Exam quiz Air Law - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

What is a "PAPI" (Precision Approach Path Indicator)?

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A visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct glidepath to an aerodrome or an airport

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A visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct departure track when departing from an aerodrome or an airport

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A visual aid that provides guidance information to help a tower controller acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport

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An instrumental aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport

Question 2

A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...

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Flight is conducted under visual flight rules.

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Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

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Visibility in flight is more than 8 km.

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Visibility in flight is more than 5 km

Question 3

What is the correct phrase with respect to wake turbulence to indicate that a light aircraft is following an aircraft of a higher wake turbulence category?

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Caution wake turbulence

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Danger jet blast

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Be careful wake winds

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Attention propwash

Question 4

Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions?

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Restricted area

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Dangerous area

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No-fly zone

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Prohibited area

Question 5

What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?

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It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft

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It is an illuminated area on which search and rescue and fire fighting vehicles are placed

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It is a specially marked area to pick up or drop towing objects

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Aircraft taxi to this square to get light signals for taxi and take-off clearance

Question 6

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110?

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8000 m

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3000 m

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1500 m

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5000 m

Question 7

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

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To permanently monitor the radio and if possible to establish radio contact

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To obtain a clearance to enter this area

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To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

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The transponder has to be switched on Mode C and squawk 7000

Question 8

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

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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 meaning of a flashing red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground?

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Immediately taxi clear of runway in use

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Return to starting point

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Cleared to taxi

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Cleared for take-off

Question 10

What is the meaning of a flashing white light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground?

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Return to starting point

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Cleared for take-off

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Cleared to taxi

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Clear the taxiway / runway

Question 11

What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP?

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces.

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Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

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Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

Question 12

What is the minimum age to start a private pilot training at a flight school?

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16 years

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21 years

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18 years

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17 years

Question 13

Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airpaces C, D and E?

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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 14

What is the meaning of a flashing red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?

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Airport unsafe, do not land

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Cleared to land

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Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

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Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time

Question 15

Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?

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7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 16

What does the reported runway condition "WET" mean?

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The surface of the runway is soaked, but there are no significant patches of standing water

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A large part of the surface is flooded

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

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Some water patches are visible

Question 17

What is the meaning of "DETRESFA"?

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Distress phase

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Uncertainty phase

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Rescue phase

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Alerting phase

Question 18

With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?

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Incident Serious incident Accident

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Event Serious event Accident

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Happening Event Serious event

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Event Crash Disaster

Question 19

In which way should a pilot confirm received light signals in flight?

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Rock the wings (in the daytime)

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Apply some changes of RPM

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Apply some fast pitch changes

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Apply some changes of the rudder

Question 20

According to ICAO Anex 14, which is the colour marking of a runway?

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White

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 21

Which is the colour of runway end lights?

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Red

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White

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Blue

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Green

Question 22

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

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"06L" and "06R"

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"24" and "25"

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"26" and "26R"

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"18" and "18-2"

Question 23

A Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (PIB) is a presentation of current...

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NOTAM information of operational significance prepared prior to flight.

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ICAO information of operational significance prepared after the flight.

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AIC information of operational significance prepared after the flight.

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AIP information of operational significance prepared prior to flight.

Question 24

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

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5 km

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10 km

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8 km

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1.5 km

Question 25

A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...

Accepted Answer

Mode C or S transponder

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Pressure-decoder

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Transponder approved for airspace "B"

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Mode A transponder

Question 26

What are the minimum distances to clouds for a VFR flight in airspace "B"?

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 300 m

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 1.500 ft

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Horizontally 1.500 m, vertically 1.000 m

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Horizontally 1.000 m, vertically 300 m

Question 27

What is indicated by a pattern of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the centerline of a runway?

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Do not touch down before them

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A ground roll could be started from this position

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Do not touch down behind them

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At this point the glide path of an ILS hits the runway

Question 28

Which statement is correct with regard to the term "taxi holding point"?

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A taxi holding point is the point at which the aircraft must stop unless further permission to proceed is given

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A taxi holding point is an area where the aircraft must stop unless further permission to proceed is given

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A taxi holding point is only to be observed for IFR traffic if instrument weather conditions are prevailing

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A taxi holding point is designed to indicate the beginning of the safety area and may be crossed when a taxi clearance is given

Question 29

Which of the following options is NOT a sufficient reason to fly below the required minimum height?

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Bad weather conditions in the vicinity of an aerodrome

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The drop of towed objects at an aerodrome

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Take-off or landing at an aerodrome

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An approach without landing at an aerodrome

Question 30

Which air traffic service is responsible for the safe conduct of flights?

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ATC (air traffic control)

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ALR (alerting service)

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FIS (flight information service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service)

Question 31

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

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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 visibilty

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Speed not above 115 kt IAS

Question 32

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 33

What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011) Siehe Anlage 3

Accepted Answer

Glider flying is in progress

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Landing prohibited for a longer period

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After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

Question 34

A single-engine piston and a turboprop aeroplane are approaching each other opposite at the same altitude. Which aeroplane has to change its track to avoid a collision?

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Both aircraft have to alter their tracks to the right

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Both aircraft have to alter their tracks to the left

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The turboprop aircraft has to give way to the single-engine piston aircraft

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The single-engine piston aircraft has to give way to the turboprop aircraft

Question 35

To which privileges are you entitled by holding a private pilot license (PPL) with an endorsed type rating for helicopters?

