? Use one common datum for all arms and round to the nearest 0.01 m.

Accepted Answer

0.37 m

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0.42 m

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0.32 m

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0.75 m

Question 17

For safe PPL(A) operation, what is the correct operational meaning of take-off distance?

Accepted Answer

It must be checked against actual mass, wind, runway, slope, temperature and pressure altitude

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It is constant for every flight in the same aeroplane

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It is unaffected by runway slope or surface

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It need only be calculated after lift-off

Question 18

For safe PPL(A) operation, what should a private pilot remember about runway surface condition?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

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Wet or soft surfaces always reduce landing distance

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Contamination cannot affect directional control

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Surface effects need not be checked when mass is below the maximum

Question 19

Trip fuel is 54 L, contingency fuel is 10% of trip fuel, and reserve fuel is 18 L. For this arithmetic exercise, what is the sum of these components, excluding taxi fuel and any other fuel requirement?

Accepted Answer

77.4 L

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72 L

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87.4 L

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67.4 L

Question 20

Before departure, how should aircraft mass be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

Higher mass increases take-off and landing distances and reduces climb performance

Answer

Higher mass always improves climb performance

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Mass affects only structural limits, never performance

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Performance effects may be ignored whenever mass is below the maximum

Question 21

If an aeroplane is not equipped and approved for icing flight, which statement about planned flight in known or expected icing conditions on its route is correct?

Accepted Answer

Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, it should be left without delay.

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Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is only allowed as long as it is ensured that the aircraft can still be operated without performance degradation.

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Flight into forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, the flight may be continued as long as visual meteorological conditions are maintained.

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Flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited.

Question 22

In normal private flying, which statement about centre of gravity limits is correct?

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

Answer

CG limits concern only passenger comfort

Answer

CG limits may be ignored below maximum mass

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An excessively aft CG always improves stall recovery

Question 23

What is the correct operational meaning of runway slope?

Accepted Answer

It affects acceleration during take-off and deceleration during landing

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It has no influence on take-off acceleration

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It replaces the need to assess wind

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It has no influence on landing deceleration

Question 24

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024)

Accepted Answer

Altitude 9500 ft MSL

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Height 9500 ft

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

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Flight Level 95

Question 25

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about soft-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It aims to reduce drag from the surface and protect the nose wheel

Answer

It requires heavy braking during take-off

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It removes the need to use AFM/POH performance data

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It always produces a shorter take-off distance regardless of surface

Question 26

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 27

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)

Accepted Answer

7 NM

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10 NM

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6 NM

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4 NM

Question 28

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should pressure altitude be understood?

Accepted Answer

It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

Answer

It always equals QNH-indicated altitude

Answer

It is height measured by a radio altimeter

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It makes temperature irrelevant to performance

Question 29

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about short-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

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It permits runway length to be ignored

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It requires exceeding aircraft limitations

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It replaces assessment of obstacles beyond the runway

Question 30

For an arithmetic exercise, multiply a distance of 700 m by the specified factor 1.25. What is the result rounded to the nearest metre? This exercise factor is not a universal operational correction; real planning uses the applicable AFM/POH.

Accepted Answer

875 m

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700 m

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955 m

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795 m

Question 31

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should runway surface condition be understood?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

Answer

Wet or soft surfaces always reduce landing distance

Answer

Contamination cannot affect directional control

Answer

Surface effects need not be checked when mass is below the maximum

Question 32

During a local VFR flight, which option correctly describes density altitude?

Accepted Answer

Higher density altitude reduces take-off, climb and landing performance margins

Answer

It improves every aspect of performance

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It has no effect on normally aspirated engines

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It makes take-off distance independent of temperature

Question 33

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)

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 34

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Forward centre of gravity normally...

Accepted Answer

increases longitudinal stability and may increase take-off distance

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reduces all elevator forces in every case

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always makes the aeroplane longitudinally unstable

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has no influence on rotation or stall characteristics

Question 35

Using the attached representative SEP cruise table, at FL 75, ISA temperature and 3400 lb, use 23.0 inHg or full throttle if limiting, at 2300 RPM. Approximately what TAS and fuel flow are obtained by interpolation?

Accepted Answer

TAS = 160 kt FF = 11.9 GPH

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TAS = 145 kt FF = 71.1 GPH

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TAS = 160 kt FF = 12.3 GPH

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TAS = 145 kt FF = 11.9 GPH

Question 36

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation?

Accepted Answer

C

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B

Answer

A

Answer

D

Question 37

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about performance margin?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

Answer

A zero margin is always preferred

Answer

Margins matter only for airline operations

Answer

An added margin permits aircraft limitations to be exceeded

Question 38

In day-to-day private flying, which statement is correct for density altitude?

Accepted Answer

Higher density altitude reduces take-off, climb and landing performance margins

Answer

It improves every aspect of performance

Answer

It has no effect on normally aspirated engines

Answer

It makes take-off distance independent of temperature

Question 39

Loads must be adequately secured in order to...

Accepted Answer

Prevent unintended movement of cargo and consequent CG changes.

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Carry extra fuel

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Allow steep turns

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Prevent excessive 'g'-loading during the landing flare

Question 40

The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...

Accepted Answer

Distance from the datum to the centre of gravity of a mass.

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Distance of a mass from the centre of gravity.

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

Question 41

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about runway slope?

