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1 - The majority of aviation accidents are caused by... Geographical influences Meteorological influences. Human failure. Technical failure.

2 - What process results in the formation of "orographic fog" ("hill fog")? Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

3 - Given: Ground speed (GS): 160 kt. True course (TC): 177°. Wind vector (W/WS): 140°/20 kt. The true heading (TH) equals... 173°. 169° 180°. 184°.

4 - When do you expect wind shear? When passing a warm front During a summer day with calm winds During an inversion In calm wind in cold weather

5 - What is the meaning of a flashing white light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground? Cleared for take-off Cleared to taxi Return to starting point Clear the taxiway / runway

6 - Which type of cloud is associated with prolonged rain? Cumulonimbus Nimbostratus Cirrostratus Altocumulus

7 - According to the aeronautical chart, Friesach/Hirt (LOKH) has a 707 m grass runway. Prevailing runway is 17 due to a surface wind of 18010KT. The required landing distance for your aircraft under present conditions is 550 m. Considering the NOTAM below ,is it safe to plan LOKH as an alternate aerodrome? See figure (PFP-026) Siehe Anlage 9

No. Yes. Don't know. Maybe.

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

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

10 - 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.

11 - 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

12 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 18

C A B D

13 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? (2,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 16

D C A B

14 - Which of the following conditions are most favourable for ice accretion? Temperatures between 0° C and -12° C, presence of supercooled water droplets (clouds) Temperaturs below 0° C, strong wind, sky clear of clouds Temperatures between -20° C and -40° C, presence of ice crystals (Ci clouds) Temperatures between +10° C and -30° C, presence of hail (clouds)

15 - 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

16 - What is the purpose of the vertical stabilizer? Adjustment of longitudinal stability Compensation of tail rotor stability Improvement of directional stability Reduction of manoeuvre stability

17 - What is necessary in terms of PART-FCL after differences training for helicopters? An application for renewal must be filed for the competent authority in a prescribed form and manner The logbook of the pilot or an equivalent document must be signed by the flight instructor A flight order for solo flights must be submitted to the competent authority by the instructor The pilot must pass a written line check exam in an aviation school

18 - Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems? Ellipsoid Sphere of ecliptical shape Flat plate Perfect sphere

19 - Complacency is a risk due to... The high number of mistakes normally made by humans. The high error rate of technical systems. Increased cockpit automation. Better training options for young pilots

20 - An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 360° to a heading of 270°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated? 270° 360° 300° 240°

21 - A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as... One one niner tousand decimal five zero. One one niner decimal five zero zero. One one niner decimal five zero. One one niner decimal five.

22 - What is the advantage of a hingeless rotor? Good autorotation characteristics Few components are necessary Excellent blade tracking Better lift distribution

23 - 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.

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

25 - What does the abbreviation HSI stand for? Horrifying Steep Inclination Hybernating System Indication Horizontal Situation Indicator Horizontal Slip Indicator

26 - The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the... Point through which the force of gravity is said to act on a mass. Point on the longitudinal axis of an aeroplane or its extension from which the centers of gravity of all masses are referenced. Distance of a mass from the center of gravity. Distance from the datum to the center of gravity of a mass.

27 - Given: QDR: 022° VAR: 10° E The QTE equals... 052° 212°. 032° 202°.

28 - In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An electrical fire is suspected. Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken? Shut down the engine Turn off the heat Use the fire extinguisher Turn off the master switch

29 - Distress messages are messages... Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities which are important for the safety and regularity of flight operations. Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight. Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

30 - 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

31 - What values are usually marked with a red line on instrument displays? Operational areas Operational limits Recommended areas Caution areas

32 - An aeroplane has a heading of 090°. The distance which has to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the aeroplane is 4.5 NM north of the planned flight path. What is the corrected heading to reach the arrival aerodrome directly? 6° to the right 9° to the right 12° to the right 18° to the right

33 - What is indicated by a pattern of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the centerline of a runway? A ground roll could be started from this position Do not touch down before them Do not touch down behind them At this point the glide path of an ILS hits the runway

34 - Which components do rotor blades made of synthetic material contain? Spar of lead and synthetic material, filling material and outer skin of synthetic material, erosion protection of stainless steel Spar of synthetic material, filling material and outer skin of synthetic material, erosion protection of aluminum Spar of aluminum and synthetic material, filling material and outer skin and erosion protection of synthetic material Spar of stainless steel, filling material and outer skin and erosion protection of synthetic material

35 - Cold air inflow in high tropospheric layers may result in... Stabilisation and calm weather. Frontal weather. Calm weather and cloud dissipation. Showers and thunderstorms.

