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

Question 1

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of headwind and tailwind?

Accepted Answer

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

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It affects only radio phraseology

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It changes aircraft registration

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It has no effect on distance required

Question 2

Mass must remain within limits because...

Accepted Answer

structural and performance limitations apply

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licence validity depends on baggage

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QNH changes mass

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radio range changes mass

Question 3

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

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It replaces weather planning

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It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is checked only after landing

Question 8

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of soft-field technique?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is always favourable in tailwind

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It affects only radio phraseology

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It replaces weather planning

Question 9

Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...

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 10

Which practical rule applies to obstacle clearance?

Accepted Answer

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

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It always improves performance

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It replaces weather planning

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It has no effect on distance required

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Vy

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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It is always favourable in tailwind

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It affects only radio phraseology

Question 12

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about headwind and tailwind?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

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It affects only radio phraseology

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It replaces weather planning

Question 13

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 take-off distance

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improves climb angle

Question 14

Which statement about density altitude is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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It improves all performance

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It has no effect on normally aspirated engines

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It is the same as QNH

Question 15

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of runway surface condition?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It applies only to IFR flights

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It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 16

In normal private flying, which statement about headwind and tailwind is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Wind has no effect on ground roll

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It replaces weather planning

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It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 17

Higher density altitude causes...

Accepted Answer

reduced take-off and climb performance

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shorter take-off distance

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higher engine power

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lower true airspeed for a given IAS

Question 18

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...

Accepted Answer

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 19

In normal private flying, which statement about take-off distance is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

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It always improves performance

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

FF = 25.7 USG/h

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FF = 8.6 USG/h

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FF = 42.9 USG/h

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FF = 34.3 USG/h

Question 21

In practical private flying, what is the correct operational meaning of short-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

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It affects only radio phraseology

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It changes aircraft registration

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It has no effect on distance required

Question 22

Which statement about centre of gravity limits is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

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CG limits are passenger comfort data

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CG may be ignored if below maximum mass

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Aft CG always improves stall recovery

Question 23

A headwind on landing causes...

Accepted Answer

reduced landing distance over the ground

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increased landing distance over the ground

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higher touchdown groundspeed

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no change in approach path

Question 24

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? A wet grass runway normally...

Accepted Answer

increases take-off and landing distances

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It replaces weather planning

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It is a passenger comfort item only

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It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 25

Which statement about performance margin is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

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A zero margin is preferred

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Margins apply only to airline operations

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Margins replace pilot judgement

Question 26

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 is a passenger comfort item only

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It applies only to IFR flights

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It is the same as indicated altitude in all cases

Question 27

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about density altitude?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It always improves performance

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It has no effect on distance required

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It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 28

What is correct about obstacle clearance?

Accepted Answer

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

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It replaces weight and balance

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 29

During a local VFR flight, what should a private pilot remember about centre of gravity limits?

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

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CG limits are passenger comfort data

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It affects only radio phraseology

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 30

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

It removes fuel reserve requirements

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Wind has no effect on ground roll

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 31

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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It is a passenger comfort item only

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 32

Aft centre of gravity normally...

Accepted Answer

reduces longitudinal stability

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increases stability in all cases

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moves the datum

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increases fuel capacity

Question 33

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should headwind and tailwind be understood?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Headwind increases take-off distance

Answer

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Question 34

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 35

Fuel flow is 28 L/h and flight time is 75 minutes. How much fuel is required?

Accepted Answer

35 L

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40 L

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30 L

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103 L

Question 36

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of climb performance?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is checked only after landing

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It is a passenger comfort item only

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It is set by the transponder

Question 37

In normal private flying, which statement about runway slope is correct?

Accepted Answer

It affects acceleration during take-off and deceleration during landing

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It is always favourable in tailwind

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It always improves performance

Question 38

How does the aircraft configuration influence take-off performance while all other parameters remaining constant? See figure (PFP-007)

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 39

The specified speed in the ATS flight plan equals: See annex (PFP-051)

Accepted Answer

100 kt.

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1000 kt.

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100 m/h.

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100 km/h.

Question 40

Fuel flow is 18 L/h and flight time is 80 minutes. How much fuel is required?

Accepted Answer

24 L

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29 L

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19 L

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98 L

Question 41

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

It removes fuel reserve requirements

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 42

Loads must be adequately secured in order to...

Accepted Answer

Avoid any centre of gravity (C.G.) movements

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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 43

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

Accepted Answer

498 kg; 280.59 m

Answer

5 kg; 1.3 m

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4 kg; 1.1 m

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512 kg; 285.39 m

Question 44

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? A tailwind on take-off causes...

Accepted Answer

increased take-off distance

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 45

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

It affects only radio phraseology

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

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It is a maintenance interval

Question 46

How should runway slope be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

It affects acceleration during take-off and deceleration during landing

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It replaces weather planning

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It has no effect on distance required

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It is unrelated to runway surface

Question 47

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?

Accepted Answer

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 48

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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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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It is a maintenance interval

Question 49

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?

Accepted Answer

114.2 L

Answer

110 L

Answer

124.2 L

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104.2 L

Question 50

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 51

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 52

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)

Accepted Answer

Fuel flow: 18.5 l. TAS: 85 kt.

Answer

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 53

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

Accepted Answer

Uncontrollable attitudes, structural damage, risk of injuries.

Answer

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 54

In normal private flying, which statement about landing distance is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is a maintenance interval

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It affects only radio phraseology

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It has no effect on distance required

Question 55

What range can be achieved at the following conditions? Outside air temperature: 6° C Pressure Altitude: 6000 ft Power: 65 % See annex (PFP-013)

Accepted Answer

482 NM

Answer

457 NM

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503 NM

Answer

444 NM

Question 56

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? A downhill runway slope on landing normally...

Accepted Answer

increases landing distance

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It has no effect on distance required

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It applies only to IFR flights

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has no effect

Question 57

Which practical rule applies to short-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

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It is a maintenance interval

Question 58

Trip fuel is 60 L, contingency fuel is 5% of trip fuel, and reserve fuel is 20 L. What is the minimum fuel required before taxi?

Accepted Answer

83 L

Answer

80 L

Answer

93 L

Answer

73 L

Question 59

How should short-field technique be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

Answer

It replaces obstacle assessment

Answer

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

Symbol C

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Symbol B

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Symbol A

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Symbol D

Question 61

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is checked only after landing

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Question 62

Which practical rule applies to performance margin?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Answer

A zero margin is preferred

Answer

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 63

Contingency fuel is carried to...

Accepted Answer

allow for unforeseen variations in fuel consumption or conditions

Answer

replace oil

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cool the brakes

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reduce aircraft mass

Question 64

A wet grass runway normally...

Accepted Answer

increases take-off and landing distances

Answer

reduces rolling resistance in all cases

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has no effect

Answer

improves braking

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