Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Overweight

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Alcohol consumption

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Sleep deficiency

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Smoking

Question 2

What needs to be observed in particular when performing a slope landing?

Accepted Answer

Slipping of the helicopter

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Direction of rotation of the main rotor

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Width of the landing skids.

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Faulty navigation lights.

Question 3

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 4

Which option describes the term "asymmetric airflow"?

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During cruise flight the advancing rotor blade has more airflow than the retreating rotor blade

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The displacement of the driving forces to the advancing rotor blade in a vertical autorotation

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The difference in required performance during hover in and out of ground effect

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The greater lift in the outer region of the rotor as opposed to the inner region

Question 5

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

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10 to 20 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

Question 6

A precautionary landing is a landing...

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Conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety.

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Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.

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Conducted with the flaps retracted.

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Conducted without power from the engine.

Question 7

In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600?

Accepted Answer

Loss of radio

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Emergency

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Hijacking

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Flight into clouds

Question 8

The angle between the magnetic course and the true course is called...

Accepted Answer

Variation.

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Deviation.

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Inclination.

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WCA.

Question 9

An aircraft is flying from 'A' to 'B' (distance 220 NM) at an average ground speed (GS) of 120 kt. It departs 'A' at 1200 UTC. After 70 NM along the course from 'A', the aircraft is 5 min ahead of the planned schedule. Using the actual GS, what is the revised estimated time of arrival (ETA) at B?

Accepted Answer

1335 UTC

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1330 UTC

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1340 UTC

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1345 UTC

Question 10

What needs to be observed if the carburettor heat is applied in a hover?

Accepted Answer

Loss of power

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Gain of power

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Reduction of pre-ignition

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Increase of rotor rpm

Question 11

Which of the following options is NOT a sufficient reason to fly below the required minimum height?

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Bad weather conditions in the vicinity of an aerodrome

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The drop of towed objects at an aerodrome

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Take-off or landing at an aerodrome

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An approach without landing at an aerodrome

Question 12

Vx is the speed...

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For the best angle of climb.

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For the best rate of climb.

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To rotate.

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Never to be exceeded.

Question 13

Clouds in high layers are referred to as...

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Cirro-.

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Nimbo-.

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Strato-.

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Alto-.

Question 14

In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An engine fire is suspected. Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the heat

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Turn off the master switch

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Shut down the engine

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Use the fire extinguisher

Question 15

The position of the center of gravity (including fuel) equals... See figure(PFP-053e) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

37.1 cm.

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0.403 m.

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37.3 cm.

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0.401 m.

Question 16

What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace?

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

Question 17

What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?

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Current frequency

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FIS frequency

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Emergency frequency

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Radar frequency

Question 18

What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower?

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Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF

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DEAZF is calling Dusseldorf Tower

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Dusseldorf Tower over

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Tower from D-EAZF

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 20

QFE is the...

Accepted Answer

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

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

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Magnetic bearing to a station.

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa.

Question 21

Which actions shall be taken if the rotor RPM indicator fails during cruise flight?

Accepted Answer

Continue the flight as long as the engine RPM indicator works

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Try to get back an indication by opening and closing the throttle

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Increase engine power and continue the flight to the nearest airfield

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Perform an emergency landing on suitable terrain

Question 22

At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

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Point D

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Point A

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Point B

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Point C

Question 23

In what case is visibility transmitted in meters?

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

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Greater than 10 km

Question 24

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 25

What is an appropriate reaction when a passenger during cruise flight suddenly feels uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

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Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

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Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

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Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors

Question 26

Given values: Calculated take-off mass = 746 kg calculated CG = 37.1 cm fuel burn = 30.5 l on station 45 cm. Where is the CG situated after the landing?

Accepted Answer

36.9 cm

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37.5 cm

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36.3 cm

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37.2 cm

Question 27

Which cockpit instruments are connected to the static port?

Accepted Answer

Altimeter, vertical speed indicator, airspeed indicator

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Airspeed indicator, direct-reading compass, slip indicator

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Altimeter, slip indicator, navigational computer

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Airspeed indicator, altimeter, direct-reading compass

Question 28

Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"?

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ABM

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ABE

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ABA

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ABB

Question 29

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

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Not permissible and essentially dangerous.

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Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %.

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

Question 30

An aircraft is flying at a pressure altitude of 7000 feet with an outside air temperature (OAT) of +11°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals...

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6750 ft.

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7000 ft

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6500 ft

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6250 ft.

Question 31

1000 ft equal...

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300 m.

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30 km.

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30 m.

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3000 m.

Question 32

5500 m equal...

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18000 ft.

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10000 ft.

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7500 ft.

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30000 ft.

Question 33

An inversion layer close to the ground can be caused by...

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Ground cooling during the night.

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Thickening of clouds in medium layers.

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Intensifying and gusting winds.

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Large-scale lifting of air.

Question 34

What is the maximum pressure altitude to conduct a hover in ground effect if the helicopter mass equals 2400 lbs and the outside air temperature is +20° C? See annex (PFP-045) Siehe Anlage 13

Accepted Answer

8600 ft

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9000 ft

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11000 ft

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9500 ft

Question 35

Which altitude is transmitted by the transponder in mode C?

