Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?

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Avoid take-off and landing during the passage of heavy showers or thunderstorms

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Avoid take-offs and landings in mountainous terrain and stay in flat country whenever possible

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Avoid thermally active areas, particularly during summer, or stay below these areas

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Avoid areas of precipitation, particularly during winter, and choose low flight altitudes

Question 2

Under what conditions may class D airspace be entered with a radio failure?

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Approval has been granted before

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There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit

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It is the destination aerodrome

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It ist the aerodrome of departure

Question 3

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

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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 4

With other factors remaining constant, decreasing temperature results in...

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Decreasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

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Decreasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?

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It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft

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It is an illuminated area on which search and rescue and fire fighting vehicles are placed

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It is a specially marked area to pick up or drop towing objects

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Aircraft taxi to this square to get light signals for taxi and take-off clearance

Question 6

The effective angle of attack is the angle between...

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Effective airflow and chord line.

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Chord line and tip path plane.

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Tip path plane and rotor blade.

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Effective airflow and tip path plane.

Question 7

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 8

When should turns at low altitudes above villages be avoided with regard to noise abatement procedures?

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In climb

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In horizontal flight

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In descent

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During the approach

Question 9

A wind shear is...

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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 10

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia?

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Diving

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Smoking

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Menstruation

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Blood donation

Question 11

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 12

An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The groundspeed (GS) equals...

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159 kt

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172 kt.

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155 kt.

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168 kt.

Question 13

The distance measuring equipment (DME) determines the distance based on the principle of...

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Time measurement.

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Laser measurement.

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Doppler

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Phase comparison.

Question 14

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

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3

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1

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4

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2

Question 15

What is the subject of ICAO Annex 1?

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Flight crew licensing

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Rules of the air

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Air traffic services

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Operation of aircraft

Question 16

Full deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI) means that the aircraft is located at least...

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10° beside the selected course

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2° beside the selected course.

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2 NM beside the selected course.

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10 NM beside the selected course.

Question 17

Which Q-code is used for the magnetic bearing from the station?

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QDR

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QUJ

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QDM

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QTE

Question 18

Which section of the flight manual describes the centre of gravity limitations of a helicopter?

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Performance

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Supplements

Question 19

The distance from 'A' to 'B' measures 120 NM. At a distance of 55 NM from 'A' the pilot realizes a deviation of 7 NM to the right. What approximate course change must be made to reach 'B' directly?

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14° left

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15° left

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6° left

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8° left

Question 20

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

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Turn off the master switch

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Shut down the engine

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Turn off the heat

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Use the fire extinguisher

Question 21

Which type of ice forms by very small water droplets and ice crystals hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?

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Rime ice

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Clear ice

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Mixed ice

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Hoar frost

Question 22

The rotor RPM is kept constant in the helicopter by the engine RPM. It can be influenced by the...

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Throttle and the governor.

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Cyclic stick.

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Starter and the impulse coupling.

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Collective.

Question 23

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 24

A helicopter approach is conducted into the wind because...

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This provides more control at low groundspeeds.

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It reduces groundspeed and increases the landing distance.

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It increases the true airspeed and decreases the landing distance.

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This avoids wake turbulence near the touchdown zone.

Question 25

May an engine, which previously was on fire, be restarted?

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No, the risk of a reignition of the fire would be too high

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Yes, but only if the cause of the fire was a carburettor fire during engine start

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Yes, but only on the ground for the purpose of taxiing

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Yes, if the aircraft is flying at a safe altitude

Question 26

What type of fog emerges if humid and almost saturated air, is forced to rise upslope of hills or shallow mountains by the prevailling wind?

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Orographic fog

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Steaming fog

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Radiation fog

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Advection fog

Question 27

During an autorotation the airspeed is limited by...

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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.

Question 28

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 29

The term "maximum elevation figure" (MEF) is defined as...

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next higher 100 ft.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 30 minutes of latitude and 30 minutes of longitude plus a safety margin of 1000 ft (305 m), rounded to the next higher 100 ft.

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The highest elevation within an area covering 1 degree of latitude and 1 degree of longitude plus a safety margin, rounded to the next lower 100 ft.

Question 30

Times are transmitted as...

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UTC.

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Local time

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Standard time.

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Time zone time.

Question 31

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

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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 32

From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?

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7000 feet

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12000 feet

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2000 feet

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10000 feet

Question 33

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 34

The advance angle is the angle between the...

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Circumferential control rod and rotor blade longitudinal axis.

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Advancing rotor blade and retreating rotor blade.

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Fixed control rod and lower scissors.

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Delta-three-flapping hinge and rotor blade longitudinal axis.

Question 35

What ist the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?

