Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of...

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1,0° C / 100 m.

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0,6° C / 100 m.

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2° / 1000 ft.

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0,65° C / 100 m.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilaton?

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Cyanose

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Tingling

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Spasm

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Disturbance of consciousness

Question 3

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

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Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

Question 4

Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?

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7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 5

What is the difference between a locator beacon and a non-directional beacon (NDB)?

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Locator beacons have a lower range than NDBs

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Locator beacons transmit more precisely

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Locator beacons transmit on request only

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Locator beacons have a higher range than NDBs

Question 6

Which actions should be taken if the orientation is lost during helicopter flight operations?

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Continue with planned heading to the next interception line and reorientate from there

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Return to the departure aerodrome and reorientate from there

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Continue the flight in any direction until the navigation can be resumed

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According the Warsaw convention orientation triangles must be flown

Question 7

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

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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 8

What is the result of the vortex ring state?

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The sink rate increases uncontrollably

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The helicopter is more stable

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The helicopter loses power

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The rotor RPM increases

Question 9

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

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To permanently monitor the radio and if possible to establish radio contact

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To obtain a clearance to enter this area

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To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

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The transponder has to be switched on Mode C and squawk 7000

Question 10

What does the term "confirmation bias" mean?

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The preference to find arguments to proof the own mental model

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The feedback loop in a closed communication

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The bias to confirm each radio call

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The critical check of ambiguous situations in flight

Question 11

A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...

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Mode C or S transponder

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Pressure-decoder

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Transponder approved for airspace "B"

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Mode A transponder

Question 12

Point A on the Earth's surface lies exactly on the parallel of latitude of 47°50'27''N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north of A?

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51°50'27'N'

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49°50'27''N

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53°50'27''N

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43°50'27''N

Question 13

How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature?

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases

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Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases

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Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases

Question 14

What condition may prevent the formation of "radiation fog"?

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Overcast cloud cover

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Low spread

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Calm wind

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Clear night, no clouds

Question 15

How much taxi fuel must be consumed before take-off to reduce the aircraft mass to the maximum take-off mass? Maximum ramp mass (MRM): 1150 kg Actual ramp mass: 1148 kg Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 1145 kg

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4 L

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3 L

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2 L

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5 L

Question 16

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 17

The range of a VOR is affected by...

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Transmitter and receiver altitude.

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Daylight interference

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Multipath propagation of the ground wave.

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Reflected sky waves.

Question 18

Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?

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It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds

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It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds

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It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes

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It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

Question 19

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 20° of longitude?

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1:20 h

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0:20 h

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0:40 h

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1:00 h

Question 20

What should be observed when taxiing behind a commercial airliner?

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To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 200 m should be maintained

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To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 600 m should be maintained

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To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 300 m should be maintained

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To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 700 m should be maintained

Question 21

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 22

After take-off an aeroplane gets into a wind shear with decreasing headwind. As a result...

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The aeroplane flies below the estimated climb path.

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The aeroplane flies above the estimated climb path.

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The ground speed (GS) will decrease.

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The true airspeed (TAS) will increase.

Question 23

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

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21 %

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18.9 %

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12 %

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78 %

Question 24

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 25

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 26

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?

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210°.

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150°.

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360°.

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180°.

Question 27

A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as...

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One one niner decimal five.

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One one niner tousand decimal five zero.

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One one niner decimal five zero zero.

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One one niner decimal five zero.

Question 28

Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?

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VFR

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VMC

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VRU

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VFS

Question 29

Anemic hypoxia can be caused by...

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Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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High altitudes

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Low pressure

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Alcohol.

Question 30

What does a readability of 3 indicate?

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is readable now and then

Question 31

In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft?

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After the ground station has used the abbreviation

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Within controlled airspace

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If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit

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After passing the first reporting point

Question 32

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with an increasing 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 higher, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 33

What does the reported runway condition "DAMP" mean?

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Change of colour on the surface due to moisture

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A large part of the surface is flooded

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

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Wet surface, but no significant puddles are visible

Question 34

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

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Traffic information

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Taxi instructions

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Altimeter setting

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Heading

Question 35

What document contains information about the fuel consumption?

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Flight manual (POH)

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Mass and balance report

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Log book

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Airworthiness certificate

Question 36

With increasing altitude, the power of a carburettor engine...

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Decreases.

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Remains constant.

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Increases.

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First decreases, from 5000 ft on increases.

Question 37

With only a slight crosswind, what is the danger at take-off after the departure of a heavy aeroplane?

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Wake turbulence on or near the runway.

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Wake turbulence rotate faster and higher.

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Wake turbulence twisting transverse to the runway.

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Wake turbulence is amplified and distorted.

