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

Exam simulation EASA PPL(A) Exam Question Bank Performance and flight planning 120 questions on 120 minutes

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1 - How does the aircraft configuration influence take-off performance while all other parameters remaining constant? See figure (PFP-007)
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2 - The centre of gravity (CG) defines...
3 - Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Final reserve fuel is intended to...
4 - The VFR semicircular rules are based on the...
5 - Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of pressure altitude?
6 - Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Aft centre of gravity normally...
7 - What should a private pilot remember about centre of gravity limits?
8 - Which statement about climb performance is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?
9 - Total mass is 680 kg and total moment is 272.0 kg m. What is the centre of gravity arm?
10 - What is correct about obstacle clearance?
11 - 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?
12 - In day-to-day private flying, which statement is correct for density altitude?
13 - For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about fuel reserve?
14 - 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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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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16 - The red marking at the end of the yellow arc (5) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008)
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17 - What happens to the true airspeed at a constant indicated airspeed during a climb?
18 - In normal private flying, which statement about centre of gravity limits is correct?
19 - Which practical rule applies to runway slope?
20 - When reviewing the flight, which statement is correct for fuel reserve?
21 - In day-to-day private flying, what is correct about centre of gravity limits?
22 - 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)
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23 - 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?
24 - What must be considered for cross-border flights?
25 - For safe PPL(A) operation, how should soft-field technique be understood?
26 - The speed Vy is defined as...
27 - Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024)
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28 - Given the following conditions, the TAS equals... Outside air temperature: 10° C Pressure altitude: 6000 ft Power: 65 % See annex (PFP-014)
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29 - For safe PPL(A) operation, how should short-field technique be understood?
30 - What should a private pilot remember about landing distance?
31 - Trip fuel is 85 L, contingency fuel is 5% of trip fuel, and reserve fuel is 25 L. What is the minimum fuel required before taxi?
32 - Which statement about density altitude is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?
33 - 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)
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34 - How should aircraft mass be understood by a private pilot?
35 - During a VFR flight the remaining usable fuel at a checkpoint is 80 USG. Reserve fuel is 20 USG, remaining flight time according to flight plan is 2h 20min. What is the highest acceptable fuel flow (FF) for the rest of the trip?
36 - Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of soft-field technique?
37 - For safe PPL(A) operation, how should climb performance be understood?
38 - Which practical rule applies to soft-field technique?
39 - What is the lowest possible VFR flight level if a true course of 181° is selected and a variation of 3° east exists?
40 - 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
41 - When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about obstacle clearance?
42 - Given the following conditions, the fuel consumption equals... Pressure altitude: 2000 ft Temperature: 31° C RPM: 2400 See annex (PFP-012)
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43 - Which practical rule applies to runway surface condition?
44 - Total mass is 750 kg and total moment is 285.0 kg m. What is the centre of gravity arm?
45 - The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...
46 - Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of centre of gravity limits?
47 - Increased aeroplane mass normally...
48 - When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about soft-field technique?
49 - Which statement about landing distance is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?
50 - Trip fuel is fuel required...
51 - 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?
52 - For safe PPL(A) operation, how should performance margin be understood?
53 - 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?
54 - Fuel flow is 36 L/h and flight time is 50 minutes. How much fuel is required?
55 - The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...
56 - Which option correctly describes soft-field technique?
57 - Which statement about performance margin is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?
58 - For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 775 kg and a total moment of 700 mmkg. Which cross marks the centre of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-005)
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59 - Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of performance margin?
60 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation?
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61 - When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about runway surface condition?
62 - The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...
63 - How should pressure altitude be understood by a private pilot?
64 - Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of fuel reserve?
65 - Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? A headwind on landing causes...
66 - In normal private flying, which statement about climb performance is correct?
67 - Which statement about headwind and tailwind is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?
68 - For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about centre of gravity limits?
69 - The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...
70 - Which statement about runway slope is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?
71 - 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:
72 - In normal private flying, which statement about runway surface condition is correct?
73 - The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes...
74 - In normal private flying, which statement about headwind and tailwind is correct?
75 - Fuel flow is 32 L/h and flight time is 30 minutes. How much fuel is required?
76 - Which practical rule applies to headwind and tailwind?
77 - When briefing a VFR flight, what is the correct operational meaning of aircraft mass?
78 - During a local VFR flight, what should a private pilot remember about centre of gravity limits?
79 - Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of landing distance?
80 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?
81 - For a take-off from runway 22 and a reported wind of 250°/10 kt, the longitudinal wind component equals...
82 - For take-off on runway 36 with wind 240°/12 kt, what are the approximate wind components?
83 - Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Contingency fuel is carried to...
84 - Empty mass is 650 kg at arm 0.28 m. Load is 200 kg at arm 0.95 m. What is the loaded centre of gravity?
85 - Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Higher density altitude causes...
86 - The specified speed in the ATS flight plan equals: See annex (PFP-051)
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87 - For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about take-off distance?
88 - When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about headwind and tailwind?
89 - An aircraft must be loaded and operated in such a way that the centre of gravity (CG) stays within the approved limits during all phases of flight. This is done to ensure...
90 - For safe PPL(A) operation, how should centre of gravity limits be understood?
91 - The term "steady flight" is defined as...
92 - Best rate of climb speed is...
93 - The conversion factor from kilogram [kg] into pounds [lb] is...
94 - For landing on runway 36 with wind 240°/12 kt, which wind component combination applies?
95 - For safe PPL(A) operation, how should aircraft mass be understood?
96 - POH take-off distance is 450 m. If planning conservatively for 10 kt tailwind with a factor of 1.15, what distance should be allowed?
97 - The end of the green arc (4) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008)
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98 - Which practical rule applies to landing distance?
99 - 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
100 - What is the correct operational meaning of take-off distance?
101 - When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about runway slope?
102 - Which statement about centre of gravity limits is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?
103 - Using the attached fuel planning data for a representative SEP aeroplane, calculate the minimum block fuel for a VFR flight. Data: overhead-to-overhead flight time 2 h 43 min, pressure altitude 6500 ft, temperature ISA -20, power 2300 RPM, taxi fuel 2 USG, climb allowance 7 min, approach and landing allowance 10 min. For this planning exercise, reserve fuel is 30% of trip fuel. What is the minimum block fuel?
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104 - Higher density altitude causes...
105 - Which maximum rate of climb can the aircraft reach at 9000 ft pressure altitude and OAT 12° C? See annex (PFP-011)
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106 - Forward centre of gravity normally...
107 - For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about headwind and tailwind?
108 - When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about take-off distance?
109 - In day-to-day private flying, how should pressure altitude be understood by a private pilot?
110 - How should take-off distance be understood by a private pilot?
111 - A downhill runway slope on landing normally...
112 - The term "centre of gravity" is defined as...
113 - Which practical rule applies to pressure altitude?
114 - The speed VS0 is defined as...
115 - Which practical rule applies to short-field technique?
116 - 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)
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117 - Fuel flow is 18 L/h and flight time is 80 minutes. How much fuel is required?
118 - Which statement is correct for density altitude?
119 - During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...
120 - How should short-field technique be understood by a private pilot?
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