Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

Question 1

Which statement about the vestibular system is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can create misleading sensations during acceleration or turns.

Answer

It always gives reliable attitude information in IMC.

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It replaces the attitude indicator.

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It is unaffected by head movement.

Question 2

Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airpaces C, D and E?

Accepted Answer

1500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically

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1000 m horizontally, 300 m vertically

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1500 m horizontally, 1000 m vertically

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1000 m horizontally, 1500 ft vertically

Question 3

Which action best supports safe management of weather diversion decision?

Accepted Answer

Divert before options become limited.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Path is lower, IAS decreases

Answer

Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

Question 5

What information can be obtained from satellite images?

Accepted Answer

Overview of cloud covers and front lines

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Turbulence and icing

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Flight visibility, ground visibility, and ground contact

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Temperature and dew point of environmental air

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the master switch

Answer

Shut down the engine

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Turn off the heat

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Use the fire extinguisher

Question 7

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 8

What chart shows areas of precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Radar picture

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Satellite picture

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GAFOR

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Wind chart

Question 9

Clouds in high layers are referred to as...

Accepted Answer

Cirro-.

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Nimbo-.

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Strato-.

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Alto-.

Question 10

How does air temperature change in ISA from MSL to approximately 10,000 m altitude?

Accepted Answer

From +15°C down to about -50°C

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From +30°C down to -40°C

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From +20°C down to -40°C

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From -15°C up to +50°C

Question 11

Why is fuel selector position important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

An incorrect selection can interrupt fuel supply.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 12

Which statement about the main gearbox is correct?

Accepted Answer

It reduces engine output speed and transmits power to the rotor system.

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It stores the emergency locator transmitter.

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It measures outside air temperature.

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It replaces the clutch.

Question 13

Distress messages contain...

Accepted Answer

Information concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

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Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance.

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Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft.

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Information concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

Question 14

Which are the properties of a Lambert conformal chart?

Accepted Answer

The chart is conformal and nearly true to scale

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The chart is conformal and an equal-area projection

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Rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines and the chart is conformal

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Great circles are depicted as straight lines and the chart is an equal-area projection

Question 15

Which statement about VNE is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is the never-exceed speed and must not be exceeded.

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It is a recommended minimum hover speed.

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It is the same as best endurance speed.

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It applies only to ATC clearances.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

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5000 ft

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10000 ft

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22000 ft

Question 17

Which action best supports safe management of heading log preparation?

Accepted Answer

Prepare headings, times and fuel checks before departure.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 18

During hover flight, the induced airflow velocity...

Accepted Answer

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 19

What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?

Accepted Answer

Current frequency

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FIS frequency

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Emergency frequency

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Radar frequency

Question 20

How can wind speed and wind direction be derived from surface weather charts?

Accepted Answer

By alignment and distance of isobaric lines

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By annotations from the text part of the chart

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By alignment of lines of warm- and cold fronts

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By alignment and distance of hypsometric lines

Question 21

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. In which direction is the wind correction angle (WCA)?

Accepted Answer

7° left

Answer

7° right

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3° left

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3° right

Question 22

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE?

Accepted Answer

Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference aerodrome

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

Question 23

Which section of the flight manual describes the power required of a helicopter in a hover?

Accepted Answer

Performance

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Limitations

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Normal procedures

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Supplements

Question 24

Which statement about QNH is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is an altimeter setting that gives elevation when on the ground at the reference aerodrome.

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It gives zero on the threshold.

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It is always 1013.25 hPa.

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It measures wind velocity.

Question 25

The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground?

Accepted Answer

QFE

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QNE

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QTE

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QNH

Question 26

Why is it dangerous to pump the throttle for engine start in cold weather?

Accepted Answer

It may cause a carburettor fire

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Carburettor icing can occur

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The oil will become diluted

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The engine might start with not enough power

Question 27

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

Accepted Answer

Two times

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One time

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Three times

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Four times

Question 28

A helicopter burns 42 l/h. Planned flight time is 60 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?

Accepted Answer

62 l

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42 l

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52 l

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70 l

Question 29

Why is reduced visibility important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It reduces see-and-avoid capability and navigation confidence.

Answer

It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 30

What is indicated by a pattern of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the centreline of a runway?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch down before them

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A ground roll could be started from this position

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Do not touch down behind them

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At this point the glide path of an ILS hits the runway

Question 31

What is caused by the movement of the cyclic stick?

Accepted Answer

The swash plate is inclined and thus changes the pitch angle of the blades periodically

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The lower scissors are twisted and consequently the pitch angle of the rotor blade is changed periodically

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The sliding sleeve is axially moved and thus changes the pitch angle of the rotor blades collectively

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The trim panels are inclined and consequently a torque on the rotor blade is produced

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

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 33

Which gas is most dangerous during an engine fire?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide

Answer

Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

MH: 163°. MC: 175°.

Answer

MH: 167°. MC: 161°.

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MH: 163°. MC: 161°.

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MH: 167°. MC: 175°.

Question 35

What needs to be done to compensate a tail-heavy centre of gravity in a helicopter?

Accepted Answer

Add additional load in the front of the helicopter cabin

Answer

Remove all unnecessary attachment parts and covers

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Remove unneeded equipment from the cockpit

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Add additional fuel to the fuel tank behind the main rotor mast

Question 36

Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?

Accepted Answer

TWR (aerodrome control service) APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service)

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FIS (flight information service) AIS (aeronautical information service) AFS (aeronautical fixed telecommunication service)

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APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service) FIS (flight information service)

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ALR (alerting service) SAR (search and rescue service) TWR (aerodrome control service)

Question 37

The calculated take-off mass is 775 kg and the total moment is 700 000 kg mm (equivalent to 700 kg m). Which numbered cross represents this loading? Use figure (PFP-005); its metric horizontal scale is moment divided by 1 000.

