Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

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 2

What does a cloud coverage of "SCT" mean in a METAR weather report?

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3 to 4 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

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8 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

Question 3

What is the purpose of the semi-circular rule?

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To avoid collisions by reducing the probability of opposing traffic at the same altitude

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To allow safe climbing or descending in a holding pattern

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To fly without a filed flight plan in prescribed zones published in the AIP

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To avoid collisions by suspending turning manoeuvres

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 cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-002). Siehe Anlage 2

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Cumulus

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Altus

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Stratus

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Cirrus

Question 6

The rotor thrust is...

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Perpendicular to the tip path plane.

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Opposite to the rotation of the rotor blade element

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Parallel with the main rotor shaft.

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Perpendicular to the hub plane.

Question 7

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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At a high aeroplane weight.

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When flying with high thrust.

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At a low aeroplane weight.

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When flying with low thrust.

Question 8

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

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

Question 9

What does a readability of 2 indicate?

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

Question 10

Calibrated airspeed (CAS) equals...

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Indicated airspeed (IAS) corrected for instrument and position error.

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Ground speed (GS) corrected for instrument and position error.

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True airspeed (TAS) corrected for wind.

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Equivalent airspeed (EAS) corrected for altitude.

Question 11

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing tailwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

Accepted Answer

Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 12

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 13

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 14

What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude?

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60 NM

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30 NM

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60 km

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1 NM

Question 15

What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report?

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

Question 16

For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 725 kg and a total moment of 650 mmkg. Which cross marks the center of gravity (CG)? See annex (PFP-004) Siehe Anlage 4

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3

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2

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1

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4

Question 17

Loads must be adequately secured in order to...

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Avoid any centre of gravity (C.G.) movements.

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Allow steep turns.

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Prevent excessive 'g'-loading during the landing flare.

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Carry extra fuel.

Question 18

The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates...

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Height above MSL.

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True altitude above MSL.

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Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

Question 19

The pilot wants to proceed directly to the beacon. The wind is calm. The pilot should follow a QDM of... See figure (NAV-019) Siehe Anlage 4

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260°.

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230°.

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200°.

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080°.

Question 20

Which statement about the rotor disc loading in a horizontal curve is correct?

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It increases with increasing bank angle

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It decreases with increasing bank angle

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No change in relation to the cruise flight

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Effects depend on the type of helicopter

Question 21

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

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0.01 percent

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0.3 percent.

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0.1 percent.

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0.03 percent.

Question 22

What does the abbreviaton "FIR" stand for?

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Flight information region

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Flight integrity receiver

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Flow information radar

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Flow integrity required

Question 23

The term QTE means...

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True bearing from the station to the aircraft.

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True bearing from the aircraft to the station.

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Magnetic bearing from the aircraft to the station.

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Magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft.

Question 24

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

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Altitude

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Height of ionosphere

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Twilight error

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Shoreline effect

Question 25

What frontal line divides subtropical air from polar cold air, in particular across Central Europe?

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Polar front

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Occlusion

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Warm front

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Cold front

Question 26

What is meant by "isothermal layer"?

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An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height

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An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height

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A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere

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An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height

Question 27

According to ICAO Anex 14, which is the colour marking of a runway?

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White

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 28

What relieves the helicopter in a low G manoeuvre?

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Increased vertical airflow through the rotor

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Weightlessness of the passengers during the push over

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Rolling movement of the helicopter to the right

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Centrifugal force in parabolic flight during the entire manoeuvre

Question 29

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?

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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 30

In what case is visibility transmitted in meters?

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

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Greater than 10 km

Question 31

Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?

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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 32

What weather development will result from convergence at ground level?

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Ascending air and cloud formation

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Ascending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud formation

Question 33

The term 'civil twilight' is defined as...

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the true horizon.

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the true horizon.

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

Question 34

The neutral point is a point where...

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The torque at the chord line remains constant for changing angles of attack.

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The aerodynamic forces act torque-free.

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The imaginary axes of a helicopter meet each other

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The entire helicopter mass can be assumed to attack.

Question 35

What factor is affected by headwind during a departure?

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Climb path angle

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Rate of climb

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Vx

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Vy.

Question 36

The center of gravity has to be located...

