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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It replaces weather planning

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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It is unrelated to mass

Question 2

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should fuel reserve be understood?

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

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It applies only to IFR flights

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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Reserve fuel is optional on all VFR flights

Question 3

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 4

Final reserve fuel is intended to...

Accepted Answer

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

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be used routinely during cruise

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replace alternate fuel in all cases

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increase baggage allowance

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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It affects only radio phraseology

Question 6

Which maximum rate of climb can the aircraft reach at 9000 ft pressure altitude and OAT 12° C? See annex (PFP-011)

Accepted Answer

200 ft/min

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250 ft/min

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350 ft/min

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300 ft/min

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

18 L

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23 L

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13 L

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69 L

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Distance of a mass from the centre of gravity.

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

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

Question 10

What is the required fuel to climb from FL 65 to FL 95 under the following conditions? Aircraft mass: 3000 lb. OAT in FL 65: -5° C OAT in FL 95: -15° C See annex (PFP-023)

Accepted Answer

1 GAL

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2 GAL

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6 GAL

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3 GAL

Question 11

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 always improves performance

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It replaces weather planning

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It has no effect on distance required

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A

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D

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B

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C

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

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It is set by the transponder

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It is the same as indicated altitude in all cases

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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It is always shorter with tailwind

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It is checked only after touchdown

Question 17

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

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It is a passenger comfort item only

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

Question 18

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 19

Fuel flow is 32 L/h and flight time is 30 minutes. How much fuel is required?

Accepted Answer

16 L

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21 L

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11 L

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62 L

Question 20

A wet grass runway normally...

Accepted Answer

increases take-off and landing distances

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reduces rolling resistance in all cases

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has no effect

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improves braking

Question 21

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

Answer

CG limits are passenger comfort data

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It affects only radio phraseology

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 23

For a take-off from runway 22 and a reported wind of 250°/10 kt, the longitudinal wind component equals...

Accepted Answer

9 kt headwind.

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9 kt tailwind.

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5 kt tailwind.

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5 kt headwind.

Question 24

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 25

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

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Wind has no effect on ground roll

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It replaces weather planning

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It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 26

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should take-off distance be understood?

Accepted Answer

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

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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 27

The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...

Accepted Answer

The C.G. of a mass and the datum line

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The front C.G. limit and the datum line

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The C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit

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The front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

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It replaces obstacle assessment

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 29

What should a private pilot remember about obstacle clearance?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is relevant only to IFR

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It replaces weather planning

Question 30

Which practical rule applies to performance margin?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

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It applies only to IFR flights

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A zero margin is preferred

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 31

The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes...

Accepted Answer

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 32

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 33

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 34

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

Answer

0.49 m

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0.39 m

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0.95 m

Question 35

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 36

POH take-off distance is 700 m. If planning conservatively for high density altitude with a factor of 1.25, what distance should be allowed?

Accepted Answer

875 m

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700 m

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955 m

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795 m

Question 37

How should pressure altitude be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Answer

It is the same as indicated altitude in all cases

Question 38

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?

Accepted Answer

0.37 m

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0.42 m

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0.32 m

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0.75 m

Question 39

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 40

Before departure, what is correct about performance margin?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

Question 41

How does air temperature affect the performance of a piston engine?

Accepted Answer

Higher temperature equals lower air density, this leads to lower engine performance

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Lower temperature equals higher air density, this leads to lower engine performance

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Higher temperature equals higher air density, this leads to higher engine performance

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Lower temperature equals lower air density, this leads to higher engine performance

Question 42

POH take-off distance is 600 m. If planning conservatively for uphill slope with a factor of 1.10, what distance should be allowed?

Accepted Answer

660 m

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600 m

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740 m

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580 m

Question 43

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should aircraft mass be understood?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

Question 44

Which option correctly describes climb performance?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is unrelated to mass

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 46

Given the following data: Take-Off fuel = 200 lbs Alternate fuel = 40 lbs Final reserve fuel = 30 lbs After 25 minutes the remaining fuel is 120 lbs. Assuming that fuel flow will remain unchanged, the remaining time to the destination should not exceed:

Accepted Answer

15.6 min

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37.5 min

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20.0 min

Answer

59.4 min

Question 47

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.

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110 kt.

Question 48

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?

Accepted Answer

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 49

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 50

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 51

Which option correctly describes soft-field technique?

Accepted Answer

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

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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 52

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.

Answer

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 53

Best rate of climb speed is...

Accepted Answer

Vy

Answer

Vx

Answer

VFE

Answer

VNO

Question 54

Which statement is correct for climb performance?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It replaces obstacle planning

Answer

It is checked only after landing

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Question 55

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

Accepted Answer

Flight Information Service (FIS).

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

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Next airport operator en-route.

Answer

Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

Question 56

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should obstacle clearance be understood?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Question 57

During an unaccelerated flight...

Accepted Answer

Thrust equals drag and lift equals gravity.

Answer

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 58

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

Answer

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 59

Which statement about headwind and tailwind is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Tailwind always improves landing distance

Answer

Wind has no effect on ground roll

Answer

Headwind increases take-off distance

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

Answer

VNE: Never-exceed speed

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VFE: Maximum flap extended speed

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VS1: Stall speed with flaps up

Question 61

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

Accepted Answer

It affects acceleration during take-off and deceleration during landing

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

Centre of gravity.

Answer

Stagnation point.

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Neutral point.

Answer

Centre of pressure.

Question 63

Trip fuel is 42 L, contingency fuel is 10% of trip fuel, and reserve fuel is 15 L. What is the minimum fuel required before taxi?

Accepted Answer

61.2 L

Answer

57 L

Answer

71.2 L

Answer

51.2 L

Question 64

Total mass is 820 kg and total moment is 311.6 kg m. What is the centre of gravity arm?

Accepted Answer

0.38 m

Answer

0.42 m

Answer

0.34 m

Answer

311.6 m

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