Exam quiz PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

A precautionary landing is a landing...

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Conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety.

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Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.

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Conducted with the flaps retracted.

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Conducted without power from the engine.

Question 2

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 3

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

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They can affect control during hover, take-off and landing.

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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 4

What needs to be observed in conjunction with a flight on a hot day?

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Outside air temperature and pressure altitude should be considered in particular

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Thermal updraft should be used over uninhabited areas

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Low density of the provided fuel should be observed during refueling

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Air-fuel mixture in the climb and cruise should be fully enriched

Question 5

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 6

True course is 040° and magnetic variation is 6° W. What is the magnetic course?

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046°

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034°

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056°

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036°

Question 7

What is a likely consequence of carburettor heat application?

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engine RPM or power may initially decrease before ice clears.

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The altimeter automatically resets to standard pressure.

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The aircraft becomes exempt from maintenance requirements.

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The transponder changes to emergency code automatically.

Question 8

Which action best supports safe management of wind component?

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Use the applicable headwind, tailwind and crosswind components.

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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 9

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

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Macho and invulnerability

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Impulsivity and carefulness

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Self-abandonment and macho

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Invulnerability and self-abandonment

Question 10

An aircraft is flying with a true airspeed (TAS) of 120 kt and experiences 35 kt tailwind. How much time is needed for a distance of 185 NM?

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1 h 12 min

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2 h 11 min

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0 h 50 min

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1 h 32 min

Question 11

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 270° to a heading of 360°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated?

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330°

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030°

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270°

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360°

Question 12

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)

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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 13

Which action best supports safe management of fuel drain sampling?

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Drain and visually check samples where required.

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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 14

What is the safest operational response? Weather deteriorates below personal minima on a VFR flight.

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Turn back, divert or land before becoming trapped.

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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 15

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

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Harvested cornfield

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Glade with long dry grass

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Sports area in a village

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Plowed field

Question 16

Which dangerous situation could arise when the helicopter engine is started in strong tailwind conditions?

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Carbon monoxide poisoning

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Decompression sickness

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Binocular vision

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Rotary vertigo

Question 17

The centre of gravity has to be located...

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Between the front and the rear CG limit.

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Behind the rear CG limit.

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Right of the lateral CG limit.

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In front of the front CG limit.

Question 18

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Squawk 4321, Call Bremen Radar on 131.325"?

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Squawk 4321, 131.325

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Roger

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Wilco

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Squawk 4321, wilco

Question 19

Magnetic heading is 185° and compass deviation is 5° E. What compass heading should be flown?

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180°

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190°

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195°

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165°

Question 20

What is a likely consequence of low hydraulic pressure?

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control forces may increase on hydraulically boosted systems.

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The altimeter automatically resets to standard pressure.

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The aircraft becomes exempt from maintenance requirements.

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The transponder changes to emergency code automatically.

Question 21

For exercising PPL(H) privileges, which statement is correct?

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the pilot must comply with licence, rating and medical validity requirements.

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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 22

What shape of a rotor blade has a positive impact on the lift distribution?

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Double trapezoidal rotor blade with a radius at the blade tip

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Rectangular blade with a geometric setting of 1°

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Trapezoidal blade without radius at the blade tip

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Rectangular trapezoidal blade with no aerodynamic twist

Question 23

What is the never-exceed speed at 4000 feet pressure altitude, +10° C outside air temperature and a helicopter mass of 2300 lbs? Use figure (PFP-046)

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116 KIAS

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126 KIAS

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96 KIAS

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130 KIAS

Question 24

Which statement about DME is correct?

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It provides slant range distance from the station.

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It provides only magnetic heading.

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It measures cloud base.

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It gives wind speed directly.

Question 25

Which action best supports safe management of hydration?

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Drink appropriate fluids before and during longer operations.

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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 26

Which statement about carbon monoxide is correct?

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It binds strongly to haemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport.

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It has a strong warning smell in all cases.

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It improves night vision.

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It is removed by switching on cabin heat.

Question 27

Which statement about fuel smell in flight is correct?

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

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It is normal after every take-off.

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It is corrected by leaning the mixture only.

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It means the altimeter is set incorrectly.

Question 28

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 29

The rotor RPM is kept constant in the helicopter by the engine RPM. It can be influenced by the...

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Throttle and the governor

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Cyclic stick

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Starter and the impulse coupling

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Collective

Question 30

The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...

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Variation

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Heading

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Deviation

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Inclination

Question 31

What should be considered regarding ice formation during flight?

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An increase in mass and drag and a significant lift reduction

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An increase in both drag and lift coefficient due to a mass increase

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An increase in mass and a decrease in drag

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An increase in mass and a reduced rate of descent

Question 32

Given: WCA: -012°; TH: 125°; MC: 139°; DEV: 002°E What are: TC, MH and CH?

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TC: 137°. MH: 127°. CH: 125°.

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TC: 137°. MH: 139°. CH: 125°.

