Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...

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Flight is conducted under visual flight rules.

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Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

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Visibility in flight is more than 8 km.

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Visibility in flight is more than 5 km

Question 2

What is the minimum age to start a private pilot training at a flight school?

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16 years

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21 years

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18 years

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17 years

Question 3

What action has no effect on the rotor RPM in an autorotation?

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Utilisation of friction brake.

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Centre of gravity displacement.

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Pitch angle change.

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Transition into a turning flight.

Question 4

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125?

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8000 m

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5000 m

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3000 m

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1500 m

Question 5

The temperature lapse rate with increasing height within the troposphere according ISA is...

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0,65° C / 100 m.

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3° C / 100 m.

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0,6° C / 100 m.

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1° C / 100 m.

Question 6

What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011) Siehe Anlage 3

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Glider flying is in progress

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Landing prohibited for a longer period

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After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

Question 7

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

Question 8

The DME reading is a...

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Slant range.

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Radial distance.

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Air range.

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Ground distance.

Question 9

What is the meaning of a steady red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground?

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Stop

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Clear the taxiway / runway

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Land at this airport and proceed to apron

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Return to starting point

Question 10

What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?

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VHF

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HF

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LF

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MF

Question 11

The bank angle of a 2-minutes circle depends on the...

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TAS.

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CAS.

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IAS.

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Ground speed.

Question 12

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°

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7300 ft

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7600 ft

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7900 ft

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9400 ft

Question 13

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

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

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

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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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Distance of a mass from the center of gravity.

Question 14

Which of the stated relationships between lift and drag applies best for a flying helicopter (lift : drag)?

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45 : 1

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1 : 45

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1 : 2

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2 : 1

Question 15

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

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18000 ft

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5000 ft

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10000 ft

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22000 ft

Question 16

An altitude of 4500 ft is transmitted as...

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Four tousand five hundred.

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Four five zero zero.

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Four five tousand.

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Four tousand five zero zero.

Question 17

What types of airflow can be observed around a rotor blade aerofoil?

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Laminar airflow at the leading edge, turbulent airflow further back

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Laminar airflow on the entire upper surface

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Turbulent airflow at the leading edge, laminar airflow further back

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Turbulent airflow on the entire upper surface

Question 18

QNE is the...

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa.

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Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield.

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Magnetic bearing to a station.

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Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA).

Question 19

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

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Smoking.

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Alcohol.

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Unhealthy food.

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Little sleep.

Question 20

At what rate does the temperature change with increasing height according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere) within the troposphere?

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Decreases by 2° C / 1000 ft

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Decreases by 2° C / 100 m

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Increases by 2° C / 100 m

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Increases by 2° C / 1000 ft

Question 21

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 center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-004) Siehe Anlage 4

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3

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2

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1

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4

Question 22

What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa?

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80 m more than before

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Values depending on QNH

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Zero

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80 m less than before

Question 23

The formation of medium to large precipitation particles requires...

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Strong updrafts.

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Strong wind

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A high cloud base.

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An inversion layer.

Question 24

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

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1 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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78 %

Question 25

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

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"06L" and "06R"

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"24" and "25"

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"26" and "26R"

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"18" and "18-2"

Question 26

Which landing site (no wind) prevents the impairment of the ground effect?

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Plain terrain

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Narrow forest glade

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Elevated helipad

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Sloping ground

Question 27

What is the unit for voltage?

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Volt

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Ohm

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Watt

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Ampere

Question 28

An aircraft travels 110 NM within 01:25. The ground speed (GS) equals...

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78 kt

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86 kt.

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160 km/h.

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120 km/h.

Question 29

What danger arises for a helicopter during flight through a ground inversion in winter?

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Ice formation below the inversion

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Cloud formation above the inversion

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Baffling wind conditions

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Electrostatic charges

Question 30

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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When flying at low speeds.

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When flying at high altitudes.

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When flying at low altitudes.

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When flying at high speeds.

Question 31

What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?

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Flight information service

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Flashing information service

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Flight information system

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Flashing information system

Question 32

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM?

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Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike

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Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro

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Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro

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Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike

Question 33

Which colour does Avgas 100 LL have?

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Blue

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Yellow

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Green

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Red

Question 34

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

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The eustachien tube is blocked

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All windows are completely closed

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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During a light and slow climb

Question 35

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

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0.01 percent

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0.3 percent.

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0.1 percent.

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0.03 percent.

Question 36

During hover flight, the induced airflow velocity...

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Increases further having passed the rotor.

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Is equal above and below the rotor.

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Remains constant after having passed the rotor.

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Decreases after having passed the rotor.

Question 37

What needs to be considered if permissible limitations were exceeded?