36 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation? To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

37 - Under what conditions may class D airspace be entered with a radio failure? There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit It is the destination aerodrome Approval has been granted before It ist the aerodrome of departure

38 - What action has no effect on the rotor RPM in an autorotation? Utilisation of friction brake. Centre of gravity displacement. Pitch angle change. Transition into a turning flight.

39 - The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa... When descending below FL 100. At the decision height. At 4000 ft. When climbing above the transition altitude.

40 - 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.

41 - What is the meaning of a steady red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground? Clear the taxiway / runway Land at this airport and proceed to apron Return to starting point Stop

42 - What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Squawk 4321, Call Bremen Radar on 131.325"? Roger Wilco Squawk 4321, 131.325 Squawk 4321, wilco

43 - During an autorotation with forward speed of a helicopter the driving forces are located in the... Region of the retreating rotor blade. Inner region. Outer region. Region of the advancing rotor blade.

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

45 - A flight plan has been files for a flight departing at an uncontrolled aerodrome. When has the actual take-off time been transmitted to ATC? At deviation from expected off-block time by more than 15 min. Immediately after take-off. When landing is assured. Upon request from ATC.

46 - 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

47 - 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? 1 h 12 min 2 h 11 min 0 h 50 min 1 h 32 min

48 - What does a readability of 2 indicate? The transmission is unreadable The transmission is readable but with difficulty The transmission is perfectly readable The transmission is readable now and then

49 - What is the correct way to counteract the vortex ring state? Raise collective and decrease rotor RPM Raise collective and pull back the stick Try to gain airspeed and enter autorotation Open throttle and pull back the stick

50 - 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.

51 - Which of the following frequencies is designated for VHF voice communication? 120.50 MHz 115.15 MHz 117.30 kHz 108.80 MHz

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

53 - What does "WATER PATCHES" mean regarding the reported runway condition? The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow Patches of standing water are visible A large part of the surface is flooded Wet surface, but no significant patches are visible

54 - Urgency messages are defined as... Messages concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. Messages concerning urgent spare parts which are needed for a continuation of flight and which need to be ordered in advance. Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft. Messages concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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

56 - UTC is... An obligatory time used in aviation. A zonal time. A local time in Central Europe. Local mean time at a specific point on Earth.

57 - The pilot receives a QDR of 225° from the VDF ground station. Where is the aircraft located in relation to the ground station? Northwest Southeast Northeast Southwest

58 - An aircraft travels 100 km in 56 minutes. The ground speed (GS) equals... 93 kt 198 kt 58 km/h. 107 km/h.

59 - What weather development will result from convergence at ground level? Ascending air and cloud dissipation Descending air and cloud dissipation Ascending air and cloud formation Descending air and cloud formation

60 - The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the... Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole. Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole. Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole. Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole.

61 - Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions? Dangerous area Restricted area No-fly zone Prohibited area

62 - 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

63 - What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission? Blind Transmitting blind No reception Listen

64 - What change of wind direction can be expected during the passage of a polar front low in Central Europe? Backing wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front Veering wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front Backing wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front Veering wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

65 - What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear? Flying ahead of a warm front with visible Ci clouds Cross-country flying below Cu clouds with about 4 octas coverage During final approach, 30 min after a heavy shower has passed the airfield When a shower is visible close to the airfield

66 - What is the unit for electrical power? Ampere Watt Volt Ohm

67 - What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot? Extroverted - stable Introverted - unstable Extroverted - unstable Introverted - stable

68 - Which area is suitable for an off-field landing? Glade with long dry grass Sports area in a village Harvested cornfield Plowed field

69 - 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.

70 - 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.

71 - Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia? Smoking Diving Menstruation Blood donation

72 - 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

73 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125? 5000 m 8000 m 3000 m 1500 m

74 - Which of the following states the working principle of an airspeed indicator? Dynamic air pressure is measured by the Pitot tube and converted into a speed indication by the airspeed indicator Total air pressure is measured by the static ports and converted into a speed indication by the airspeed indicator Total air pressure is measured and compared against static air pressure. Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum.

75 - The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is... Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate. Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate. Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate. Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

76 - Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE? Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum Altitude in relation to mean sea level

77 - Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilaton? Tingling Spasm Disturbance of consciousness Cyanose

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

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

80 - What are the minimum distances to clouds for a VFR flight in airspace "B"? Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 1.500 ft Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 300 m Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 1.000 m Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 300 m

81 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110? 8000 m 3000 m 1500 m 5000 m

82 - What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"? Affirmative Yes Affirm Roger

83 - The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of... 0,6° C / 100 m. 1,0° C / 100 m. 2° / 1000 ft. 0,65° C / 100 m.

