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1 - Weather and operational information about the destination aerodrome can be obtained during the flight by... VOLMET SIGMET. ATIS. PIREP.

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

3 - What is the mass of a "cube of air" with the edges 1 m long, at MSL according ISA? 12,25 kg 1,225 kg 0,1225 kg 0,01225 kg

4 - The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes... The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including crew, navigation instruments and engine cowling. The mass of the aeroplane plus standard items such as unusable fuel and other unusable liquids, lubricating oil in engine and auxiliary units, fire extinguishers, pyrotechnics, emergency oxygen equipment, supplementary electronic equipment. The total mass of an aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation including the required fuel and crew, but excluding traffic load. The total mass of the aeroplane ready for a specific type of operation excluding unusable fuel and traffic load. The mass includes items such as crew and crew baggage.

5 - Which of the following messages has the highest priority? Turn left Wind 300 degrees, 5 knots Request QDM QNH 1013

6 - An aircraft is flying from 'A' to 'B' (distance 220 NM) at an average ground speed (GS) of 120 kt. It departs 'A' at 1200 UTC. After 70 NM along the course from 'A', the aircraft is 5 min ahead of the planned schedule. Using the actual GS, what is the revised estimated time of arrival (ETA) at B? 1330 UTC 1340 UTC 1345 UTC 1335 UTC

7 - Which of the following options has an effect on the autorotation characteristics? Smoothly working tail rotor control and low RPM warning systems Air temperature and wind speed Pressure altitude and wind speed Helicopter mass and density altitude

8 - The pitch angle of a tail rotor blade is changed... Cyclically. Collectively. Symmetrically. Asymmetrically.

9 - The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the... State of readiness of a pilot Procedure for an emergency landing. Optimal problem solution. Error chain.

10 - During hover flight (HOGE - out of ground effect) with maximum power, how does the pilot compensate for a loss of power resulting from the use of carburettor heat? Enrich the mixture Open the vents Adjust the height in a hover Turn on the electrical fuel pump

11 - Two aircraft of the same type, same gross weight and same flap configuration fly with different speeds and altitude. Which aircraft will cause more wake turbulence? The aircraft flying at a lower altitude The aircraft flying at a higher altitude The aircraft flying at lower speed. The aircraft flying at higher speed.

12 - What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude? 120 NM 216 NM 400 NM 60 NM

13 - What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature? Patches of fog (BCFG) Mist (BR) Radiation fog (FG) Haze (HZ)

14 - 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.

15 - 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

16 - Clouds are basically distinguished by what types? Layered and lifted clouds Cumulus and stratiform clouds Thunderstorm and shower clouds Stratiform and ice clouds

17 - 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.

18 - What weather phenomenon designated by "2" has to be expected on the lee side during "Foehn" conditions? See figure (MET-001). Siehe Anlage 1

Cumulonimbus Altocumulus lenticularis Altocumulus Castellanus Nimbostratus

19 - An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a... Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air. Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground. Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

20 - Given: QDM: 248° VAR: 10° W The QTE is... 238°. 258°. 078°. 058°.

21 - The validity period of a helicopter type rating is... 10 years. 1 year. 2 years. 5 years.

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

23 - With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meets subtropical warm air? At the polar front At the geographic poles At the subtropical high pressure belt At the equator

24 - Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways? "06L" and "06R" "24" and "25" "26" and "26R" "18" and "18-2"

25 - 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

26 - In airspace "D" a Boeing 737 and a Cessna 152 are flying on crossing courses. Which aeroplane has to divert? The aeroplane flying from right to left has priority, the other one has to divert The Boeing 737, because an airliner has greater power reserves The air traffic control (ATC) has to decide which one has to divert The Cessna 152, because IFR and commercial flights have priority

27 - During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is... Equal to the true altitude. Lower than the true altitude. Higher than the true altitude. Equal to the standard atmosphere.

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

29 - What is referred to as mountain wind? Wind blowing down the mountain side during daytime. Wind blowing uphill from the valley during daytime. Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night Wind blowing uphill from the valley during the night.

30 - A deceleration during a straight horizontal flight can lead to the illusion of... An inverted flight. A descent. A climb. A bank.

31 - What is the reason for the driving forces in an autorotation? Downward tilted effective airflow Low rate of descent Increased pitch angle High airspeeds

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

33 - 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

34 - What is the major task of a carburettor? To provide additional fuel to cool the engine To produce an ignitable air/fuel mixture To pump fuel from the tanks into the cylinder To control the aircraft's speed through the throttle valve

35 - Which force causes "wind"? Pressure gradient force Thermal force Coriolis force Centrifugal force

36 - Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request? 7700 7500 7600 7000

37 - What kind of helicopter needs a tail rotor? Single-rotor helicopter with shaft drive Twin-rotor helicopter with counter-rotating main rotors Single-rotor helicopter with blade drive Twin-rotor autogyro with counter-rotating main rotors

38 - The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called... Eardrum Eustachian tube. Inner ear. Cochlea.