Accepted Answer

Pressure altitude

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Radio altitude

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QFE altitude

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QNH altitude

Question 36

A true altitude is...

Accepted Answer

An altitude above mean sea level corrected for non-standard temperature.

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A pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard temperature.

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard pressure.

Question 37

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

Accepted Answer

Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

Question 38

What is the never-exceed speed at 4000 feet pressure altitude, +10° C outside air temperature and a helicopter mass of 2300 lbs? See annex (PFP-046) Siehe Anlage 14

Accepted Answer

116 KIAS

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126 KIAS

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96 KIAS

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130 KIAS

Question 39

Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited

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12 years

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6 months

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12 months

Question 40

Which lines have to be used by the pilot to determine the aircraft's position?

Accepted Answer

True bearings (QTE)

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Relative bearings (RB)

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Magnetic bearings (QDR)

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Magnetic headings (MH)

Question 41

Which gauges involve a measurement of temperature?

Accepted Answer

Engine lubricant, engine cooling fluid, cylinder head, exhaust gas, outside air, cabin air

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Engine lubricant, exhaust gas, outside air, cabin air, directional gyro

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Engine lubricant, cylinder head, exhaust gas, suction, outside air, cabin air

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Engine oil, cylinder head, exhaust gas, altimeter, airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator

Question 42

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

Accepted Answer

8 km

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1.5 km

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10 km

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5 km

Question 43

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 44

Where can the type of restriction for a restricted airspace be found?

Accepted Answer

AIP

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NOTAM

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AIC

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ICAO chart 1:500000

Question 45

What change of wind direction can be expected during the passage of a polar front low in Central Europe?

Accepted Answer

Veering wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Veering wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

Question 46

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

Accepted Answer

"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 47

Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?

Accepted Answer

Altimeter

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Direct reading compass

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Vertical speed indicator

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Tachometer

Question 48

What is a cause for the dip error on the direct-reading compass?

Accepted Answer

Inclination of earth's magnetic field lines

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Temperature variations

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Deviation in the cockpit

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Acceleration of the airplane

Question 49

A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a / an...

Accepted Answer

Emergency landing.

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Urgent landing.

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Precautionary landing.

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Field or out landing.

Question 50

What does "WATER PATCHES" mean regarding the reported runway condition?

Accepted Answer

Patches of standing water are visible

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

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A large part of the surface is flooded

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Wet surface, but no significant patches are visible

Question 51

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 030° to a heading of 180°. At approximately which indicated magnetic heading should the turn be terminated?

Accepted Answer

210°.

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150°.

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360°.

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180°.

Question 52

Which point indicates the speed for maximum range? See figure (PFP-044) Siehe Anlage 15

Accepted Answer

4

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1

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2

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3

Question 53

Which part of the visual system is responsible for colour vision?

Accepted Answer

Cones

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Rods

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Macula

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Blind spot

Question 54

The occurence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...

Accepted Answer

During a turn.

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During a descent.

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During a climb.

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During a straight horizontal flight.

Question 55

What needs to be observed in conjunction with a temporary loss of tail rotor efficiency in a stationary hover?

Accepted Answer

Vortex ring stage of the tail rotor

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Rotating movement in the main rotor direction

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Loss of the main rotor thrust

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Mechanical blockage of the control

Question 56

Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC?

Accepted Answer

MH: 163°. MC: 175°.

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MH: 167°. MC: 161°.

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MH: 163°. MC: 161°.

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MH: 167°. MC: 175°.

Question 57

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

Question 58

Clouds are basically distinguished by what types?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus and stratiform clouds

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Layered and lifted clouds

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Thunderstorm and shower clouds

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Stratiform and ice clouds

Question 59

In which outside air temperature is icing most likely?

Accepted Answer

Between -5° C and +20° C

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Between -15° C and 0° C

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Between -20° C and +5° C

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Between -10° C and +10° C

Question 60

What shall be considered before terminating a turn in an autorotation?

Accepted Answer

The pitch angle must be decreased by using the collective pitch lever again

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The Coriolis force causes an increase in the main rotor rpm

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The decreasing gravity relieves the main rotor and the helicopter cabin

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The flight velocity shall be increased to obtain all the kinetic energy

Question 61

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft report

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Aeronautical information report

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Aeronautical instrument requirement report

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Automatic identification report

Question 62

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "IFR"?

Accepted Answer

Instrument Flight Rules

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions

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Commercial Flight Rules

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Bad Weather Flight Rules

Question 63

Which answer completes the flight plan (marked cells)? See annex (NAV-014) (3,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

Accepted Answer

TH: 185°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°.

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TH: 173°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°

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TH: 185°. MH: 185°. MC: 180°.

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TH: 173°. MH: 174°. MC: 178°.

Question 64

During an autorotation the airspeed is limited by...

Accepted Answer

The drift of the driving forces on the returning blade.

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The displacement of the stall regions in the inner area of the rotor blade.

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The interference drag during low rates of descent.

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The landing gear during the touchdown.

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