84 - The Caution Area is marked on an airspeed indicator by what color? White Red Green Yellow

85 - 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

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

87 - Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The ground speed (GS) equals... 120 kt. 117 kt. 131 kt. 125 kt.

88 - What is the function of the blood platelets (thrombocytes)? Oxygen transport Immune defense Blood sugar regulation Blood coagulation

89 - What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"? Wilco Entering Roger Airspace Delta

90 - What factors are required for the formation of precipitation in clouds? Calm winds and intensive sunlight insolation The presence of an inversion layer High humidity and high temperatures Moderate to strong updrafts

91 - What is the meaning of "risky shift"? Seat adjustment in flight The tendency to accept higher risks in groups Crossing of rudder and ailerons on short final Spontaneous change of landing direction when the runway has an upslope

92 - 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

93 - 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

94 - Using primary ground radar, the direction of the aeroplane in relation to the antenna is determined by... The orientation of the antenna. The frequency shift of the received pulse. Time measurement. The pulse pair interval.

95 - The beam theory enables statements about the... Energy conversion in an autorotation. Power requirements during hover flight Transition lift close to the ground. Drag in cruise flight.

96 - A risk factor for decompression sickness is... 100 % oxygen after decompression. Sports. Smoking. Scuba diving prior to flight.

97 - The virtual rotation axis of a rotor is... Perpendicular to the hub plane. Parallel with the main rotor shaft. Perpendicular to the tip path plane. Perpendicular to the plane which contains the swash plate.

98 - What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED) They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide They have the same status as ICAO Annexes They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

99 - 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

100 - The EOBT (estimated off-block time) is specified in the ATS flight plan as... Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Local Mean Time (LMT). Standard Time (ST). Central European Time (CET).

101 - During an autorotation a helicopter accelerates from 60 to 90 knots without further corrections. The rotor RPM will... Remain constant. Decrease. Vary. Increase.

102 - What is the meaning of the phrase "Correction"? I understand your message and will comply with it Permission for proposed action is granted An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is... I have received all of your last transmission

103 - 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.

104 - What behavior does a helicopter without stabilization systems show after external disturbances in a hover, without a corrective action? Statically stable and dynamically instable Statically stable and dynamically stable Statically indifferent and dynamically instable Statically stable and dynamically indifferent

105 - Where does the inclination reach its lowest value? At the geographic poles At the geographic equator At the magnetic equator At the magnetic poles

106 - Which point indicates the speed for maximum endurance? See figure (PFP-044) Siehe Anlage 15

1 4 2 3

107 - Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts? Cumulus stage Mature stage Upwind stage Dissipating stage

108 - The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates... True altitude above MSL. Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation. Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa. Height above MSL.

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

110 - After lift-off, a much stronger than expected airspeed rise is experienced during the initial climb phase. What may be expected if the aeroplane entered a microburst? A decreased climb rate and airspeed An increased climb rate and decreased airspeed A decreased climb rate and increased airspeed An increased climb rate and airspeed

111 - The balance arm is the horizontal distance between... The C.G. of a mass and the datum line. The C.G. of a mass and the rear C.G. limit. The front C.G. limit and the datum line. The front C.G. limit and the rear C.G. limit.

112 - The pilot wants to refuel the helicopter after a cold night early in the morning. What needs to be checked before starting the engine? VHF communication for transmission Carburettor heat for function Left seat controls for damage and tight fit Fuel for water content and impurities

113 - The term "runway" is defined as a... Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft. Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft. Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters. Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

114 - May an engine, which previously was on fire, be restarted? Yes, but only if the cause of the fire was a carburettor fire during engine start Yes, but only on the ground for the purpose of taxiing No, the risk of a reignition of the fire would be too high Yes, if the aircraft is flying at a safe altitude

115 - What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report? 8 eighths 1 to 2 eighths 3 to 4 eighths 5 to 7 eighths

116 - Which lines have to be used by the pilot to determine the aircraft's position? Relative bearings (RB) Magnetic bearings (QDR) Magnetic headings (MH) True bearings (QTE)

117 - The position of the center of gravity equals... See figure (PFP-052e) Siehe Anlage 1

142 in. 137.5 in. 147.5 in. 145.7 in.

118 - 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

119 - 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

120 - Vy is the speed... To rotate. For the best rate of climb. For the best angle of climb. Never to be exceeded.

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