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TC: 113°. MH: 139°. CH: 129°.

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TC: 113°. MH: 127°. CH: 129°.

Question 33

What is the reason for static dischargers on aircraft?

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To discharge static charging during flight

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To improve the quality of radio transmission in high altitudes

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To ensure grounding during refueling

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To eliminate electrical interferences during intensive radio traffic

Question 34

Distance to the next waypoint is 45 NM and groundspeed is 75 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

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36 minutes

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30 minutes

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44 minutes

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100 minutes

Question 35

Temperatures will be given by meteorological aviation services in Europe in which unit?

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Degrees Centigrade (° C)

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Degrees Fahrenheit

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Gpdam

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Kelvin

Question 36

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

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Parking position A

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Point A on a taxiway

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Part A of the runway

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Taxiway A

Question 37

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 38

Which action best supports safe management of task saturation?

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Reduce workload and prioritise aircraft 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 39

Clouds in high layers are referred to as...

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Cirro-.

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Nimbo-.

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Strato-.

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Alto-.

Question 40

Winds blowing downhill are defined as...

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Katabatic winds.

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Subsident winds.

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Anabatic winds.

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Convergent winds.

Question 41

What aerodynamic effect is most relevant? Density altitude increases.

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rotor thrust and engine performance margins normally decrease.

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The altimeter setting becomes invalid.

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The magnetic compass becomes the primary lift source.

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The aircraft mass automatically decreases.

Question 42

Which action best supports safe management of obstacle clearance?

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Plan a path with adequate clearance and escape options.

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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 43

Which statement about threat and error management is correct?

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It aims to anticipate threats, trap errors and manage undesired aircraft states.

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It is used only by air traffic control.

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It is a maintenance inspection system.

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It applies only to commercial multi-crew operations.

Question 44

What factors are required for the formation of precipitation in clouds?

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Moderate to strong updrafts

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Calm winds and intensive sunlight insolation

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The presence of an inversion layer

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High humidity and high temperatures

Question 45

The altimeter can be checked on the ground by setting...

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QNH and comparing the indication with the aerodrome elevation.

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QNE and checking that the indication shows zero on the ground.

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QFF and comparing the indication with the aerodrome elevation.

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QFE and comparing the indication with the aerodrome elevation.

Question 46

What is a latent error?

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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 47

Which statement about a clutch is correct?

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It allows engine power to be engaged progressively to the rotor system.

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It measures manifold pressure.

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It stores hydraulic pressure.

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It replaces the tail rotor.

Question 48

Which Q-code is used for the magnetic bearing from the station?

Accepted Answer

QDR

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QUJ

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QDM

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QTE

Question 49

Which statement about lookout technique is correct?

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It should use systematic scanning and attention to likely conflict areas.

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It is best performed by staring at one point.

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It is unnecessary in controlled airspace.

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It can be replaced by radio monitoring only.

Question 50

Why is checkpoint selection important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

Good checkpoints improve position awareness and reduce navigation error.

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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 51

What factors may indicate a tendency to fog formation?

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Low spread, decreasing temperature

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Low spread, increasing temperature

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Low pressure, increasing temperature

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Strong winds, decreasing temperature

Question 52

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

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comply with the published restrictions 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 53

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

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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 54

A pilot receives a QDR of 315° from the VDF ground station. Where is the aircraft located in relation to the ground station?

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Northwest

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Southeast

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Southwest

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Northeast

Question 55

Which statement about tailwind for landing is correct?

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It increases groundspeed and can increase landing distance or reduce margins.

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It always improves approach angle control.

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It decreases groundspeed.

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It is ignored for helicopter performance.

Question 56

Why is anti-torque demand important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It generally increases as power and torque increase.

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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 57

What is the safest operational response? During final approach, dust begins to obscure the landing reference.

Accepted Answer

Initiate the planned rejected landing or go-around if visual reference is becoming inadequate.

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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 58

Which statement about rotor RPM limits is correct?

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They must be respected because excessive or low RPM can be hazardous.

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They apply only during maintenance.

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They are advisory values with no operational meaning.

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They are selected by ATC.

Question 59

The term "FATO" is defined as...

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

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A treaty between federal organisations.

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A noise abatement procedure for VFR traffic.

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A missed approach procedure for essential traffic.

Question 60

Why is hydration important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It supports concentration and reduces fatigue risk.

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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 61

Which action best supports safe management of take-off power margin?

Accepted Answer

Compare the planned mass and conditions with flight manual performance data.

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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 62

How may windshear be recognised in flight?

Accepted Answer

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 63

In case of an emergency ditching, the life vests have to be inflated...

Accepted Answer

After disembarking the aircraft.

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Before disembarking the aircraft.

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After disembarking the aircraft at a safe distance of about 10 m.

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During disembarking the aircraft.

Question 64

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

Accepted Answer

Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

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Omega Echo Juliett Victor Kilogramm

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

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