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

Question 1

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

Answer

503 NM

Answer

444 NM

Question 2

A tailwind on take-off causes...

Accepted Answer

increased take-off distance

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decreased take-off distance

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no performance change

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lower groundspeed at lift-off

Question 3

Before departure, how should aircraft mass be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is checked only after landing

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It applies only to IFR flights

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Trip fuel is 96 L, contingency fuel is 5% of trip fuel, and reserve fuel is 30 L. What is the minimum fuel required before taxi?

Accepted Answer

130.8 L

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126 L

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140.8 L

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120.8 L

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

50.4 USG

Answer

47.3 USG

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43.8 USG

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39.2 USG

Question 8

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 9

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

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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 10

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 11

The centre of gravity (CG) defines...

Accepted Answer

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

28 L

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33 L

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23 L

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82 L

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

95 kt. 19.6 l/h.

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96 kt. 19.1 l/h.

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110 kt. 25.1 l/h.

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95,75 kt. 19.8 l/h.

Question 15

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of runway slope?

Accepted Answer

It affects acceleration during take-off and deceleration during landing

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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It replaces wind correction

Question 16

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

Answer

10 NM

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6 NM

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4 NM

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Vx

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It applies only to IFR flights

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VNE

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 18

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 19

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 20

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about landing distance?

Accepted Answer

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

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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 21

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

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

Answer

It is always shorter with tailwind

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It is checked only after touchdown

Question 22

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

Answer

720 m

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790 m

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820 m

Question 23

Empty mass is 540 kg at arm 0.40 m. Load is 90 kg at arm 1.10 m. What is the loaded centre of gravity?

Accepted Answer

0.50 m

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0.55 m

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0.45 m

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1.10 m

Question 24

How does wind affect the take-off performance?

Accepted Answer

Tailwind reduces the relative wind on the airfoil. The take-off distance will increase

Answer

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 25

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 26

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 27

For safe PPL(A) operation, 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

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It is calculated after take-off

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It always improves performance

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It is checked only after landing

Question 28

During cross-country planning, what is correct about landing distance?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is set by the transponder

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It is a maintenance interval

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It is always shorter with tailwind

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

Answer

It ignores performance data

Answer

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 30

Which statement about runway surface condition is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

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They always reduce landing distance

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They affect only radio calls

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They remove obstacle concerns

Question 31

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

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3

Question 32

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 33

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? 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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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It is checked only after landing

Question 34

Which option correctly describes density altitude?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It affects only radio phraseology

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Question 35

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

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

Answer

It cancels obstacle clearance

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 36

What is the correct operational meaning of short-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

Answer

It requires exceeding limitations

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 37

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 38

The VFR semicircular rules are based on the...

Accepted Answer

Magnetic course (MC).

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True course (TC).

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Magnetic heading (MH).

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True heading (TH).

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

Answer

It ignores performance data

Question 40

What is correct about performance margin?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Answer

Margins replace pilot judgement

Question 41

Which statement about runway slope is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It affects acceleration during take-off and deceleration during landing

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Answer

It replaces wind correction

Answer

It is irrelevant for performance

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

35 L

Answer

40 L

Answer

30 L

Answer

103 L

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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

Accepted Answer

0.72 kg/l

Answer

0.68 kg/l.

Answer

1.0 kg/l.

Answer

0.82 kg/l.

Question 46

Trip fuel is 54 L, contingency fuel is 10% of trip fuel, and reserve fuel is 18 L. What is the minimum fuel required before taxi?

Accepted Answer

77.4 L

Answer

72 L

Answer

87.4 L

Answer

67.4 L

Question 47

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

Answer

2 GAL

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6 GAL

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3 GAL

Question 48

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

Question 49

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.

Answer

96 kt.

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88 kt.

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100 kt.

Question 50

Which performance or flight planning statement is correct? Trip fuel is fuel required...

Accepted Answer

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

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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only for taxi

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only for engine start

Question 51

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?

Accepted Answer

96.45 in

Answer

97.39 in

Answer

94.11 in

Answer

96.57 in

Question 52

Which practical rule applies to density altitude?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

Question 53

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

Answer

It affects only radio phraseology

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It has no effect on distance required

Question 54

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of fuel reserve?

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Answer

Reserve fuel is optional on all VFR flights

Answer

It affects only radio phraseology

Question 55

Which practical rule applies to soft-field technique?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Answer

It always shortens ground roll

Answer

It is checked only after landing

Question 56

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

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Answer

It is checked only after landing

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 57

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

Answer

0.39 m

Answer

0.95 m

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

increases landing distance

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Answer

has no effect

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Answer

It affects only radio phraseology

Question 60

Fuel flow is 20 L/h and flight time is 90 minutes. How much fuel is required?

Accepted Answer

30 L

Answer

35 L

Answer

25 L

Answer

110 L

Question 61

During cross-country planning, which statement is correct for headwind and tailwind?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Question 62

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 63

Which practical rule applies to centre of gravity limits?

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

Answer

Aft CG always improves stall recovery

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Question 64

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?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after take-off.

Answer

Upon request from ATC.

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When landing is assured.

Answer

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

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