Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which action best supports safe management of updated METAR and TAF review?

Accepted Answer

Check the latest reports and forecasts before departure.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 2

Which action best supports safe management of hot refuelling risk?

Accepted Answer

Use only approved procedures and trained personnel.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 3

Which statement about situational awareness is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is understanding what is happening and anticipating what may happen next.

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It is the same as indicated airspeed.

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It is provided only by ATC.

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It is not needed in local flights.

Question 4

What could be a reason for changing the runway indicators at aerodromes (e.g. from runway 06 to runway 07)?

Accepted Answer

The magnetic variation of the runway location has changed

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The magnetic deviation of the runway location has changed

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The true direction of the runway alignment has changed

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The direction of the approach path has changed

Question 5

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Rash during decompression sickness

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Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

Question 6

What force affects the braking torque of the rotor in cruise?

Accepted Answer

Inclined rearward tangential force

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Inclined forward lift

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Upward directional rotor thrust

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Inclined forward drag force

Question 7

Magnetic heading is 300° and compass deviation is 7° E. What compass heading should be flown?

Accepted Answer

293°

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307°

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308°

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278°

Question 8

Where are the two polar circles?

Accepted Answer

23.5° north and south of the poles

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At a latitude of 20.5°S and 20.5°N

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20.5° south of the poles

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23.5° north and south of the equator

Question 9

QNH is 998 hPa and QFE is 975 hPa. What is the approximate aerodrome elevation using 27 ft per hPa?

Accepted Answer

About 620 ft

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About 420 ft

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About 870 ft

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About 23 ft

Question 10

The control mixing assembly...

Accepted Answer

Overlays periodic and collective control inputs for main rotor pitch angle change.

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Releases the sprag freewheel and prevents rotor blockage by the engine.

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Ensures a constant pressure distribution in a hydraulic control system of a helicopter.

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Opens the throttle and increases engine performance if the collective is reduced.

Question 11

What aerodynamic effect is most relevant? Rotor RPM starts to decay in autorotation.

Accepted Answer

collective should be managed to recover RPM.

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The altimeter setting becomes invalid.

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The magnetic compass becomes the primary lift source.

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The aircraft mass automatically decreases.

Question 12

What does a readability of 2 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

Question 13

Which action best supports safe management of surface condition?

Accepted Answer

Assess the landing site surface before committing.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 14

Given the following information, what is the true altitude? (rounded to the nearest 50 ft) QNH: 983 hPa Altitude: FL 85 Outside Air Temperature: ISA - 10°

Accepted Answer

7300 ft

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7600 ft

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7900 ft

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9400 ft

Question 15

Which statement about TAF is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is an aerodrome forecast.

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It is a current runway inspection only.

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It is a transponder code.

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It is a fuel calculation method.

Question 16

Distance to the next waypoint is 60 NM and groundspeed is 90 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

Accepted Answer

40 minutes

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34 minutes

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48 minutes

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90 minutes

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

FL 055

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FL 065

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FL 060

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FL 050

Question 18

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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78 %

Question 19

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot uses cabin heat and later develops headache, nausea and reduced concentration.

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide contamination should be suspected.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 20

Which statement about bird strike risk is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is increased near wetlands, coastlines, landfill sites and during migration periods.

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It exists only above FL 100.

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It is eliminated by landing lights.

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It affects only turbine aircraft.

Question 21

Distance to the next waypoint is 35 NM and groundspeed is 70 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

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24 minutes

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38 minutes

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120 minutes

Question 22

Which statement about torque reaction is correct?

Accepted Answer

The fuselage tends to rotate opposite to main rotor torque unless balanced.

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It is a GPS position error.

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It affects only gliders.

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It is eliminated by changing QNH.

Question 23

The approximate propagation speed of electromagnetic waves is...

Accepted Answer

300000 km/s.

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300000 m/s.

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300000 NM/s

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300000 ft/s.

Question 24

Winds blowing uphill are defined as...

Accepted Answer

Anabatic winds.

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Subsident winds.

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Katabatic winds.

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Convergent winds.

Question 25

Distress messages are messages...

Accepted Answer

Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities which are important for the safety and regularity of flight operations.

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Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight.

Question 26

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 27

The power output of a turbine engine is limited by...

Accepted Answer

Compressor RPM, turbine inlet temperature, and main rotor gearbox.

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Auxiliary equipment rack and exhaust system in multi-shaft turbine engines.

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Fuel type, burn rate, and exhaust system.

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Freewheel unit and main rotor gearbox in single-shaft turbine engines.

Question 28

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

Accepted Answer

Information

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Advice

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Flight information

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Info

Question 29

With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST?

Accepted Answer

1400 UTC.

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1500 UTC.

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1600 UTC.

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1700 UTC.

Question 30

The slip indicator's ball (apparent vertical) has moved to the right during a right turn. By what actions may the ball led back to middle position?

Accepted Answer

Reduce bank, increase rate of turn

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Reduce speed, increase bank

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Reduce rate of turn, reduce bank

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Increase bank, increase rate of turn

Question 31

Which altitude marks the lower limit where the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

12000 feet

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7000 feet

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5000 feet

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22000 feet

Question 32

What does a readability of 5 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

Question 33

Which action best supports safe management of communication under stress?

Accepted Answer

Use concise standard calls and ask for repetition when needed.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 34

Which statement about a great circle is correct?

Accepted Answer

It represents the shortest distance between two points on the Earth's surface.

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It always crosses meridians at a constant angle.

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It is a line of equal magnetic variation.

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It is used only for helicopter hovering.

Question 35

Which statement about advection fog is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can form when moist air moves over a colder surface.

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It requires no wind at all.

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It is produced only by volcanic ash.

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It occurs only in deserts.

