Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which action best supports safe management of fuel selector position?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the selector is in the required position.

Answer

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 2

The Caution Area is marked on an airspeed indicator by what colour?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

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White

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Red

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Green

Question 3

What is the result of the vortex ring state?

Accepted Answer

The sink rate increases uncontrollably

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The helicopter is more stable

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The helicopter loses power

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The rotor RPM increases

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

Question 5

In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600?

Accepted Answer

Loss of radio

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Emergency

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Hijacking

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Flight into clouds

Question 6

The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is...

Accepted Answer

Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

Question 7

Which action best supports safe management of rotor area safety?

Accepted Answer

Keep people clear and brief passengers before boarding.

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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 8

The validity period of a helicopter type rating is...

Accepted Answer

1 year.

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10 years.

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2 years.

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5 years.

Question 9

What is the safest operational response? A passenger starts to loosen the seat belt during taxi.

Accepted Answer

Stop or continue only when the passenger is secure and briefed.

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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 10

An ATIS is valid for...

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

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45 minutes

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10 minutes

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60 minutes

Question 11

Which of the mentioned cockpit instruments is connected to the pitot tube?

Accepted Answer

Airspeed indicator

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Vertical speed indicator

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Altimeter

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Direct-reading compass

Question 12

The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 years old pilot is...

Accepted Answer

12 Months.

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48 Months.

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24 Months.

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60 Months.

Question 13

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

Accepted Answer

Error chain

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State of readiness of a pilot

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Procedure for an emergency landing

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Optimal problem solution

Question 14

How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature?

Accepted Answer

Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases

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Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases

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Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases

Question 15

Why is temperature correction important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

High temperature reduces density and performance.

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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 16

In METAR/TAF coding, what does -RA mean?

Accepted Answer

Light rain.

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Freezing rain.

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Clear sky below 5,000 ft.

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Variable wind direction.

Question 17

Anemic hypoxia can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

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High altitudes

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Low pressure

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Alcohol

Question 18

Why is compass deviation card important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It supports accurate compass heading selection.

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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 19

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 centre of gravity (CG)? Use figure (PFP-004)

Accepted Answer

3

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2

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1

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4

Question 20

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 21

Which light colour advises the pilot to the condition "corrective action may be required in the future"?

Accepted Answer

Amber (orange)

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Green

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Red

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Blue

Question 22

Which statement about startle effect is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can delay or degrade the initial response to an unexpected event.

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It always improves reaction quality.

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It affects only student pilots.

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It replaces checklist discipline.

Question 23

Which process may result in an inversion layer at about 5000 ft (1500 m) height?

Accepted Answer

Widespread descending air within a high pressure area

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Intensive sunlight insolation during a warm summer day

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Ground cooling by radiation during the night

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Advection of cool air in the upper troposphere

Question 24

Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

Question 25

What is the meaning of the radiotelephony phrase "Say again"?

Accepted Answer

Request repetition of the last transmission.

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No.

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Disregard my last transmission.

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Emergency traffic only.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

A descent.

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An inverted flight.

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A climb.

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A bank.

Question 27

The beam theory enables statements about the...

Accepted Answer

Power requirements during hover flight

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Energy conversion in an autorotation

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Transition lift close to the ground

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Drag in cruise flight

Question 28

Which action best supports safe management of minimum safe altitude?

Accepted Answer

Calculate it before flight and update for route changes.

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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 29

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure

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Geographical influences

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Meteorological influences

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Technical failure

Question 30

True course is 155° and magnetic variation is 9° W. What is the magnetic course?

Accepted Answer

164°

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146°

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174°

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154°

Question 31

Which statement about a turbine engine TOT or TGT limit is correct?

Accepted Answer

It protects the engine from excessive gas temperature.

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It is a navigation bearing.

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It controls radio squelch.

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It measures cabin oxygen only.

Question 32

Which statement about valley wind is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is influenced by terrain heating and cooling.

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It is unrelated to terrain.

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It always blows at hurricane strength.

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It is a pressure setting.

Question 33

Which type of airspace may be crossed subject to certain restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Restricted area

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Danger area

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No-fly zone

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Prohibited area

Question 34

Basic empty mass is 760 kg, occupants are 70 kg and 70 kg, usable fuel for departure is 28 kg and MTOM is 930 kg. Is the mass within limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the calculated take-off mass is within the limit.

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Yes, because fuel is not included in take-off mass.

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No, because passenger mass is never included in take-off mass.

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The result cannot be assessed because empty mass is irrelevant.

Question 35

Why is transverse flow effect important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It can produce vibration and attitude changes during acceleration.

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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 36

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

Accepted Answer

WCA.

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Inclination.

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Variation.

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Deviation.

Question 37

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.

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The event has no operational relevance.