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To conduct non-commercial flights with passengers, provided the pilot-in-command has carried out at least three take-offs and landings within the last 90 days

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To conduct commercial flights when the helicopter is approved for not more than six seats and to work as a flight instructor in a commercial flight academy

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To conduct non-commercial flights with passengers, provided the pilot-in-command has carried out at least five take-offs and landings within the last 120 days

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To conduct commercial flights when the helicopter is approved for not more than four seats and to work as a flight instructor in a commercial flight academy

Question 36

What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP?

Accepted Answer

Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces

Question 37

What does "WATER PATCHES" mean regarding the reported runway condition?

Accepted Answer

Patches of standing water are visible

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The runway is clear of water, ice, and snow

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A large part of the surface is flooded

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Wet surface, but no significant patches are visible

Question 38

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

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DEABC, "N", 2500 ft

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DEABC reaching "N"

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DEABC over "N" at 35

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DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

Question 39

Which transponder code has to be set unrequested during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

7700

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7500

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7600

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7000

Question 40

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 41

The term "ceiling" is defined as the...

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Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.

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Altitude of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.

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Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 10000 ft.

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Height of the base of the highest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft

Question 42

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.

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1030.25 hPa.

Question 43

How can a pilot confirm a search and rescue signal on ground in flight?

Accepted Answer

Rock the wings

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Push the rudder in both directions multiple times

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Fly in a parabolic flight path multiple times

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Deploy and retract the landing flaps multiple times

Question 44

What is shown on the printed sign? See figure (ALW-020) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

From this intersection the available runway length is 2500 m in the stated direction

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2500 m in the stated direction till reaching the departure point of the runway

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2500 m in the stated direction till reaching the parking area

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The complete length of the runway in the stated direction is 2500 m

Question 45

A pilot can contact FIS (flight information service)...

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Via radio communication.

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Via telephone.

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Via internet.

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By a personal visit.

Question 46

Which air traffic services can be expected within an FIR (flight information region)?

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FIS (flight information service) ALR (alerting service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service) SAR (search and rescue)

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ATC (air traffic control) FIS (flight information service)

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ATC (air traffic control) AIS (aeronautical information service)

Question 47

Who provides search and rescue service?

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Both military and civil organisations

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International approved organisations

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Only military organisations

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Only civil organisations

Question 48

Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal: A sudden heading change of 90 degrees or more and a pull-up of the aircraft without crossing the track of the intercepted aircraft?

Accepted Answer

You may continue your flight

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Follow me, i will bring you to the next suitable airfield

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Prepare for a safety landing, you have entered a prohibited area

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You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately

Question 49

What is the meaning of a flashing green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to taxi

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Land at this airport and proceed to the apron

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Cleared for take-off

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Return to starting point

Question 50

The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa...

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When climbing above the transition altitude.

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When descending below FL 100.

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At the decision height.

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At 4000 ft.

Question 51

Two aeroplanes are flying on crossing tracks. Which one has to divert?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft which flies from right to left has the right of priority

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The aircraft which flies from left to right has the right of priority

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Both have to divert to the left

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Both have to divert to the right

Question 52

A pilot license issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 is valid in...

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All ICAO countries.

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The country where the license was acquired

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Those countries that have accepted this license on application.

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The country where the license was issued.

Question 53

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

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Aircraft report

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Aeronautical information report

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Aeronautical instrument requirement report

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Automatic identification report

Question 54

The "Certificate of Airworthiness" is issued by the state...

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In which the aircraft is registered.

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In which the airworthiness review is done.

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In which the aircraft is constructed.

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Of the residence of the owner.

Question 55

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"?

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Temporary Reserved Airspace

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Transponder Area

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Terminal Area

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Temporary Radar Routing Area

Question 56

Two engine-driven aircraft are flying on crossing courses at the same altitude. Which one has to divert?

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Both have to divert to the right

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The lighter one has to climb

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Both have to divert to the left

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The heavier one has to climb

Question 57

The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is...

Accepted Answer

5000 m.

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8000 m.

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3000 m.

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1500 m.

Question 58

How can a wind direction indicator be marked for better visibility?

Accepted Answer

The wind direction indicator could be surrounded by a white circle.

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The wind direction indicator could be made from green materials.

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The wind direction indicator may be mounted on top of the control tower.

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The wind direction indicator could be located on a big black surface.

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

5000 m

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8000 m

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3000 m

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1500 m

Question 60

What is shown on the printed sign? See figure (ALW-019) Siehe Anlage 1

Accepted Answer

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 61

What is the meaning of a steady red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on ground?

Accepted Answer

Stop

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Clear the taxiway / runway

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Land at this airport and proceed to apron

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Return to starting point

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

The aeroplane 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 63

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

Accepted Answer

8 km

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1.5 km

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10 km

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5 km

Question 64

Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal: Alternating movement of the ailerons, normally left of the intercepted aircraft, followed by a smooth turn to the left?

Accepted Answer

Follow me

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Prepare for a safety landing, you have entered a prohibited area

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You are clear of any restricted or reserved airspaces, you can continue on your heading

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You are entering a restricted area, leave the airspace immediately

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