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

Question 1

It is possible that the surface wind speed at an airport is reduced due to friction. When a surface area with a minor tailwind condition is left during the initial climb, the pilot might expect...

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A decrease in airspeed and rate of climb due to increasing tailwind.

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An increase in airspeed and rate of climb due to decreasing tailwind.

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A decrease in airspeed and climb performance due to decreasing tailwind.

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An increase in airspeed and rate of climb due to increasing tailwind.

Question 2

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)

Accepted Answer

110 kt

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90 kt

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120 kt

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100 kt

Question 3

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)

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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 4

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

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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 5

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 6

Calculated take-off mass = 2300 lbs, calculated CG = 95.75 in, fuel burn = 170 lbs on station 87.00 in. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

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96.45 in

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97.39 in

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94.11 in

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96.57 in

Question 7

Which is the most recently determined empty mass and the associated center of gravity (CG) arm from the aircraft documentation? See annex (PFP-006)

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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 8

Given the following conditions, the TAS equals... Outside air temperature: -2° C Pressure altitude: 8000 ft Power: 75 % See annex (PFP-014)

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104 kt.

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100 kt.

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95 kt.

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110 kt.

Question 9

What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?

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They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

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To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

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They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima

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To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

Question 10

Baggage and cargo must be properly stowed and fastened, otherwise a shift of the cargo may cause...

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Uncontrollable attitudes, structural damage, risk of injuries.

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Continuous attitudes which can be corrected by the pilot using the flight controls.

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Structural damage, angle of attack stability, velocity stability.

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Calculable instability if the C.G. is shifting by less than 10 %.

Question 11

(For this question, 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?

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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 12

The speed VFE is defined as...

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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 13

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

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Center of gravity.

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Stagnation point.

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Neutral point.

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Center of pressure.

Question 14

An aircraft must be loaded and operated in such a way that the center of gravity (CG) stays within the approved limits during all phases of flight. This is done to ensure...

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Both stability and controllability of the aircraft.

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That the aircraft does not exceed the maximum permissible airspeed during a descent.

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That the aircraft does not stall.

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That the aircraft does not tip over on its tail while it is being loaded.

Question 15

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)

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1 GAL

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2 GAL

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6 GAL

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3 GAL

Question 16

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

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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 left 6 kt. Tailwind 10.4 kt.

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Crosswind from the right 6 kt. Headwind 10.4 kt.

Question 17

The term "center of gravity" is defined as...

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The point at which the total mass of the aeroplane is considered to act.

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The heaviest point on an aeroplane.

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Half the distance between the neutral point and the datum line.

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Another designation for the neutral point.

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

(For this question 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:

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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 20

The center of gravity (CG) defines...

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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 21

What is the required distance 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)

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6 NM

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3 NM

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16 NM

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10 NM

Question 22

What is the lowest possible VFR flight level if a true course of 181° is selected and a variation of 3° east exists?

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FL 055

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FL 050

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FL 060

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FL 065

Question 23

During a flight with a flight plan submitted, landing is conducted at an airfield other than the destination stated in the filed flight plan. Who has to be contacted by the pilot immediately?

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

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Local office for aerial supervision.

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The flight manager on duty.

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The police department.

Question 24

The position of the center of gravity equals... See figure (PFP-052e)

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142 in.

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147.5 in.

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145.7 in.

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137.5 in.

Question 25

A flight plan has been filed for a flight departing at an uncontrolled aerodrome. When has the actual take-off time been transmitted to ATC?

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Immediately after take-off.

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Upon request from ATC.

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When landing is assured.

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At deviation from expected off-block time by more than 15 min.

Question 26

Calculated take-off mass = 1082 kg, calculated CG = 0.254 m, fuel burn = 55 l on station 0.40 m. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

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24.8 cm

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24.6 cm

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25.2 cm

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25.4 cm

Question 27

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:

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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 28

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)

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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 29

The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...