39 - Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by... Generator failure Cracks in the heat exchanger. Fuel or hydraulic fluids. Pitot icing.

40 - If there is any doubt about ambiguity, a time of 1620 is to be transmitted as... One six two zero. One tousand six hundred two zero. Two zero. Sixteen twenty.

41 - An increase of stability in a helicopter causes... A decrease of general aviation safety. A reduced controllability. An optimization of the maximum helicopter mass. An enhancement of control under negative load factors.

42 - What process results in the formation of "advection fog"? Cold, moist air is being moved across warm ground areas Warm, moist air is moved across cold ground areas Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

43 - What does a readability of 5 indicate? The transmission is unreadable The transmission is readable now and then The transmission is perfectly readable The transmission is readable but with difficulty

44 - During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change? Path is lower, IAS increases Path is higher, IAS increases Path is higher, IAS decreases Path is lower, IAS decreases

45 - Which danger exists during engine start? Sparking Cable fire Smoke emission Carburettor fire

46 - 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

47 - Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"? VMC VFR VRU VFS

48 - After take-off an aeroplane gets into a wind shear with decreasing headwind. As a result... The aeroplane flies below the estimated climb path. The aeroplane flies above the estimated climb path. The ground speed (GS) will decrease. The true airspeed (TAS) will increase.

49 - What is the advantage of a turbulent airflow compared to a laminar airflow at an aerofoil with a high angle of attack? It has a thinner boundary layer It has no form drag The separation point moves further forward It adheres to the aerofoil for a longer time

50 - What force affects the braking torque of the rotor in cruise? Inclined forward lift Upward directional rotor thrust Inclined forward drag force Inclined rearward tangential force

51 - What is meant by the term "terrestrial navigation"? Orientation by GPS during visual flight Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight Orientation by ground features during visual flight Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight

52 - Given: True course from A to B: 283°. Ground distance: 75 NM. TAS: 105 kt. Headwind component: 12 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 1242 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is... 1330 UTC 1430 UTC 1356 UTC 1320 UTC

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

54 - The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030) Siehe Anlage 8

4.500 ft MSL. 1.500 ft AGL. 1.500 ft MSL. 4.500 ft AGL.

55 - What shape of a rotor blade has a positive impact on the lift distribution? Rectangular blade with a geometric setting of 1° Double trapezoidal rotor blade with a radius at the blade tip Trapezoidal blade without radius at the blade tip Rectangular trapezoidal blade with no aerodynamic twist

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

57 - What is an appropriate reaction when a passenger during cruise flight suddenly feels uncomfortable? Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

58 - The drive system of the autogyro's main rotor is based on... The speed of the airflow. A fan in the cabin. An engine in the cabin. An engine at the rotor blade tip

59 - What is the advantage of a gyrodyne compared to a helicopter? Large centre of gravity limits High airspeed in cruise No gearbox is necessary Low fuel consumption

60 - 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.

61 - What information can be found in the ATIS, but not in a METAR? Operational information such as runway in use and transition level Information about current weather, for example types of precipitation Approach information, such as ground visibility and cloud base Information about mean wind speeds, maximum speeds in gusts if applicable

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

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

64 - The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called... Situational thinking Situational awareness. Anticipatory check procedure. Constant flight check.

65 - VOR radials are defined based on the principle of... Amplitude comparison of two signals. Pulse comparison of two signals. Phase comparison of two signals. Frequency comparison of two signals.

66 - Which statement about the required force to change the pitch angle is correct? It is the smallest by using an advance angle of 90° It is the smallest by using a delta-three-hinge It must be greater than the rotor disc loading It must be greater than the tangential force

67 - 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.

68 - How do spread and relative humidity change with increasing temperature? Spread increases, relative humidity decreases Spread remains constant, relative humidity increases Spread increases, relative humidity increases Spread remains constant, relative humidity decreases

69 - A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a / an... Urgent landing. Precautionary landing. Field or out landing. Emergency landing.

70 - 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.

71 - 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

72 - What is the period of validity of a private pilot license (PPL)? Unlimited 48 months 24 months 60 months

73 - 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.

74 - The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/13 A) LOWW B) 1305211200 C) 1305211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE. 21/05/2014 13:00 UTC. 21/05/2013 14:00 UTC. 13/05/2013 12:00 UTC. 13/10/2013 00:00 UTC.

75 - How does inflowing cold air affect the shape and vertical distance between pressure layers? Increase in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure) Decreasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure) Decrease in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure) Increasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure)

76 - The ground effect is noticeable by... Strong vertical oscillations. Strong horizontal vibrations. Larger power requirements. Lower power requirements.

77 - What factor is affected by headwind during a departure? Rate of climb Climb path angle Vx Vy.

