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1 - Which ratio corresponds to the rotor disc loading? Rotor disc / helicopter mass Rotor thrust / rotor disc Rotor thrust / rotor disc Helicopter mass / rotor disc

2 - Distress messages contain... Information concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance. Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft. Information concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

3 - What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"? An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is... I have received all of your last transmission Permission for proposed action is granted I understand your message and will comply with it

4 - The transponder code in case of a radio communication failure is... 7600. 7000. 7500. 7700.

5 - The pressure at MSL in ISA conditions is... 1123 hPa. 113.25 hPa. 1013.25 hPa. 15 hPa.

6 - The reason for a stall at a given pitch angle can be... Constant peripheral speed and great vertical airflow through the rotor. Smaller vertical airflow through the rotor and constant peripheral speed. Smaller effective angle of attack and small peripheral speed. Smaller frontal resistance and turbulent airflow.

7 - In what case is visibility transmitted in meters? Up to 5 km Greater than 5 km Up to 10 km Greater than 10 km

8 - An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 360° to a heading of 270°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated? 270° 360° 300° 240°

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

Glider flying is in progress Landing prohibited for a longer period After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

10 - Which items should a passenger briefing in case of an imminent emergency landing include? Blood type of the other aircraft occupants, location of the first-aid kit Nature of the emergency, intentions, safety position, evacuation routes, actions after landing How to work the aircraft radio, emergency transponder squawk, telephone number of the competent search and rescue (SAR) center How to read an emergency checklist, how to cut the engine, telephone number of the home airport

11 - Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence? The aircraft flying at lower altitude. The aircraft flying at slower speed. The aircraft flying at higher altitude. The aircraft flying at higher speed.

12 - Which equipment is needed on board of an aircraft to receive signals from a nondirectional beacon (NDB)? Horizontal situation indicator (HSI) Secondary surveillance radar (SSR) Automatic direction finder (ADF) Course deviation indicator (CDI)

13 - An aircraft travels 100 km in 56 minutes. The ground speed (GS) equals... 93 kt 198 kt 58 km/h. 107 km/h.

14 - What is the meaning of "risky shift"? Seat adjustment in flight The tendency to accept higher risks in groups Crossing of rudder and ailerons on short final Spontaneous change of landing direction when the runway has an upslope

15 - Which method of measurement is mostly used for the fuel supply indication on helicopters? Dipstick measurement Flow measurement Inductive measurement Capacitive measurement

16 - What shall be considered before terminating a turn in an autorotation? The Coriolis force causes an increase in the main rotor rpm The pitch angle must be decreased by using the collective pitch lever again The decreasing gravity relieves the main rotor and the helicopter cabin The flight velocity shall be increased to obtain all the kinetic energy

17 - What is the reason for retreating blade stall? Large centrifugal forces of the peripheral speed Small cone angle and constant peripheral speed Large pitch angle and small effective airflow Small pitch angle and large effective airflow

18 - The movement of air flowing apart is called... Subsidence. Concordence. Convergence. Divergence.

19 - What is the meaning of the phrase "Roger"? Permission for proposed action is granted An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is... I understand your message and will comply with it I have received all of your last transmission

20 - During an autorotation a helicopter accelerates from 60 to 90 knots without further corrections. The rotor RPM will... Remain constant. Decrease. Vary. Increase.

21 - Which statement is correct with regard to the term "taxi holding point"? A taxi holding point is an area where the aircraft must stop unless further permission to proceed is given A taxi holding point is only to be observed for IFR traffic if instrument weather conditions are prevailing A taxi holding point is the point at which the aircraft must stop unless further permission to proceed is given A taxi holding point is designed to indicate the beginning of the safety area and may be crossed when a taxi clearance is given

22 - Where does the condensation water converge in the tank? It floats on the fuel At the lowest position Near the cap of the tank It is mixed with the fuel

23 - During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be... Local QFE. 1013.25 hPa. Local QNH. 1030.25 hPa.

24 - What extinguishing agent is the least suitable for an aircraft fire? Powder Water Foam Halon

25 - A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a... Pressure-decoder Transponder approved for airspace "B" Mode A transponder Mode C or S transponder

26 - After lift-off, a much stronger than expected airspeed rise is experienced during the initial climb phase. What may be expected if the aeroplane entered a microburst? A decreased climb rate and airspeed An increased climb rate and decreased airspeed A decreased climb rate and increased airspeed An increased climb rate and airspeed

27 - The Pitot / static system is required to... Prevent icing of the Pitot tube. Measure total and static air pressure. Correct the reading of the airspeed indicator to zero when the aircraft is static on the ground. Prevent potential static buildup on the aircraft.