Question 36

What is the meaning of a flashing green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time

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Airport unsafe, do not land

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Cleared to land

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Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Question 37

Which statement about vortex ring state is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can occur with high rate of descent, low forward speed and power applied.

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It occurs only with the engine stopped.

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It is prevented by increasing collective indefinitely.

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It is a compass turning error.

Question 38

Why is pre-take-off briefing important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It prepares the pilot for abnormal actions and escape routes.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 39

Which action best supports safe management of pre-take-off briefing?

Accepted Answer

Brief the rejected take-off and emergency plan.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 40

Given: True course from A to B: 250°. Ground distance: 210 NM. TAS: 130 kt. Headwind component: 15 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0915 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is...

Accepted Answer

1105 UTC.

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1005 UTC.

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1052 UTC.

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1115 UTC.

Question 41

What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?

Accepted Answer

Current frequency

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FIS frequency

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Emergency frequency

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Radar frequency

Question 42

Which is the colour of runway end lights?

Accepted Answer

Red

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White

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Blue

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Green

Question 43

Which action best supports safe management of effective translational lift?

Accepted Answer

Expect performance and attitude changes during acceleration.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 44

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?

Accepted Answer

5000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

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8000 m

Question 45

Which statement about a cumulonimbus cloud is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is associated with thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing and heavy precipitation.

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It is harmless fair-weather cloud.

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It occurs only above FL 300.

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It guarantees smooth conditions below cloud base.

Question 46

The term QDR means...

Accepted Answer

Magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft.

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True bearing from the station to the aircraft.

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Magnetic bearing from the aircraft to the station.

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True bearing from the aircraft to the station.

Question 47

Moderate to severe turbulence has to be expected...

Accepted Answer

On the lee side of a mountain range when rotor clouds are present.

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Below thick cloud layers on the windward side of a mountain range.

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Overhead unbroken cloud layers.

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With the appearance of extended low stratus clouds (high fog)

Question 48

Which is the colour of runway edge lights?

Accepted Answer

White

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 49

Which action best supports safe management of landing performance margin?

Accepted Answer

Check wind, surface, obstacles and required power.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

Answer

Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 50

SIGMET warnings are issued for...

Accepted Answer

FIRs / UIRs.

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Specific routings.

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Countries.

Answer

Airports.

Question 51

How should tailwind be considered during helicopter performance planning?

Accepted Answer

increases groundspeed and normally reduces performance margins.

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It is ignored below 10 kt.

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It changes aircraft mass but not performance.

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It removes the need to check the flight manual.

Question 52

Which statement about engine fire in flight is correct?

Accepted Answer

Follow the emergency checklist and land as soon as appropriate.

Answer

Ignore it if temperatures remain normal.

Answer

Climb to reduce airflow.

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Open cabin heat fully.

Question 53

Radio waves within the VHF range (e.g. VOR) travel as...

Accepted Answer

Space wave (quasi-optical).

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Sky wave.

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Sky wave and ground / surface wave.

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Ground / surface wave.

Question 54

Which statement about empty-field myopia is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can make visual scanning less effective when there are few visual cues.

Answer

It improves lookout in haze.

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It is a radio navigation error.

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It affects only instrument-rated pilots.

Question 55

Which statement about a rhumb line is correct?

Accepted Answer

A rhumb line cuts each meridian at the same angle

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A rhumb line is a great circle intersecting the equator with 45° angle

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The centre of a complete cycle of a rhumb line is always the Earth's centre

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The shortest track between two points along the Earth's surface follows a rhumb line

Question 56

Which statement about hydraulic failure is correct?

Accepted Answer

Expect possible increased control forces and follow the flight manual.

Answer

The helicopter becomes uncontrollable in every case.

Answer

It improves control sensitivity.

Answer

It requires changing QNH.

Question 57

According to the aeronautical chart, Friesach/Hirt (LOKH) has a 707 m grass runway. The preferred runway is 17 due to a surface wind of 180°/10 kt. The required landing distance for your aircraft under the present conditions is 550 m. Considering the NOTAM below, is it safe to plan LOKH as an alternate aerodrome? Use figure (PFP-026)

Accepted Answer

No, because the applicable NOTAM restriction leaves insufficient landing distance.

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Yes, because the published runway length alone is greater than the required landing distance.

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Yes, because NOTAM restrictions do not have to be considered for alternate planning.

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No, because grass runways may never be used as alternate aerodromes.

Question 58

Which statement about carbon monoxide is correct?

Accepted Answer

It binds strongly to haemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport.

Answer

It has a strong warning smell in all cases.

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It improves night vision.

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It is removed by switching on cabin heat.

Question 59

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

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Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

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Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

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Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

Question 60

What is the safest operational response? The planned landing area has people close to the touchdown point.

Accepted Answer

Do not land until the area is clear and safe.

Answer

Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

Answer

Delay all action until reaching destination.

Answer

Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 61

Which statement about blade flapping is correct?

Accepted Answer

It helps compensate for dissymmetry of lift.

Answer

It prevents all rotor RPM changes.

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It is used only for braking after shutdown.

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It is unrelated to forward flight.

Question 62

Which statement about wind shear is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is a change in wind speed or direction over a short distance.

Answer

It is the same as magnetic variation.

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It occurs only above FL 100.

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It always improves climb performance.

Question 63

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot has slept only a few hours before an early flight.

Accepted Answer

Fatigue should be treated as a significant risk.

Answer

The event has no operational relevance.

Answer

The correct response is to increase workload.

Answer

The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 64

The conversion factor from kilogram [kg] into pounds [lb] is...

Accepted Answer

Kg x 2.205 = lb.

Answer

Kg / 2.205 = lb.

Answer

Kg x 0.454 = lb.

Answer

Kg x 2 = lb.

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