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The helicopter must be inspected by a qualified engineer before the next flight

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The helicopter must be subjected to a duplicate inspected by two engineers

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The helicopter must be inspected by the pilot in command and if no defect is found, no appropriate entry in the aircraft technical log is necessary

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The helicopter must be inspected by at least two pilots licensed on the type, one of whom must be the pilot in command

Question 38

Vy is the speed...

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For the best rate of climb.

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To rotate.

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For the best angle of climb.

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Never to be exceeded.

Question 39

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

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One time

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Three times

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Two times

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Four times

Question 40

What needs to be observed in conjunction with flying above mountainous terrain?

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Unexpected changes in weather and turbulence.

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Unexpected overspeed faults and vibrations

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Carburettor icing in piston engines

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Icing conditions over the predicted freezing level

Question 41

The term "FATO" is defined as...

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An area for final approach and take-off for helicopters.

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A treaty between federal organizations.

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A noise abatement procedure for VFR traffic.

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A missed approach procedure for essential traffic.

Question 42

During an autorotation a helicopter accelerates from 60 to 90 knots without further corrections. The rotor RPM will...

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Decrease.

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Remain constant.

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Vary.

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Increase.

Question 43

What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report?

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

Question 44

In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

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Greater than 10 km

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Up to 5 km

Question 45

What clouds and weather may result from an humid and instable air mass, that is pushed against a chain of mountains by the predominant wind and forced to rise?

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Embedded CB with thunderstorms and showers of hail and/or rain.

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Thin Altostratus and Cirrostratus clouds with light and steady precipitation.

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Overcast low stratus (high fog) with no precipitation.

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Smooth, unstructured NS cloud with light drizzle or snow (during winter)

Question 46

Given: QDR: 067° VAR: 5° E The QDM equals...

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247°.

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072°

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257°.

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252°.

Question 47

How do spread and relative humidity change with increasing temperature?

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Spread increases, relative humidity decreases

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Spread remains constant, relative humidity increases

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Spread increases, relative humidity increases

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Spread remains constant, relative humidity decreases

Question 48

A helicopter with a rotor turning in an anti-clockwise direction seen from above, hovers sideways to the right. What is the azimuth angle where the main rotor blades have the biggest pitch angle?

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180°

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270°

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90°

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0°

Question 49

Wake turbulence is caused by...

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Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

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Jet blast behind a turbine engine.

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Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range.

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Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

Question 50

Wake turbulences develop during take-off just as the aeroplane...

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Lifts off with the front gear.

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Reaches an altitude of 15 ft.

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Lifts off with the main gear.

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Accelerates.

Question 51

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 distance from the reference plane to the center of gravity of an aircraft.

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

Question 52

The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-002) Siehe Anlage 1

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21600 NM.

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10800 km.

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40000 NM.

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12800 km.

Question 53

In case of an emergency ditching, the life vests have to be inflated...

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After disembarking the aircraft.

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Before disembarking the aircraft.

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After disembarking the aircraft at a safe distance of about 10 m.

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During disembarking the aircraft.

Question 54

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

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Blood plates (thrombocytes)

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White blood cells (leucocytes)

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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Capillaries of the arteries

Question 55

What conditions are mandatory for the formation of thermal thunderstorms?

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Conditionally unstable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity

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Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and low humidity

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Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity

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Conditionally unstable atmosphere, low temperature and low humidity

Question 56

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

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Weight and balance

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

Question 57

Which gas is most dangerous during an engine fire?

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Carbon monoxide

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

Question 58

What impression may be caused when approaching a runway with an upslope?

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An overshoot

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A landing beside the centerline

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An undershoot

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A hard landing

Question 59

The VDF range depends on...

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The aircraft's altitude.

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The condition of the ionosphere.

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The aircraft's speed.

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The range of the ground / surface wave.

Question 60

What is the gas composition of "air"?

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Oxygen 21 % Nitrogen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

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Oxygen 21 % Water vapour 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

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Oxygen 78 % Water vapour 21 % Nitrogen 1 %

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Nitrogen 21 % Oxygen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

Question 61

During an autorotation with forward speed of a helicopter the driving forces are located in the...

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Region of the retreating rotor blade.

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Inner region.

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Outer region.

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Region of the advancing rotor blade.

Question 62

What can be expected during a hover flight in ground effect within a forest glade?

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Recirculation of air masses and an impairment of the ground effect

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Useful ground effect caused by a smaller induced airflow

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No air turbulence through the slipstream and stable attitude

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Aspiration of the tail rotor in the direction of the forest and a performance gain

Question 63

What happens to a helicopter during cruise when the stick is moved forward without other corrections?

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The speed increases and the sink rate increases

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The speed decreases and the sink rate decreases

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The speed decreases and the sink rate increases

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The speed increases and the sink rate decreases

Question 64

Non-directional beacons (NDBs) transmit within which frequency band?

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Low frequency (LF) and medium frequency (MF)

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Very high frequency (VHF)

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Very low frequency (VLF) and low frequency (LF)

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High frequency (HF)

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