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

Question 1

What is the meaning of the illustrated ground signal as shown in the signal area of an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-012) Siehe Anlage 4

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

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Ground movement restricted to hard surfaces

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

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Prohibition on landing for a longer period

Question 2

Which answer is correct with regard to separation in airspace "E"?

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VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic

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IFR traffic is separated only from VFR traffic

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VFR traffic is separated only from IFR traffic

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VFR traffic is separated from VFR and IFR traffic

Question 3

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "IFR"?

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Instrument Flight Rules

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions

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Commercial Flight Rules

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Bad Weather Flight Rules

Question 4

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

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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 5

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

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1013.25 hPa.

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Local QFE.

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Local QNH.

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1030.25 hPa.

Question 6

What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED)

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They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states

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They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide

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They have the same status as ICAO Annexes

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Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

Question 7

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

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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 8

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 9

The term "runway" is defined as a...

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

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Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

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Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

How are two parallel runways designated?

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The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway "R"

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The left runway gets the suffix "L", the right runway remains unchanged

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The left runway gets the suffix "-1", the right runway "-2"

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The left runway remains unchanged, the right runway designator is increased by 1

Question 13

Which is the colour of runway edge lights?

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White

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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

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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 17

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 18

Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?

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7600

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7000

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7700

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2000

Question 19

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 20

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

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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 21

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 22

Which of the following documents have to be on board for an international flight? a) Certificate of aircraft registration b) Certificate of airworthiness c) Airworthiness review certificate d) EASA Form-1 e) Airplane logbook f) Appropriate papers for every crew member g) Technical logbook

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A, b, c, e, f

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D, f, g

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B, c, d, e, f, g

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A, b, e, g

Question 23

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 24

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

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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 25

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 26

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?

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5000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

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8000 m

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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

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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 31

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 32

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 33

What is the minimum age to obtain a private pilot license?

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17 years

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18 years

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21 years

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16 years

Question 34

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

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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 35

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

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8 km

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1.5 km

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10 km

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5 km

Question 36

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 37

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"?

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Airworthiness Review Certificate

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Airspace Restriction Criteria

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Airworthiness Recurring Control

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Airspace Rulemaking Committee

Question 38

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 39

An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground.

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Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air

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Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

Question 40

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 41

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 42

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 43

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?

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Standardized European Rules of the Air

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Standard European Routes of the Air

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Selective Radar Altimeter

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Specialized Radar Approach

Question 44

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 45

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 46

What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?

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To identify the reasons and work out safety recommendations

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To Determine the guilty party and draw legal consequences

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To clarify questions of liability within the meaning of compensation for passengers

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To work for the public prosecutor and help to follow-up flight accidents

Question 47

Which are the different parts of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)?

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GEN ENR AD

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GEN COM MET

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GEN AGA COM

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GEN MET RAC

Question 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

What is necessary in terms of PART-FCL after differences training for helicopters?

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The logbook of the pilot or an equivalent document must be signed by the flight instructor

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An application for renewal must be filed for the competent authority in a prescribed form and manner

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A flight order for solo flights must be submitted to the competent authority by the instructor

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The pilot must pass a written line check exam in an aviation school

Question 52

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

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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 53

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 54

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 55

The term "aerodrome elevation" is defined as...

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The highest point of the landing area.

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The lowest point of the landing area.

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The average value of the height of the manoeuvring area.

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The highest point of the apron.

Question 56

What does the reported runway condition "DAMP" mean?

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Change of colour on the surface due to moisture

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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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Wet surface, but no significant puddles are visible

Question 57

The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/13 A) LOWW B) 1305211200 C) 1305211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE.

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21/05/2013 14:00 UTC.

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21/05/2014 13:00 UTC.

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13/05/2013 12:00 UTC.

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13/10/2013 00:00 UTC.

Question 58

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 59

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 60

Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?

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Unlimited

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12 years

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6 months

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12 months

Question 61

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 62

Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?

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TWR (aerodrome control service) APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service)

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FIS (flight information service) AIS (aeronautical information service) AFS (aeronautical fixed telecommunication service)

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APP (approach control service) ACC (area control service) FIS (flight information service)

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ALR (alerting service) SAR (search and rescue service) TWR (aerodrome control service)

Question 63

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125?

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8000 m

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5000 m

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3000 m

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1500 m

Question 64

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

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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

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