Accepted Answer

It affects acceleration during take-off and deceleration during landing

Answer

It has no influence on take-off acceleration

Answer

It replaces the need to assess wind

Answer

It has no influence on landing deceleration

Question 42

On a chart using 30-minute latitude/longitude quadrangles, what does the maximum elevation figure (MEF) represent?

Accepted Answer

The highest terrain or obstacle elevation with the chart's vertical-data allowances, rounded up to the next 100 ft; it is not itself a minimum safe flight altitude.

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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 43

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)

Accepted Answer

1 GAL

Answer

2 GAL

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6 GAL

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3 GAL

Question 44

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Best rate of climb speed is...

Accepted Answer

Vy

Answer

Vx

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VFE

Answer

VNO

Question 45

In practical private flying, which option correctly describes headwind and tailwind?

Accepted Answer

Headwind improves and tailwind degrades take-off and landing distance performance

Answer

Tailwind always reduces landing distance

Answer

Wind has no effect on groundspeed or ground roll

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Headwind increases required take-off distance under otherwise equal conditions

Question 46

For pre-flight preparation, what should a private pilot remember about obstacle clearance?

Accepted Answer

It must be considered during take-off, climb, approach and landing planning

Answer

Runway length alone guarantees obstacle clearance

Answer

It matters only during IFR flight

Answer

It replaces mass-and-balance assessment

Question 47

Which practical rule applies to take-off distance?

Accepted Answer

It must be checked against actual mass, wind, runway, slope, temperature and pressure altitude

Answer

It is constant for every flight in the same aeroplane

Answer

It is unaffected by runway slope or surface

Answer

It need only be calculated after lift-off

Question 48

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should performance margin be understood?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

Answer

A zero margin is always preferred

Answer

Margins matter only for airline operations

Answer

An added margin permits aircraft limitations to be exceeded

Question 49

A tailwind on take-off causes...

Accepted Answer

increased take-off distance

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decreased take-off distance

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no change in required take-off distance

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lower groundspeed at lift-off for the same airspeed

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

Higher mass increases take-off and landing distances and reduces climb performance

Answer

Higher mass always improves climb performance

Answer

Mass affects only structural limits, never performance

Answer

Performance effects may be ignored whenever mass is below the maximum

Question 51

In normal private flying, which statement about fuel reserve is correct?

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

Answer

Reserve fuel is optional on every VFR flight

Answer

A reserve replaces assessment of forecast weather

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All reserve fuel should routinely be included in planned trip consumption

Question 52

For pre-flight preparation, which option correctly describes fuel reserve?

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

Answer

Reserve fuel is optional on every VFR flight

Answer

A reserve replaces assessment of forecast weather

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All reserve fuel should routinely be included in planned trip consumption

Question 53

When reviewing the flight, how should runway slope be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

It affects acceleration during take-off and deceleration during landing

Answer

It has no influence on take-off acceleration

Answer

It replaces the need to assess wind

Answer

It has no influence on landing deceleration

Question 54

Which practical rule applies to short-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

Answer

It permits runway length to be ignored

Answer

It requires exceeding aircraft limitations

Answer

It replaces assessment of obstacles beyond the runway

Question 55

Fuel flow is 24 L/h and flight time is 45 minutes. How much fuel is required?

Accepted Answer

18 L

Answer

23 L

Answer

13 L

Answer

69 L

Question 56

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about density altitude?

Accepted Answer

Higher density altitude reduces take-off, climb and landing performance margins

Answer

It improves every aspect of performance

Answer

It has no effect on normally aspirated engines

Answer

It makes take-off distance independent of temperature

Question 57

During cross-country planning, which statement is correct for headwind and tailwind?

Accepted Answer

Headwind improves and tailwind degrades take-off and landing distance performance

Answer

Tailwind always reduces landing distance

Answer

Wind has no effect on groundspeed or ground roll

Answer

Headwind increases required take-off distance under otherwise equal conditions

Question 58

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about soft-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It aims to reduce drag from the surface and protect the nose wheel

Answer

It requires heavy braking during take-off

Answer

It removes the need to use AFM/POH performance data

Answer

It always produces a shorter take-off distance regardless of surface

Question 59

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

Answer

37.5 min

Answer

20.0 min

Answer

59.4 min

Question 60

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about obstacle clearance?

Accepted Answer

It must be considered during take-off, climb, approach and landing planning

Answer

Runway length alone guarantees obstacle clearance

Answer

It matters only during IFR flight

Answer

It replaces mass-and-balance assessment

Question 61

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

Accepted Answer

Higher mass increases take-off and landing distances and reduces climb performance

Answer

Higher mass always improves climb performance

Answer

Mass affects only structural limits, never performance

Answer

Performance effects may be ignored whenever mass is below the maximum

Question 62

Best angle of climb speed is...

Accepted Answer

Vx

Answer

Vy

Answer

VNE

Answer

VS1

Question 63

The beginning of the green arc (2) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008)

Accepted Answer

VS1: stall speed in the specified clean configuration.

Answer

VS0: Stall speed in landing configuration

Answer

VFE: Maximum flap extended speed

Answer

VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

Question 64

Which statement is correct for density altitude?

Accepted Answer

Higher density altitude reduces take-off, climb and landing performance margins

Answer

It improves every aspect of performance

Answer

It has no effect on normally aspirated engines

Answer

It makes take-off distance independent of temperature

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