28 - What types of airflow can be observed around a rotor blade aerofoil? Laminar airflow on the entire upper surface Laminar airflow at the leading edge, turbulent airflow further back Turbulent airflow at the leading edge, laminar airflow further back Turbulent airflow on the entire upper surface

29 - What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower? DEAZF is calling Dusseldorf Tower Dusseldorf Tower over Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF Tower from D-EAZF

30 - How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position? Five Four Three Two

31 - An aeroplane has a heading of 090°. The distance which has to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the aeroplane is 4.5 NM north of the planned flight path. What is the corrected heading to reach the arrival aerodrome directly? 6° to the right 9° to the right 12° to the right 18° to the right

32 - What needs to be considered if permissible limitations were exceeded? The helicopter must be inspected by a qualified engineer before the next flight The helicopter must be subjected to a duplicate inspected by two engineers 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 The helicopter must be inspected by at least two pilots licensed on the type, one of whom must be the pilot in command

33 - What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report? 8 eighths 1 to 2 eighths 3 to 4 eighths 5 to 7 eighths

34 - The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 7

1 500 ft MSL. 1 500 m MSL. 1.500 ft GND. FL150.

35 - In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately? Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

36 - What is the call sign of the surface movement control? Ground Earth Tower Control

37 - 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? 15° left 6° left 14° left 8° left

38 - The term "FATO" is defined as... A treaty between federal organizations. An area for final approach and take-off for helicopters. A noise abatement procedure for VFR traffic. A missed approach procedure for essential traffic.

39 - 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? 37.5 cm 36.3 cm 36.9 cm 37.2 cm

40 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110? 8000 m 3000 m 1500 m 5000 m

41 - What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing? The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present

42 - What could be a reason for changing the runway indicators at aerodromes (e.g. from runway 06 to runway 07)? The magnetic deviation of the runway location has changed The true direction of the runway alignment has changed The magnetic variation of the runway location has changed The direction of the approach path has changed

43 - The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is... Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate. Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate. Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate. Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

44 - What is a cause for the dip error on the direct-reading compass? Temperature variations Deviation in the cockpit Acceleration of the airplane Inclination of earth's magnetic field lines

45 - What kind of information should be included in an urgency message? Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, heading and altitude Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, heading and altitude Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, departure aerodrome, information about position, heading and altitude Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, departure aerodrome, heading and altitude

46 - What is the minimum age to obtain a private pilot license? 18 years 17 years 21 years 16 years

47 - Who provides search and rescue service? International approved organisations Both military and civil organisations Only military organisations Only civil organisations

48 - In case of an emergency ditching, the life vests have to be inflated... Before disembarking the aircraft. After disembarking the aircraft at a safe distance of about 10 m. During disembarking the aircraft. After disembarking the aircraft.

49 - A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between... Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure. Total pressure and static pressure. Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure. Dynamic pressure and total pressure.

50 - A wind shear is... A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction. A wind speed change of more than 15 kt. A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps. A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

51 - What does the abbreviaton "FIR" stand for? Flight integrity receiver Flight information region Flow information radar Flow integrity required

52 - During lift-off the helicopter rotates much more than expected. This indicates that... The helicopter is overloaded. The centre of gravity is much more aft than expected. The centre of hub is overhead of the centre of gravity. The power required equals the power available.

53 - What is the call sign of the flight information service? Advice Flight information Info Information

54 - When transmitter and receiver are moving away from each other... The perceived frequency decreases. The perceived frequency equals the transmitted frequency The perceived frequency increases. The frequency varies, but the wavelength remains constant.

55 - Which of the following frequencies is designated for VHF voice communication? 120.50 MHz 115.15 MHz 117.30 kHz 108.80 MHz

56 - What is the correct way to counteract the vortex ring state? Raise collective and decrease rotor RPM Raise collective and pull back the stick Try to gain airspeed and enter autorotation Open throttle and pull back the stick

57 - Wake turbulences develop during take-off just as the aeroplane... Reaches an altitude of 15 ft. Lifts off with the main gear. Accelerates. Lifts off with the front gear.

58 - Given: QTE: 248° VAR: 10° W The QDR equals... 078° 258°. 238°. 068°.