78 - 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

79 - What is the lowest possible VFR flight level if a true course of 181° is selected and a variation of 3° east exists? FL 065 FL 060 FL 055 FL 050

80 - 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

81 - The conversion factor from kilogram [kg] into pounds [lb] is... Kg / 2.205 = lb. Kg x 2.205 = lb. Kg x 0.454 = lb. Kg x 2 = lb.

82 - Heavy downdrafts and strong wind shear close to the ground can be expected... During approach to an airfield at the coast with a strong sea breeze. During warm summer days with high, flatted Cu clouds. Near the rainfall areas of heavy showers or thunderstorms During cold, clear nights with the formation of radiation fog.

83 - What is the correct phrase with respect to wake turbulence to indicate that a light aircraft is following an aircraft of a higher wake turbulence category? Caution wake turbulence Danger jet blast Be careful wake winds Attention propwash

84 - Which phrase is to be used when a pilot wants the tower to know that he is ready for take-off? Ready for departure Ready Ready for start-up Request take-off

85 - QNE is the... Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield. Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa. Magnetic bearing to a station. Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA).

86 - What is the correct term for a message used for air traffic control? Flight regularity message Message related to direction finding Flight safety message Meteorological message

87 - Which weather chart shows the actual air pressure as in MSL along with pressure centers and fronts? Hypsometric chart Prognostic chart Wind chart Surface weather chart

88 - Which dangerous situation could arise when the helicopter engine is started in strong tailwind conditions? Decompression sickness Carbon monoxide poisoning Binocular vision Rotary vertigo

89 - What condition may prevent the formation of "radiation fog"? Overcast cloud cover Low spread Calm wind Clear night, no clouds

90 - 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

91 - The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as... Twelve o'clock One two o'clock One two hundred One two.

92 - Given: True course from A to B: 250°. Ground distance: 210 NM. TAS: 130 kt. Headwind component: 15 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0915 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is... (2,00 P.) 1005 UTC. 1105 UTC. 1052 UTC. 1115 UTC.

93 - 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

94 - Which information from a ground station does not require readback? Taxi instructions Altimeter setting Heading Traffic information

95 - An inversion layer close to the ground can be caused by... Ground cooling during the night. Thickening of clouds in medium layers. Intensifying and gusting winds. Large-scale lifting of air.

96 - 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

97 - What allows the removal of drag hinges in semi-rigid rotor systems? Use of a gimbal ring with central flapping hinge Geometric or aerodynamic twist of the rotor blades Additional cone hinges on the rotor head Rotor blade attachment below the central flapping hinge

98 - Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace? Would like Want Request Apply

99 - Which of the listed radiotelephony messages has a higher priority than a flight safety message? Meteorological message Communication related to direction finding Flight regularity message Aircraft position report message

100 - When landing, if the TAS is significantly less than the ground speed, you will have... Headwind. Crosswind. An inversion. Tailwind.

101 - A Grey-out is the result of... Tiredness. Hypoxia Hyperventilation. Positive g-forces.

102 - 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

103 - Which answer is correct with regard to separation in airspace "E"? IFR traffic is separated only from VFR traffic VFR traffic is separated only from IFR traffic VFR traffic is separated from VFR and IFR traffic VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic

104 - What can be expected for the prevailling wind with isobars on a surface weather chart showing large distances? Strong pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind Strong pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind Low pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind

105 - How are rhumb lines and great circles depicted on a direct Mercator chart? Rhumb lines: curved lines Great circles: straight lines Rhumb lines: straight lines Great circles: curved lines Rhumb lines: straight lines Great circles: straight lines Rhumb lines: curved lines Great circles: curved lines

106 - How can wind speed and wind direction be derived from surface weather charts? By annotations from the text part of the chart By alignment of lines of warm- and cold fronts By alignment and distance of hypsometric lines By alignment and distance of isobaric lines

107 - What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication? HF LF MF VHF

108 - Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The flight time equals... 37 Min. 62 Min 48 Min. 84 Min.

109 - The specified speed in the ATS flight plan equals: See annex (PFP-051) Siehe Anlage 12

100 m/h. 100 kt. 100 km/h. 1000 kt.

110 - 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

111 - What is the required flight time for a distance of 236 NM with a ground speed of 134 kt? 0:46 h 0:34 h 1:34 h 1:46 h

112 - The range of a VOR is affected by... Daylight interference Multipath propagation of the ground wave. Reflected sky waves. Transmitter and receiver altitude.

113 - Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft? Limitations Normal procedures Performance Weight and balance

114 - What is likely to be the cause if the engine runs unusually rough while checking the magnetos? Short circuit on the ground cable Sparking plug is defective Ignition switch is faulty Starter is faulty

115 - What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter? Changing weather with passing of frontal lines Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu Squall lines and thunderstorms

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

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

118 - 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?

119 - The occurence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head... During a descent. During a turn. During a climb. During a straight horizontal flight.

120 - 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

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