Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which statement about isobars close together is correct?

Accepted Answer

They indicate a strong pressure gradient and stronger wind.

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They indicate calm wind.

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They show cloud base directly.

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They mean QNH is invalid.

Question 2

The occurrence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...

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During a turn.

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During a descent.

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During a climb.

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During a straight horizontal flight.

Question 3

Which statement about blade flapping is correct?

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It helps compensate for dissymmetry of lift.

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It prevents all rotor RPM changes.

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It is used only for braking after shutdown.

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It is unrelated to forward flight.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the 1:60 rule?

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1 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 60 NM

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60 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 1 NM

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10 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 60 NM

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6 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 10 NM

Question 5

Which action best supports safe management of tip-path plane?

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Use cyclic to tilt it for control.

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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 6

An aircraft has a heading of 090°. The distance to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the aircraft is 4.5 NM north of the planned flight path. What corrected heading should be flown to reach the destination aerodrome directly?

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12° to the right

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6° to the right

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9° to the right

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18° to the right

Question 7

Which action best supports safe management of anti-torque demand?

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Anticipate pedal input when changing collective.

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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

What happens to thrust and tangential force if the rotor RPM decreases by about 10 % in cruise flight?

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The thrust and the tangential force decrease

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The thrust and the tangential force increase

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The thrust decreases and the tangential force remains constant

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The thrust remains constant and the tangential force increases

Question 9

Which action best supports safe management of flapping hinge function?

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Understand its role in rotor dynamics.

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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 10

Which Q-code is used for the true bearing to the station?

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QUJ

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QTE

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QDR

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QDM

Question 11

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 12

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at 5000 ft MSL?

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5000 m

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8000 m

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3000 m

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1500 m

Question 13

Which of the following frequencies lies in the aviation VHF voice communication band?

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118.75 MHz

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327.25 MHz

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327.25 kHz

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118.75 kHz

Question 14

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

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Human failure

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Geographical influences

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Meteorological influences

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Technical failure

Question 15

What might be the reason for scratches on the tail stringer?

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Contact with ground

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Old colour

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Intense erosion

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Rotor blade contact

Question 16

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

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To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

Question 17

The Pitot / static system is required to...

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Measure total and static air pressure.

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Prevent icing of the Pitot tube.

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Correct the reading of the airspeed indicator to zero when the aircraft is static on the ground.

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Prevent potential static buildup on the aircraft.

Question 18

Which action best supports safe management of chart scale?

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Use the correct scale for route measurement.

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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 19

Which statement about dehydration is correct?

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It can reduce concentration and increase fatigue.

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It improves G tolerance.

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It is prevented by avoiding all fluids.

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It affects only passengers.

Question 20

What should a PPL(H) pilot do before entering a RMZ?

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establish or maintain the required radio communication.

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Assume it is inactive unless ATC calls first.

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Switch off the transponder to reduce workload.

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Ignore it when flying VFR below 1,000 ft AGL.

Question 21

Mountain side updrafts can be intensified by...

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Solar irradiation on the windward side

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Warming of upper atmospheric layers

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Thermal radiation of the windward side during the night

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Solar irradiation on the lee side

Question 22

Which statement about supercooled water droplets is correct?

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They can freeze on impact with the aircraft.

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They are ice crystals that cannot adhere.

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They occur only at +25°C.

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They prevent airframe icing.

Question 23

Which statement about icing is correct?

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It requires visible moisture and a suitable temperature range.

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It occurs only in clear dry air.

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It affects only fixed-wing aircraft.

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It always decreases mass.

Question 24

The effective airflow velocity of a rotor blade element varies with the distance from the rotor shaft axis, because the...

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Peripheral speed increases if the displacement to the rotor blade tip decreases

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Helicopter airframe disturbs the airflow

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Tangential force and airflow reversal vary

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Drag force in direction of the rotation axis is increased

Question 25

What should a PPL(H) pilot do when planning to cross a CTR?

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obtain the required ATC clearance before entry.

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Assume it is inactive unless ATC calls first.

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Switch off the transponder to reduce workload.

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Ignore it when flying VFR below 1,000 ft AGL.

Question 26

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

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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 27

What is the function of the white blood cells (leucocytes)?

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Immune defense

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Blood coagulation

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Oxygen transport

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Blood sugar regulation

Question 28

What needs to be observed in conjunction with a temporary loss of tail rotor efficiency in a stationary hover?

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Vortex ring state of the tail rotor

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Rotating movement in the main rotor direction

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Loss of the main rotor thrust

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Mechanical blockage of the control

Question 29

Why is fuel valve confirmation important for a PPL(H) flight?

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It prevents fuel starvation from incorrect 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 30

What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"?

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Roger

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Wilco

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Entering

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Airspace Delta

Question 31

Which statement about centre of gravity aft of limit is correct?

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It can reduce stability and make pitch control more difficult.

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It always improves controllability.

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It has no effect on helicopter handling.

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It is corrected by changing QNH.

Question 32

Which statement about a danger area is correct?

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It warns pilots that activities dangerous to flight may take place.

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It gives permanent priority to VFR traffic.

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It is the same as a prohibited area.

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It always requires a transponder code 7700.

Question 33

Which statement about the collective lever is correct?

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It changes the pitch of all main rotor blades collectively.