59 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125? 5000 m 8000 m 3000 m 1500 m

60 - What is necessary for the determination of speed (IAS) by the airspeed indicator? The difference between the dynamic pressure and the static pressure The difference between the total pressure and the dynamic pressure The difference betweeen the total pressure and the static presssure The difference between the standard pressure and the total pressure

61 - A gyro which is rotating in space responds to forces being applied to it by an evasive movement... At an angle of 45° to the force being applied. In a northern direction. At an angle of 90° to the force being applied. At an angle of 180° to the force being applied.

62 - Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure? 12000 feet 7000 feet 5000 feet 22000 feet

63 - Wake turbulence is particularly strong... When flying at low speeds. When flying at high altitudes. When flying at low altitudes. When flying at high speeds.

64 - Vy is the speed... To rotate. For the best rate of climb. For the best angle of climb. Never to be exceeded.

65 - Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)? Non-accelerated straight and level flight Turbulence in level flight Head movements during turns Flying under the influence of alcohol

66 - The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately... 0.3 percent. 0.01 percent 0.1 percent. 0.03 percent.

67 - What behaviour is shown by a rotating gyro in space? It moves in accordance with the body surrounding it It swings from east to west like a pendulum It moves in circles with a stadily decreasing radius It tends to maintain its position in space

68 - Which processes result in decreasing air density? Increasing temperature, increasing pressure Decreasing temperature, decreasing pressure Increasing temperature, decreasing pressure Decreasing temperature, increasing pressure

69 - What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around? Pulling up Going around Approach canceled No landing

70 - What has to be considered when starting the engine in a strong wind condition? The rotor brake should not be released before the engine runs with sufficient RPM. The cyclic stick should be taken backwards and the collective pitch shoud be raised. The mixture should be leaned and the carburettor heat fully pulled. The helicopter should be aligned with its longitudinal axis in the wind.

71 - The "Certificate of Airworthiness" is issued by the state... In which the airworthiness review is done. In which the aircraft is constructed. In which the aircraft is registered. Of the residence of the owner.

72 - What is the meaning of a flashing green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight? Airport unsafe, do not land Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time Cleared to land Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

73 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"? Airspace Restriction Criteria Airworthiness Recurring Control Airspace Rulemaking Committee Airworthiness Review Certificate

74 - Which phrase does a pilot use when he / she wants to check the readability of his / her transmission? Request readability What is the communication like? You read me five How do you read?

75 - Loads must be adequately secured in order to... Allow steep turns. Prevent excessive 'g'-loading during the landing flare. Carry extra fuel. Avoid any centre of gravity (C.G.) movements.

76 - What relieves the helicopter in a low G manoeuvre? Weightlessness of the passengers during the push over Rolling movement of the helicopter to the right Increased vertical airflow through the rotor Centrifugal force in parabolic flight during the entire manoeuvre

77 - The result of a front C.G. position is: 1. Increase in stability. 2. Increase in fuel consumption. 3. Increase in stall speed. 4. Increase in range. .2, 3, 4 .1, 2 .2, 4 .1, 2, 3

78 - May an engine, which previously was on fire, be restarted? Yes, but only if the cause of the fire was a carburettor fire during engine start Yes, but only on the ground for the purpose of taxiing No, the risk of a reignition of the fire would be too high Yes, if the aircraft is flying at a safe altitude

79 - Which of the following options is NOT a sufficient reason to fly below the required minimum height? The drop of towed objects at an aerodrome Bad weather conditions in the vicinity of an aerodrome Take-off or landing at an aerodrome An approach without landing at an aerodrome

80 - Which Q-code is used for the true bearing to the station? QTE QDR QUJ QDM

81 - Given: Calibrated airspeed (CAS): 155 kt. Flight level (FL) 80. Outside air temperature (OAT): +15° C. The true airspeed (TAS) equals... 180 kts. 170 kts. 155 kts. 134 kts.

82 - Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by... Alcohol. Unhealthy food. Smoking. Little sleep.

83 - 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? Path is higher, IAS increases Path is higher, IAS decreases Path is lower, IAS increases Path is lower, IAS decreases

84 - Which of the instruments listed below obtain their readings through pressure measurement? Oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, manifold pressure gauge, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, airspeed indicator, suction gauge Oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, fuel quantity gauge, manifold pressure gauge, differential pressure gauge, altimeter Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, directional gyro, turn and bank coordinator, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, magnetic compass, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge

85 - The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the... Point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass. Point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced. Distance of a mass from the center of gravity. Distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass.