Question 38

What is the difference in latitude between A (12°53'30''N) and B (07°34'30''S)?

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20°28'00''

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05°19'00''

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20,28°

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05,19°

Question 39

The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...

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Static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure.

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Total pressure.

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Differential pressure.

Question 40

A spider control...

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Changes the pitch angle of the rotor blades via an internal control rod.

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Feeds fuel by the rotational movement of pistons with various lengths.

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Prevents the overlay of collective and periodic control inputs on the main rotor.

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Changes the ignition timing of the magneto ignition during start-up.

Question 41

At higher altitudes, true airspeed (TAS) tends to be higher than calibrated airspeed (CAS). A rough estimate of the TAS can be obtained by...

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Adding 2 % of the CAS for every 1000 ft altitude.

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Subtracting 2 % of the CAS for every 1000 ft altitude.

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Subtracting 10 % of the CAS for every 1000 m altitude.

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Adding 10 % of the CAS for every 1000 ft altitude.

Question 42

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 43

What is the advantage of a pushing tail rotor over a pulling tail rotor?

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Less thrust loss by free outflow of the accelerated air mass

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Gain of thrust by Coanda and Magnus effect due to the airflow around the tail boom

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Effective airflow of tail rotor blades by using the downwash

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Self-compensating anti-torque operation by using the downwash

Question 44

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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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS).

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Next airport operator en-route.

Question 45

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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96.57 in

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97.39 in

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94.11 in

Question 46

What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?

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Scattered Cu clouds

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Overcast low stratus

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

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Overcast Ns clouds

Question 47

Why is a helicopter's climb initially accelerated after an increase of the pitch angle?

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The inertia of the air increases the effective angle of attack temporarily until an additional component of the climb rate reduces the effective angle of attack again

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The larger pitch angle causes a decrease and a compression of the airflow until the climb rate corresponds to the induced velocity through the main rotor disc

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The initially high airflow increases the rotor thrust until the lower air density reduces the rotor thrust again

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The conversion of energetic air into kinetic rotor energy decreases continuously with increasing density altitude

Question 48

Given: QDM: 138° VAR: 10° E The QUJ equals...

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148°

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328°.

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168°.

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318°.

Question 49

What needs to observed regarding ice formation during the flight?

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An increase in mass and drag and a significant lift reduction

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An increase in both drag and lift coefficient due to a mass increase

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An increase in mass and a decrease in drag

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An increase in mass and a reduced rate of descent

Question 50

Vienna (LOWW) is located at 016° 34'E, Salzburg (LOWS) at 013° 00'E. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal. What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between Wien and Salzburg? (2,00 P.)

Accepted Answer

In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Salzburg

Question 51

The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...

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Of undisturbed airflow.

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Sensed by the pitot tube.

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Resulting from orderly flow of air particles.

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Inside the airplane cabin.

Question 52

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

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Cleared to taxi

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Land at this airport and proceed to the apron

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Cleared for take-off

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Return to starting point

Question 53

Considering the following fuel data, how much trip fuel is required? Fuel for start-up and taxi: 5 L Fuel for take-off and climb: 12 L Fuel for cruise flight: 25 L Fuel for descent, approach and landing: 7 L Fuel for taxi and parking: 3 L Fuel to alternate: 13 L Final reserve fuel: 10 L

Accepted Answer

44 L

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75 L

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49 L

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52 L

Question 54

What conditions are favourable for the formation of thunderstorms?

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Warm humid air, conditionally unstable environmental lapse rate

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Warm and dry air, strong inversion layer

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Clear night over land, cold air and patches of fog

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Calm winds and cold air, overcast cloud cover with St or As

Question 55

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 56

Which air traffic services can be expected within an FIR (flight information region)?

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FIS (flight information service) ALR (alerting service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service) SAR (search and rescue)

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ATC (air traffic control) FIS (flight information service)

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ATC (air traffic control) AIS (aeronautical information service)

Question 57

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 58

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

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Misinterpretation of the brain.

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Colour blindness.

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Binocular vision.

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Rapid eye movements.

Question 59

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the VAR and the DEV? (2,00 P.)

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°.

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: -002°

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: +002°

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: +002°.

Question 60

What is likely to be the cause if the engine runs unusually rough while checking the magnetos?

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Sparking plug is defective

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Short circuit on the ground cable

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Ignition switch is faulty

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Starter is faulty

Question 61

With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meets subtropical warm air?

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At the polar front

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At the geographic poles

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At the subtropical high pressure belt

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At the equator

Question 62

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 63

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

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78 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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1 %

Question 64

What mass equals 102 litres of Avgas 100LL?

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74 kg

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74 lbs

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142 lbs

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142 kg

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