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

Question 1

Fuel flow is 42 L/h and flight time is 40 minutes. How much fuel is required?

Accepted Answer

28 L

Answer

33 L

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23 L

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82 L

Question 2

How should take-off distance be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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It depends only on aircraft colour

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It affects only radio phraseology

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It always improves performance

Question 3

Which option correctly describes fuel reserve?

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

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It has no effect on distance required

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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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 5

In normal private flying, which statement about short-field technique is correct?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is set by the transponder

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It allows ignoring runway length

Question 6

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 7

Which statement about soft-field technique is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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It requires heavy braking during take-off

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It ignores performance data

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It always shortens ground roll

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

FL 055

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FL 050

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FL 060

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FL 065

Question 9

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 always improves performance

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It is set by the transponder

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 10

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation 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 replaces weather planning

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It is a passenger comfort item only

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It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 11

When briefing a VFR flight, what is the correct operational meaning of aircraft mass?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is a maintenance interval

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Mass is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It replaces weather planning

Question 12

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Higher density altitude causes...

Accepted Answer

reduced take-off and climb performance

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It has no effect on distance required

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It applies only to IFR flights

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

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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 14

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 15

Best rate of climb speed is...

Accepted Answer

Vy

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Vx

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VFE

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VNO

Question 16

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about 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 checked only after landing

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It is set by the transponder

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

Question 17

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about performance margin?

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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It affects only radio phraseology

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 18

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Final reserve fuel is intended to...

Accepted Answer

provide a protected reserve and should not be planned as trip fuel

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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 19

In normal private flying, which statement about density altitude is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

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It replaces weather planning

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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It has no effect on normally aspirated engines

Question 20

Trip fuel is fuel required...

Accepted Answer

from take-off to landing at the destination under planned conditions

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only for taxi

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only for alternate

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only for engine start

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

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It is always favourable in tailwind

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It has no effect on distance required

Question 22

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

880 m

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720 m

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790 m

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820 m

Question 26

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 27

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

Accepted Answer

92 kt.

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96 kt.

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88 kt.

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100 kt.

Question 28

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? A headwind on landing causes...

Accepted Answer

reduced landing distance over the ground

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is checked only after landing

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It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 29

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 30

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 31

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

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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Margins apply only to airline operations

Question 32

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 33

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 34

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

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It has no effect on distance required

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 35

Using the attached cruise performance table for a representative SEP aeroplane, plan a flight from EDWH (Oldenburg Hatten) to EDWF (Leer Papenburg). Conditions: cruise level FL 65, temperature ISA +20, cruise weight 3400 lb, power 23.0 inHg at 2300 RPM. What indicated airspeed (IAS) and fuel flow (FF) can be expected?

Accepted Answer

IAS = 142 kt FF = 11.5 GPH

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IAS = 145 kt FF = 11.9 GPH

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IAS = 158kt FF = 11.5 GPH

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IAS = 150 kt FF = 12.3 GPH

Question 36

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about centre of gravity limits?

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

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CG may be ignored if below maximum mass

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It always improves performance

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It has no effect on distance required

Question 37

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

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

Question 38

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 39

An aircraft has a total mass of 2,500 lb and a total moment of 355,000 lb in. The centre of gravity position equals...

Accepted Answer

142 in.

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147.5 in.

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145.7 in.

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137.5 in.

Question 40

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of centre of gravity limits?

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

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It always improves performance

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It is checked only after landing

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It is unrelated to runway surface

Question 41

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about fuel reserve?

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Answer

Reserve fuel replaces weather planning

Question 42

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 43

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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It cancels obstacle clearance

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They always reduce landing distance

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It always improves performance

Question 44

Empty mass is 700 kg at arm 0.25 m. Load is 120 kg at arm 0.60 m. What is the loaded centre of gravity?

Accepted Answer

0.30 m

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0.35 m

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0.25 m

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0.60 m

Question 45

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?

Accepted Answer

0.44 m

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0.49 m

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0.39 m

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0.95 m

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

44 L

Answer

75 L

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52 L

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49 L

Question 47

POH take-off distance is 520 m. If planning conservatively for wet grass with a factor of 1.20, what distance should be allowed?

Accepted Answer

624 m

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520 m

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704 m

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544 m

Question 48

Which practical rule applies to headwind and tailwind?

Accepted Answer

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

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Tailwind always improves landing distance

Answer

It always improves performance

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It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

Answer

It is checked only after landing

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Question 50

For the purpose of a flight preparation, the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 750 kg and a total moment of 625 mmkg. Which cross marks the centre of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-003)

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

4

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2

Answer

3

Question 51

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about landing distance?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is always shorter with tailwind

Answer

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Answer

It is checked only after landing

Question 52

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

Answer

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Answer

It is checked only after landing

Question 53

The speed Vx means...

Accepted Answer

That a given altitude is reached within minimum distance

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That a given altitude is reached within minimum flight time

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Maximum altitude gain per 10 % power

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That a given altitude is reached with minimum fuel consumption

Question 54

An uphill runway slope on take-off normally...

Accepted Answer

increases take-off distance

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decreases take-off distance

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has no effect

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reduces required power

Question 55

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should short-field technique be understood?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Question 56

What should a private pilot remember about runway surface condition?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

Question 57

How does aircraft flap configuration influence the take-off performance?

Accepted Answer

A higher flap setting decreases ground roll and lift-off speed, but also climb performance

Answer

A higher flap setting decreases ground roll and increases lift-off speed and climb performance

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A higher flap setting decreases ground roll and lift-off speed and increases climb performance

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A higher flap setting increases ground roll, lift-off speed, and climb performance

Question 58

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...

Accepted Answer

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 59

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

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

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It applies only to IFR flights

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 60

(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

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A

Answer

D

Question 61

The speed VS0 is defined as...

Accepted Answer

Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration.

Answer

Maximum landing gear extended speed.

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Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in clean configuration.

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Maximum flap extended speed.

Question 62

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.

Answer

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

Answer

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 63

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

Accepted Answer

104 kt.

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100 kt.

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95 kt.

Answer

110 kt.

Question 64

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

Answer

It is constant for every flight

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Answer

It is set by the transponder

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