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Between the front and the rear C.G. limit.

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Behind the rear C.G. limit.

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Right of the lateral C. G. limit.

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In front of the front C.G. limit.

Question 37

How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height?

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From +15° to -50°C

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From +30° to -40°C

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From +20° to -40°C

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From -15° to 50°C

Question 38

The temperature lapse rate with increasing height within the troposphere according ISA is...

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0,65° C / 100 m.

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3° C / 100 m.

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0,6° C / 100 m.

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1° C / 100 m.

Question 39

A deceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of...

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A descent.

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An inverted flight.

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A climb.

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A bank.

Question 40

Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...

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Not permissible and essentially dangerous.

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Only relevant if the excess is more than 10 %.

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

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Exceptionally permissible to avoid delays.

Question 41

How may windshear be recognised in flight?

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Sudden and apparently baseless change in altitude, airspeed, rate of climb or descent.

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Sudden and apparently baseless change of oilpressure, oil temperature, engine speed and altitude.

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Sudden and apparently baseless change in heading, turning rate, engine speed or oil temperature.

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Rather unexpected onset of drizzle associated with high stratus clouds following previously clear skies and calm conditions.

Question 42

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 43

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 44

The rotor brake should be engaged (provided that no other procedure is described in the flight manual)...

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For outside parking.

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During all prescribed pre-flight checks on the ground.

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For inside parking.

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During start-up until reaching the prescribed rotor rpm.

Question 45

Which navigation facility may be used for broadcasting the ATIS?

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VOR

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NDB

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GPS

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DME

Question 46

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 47

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 48

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 49

What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP?

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

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, 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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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces

Question 50

Quasi-optical waves travel...

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Through the air directly from the transmitter to the receiver.

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Through the air and are influenced (e.g. reflected) by the ionosphere.

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Along the surface of the earth.

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Along the surface of the earth, but are absorbed by the sea.

Question 51

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

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Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem

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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurence of stress

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

Question 52

Given: Ground speed (GS): 160 kt. True course (TC): 177°. Wind vector (W/WS): 140°/20 kt. The true heading (TH) equals...

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173°.

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169°

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180°.

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184°.

Question 53

The range of NDBs transmitting in the medium frequency range is greatest...

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At night.

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On midday.

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Before midday.

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In the daytime.

Question 54

During an unaccelerated flight...

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The vertical component of thrust equals gravity and the horizontal component of thrust equals drag.

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The vertical component of thrust equals the horizontal component of thrust and drag equals gravity.

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The vertical component of thrust equals drag and the horizontal component of thrust equals gravity.

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The horizontal component of thrust equals the sum of drag and gravity.

Question 55

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

Question 56

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

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Loss of power

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Gain of power

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Reduction of pre-ignition

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Increase of rotor rpm

Question 57

Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal: A sudden heading change of 90 degrees or more and a pull-up of the aircraft without crossing the track of the intercepted aircraft?

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You may continue your flight

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Follow me, i will bring you to the next suitable airfield

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Prepare for a safety landing, you have entered a prohibited area

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You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately

Question 58

The term "flight time" is defined as...

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The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.

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The period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine shutdown.

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The total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more consecutive flights.

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The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing.

Question 59

The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/13 A) LOWW B) 1305211200 C) 1305211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE.

Accepted Answer

21/05/2013 14:00 UTC.

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21/05/2014 13:00 UTC.

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13/05/2013 12:00 UTC.

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13/10/2013 00:00 UTC.

Question 60

What needs to be considered if permissible limitations were exceeded?

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The helicopter must be inspected by a qualified engineer before the next flight

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The helicopter must be subjected to a duplicate inspected by two engineers

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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

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The helicopter must be inspected by at least two pilots licensed on the type, one of whom must be the pilot in command

Question 61

Weather and operational information about the destination aerodrome can be obtained during the flight by...

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ATIS.

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VOLMET

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SIGMET.

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PIREP.

Question 62

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

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Turning into the opposite direction.

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Starting a climb.

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Steady turning in the same direction as before.

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Starting a descent.

Question 63

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

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6750 ft.

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7000 ft

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6500 ft

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6250 ft.

Question 64

Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts?

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Cumulus stage

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Mature stage

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Upwind stage

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Dissipating stage

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