Accepted Answer

4

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3

Answer

2

Answer

1

Question 38

What process results in the formation of "advection fog"?

Accepted Answer

Warm, moist air is moved across cold ground areas

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Cold, moist air is being moved across warm ground areas

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

Answer

Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

Question 39

Which action best supports safe management of magnetic variation update?

Accepted Answer

Use current chart or database values.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

Answer

Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 40

Which statement about a Class 2 medical certificate is correct?

Accepted Answer

It must be valid when exercising PPL(H) privileges.

Answer

It is required only for IFR flights.

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It is replaced by the aircraft insurance certificate.

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It is valid indefinitely once issued.

Question 41

What is the safest operational response? A door opens in flight on a type where controllability remains normal.

Accepted Answer

Fly the aircraft and follow the abnormal procedure.

Answer

Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

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Delay all action until reaching destination.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 42

What is the gas composition of "air"?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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Oxygen 78 % Water vapour 21 % Nitrogen 1 %

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

Question 43

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain.

Answer

Colour blindness.

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Binocular vision.

Answer

Rapid eye movements.

Question 44

Which components do rotor blades made of metal contain?

Accepted Answer

Spar of steel, filling material of aluminum, and outer skin of aluminum

Answer

Spar of titan, filling material of stainless steel, and outer skin of steel

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Spar of lead, filling material of steel, and outer skin of stainless steel

Answer

Spar of aluminum, filling material of titan, and outer skin of aluminum

Question 45

Under EASA Part-FCL, what is the minimum age for a student pilot to make a first solo flight in an aeroplane or helicopter?

Accepted Answer

16 years

Answer

17 years

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18 years

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21 years

Question 46

Which statement about low rotor RPM is correct?

Accepted Answer

Reduce collective as required and recover RPM according to the flight manual.

Answer

Increase collective to load the rotor further.

Answer

Switch off all radios first.

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Ignore it if airspeed is low.

Question 47

Why is temperature-dew point spread important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It indicates the likelihood of saturation, mist or fog.

Answer

It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

Answer

It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

Answer

It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 48

What is the period of validity of the Certificate of Airworthiness?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited

Answer

12 years

Answer

6 months

Answer

12 months

Question 49

Which colour does Avgas 100 LL have?

Accepted Answer

Blue

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Yellow

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Green

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Red

Question 50

What is a likely consequence of blocked pitot tube with drain and static ports open?

Accepted Answer

the airspeed indication may decrease towards zero.

Answer

The altimeter automatically resets to standard pressure.

Answer

The aircraft becomes exempt from maintenance requirements.

Answer

The transponder changes to emergency code automatically.

Question 51

What information can be found in the ATIS, but not in a METAR?

Accepted Answer

Operational information such as runway in use and transition level

Answer

Information about current weather, for example types of precipitation

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Approach information, such as ground visibility and cloud base

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Information about mean wind speeds, maximum speeds in gusts if applicable

Question 52

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot uses cabin heat and later develops headache, nausea and reduced concentration.

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide contamination should be suspected.

Answer

The event has no operational relevance.

Answer

The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 53

Which statement about a cumulonimbus cloud is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is associated with thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing and heavy precipitation.

Answer

It is harmless fair-weather cloud.

Answer

It occurs only above FL 300.

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It guarantees smooth conditions below cloud base.

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

1 %

Answer

21 %

Answer

0.1 %

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78 %

Question 55

Under Article 33 of the Chicago Convention, when must other Contracting States recognise a pilot licence issued or rendered valid by the State of registry?

Accepted Answer

When the requirements for its issue or validation meet or exceed the minimum standards established under the Convention.

Answer

Whenever any flight school issues a course-completion certificate.

Answer

Only if the holder is a citizen of the State where the flight takes place.

Answer

Whenever it permits unrestricted paid flying in every country.

Question 56

Which action best supports safe management of track made good?

Accepted Answer

Compare it with planned track and correct drift.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

Answer

Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 57

Which statement about fuel smell in flight is correct?

Accepted Answer

It should be treated as a possible abnormal or emergency situation.

Answer

It is normal after every take-off.

Answer

It is corrected by leaning the mixture only.

Answer

It means the altimeter is set incorrectly.

Question 58

In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?

Accepted Answer

If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

Answer

If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended

Question 59

Which statement about high gross mass is correct?

Accepted Answer

It increases power required and can reduce performance margins.

Answer

It always lowers power required.

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It eliminates retreating blade stall risk.

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It has no effect on hover ceiling.

Question 60

What is shown on the printed sign? Use figure (ALW-019)

Accepted Answer

Parking position A

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Point A on a taxiway

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Part A of the runway

Answer

Taxiway A

Question 61

Which statement about ICAO Annex 2 is correct?

Accepted Answer

It deals with rules of the air.

Answer

It deals only with aircraft noise certification.

Answer

It is a maintenance release document.

Answer

It is the same as the flight manual.

Question 62

What does QDR represent in radio navigation phraseology?

Accepted Answer

magnetic bearing from the station.

Answer

Distance from the station.

Answer

Pressure altitude above the station.

Answer

Cloud base at the station.

Question 63

What is the safest operational response? The pilot is unsure whether a defect affects airworthiness.

Accepted Answer

Do not depart until the defect is assessed and released as required.

Answer

Continue as planned because helicopters can land anywhere.

Answer

Delay all action until reaching destination.

Answer

Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 64

Why is wind component important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It affects groundspeed and performance margins.

Answer

It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

Answer

It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

Answer

It is replaced by passenger preference.

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