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Reflex

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Coherence

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Virulence

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Reduction

Question 36

Fuel quantity in small aircraft is most commonly measured through a level sensor. The European Certification Specifications CS 23 require that...

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A fuel quantity indicator must be available for each tank and the indicator must be calibrated to read "zero" during level flight when the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank is equal to the unusable fuel supply.

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At least one fuel quantity indicator must be available to indicate the total amount of fuel abord an aircraft. This Indicator must be calibrated adequately to indicate the correct amount of fuel during all phases of flight.

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If the fuel indicator fails, the pilot must land at the next available airport.

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If no fuel quantity indicator is available to the pilot in flight, the pilot must check the fuel quantity before commencing the flight and recalculate the remaining fuel on board in regular intervals during the flight.

Question 37

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

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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 38

Which is the colour of runway edge lights?

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White

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 39

Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence?

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The aircraft flying at slower speed.

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The aircraft flying at lower altitude.

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The aircraft flying at higher altitude.

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The aircraft flying at higher speed.

Question 40

Which of the following frequencies is designated for VHF voice communication?

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120.50 MHz

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115.15 MHz

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117.30 kHz

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108.80 MHz

Question 41

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 42

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 43

Smoke enters the cockpit during an engine fire. Which actions have to be taken immediately?

Accepted Answer

Switching off the heating and the ventilating system

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Switching off the pitot and front window heating

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Switching off the master switch and the ignition

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Switching off the avionics and the cabin lighting

Question 44

Who provides search and rescue service?

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Both military and civil organisations

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International approved organisations

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Only military organisations

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Only civil organisations

Question 45

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 46

Why does a stall begin on the retreating rotor blade at high cruise speeds?

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The large pitch angle and relatively low peripheral speed cause a large effective angle of attack

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The airflow reaches subsonic speed and causes an increase of the induced drag

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The small pitch angle and a relatively low peripheral speed cause a small effective angle of attack

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The airflow reaches supersonic speed and causes an increase of the parasite drag

Question 47

During a flight with a flight plan submitted, landing is conducted at an airfield other than the destination stated in the filed flight plan. Who has to be contacted by the pilot immediately?

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Aeronatical Information Service (AIS).

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The police department

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The flight manager on duty.

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Local office for aereal supervision.

Question 48

The center of gravity (CG) defines...

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

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The point on the longitudinal axis or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced.

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The distance from the datum to the position of a mass.

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The product of mass and balance arm.

Question 49

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 50

The correlator (for pitch compensation)...

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Opens the throttle when the collective is raised.

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Overlays periodic and collective control inputs from the pilot.

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Increases rotor RPM when the carburettor heat is turned on.

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Disables the engine via a spring-loaded resistance.

Question 51

What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP?

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces.

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Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

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Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

Question 52

An aeroplane's current supply is carried out by the: 1. Battery 2. Generator 3. Relay 4. Circuit breaker

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1 and 2

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3 and 4

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2 and 3

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1 and 4

Question 53

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 54

What is shown on the printed sign? See figure (ALW-019) Siehe Anlage 1

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Parking position A

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Point A on a taxiway

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Part A of the runway

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Taxiway A

Question 55

What might be the reason for scratches on the tail stringer?

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Contact with ground

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Old colour

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Intense erosion

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Rotor blade contact

Question 56

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 57

What is the distance from Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E) to Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59?N, 10°28?E)? See annex (NAV-031) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

46 NM

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78 NM

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46 km

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78 km

Question 58

What needs to be observed in conjunction with a flight on a hot day?

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Outside air temperature and pressure altitude should be considered in particular

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Thermal updraft should be used over uninhabited areas

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Low density of the provided fuel should be observed during refueling

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Air-fuel mixture in the climb and cruise should be fully enriched

Question 59

What is the maximum helicopter mass to conduct a departure at 8000 feet pressure altitude and an outside air temperature of +20° C? Max. gross mass: 2500 lbs. Min. gross mass: 1600 lbs. See annex (PFP-045) Siehe Anlage 13

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2460 lbs

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1950 lbs

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2500 lbs

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1550 lbs

Question 60

What type of turbulence is typically found close to the ground on the lee side during Foehn conditions?

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Turbulence in rotors

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Thermal turbulence

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Clear-air turbulence (CAT)

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Inversion turbulence

Question 61

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

Accepted Answer

WCA.

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Inclination.

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Variation.

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Deviation.

Question 62

A gyro which is rotating in space responds to forces being applied to it by an evasive movement...

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At an angle of 90° to the force being applied.

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At an angle of 45° to the force being applied.

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In a northern direction.

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At an angle of 180° to the force being applied.

Question 63

In which outside air temperature is icing most likely?

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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 64

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

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Thunderstorms.

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Invernal warm front.

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Stable high pressure areas.

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Fog.

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