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It changes only tail rotor pitch.

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It controls the altimeter subscale.

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It selects the fuel tank vent.

Question 34

Which statement about high density altitude is correct?

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It reduces engine and rotor performance margins.

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It increases hover ceiling.

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It reduces take-off distance for all aircraft.

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It makes the air denser.

Question 35

Which statement about coning is correct?

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It is the upward bending of rotor blades due to lift and centrifugal force balance.

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It is a radio navigation procedure.

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It is caused by altimeter error.

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It is the same as tail rotor drift.

Question 36

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

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12 Months.

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48 Months.

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24 Months.

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60 Months.

Question 37

When do you expect wind shear?

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During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

Question 38

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 39

The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...

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Product of a mass and a balance arm.

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Quotient of a mass and a balance arm.

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Difference of a mass and a balance arm.

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Sum of a mass and a balance arm.

Question 40

The barometric altimeter with QFE setting indicates...

Accepted Answer

Height above the pressure level at aerodrome elevation.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

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True altitude above MSL.

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Height above MSL.

Question 41

Which of the following options does NOT stimulate motion sickness (disorientation)?

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Non-accelerated straight and level flight

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Turbulence in level flight

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Head movements during turns

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Flying under the influence of alcohol

Question 42

What is the subject of ICAO Annex 1?

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Flight crew licensing

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Rules of the air

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Air traffic services

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Operation of aircraft

Question 43

Which statement about MAYDAY is correct?

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It is used for distress when grave and imminent danger requires immediate assistance.

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It is used only for weather information.

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It means the flight plan is closed.

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It is a routine taxi instruction.

Question 44

For using a helicopter type rating, which statement is correct?

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the type rating must be valid.

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A valid passport alone is sufficient.

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The requirement applies only to commercial pilots.

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The aircraft insurance certificate replaces pilot recency.

Question 45

Which statement about engine fire in flight is correct?

Accepted Answer

Follow the emergency checklist and land as soon as appropriate.

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Ignore it if temperatures remain normal.

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Climb to reduce airflow.

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Open cabin heat fully.

Question 46

Why is a helicopter's climb initially accelerated after an increase of the pitch angle?

Accepted Answer

The inertia of the air increases the effective angle of attack temporarily until an additional component of the climb rate reduces the effective angle of attack again

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The larger pitch angle causes a decrease and a compression of the airflow until the climb rate corresponds to the induced velocity through the main rotor disc

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The initially high airflow increases the rotor thrust until the lower air density reduces the rotor thrust again

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The conversion of energetic air into kinetic rotor energy decreases continuously with increasing density altitude

Question 47

Which lines have to be used by the pilot to determine the aircraft's position?

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True bearings (QTE)

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Relative bearings (RB)

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Magnetic bearings (QDR)

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Magnetic headings (MH)

Question 48

Which human-factor point is most relevant? A pilot is unsure whether a new antihistamine is safe for flying.

Accepted Answer

The pilot should obtain aeromedical advice before flying.

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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 49

Which statement about converging traffic at the same level is correct?

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The aircraft that has the other on its right must give way.

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The aircraft on the right must always give way.

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The aircraft with higher groundspeed has priority.

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The aircraft with a transponder has priority.

Question 50

The transponder code in case of a radio communication failure is...

Accepted Answer

7600.

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7000.

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7500.

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7700.

Question 51

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 52

Why is ETA monitoring important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It reveals wind or navigation errors early.

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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 53

A helicopter burns 33 l/h. Planned flight time is 75 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 54

Which statement about dissymmetry of lift is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is caused by different relative airflow on advancing and retreating blades in forward flight.

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It occurs only in hover with no wind.

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It is caused by QNH error.

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It is a type of carburettor icing.

Question 55

Which statement about lateral centre of gravity is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is important in helicopters because asymmetric loading can affect control margins.

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It is relevant only to gliders.

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It is ignored when fuel is full.

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It is controlled by ATC clearance.

Question 56

Which statement about advection fog is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can form when moist air moves over a colder surface.

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It requires no wind at all.

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It is produced only by volcanic ash.

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It occurs only in deserts.

Question 57

How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a crosscountry flight?

Accepted Answer

VOLMET

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METAR

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AIRMET

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GAMET

Question 58

Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"?

Accepted Answer

ABM

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ABE

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ABA

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ABB

Question 59

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 60

How do manufacturers reduce the power output of their engines for use in helicopters?

Accepted Answer

Decrease the shaft RPM

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Adjust the ignition timing

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Reduce the combustion chamber

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Limit the fuel flow

Question 61

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

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Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

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Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

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Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

Question 62

Which statement about night vision is correct?

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It depends strongly on dark adaptation and is degraded by bright light.

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It is best in the centre of vision.

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It is unaffected by oxygen level.

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It improves immediately after looking at white light.

Question 63

In airspace "D" a Boeing 737 and a Cessna 152 are flying on crossing courses. Which aircraft has to divert?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft flying from right to left has priority, the other one has to divert

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The Boeing 737, because an airliner has greater power reserves

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The air traffic control (ATC) has to decide which one has to divert

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The Cessna 152, because IFR and commercial flights have priority

Question 64

Calibrated airspeed (CAS) equals...

Accepted Answer

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.

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