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

Question 1

In normal private flying, which statement about performance margin is correct?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

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It is a maintenance interval

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Margins replace pilot judgement

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It replaces weather planning

Question 2

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

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It is always shorter with tailwind

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It is checked only after landing

Question 3

Which option correctly describes climb performance?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is unrelated to mass

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is unrelated to runway surface

Question 4

Total mass is 750 kg and total moment is 285.0 kg m. What is the centre of gravity arm?

Accepted Answer

0.38 m

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0.42 m

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0.34 m

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285.0 m

Question 5

For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 775 kg and a total moment of 700 mmkg. Which cross marks the centre of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-005)

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

3

Answer

2

Answer

1

Question 6

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 42 min, pressure altitude 7500 ft, temperature ISA, power 2300 RPM, taxi fuel 2 USG, climb allowance 8 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

48.4 USG

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51.8 USG

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37.7 USG

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46.4 USG

Question 7

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about climb performance?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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 8

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 9

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 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

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 12

Which practical rule applies to aircraft mass?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

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It is a maintenance interval

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Mass is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 13

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 14

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 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

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 17

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

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It is checked only after landing

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It applies only to IFR flights

Question 18

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

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Tailwind always improves landing distance

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Wind has no effect on ground roll

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Headwind increases take-off distance

Question 19

Empty mass is 620 kg at arm 0.32 m. Load is 160 kg at arm 0.85 m. What is the loaded centre of gravity?

Accepted Answer

0.43 m

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0.48 m

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0.38 m

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0.85 m

Question 20

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 21

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 22

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about take-off distance?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It affects only radio phraseology

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It replaces weather planning

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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

In normal private flying, which statement about aircraft mass is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

Answer

It always improves performance

Question 25

What is the correct operational meaning of aircraft mass?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

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Reserve fuel is optional on all VFR flights

Question 27

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about obstacle clearance?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Answer

It affects only radio phraseology

Question 28

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

Answer

It applies only to IFR flights

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It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 29

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

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51.2 L

Question 30

Which factor shortens landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Strong head wind

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High pressure altitude

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Heavy rain

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High density altitude

Question 31

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 32

Which practical rule applies to climb performance?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

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It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 33

What should a private pilot remember about performance margin?

Accepted Answer

A conservative margin should remain after applying actual conditions and limitations

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

Answer

It always improves performance

Question 34

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 35

What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?

Accepted Answer

They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

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To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

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They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima

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To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

Question 36

Total mass is 680 kg and total moment is 272.0 kg m. What is the centre of gravity arm?

Accepted Answer

0.40 m

Answer

0.44 m

Answer

0.36 m

Answer

272.0 m

Question 37

Contingency fuel is carried to...

Accepted Answer

allow for unforeseen variations in fuel consumption or conditions

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replace oil

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cool the brakes

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reduce aircraft mass

Question 38

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.

Answer

100 kt. 19.3 l/h.

Answer

95 kt. 19.6 l/h.

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105 kt. 21.5 l/h

Question 39

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 40

Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Weight and balance

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Normal procedures

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Limitations

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Performance

Question 41

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 42

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

Answer

37.5 min

Answer

20.0 min

Answer

59.4 min

Question 43

POH take-off distance is 450 m. If planning conservatively for 10 kt tailwind with a factor of 1.15, what distance should be allowed?

Accepted Answer

518 m

Answer

450 m

Answer

598 m

Answer

438 m

Question 44

How should aircraft mass be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Answer

Higher mass always improves climb

Question 45

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about fuel reserve?

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

Answer

Reserve fuel increases maximum allowed mass

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

increases take-off and landing distances

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Answer

It cancels obstacle clearance

Question 47

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 48

Forward centre of gravity normally...

Accepted Answer

increases longitudinal stability and may increase take-off distance

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reduces elevator force required in all cases

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makes the aircraft unstable

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has no effect on control

Question 49

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 50

The beginning of the green arc (2) indicates which airspeed? See figure (PFP-008)

Accepted Answer

VS1: Stall speed with flaps up

Answer

VS0: Stall speed in landing configuration

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VFE: Maximum flap extended speed

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VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

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.

Answer

450 m.

Answer

410 m.

Answer

310 m.

Question 52

Which practical rule applies to headwind and tailwind?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Tailwind always improves landing distance

Answer

It always improves performance

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 53

The result of a rear C.G. position is...

Accepted Answer

A decrease of stability.

Answer

An increased fuel consumption.

Answer

A decrease of range.

Answer

An increased stall speed.

Question 54

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

Answer

It is a maintenance interval

Answer

Mass is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Question 55

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 56

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.

Answer

An increase in airspeed and rate of climb due to decreasing tailwind.

Answer

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 57

Best angle of climb speed is...

Accepted Answer

Vx

Answer

Vy

Answer

VNE

Answer

VS1

Question 58

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

Answer

It cancels obstacle clearance

Answer

It removes fuel reserve requirements

Answer

Margins apply only to airline operations

Question 59

In normal private flying, which statement about obstacle clearance is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It changes aircraft registration

Answer

It has no effect on distance required

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Question 60

Which practical rule applies to fuel reserve?

Accepted Answer

Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

Answer

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 61

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

Question 62

Total mass is 1040 kg and total moment is 416.0 kg m. What is the centre of gravity arm?

Accepted Answer

0.40 m

Answer

0.44 m

Answer

0.36 m

Answer

416.0 m

Question 63

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.

Answer

88 kt.

Answer

100 kt.

Question 64

For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 725 kg and a total moment of 650 mmkg. Which cross marks the centre of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-004)

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

4

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