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The correct response is to increase workload.

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The pilot should ignore symptoms until after landing.

Question 38

Basic empty mass is 700 kg, occupants are 65 kg and 72 kg, usable fuel for departure is 40 kg and MTOM is 880 kg. Is the mass within limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the calculated take-off mass is within the limit.

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Yes, because fuel is not included in take-off mass.

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No, because passenger mass is never included in take-off mass.

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The result cannot be assessed because empty mass is irrelevant.

Question 39

What is the difference in latitude between A (12°53'30''N) and B (07°34'30''S)?

Accepted Answer

20°28'00''

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05°19'00''

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20,28°

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05,19°

Question 40

What condition has to be met during a Special VFR flight?

Accepted Answer

Visual reference to the terrain

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A minimum distance to clouds of 2000 m

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At least 500 m ground visibility

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Speed not above 115 kt IAS

Question 41

The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...

Accepted Answer

Static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure.

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Total pressure.

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Differential pressure.

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

260°.

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230°.

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200°.

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080°.

Question 43

How should gusty wind be considered during helicopter performance planning?

Accepted Answer

should be considered because control margins and approach stability can be affected.

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It is ignored below 10 kt.

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It changes aircraft mass but not performance.

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It removes the need to check the flight manual.

Question 44

A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

One one niner decimal five

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One one niner thousand decimal five zero

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One one niner decimal five zero zero

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One one niner decimal five zero

Question 45

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 46

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

Accepted Answer

Slipping of the helicopter

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Direction of rotation of the main rotor

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Width of the landing skids

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Faulty navigation lights

Question 47

Which force causes "wind"?

Accepted Answer

Pressure gradient force

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Thermal force

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Coriolis force

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Centrifugal force

Question 48

A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a / an...

Accepted Answer

Emergency landing.

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Urgent landing.

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Precautionary landing.

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Field or out landing.

Question 49

The hydraulic pump of the control system is driven by the...

Accepted Answer

Main rotor gearbox.

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Additional aggregate.

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Engine.

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Alternator.

Question 50

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?

Accepted Answer

Adjust the height in a hover

Answer

Enrich the mixture

Answer

Open the vents

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Turn on the electrical fuel pump

Question 51

What is the usual trade-off when helicopter stability is increased?

Accepted Answer

Reduced manoeuvrability and controllability.

Answer

A decrease in general aviation safety.

Answer

An increase in maximum permitted helicopter mass.

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Improved control under negative load factors.

Question 52

True course is 350° and magnetic variation is 5° W. What is the magnetic course?

Accepted Answer

355°

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345°

Answer

005°

Answer

175°

Question 53

During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be...

Accepted Answer

1013.25 hPa.

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Local QFE.

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Local QNH.

Answer

1030.25 hPa.

Question 54

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.

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Ask passengers to decide the next action.

Question 55

According to the aeronautical chart, Friesach/Hirt (LOKH) has a 707 m grass runway. The preferred runway is 17 due to a surface wind of 180°/10 kt. The required landing distance for your aircraft under the present conditions is 550 m. Considering the NOTAM below, is it safe to plan LOKH as an alternate aerodrome? Use figure (PFP-026)

Accepted Answer

No, because the applicable NOTAM restriction leaves insufficient landing distance.

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Yes, because the published runway length alone is greater than the required landing distance.

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Yes, because NOTAM restrictions do not have to be considered for alternate planning.

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No, because grass runways may never be used as alternate aerodromes.

Question 56

What is the radial from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02'N, 011°33'E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 12°11'E)? Use figure (NAV-031)

Accepted Answer

068°

Answer

204°

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024°

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248°

Question 57

Which point indicates the speed for maximum endurance? Use figure (PFP-044)

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

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4

Answer

2

Question 58

What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for?

Accepted Answer

24 h service

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Sunset to sunrise

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No specific opening times

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Sunrise to sunset

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

7000 feet

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12000 feet

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2000 feet

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10000 feet

Question 60

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

Accepted Answer

21 %

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18.9 %

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12 %

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78 %

Question 61

What is a latent error?

Accepted Answer

An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

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An error which only has consequences after landing

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

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An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

Question 62

The rotor blade shape takes effect on the...

Accepted Answer

Lift distribution

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Rotor head used

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Notch sensitivity

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Structural take-off mass

Question 63

Point A on the Earth's surface lies exactly on the parallel of latitude of 47°50'27''N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north of A?

Accepted Answer

51°50'27''N

Answer

49°50'27''N

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53°50'27''N

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43°50'27''N

Question 64

The term "FATO" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

An area for final approach and take-off for helicopters.

Answer

A treaty between federal organisations.

Answer

A noise abatement procedure for VFR traffic.

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A missed approach procedure for essential traffic.

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