86 - During hover flight, the induced airflow velocity... Is equal above and below the rotor. Increases further having passed the rotor. Remains constant after having passed the rotor. Decreases after having passed the rotor.

87 - What action is necessary in a modern helicopter during the transition to a horizontal turn? A control column movement forward or raising the collective Open the throttle in a helicopter with a rotor turning in an anti-clockwise direction seen from above Open the throttle in a helicopter with a rotor turning in a clockwise direction seen from above A control column movement backward or raising the collective

88 - What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator? 111 NM 1 NM 60 km 60 NM

89 - What is the radial from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02?N, 011°33?E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 12°11'E)? See annex (NAV-031) Siehe Anlage 2

204° 024° 068° 248°

90 - The neutral point is a point where... The aerodynamic forces act torque-free. The imaginary axes of a helicopter meet each other The entire helicopter mass can be assumed to attack. The torque at the chord line remains constant for changing angles of attack.

91 - Leaving a control frequency (except when reaching the final parking position)... Must be approved. Is not mandatory to be reported. Must be reported Must be approved twice.

92 - A pilot receives a QDR of 315° from the VDF ground station. Where is the aircraft located in relation to the ground station? Southeast Southwest Northwest Northeast

93 - What is the function of the white blood cells (leucocytes)? Blood coagulation Oxygen transport Immune defense Blood sugar regulation

94 - The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa... When descending below FL 100. At the decision height. At 4000 ft. When climbing above the transition altitude.

95 - 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

Point A Point B Point D Point C

96 - The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 years old pilot is... 12 Months. 48 Months. 24 Months. 60 Months.

97 - Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory 1, 2, 3, 4 ,1, 2, 3 2, 4 1

98 - Which kind of engine is susceptible to carburettor fire? Turboprop engines Turbine engines Piston engines Electric motors

99 - A pilot can contact FIS (flight information service)... Via telephone. Via internet. Via radio communication. By a personal visit.

100 - 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? 96.57 in 96.45 in 97.39 in 94.11 in

101 - What needs to be done to compensate a tail-heavy centre of gravity in a helicopter? Remove all unnecessary attachment parts and covers Remove unneeded equipment from the cockpit Add additional fuel to the fuel tank behind the main rotor mast Add additional load in the front of the helicopter cabin

102 - For the purpose of a flight preparation, the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 750 kg and a total moment of 625 mmkg. Which cross marks the center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-003) Siehe Anlage 3

1 3 4 2

103 - What might be the reason for scratches on the tail stringer? Old colour Intense erosion Rotor blade contact Contact with ground

104 - Which of the following options states a correct position report? DEABC reaching "N" DEABC, "N", 2500 ft DEABC over "N" at 35 DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

105 - Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator? Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

106 - Which gas is most dangerous during an engine fire? Nitrogen Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Oxygen

107 - What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa? Values depending on QNH Zero 80 m less than before 80 m more than before

108 - 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? 150°. 360°. 180°. 210°.

109 - 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 3 L 4 L 2 L 5 L

110 - What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front? Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

111 - The distance between two airports is 220 NM. On an aeronautical navigation chart the pilot measures 40.7 cm for this distance. The chart scale is... 1 : 2000000. 1 : 250000. 1 : 1000000. 1 : 500000.

112 - What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere? 78 % 21 % 0.1 % 1 %

113 - When do you expect wind shear? When passing a warm front During a summer day with calm winds During an inversion In calm wind in cold weather

114 - The virtual rotation axis of a rotor is... Perpendicular to the hub plane. Parallel with the main rotor shaft. Perpendicular to the tip path plane. Perpendicular to the plane which contains the swash plate.

115 - Which factor can lead to human error? Double check of relevant actions Proper use of checklists The bias to see what we expect to see To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

116 - Smoke enters the cockpit during an engine fire. Which actions have to be taken immediately? Switching off the pitot and front window heating Switching off the master switch and the ignition Switching off the heating and the ventilating system Switching off the avionics and the cabin lighting

117 - Which value can the pilot derive from the tachometer? Airspeed of the helicopter Crankshaft or main rotor revolutions per minute Vertical speed of the helicopter Engine performance and rotor performance

118 - Why are the stability criteria of a helicopter very important? Low stability reduces the available control forces High stability prevents low load factors A lack of stability may lead to loss of control Large stability increases the maximum take-off mass

119 - Urgency messages are messages... Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight. Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

120 - What wind is reportet as 225/15 ? South-west wind with 15 km/h North-east wind with 15 kt South-west wind with 15 kt North-east wind with 15 km/h

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