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Mass and balance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

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Performance section of the pilot's operating handbook of this particular aircraft.

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Documentation of the annual inspection.

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Certificate of airworthiness.

Question 30

What is the true airspeed (TAS) [kt] and fuel consumption [l/h] for cruise flight with 70 % power in flight level 60 under the following conditions? Temperature: ISA - 20° C QNH: 980 hPa See annex (PFP-012)

Accepted Answer

110 kt. 23.9 l/h.

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100 kt. 19.3 l/h.

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95 kt. 19.6 l/h.

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105 kt. 21.5 l/h

Question 31

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

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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 32

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030)

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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 33

What mass equals 102 litres of Avgas 100LL?

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74 kg

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142 lbs

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74 lbs

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142 kg

Question 34

The speed Vy is defined as...

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Best distance of climb.

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Best speed of climb.

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Best angle of climb.

Question 35

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

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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 36

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

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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

The EOBT (estimated off-block time) is specified in the ATS flight plan as...

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Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

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Standard Time (ST).

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Local Mean Time (LMT).

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Central European Time (CET).

Question 38

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)

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900 m

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320 m

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630 m

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480 m

Question 39

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 40

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)

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3

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1

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2

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4

Question 41

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

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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 42

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 43

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

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380 m.

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450 m.

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410 m.

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310 m.

Question 44

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?

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C

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B

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A

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D

Question 45

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 46

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

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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 47

The empty weight and the corresponding center of gravity (CG) of an aircraft are initially determined...

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By weighing.

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Through data provided by the aircraft manufacturer.

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By calculation.

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For one aircraft of a type only, since all aircraft of the same type have the same mass and CG position.

Question 48

The red marking at the end of the yellow arc (5) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008)

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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 49

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

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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 50

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

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4 L

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2 L

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3 L

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5 L

Question 51

What is the nature of the flight shown in the given ATC flight plan? See annex (PFP-051a)

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Night flight under visual flight rules.

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Flight under instrument flight rules.

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Traffic pattern under visual flight rules.

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Border crossing flight.

Question 52

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

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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 53

Given the following data for a VFR flight: Take-off fuel: 180 kg including reserve fuel, which is 30% of take off fuel. After half of the distance the remaining fuel is 100 kg. Assume that cruise conditions will remain unchanged. Determine the remaining fuel at the destination:

Accepted Answer

20 kg

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80 kg

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40 kg

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10 kg

Question 54

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056)

Accepted Answer

1 500 ft MSL.

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FL150.

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1 500 m MSL.

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1.500 ft GND.

Question 55

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 56

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 57

The end of the green arc (4) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008)

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VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

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VNE: Never-exceed speed

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VFE: Maximum flap extended speed

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VS1: Stall speed with flaps up

Question 58

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 59

The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes...

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The mass of the aeroplane plus standard items such as unusable fuel and other unusable liquids, lubricating oil in engine and auxiliary units, fire extinguishers, pyrotechnics, emergency oxygen equipment, supplementary electronic equipment.

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The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation excluding unusable fuel and traffic load. The mass includes items such as crew and crew baggage.

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The total mass of an aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including the required fuel and crew, but excluding traffic load.

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The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including crew, navigation instruments and engine cowling.

Question 60

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)

Accepted Answer

No

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Don't know

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Maybe

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Yes

Question 61

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 62

The distance between the center of gravity and the datum is called...

Accepted Answer

Balance arm.

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Span width.

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Lever.

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Torque.

Question 63

(For this question 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 43min Pressure Altitude = 6.500 ft Temperature = ISA-20 Power setting = 2300 RPM Taxi Fuel = 2 USG Additional time for climb = 7 min, Additional time for approach and landing = 10 min The reserve fuel has to be 30% of trip fuel. Determine the minimum block fuel:

Accepted Answer

50.4 USG

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47.3 USG

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43.8 USG

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39.2 USG

Question 64

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

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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

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