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

Question 1

During an unaccelerated flight...

Accepted Answer

Thrust equals drag and lift equals gravity.

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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 2

The VFR semicircular rules are based on the...

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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 3

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

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Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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Reserve fuel increases maximum allowed mass

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 4

The speed VS0 is defined as...

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Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration.

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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 5

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

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VNO: Maximum speed for normal operations

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VNE: Never-exceed speed

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VFE: Maximum flap extended speed

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VS1: Stall speed with flaps up

Question 6

Which statement is correct for headwind and tailwind?

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

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It is a maintenance interval

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It is always favourable in tailwind

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Wind has no effect on ground roll

Question 7

What should a private pilot remember about centre of gravity limits?

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The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 8

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

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0.38 m

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0.42 m

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0.34 m

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311.6 m

Question 9

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

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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 10

What happens to the true airspeed at a constant indicated airspeed during a climb?

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It increases

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It decreases

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It remains constant below 5000 ft

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It remains constant above 5000 ft

Question 11

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about pressure altitude?

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It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

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It is the same as indicated altitude in all cases

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It determines passenger count

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 12

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

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380 m.

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450 m.

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410 m.

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310 m.

Question 13

Given the following information, what range can be achieved? Outside air temperature: 22° C Pressure altitude: 2000 ft Power: 55 % See annex (PFP-013)

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500 NM

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550 NM

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480 NM

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450 NM

Question 14

During VFR flight planning, which statement is correct for soft-field technique?

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

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It is set by the transponder

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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It always shortens ground roll

Question 15

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about runway slope?

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It affects acceleration during take-off and deceleration during landing

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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 16

For landing on runway 36 with wind 240°/12 kt, which wind component combination applies?

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Crosswind from the left 10.4 kt with 6 kt tailwind.

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Crosswind from the right 10 kt with 6 kt tailwind.

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Crosswind from the right 6 kt with 10 kt headwind.

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Crosswind from the left 12 kt with no headwind or tailwind.

Question 17

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of fuel reserve?

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Reserve fuel provides margin for contingencies, delays and diversion

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It is a maintenance interval

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Reserve fuel is optional on all VFR flights

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It affects only radio phraseology

Question 18

Mass must remain within limits because...

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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 19

In normal private flying, which statement about centre of gravity limits is correct?

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The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

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It affects only radio phraseology

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It has no effect on distance required

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It is a maintenance interval

Question 20

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

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Flight Information Service (FIS).

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

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Next airport operator en-route.

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

Question 21

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 applies only to IFR flights

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Headwind increases take-off distance

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It is checked only after landing

Question 22

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

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0.40 m

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0.44 m

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0.36 m

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416.0 m

Question 23

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 a passenger comfort item only

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

Question 24

Which practical rule applies to density altitude?

Accepted Answer

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

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It removes fuel reserve requirements

Question 25

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

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Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Regular location messages

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Approved exceptions

Question 26

Which statement is correct for climb performance?

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

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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 27

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 28

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?

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96.45 in

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97.39 in

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94.11 in

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96.57 in

Question 29

Trip fuel is 85 L, contingency fuel is 5% of trip fuel, and reserve fuel is 25 L. What is the minimum fuel required before taxi?

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114.2 L

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110 L

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124.2 L

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104.2 L

Question 30

For safe PPL(A) operation, what should a private pilot remember about runway surface condition?

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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 31

What is correct about obstacle clearance?

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

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It replaces weight and balance

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It changes aircraft registration

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It is a passenger comfort item only

Question 32

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?

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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 33

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation?

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C

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B

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A

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D

Question 34

What is correct about runway surface condition?

Accepted Answer

Wet, soft or contaminated surfaces can increase required distances

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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 35

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about headwind and tailwind?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It is checked only after landing

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It is set by the transponder

Question 36

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of pressure altitude?

Accepted Answer

It is used with temperature to assess density altitude and performance

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It is always favourable in tailwind

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It always improves performance

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It is unrelated to runway surface

Question 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

Fuel flow is 30 L/h and flight time is 66 minutes. How much fuel is required?

Accepted Answer

33 L

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38 L

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28 L

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96 L

Question 41

In comparison to the true airspeed in still air conditions, the TAS in a strong tailwind will be...

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Slightly lower for maximum range

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The same for maximum range

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Significantly lower for maximum endurance

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Slightly higher for maximum endurance

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

Vy

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It cancels obstacle clearance

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It is always favourable in tailwind

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It affects only radio phraseology

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It always improves performance

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It is unrelated to runway surface

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It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 44

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 45

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

Accepted Answer

24 L

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29 L

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19 L

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98 L

Question 46

The angle of descent is defined as...

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The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in degrees [°].

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in percent [%].

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The ratio between the change in height and the horizontal distance travelled within the same time, expressed in degrees [°].

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The angle between a horizontal plane and the actual flight path, expressed in percent [%].

Question 47

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about soft-field technique?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It cancels obstacle clearance

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It requires heavy braking during take-off

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It always improves performance

Question 48

Which practical rule applies to landing distance?

Accepted Answer

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

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It applies only to IFR flights

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It is unrelated to runway condition

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 49

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

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457 NM

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503 NM

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444 NM

Question 50

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

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450 m

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598 m

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438 m

Question 51

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

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It is set by the transponder

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It is always favourable in tailwind

Question 52

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.

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

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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 53

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 54

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

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It has no effect on distance required

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It is set by the transponder

Question 55

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about short-field technique?

Accepted Answer

It uses the approved procedure to achieve performance with appropriate margins

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It is ignored below maximum take-off mass

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It is checked only after landing

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It is set by the transponder

Question 56

Which statement about take-off distance is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is constant for every flight

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It depends only on aircraft colour

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It is calculated after take-off

Question 57

What is correct about centre of gravity limits?

Accepted Answer

The CG must remain within approved limits for stability and control

Answer

It is always favourable in tailwind

Answer

CG may be ignored if below maximum mass

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It affects only radio phraseology

Question 58

The speed VFE is defined as...

Accepted Answer

Maximum flap extended speed.

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Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed with the flaps retracted.

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Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration.

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Maximum landing gear extended speed.

Question 59

Unless the aircraft is equipped and certified accordingly...

Accepted Answer

Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, it should be left without delay.

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Flight into known or forecast icing conditions is only allowed as long as it is ensured that the aircraft can still be operated without performance degradation.

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Flight into forecast icing conditions is prohibited. Should the aircraft enter an area of icing conditions inadvertently, the flight may be continued as long as visual meteorological conditions are maintained.

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Flight into areas of precipitation is prohibited.

Question 60

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

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71.2 L

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51.2 L

Question 61

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is checked only after landing

Answer

It is a passenger comfort item only

Answer

It is set by the transponder

Question 62

Calculated take-off mass = 1082 kg, calculated CG = 0.254 m, fuel burn = 55 l on station 0.40 m. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

Accepted Answer

24.8 cm

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24.6 cm

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25.2 cm

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25.4 cm

Question 63

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

Answer

It replaces weather planning

Answer

It is unrelated to runway surface

Question 64

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

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It is set by the transponder

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