Exam quiz Air Law - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

In the Global Reporting Format, what does the runway surface description WET mean?

Accepted Answer

Visible dampness or water up to and including 3 mm deep.

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Water more than 3 mm deep.

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A runway completely free of visible moisture.

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Wet ice, irrespective of its depth.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

1 year.

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10 years.

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2 years.

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5 years.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

remain clear unless specific authorisation is held.

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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 5

What is the meaning of a steady red light to an aircraft on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Stop.

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Cleared for take-off.

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Make a right-hand circuit.

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Squawk 7600 immediately.

Question 6

Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7000

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7700

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2000

Question 7

Which statement about a Transponder Mandatory Zone is correct?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft must carry and operate the required transponder equipment.

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It replaces the need for lookout.

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It is entered by switching the radio off.

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It is used only inside Class A airspace.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

establish or maintain the required radio communication.

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Assume it is inactive unless ATC calls first.

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Switch off the transponder to reduce workload.

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

Question 9

What is the meaning of a steady green light to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to land.

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Cleared for take-off.

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Make a right-hand circuit.

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Squawk 7600 immediately.

Question 10

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

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

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Table of contents, classification of aerodromes with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, restricted and danger areas

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Access restrictions for aerodromes, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, licence samples and validity periods

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and danger areas

Question 11

What is the subject of ICAO Annex 1?

Accepted Answer

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 12

What is the meaning of a continuous red light to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling.

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Cleared for take-off.

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Make a right-hand circuit.

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Squawk 7600 immediately.

Question 13

What is shown on the printed sign? Use figure (ALW-020)

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 14

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 15

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"?

Accepted Answer

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 16

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 17

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

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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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 21

What should a PPL(H) pilot do when operating close to a RMZ?

Accepted Answer

establish or maintain the required radio communication.

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Assume it is inactive unless ATC calls first.

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Switch off the transponder to reduce workload.

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

Question 22

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 23

What is the meaning of a flashing green light to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Return for landing.

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Cleared for take-off.

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Make a right-hand circuit.

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Squawk 7600 immediately.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

Which statement about passenger carrying recency is correct?

Accepted Answer

The pilot must have completed the required recent take-offs and landings before carrying passengers.

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It is needed only for night flights.

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It can be replaced by holding a radio licence.

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It applies only to commercial helicopter transport.

Question 27

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 28

Which statement about a rescue coordination centre is correct?

Accepted Answer

It coordinates search and rescue action within its area of responsibility.

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It issues all private pilot licences.

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It controls aircraft maintenance release.

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It replaces the aerodrome operator.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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 30

Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?

Accepted Answer

"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 31

Which statement about a Radio Mandatory Zone is correct?

Accepted Answer

The pilot must comply with the published radio communication requirements.

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It always requires an IFR clearance.

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It allows flight without radio if below 1,000 ft AGL.

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It is used only for military aircraft.

Question 32

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 33

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 34

Which statement about controlled airspace is correct?

Accepted Answer

An ATC clearance is required where the applicable airspace class requires it.

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All VFR flights are prohibited in every class.

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No separation service is ever provided.

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The pilot is released from avoiding collisions.

Question 35

Why is pre-flight document checks important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

They confirm that aircraft and pilot documents required for the planned flight are available and valid.

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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 36

Which statement about the AIP is correct?

Accepted Answer

It contains lasting aeronautical information published by a State.

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It is a private aircraft logbook.

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It is valid only for one day.

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It is a passenger manifest.

Question 37

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 38

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

Accepted Answer

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 39

Which is the colour of runway edge lights?

Accepted Answer

White

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 40

Which statement about a restricted area is correct?

Accepted Answer

It may be entered only in accordance with the published restrictions.

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It may never be entered under any circumstances.

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It is always uncontrolled airspace with no requirements.

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It exists only above FL 195.

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

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 42

Which statement about Special VFR is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is a controlled-airspace procedure subject to ATC clearance and prescribed conditions.

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It is a replacement for IFR outside controlled airspace.

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It is always available on pilot request.

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It removes the requirement to remain clear of cloud where applicable.

Question 43

In the Global Reporting Format, the term STANDING WATER describes water of what depth?

Accepted Answer

More than 3 mm.

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Up to and including 3 mm.

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Any visible dampness, regardless of depth.

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Only water more than 30 mm deep.

Question 44

What should a PPL(H) pilot do when operating close to a restricted area?

Accepted Answer

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 45

Which statement about SERA is correct?

Accepted Answer

It contains standardised European rules of the air.

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It is a helicopter maintenance programme.

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It is the ICAO aircraft registration register.

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It is a flight planning computer.

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

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 47

Air traffic control service is conducted by which services?

Accepted Answer

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 48

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

Accepted Answer

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 49

Which privileges are granted by holding a private pilot licence (PPL) with the appropriate helicopter type rating?

Accepted Answer

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 50

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

Accepted Answer

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 51

Which statement about a danger area is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

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It gives permanent priority to VFR traffic.

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It is the same as a prohibited area.

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It always requires a transponder code 7700.

Question 52

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

Accepted Answer

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 53

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

Accepted Answer

operate the required transponder mode and code.

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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 54

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

Accepted Answer

White

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 55

Which statement about ICAO Annex 2 is correct?

Accepted Answer

It deals with rules of the air.

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It deals only with aircraft noise certification.

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It is a maintenance release document.

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It is the same as the flight manual.

Question 56

What should a PPL(H) pilot do when operating close to a CTR?

Accepted Answer

obtain the required ATC clearance before entry.

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Assume it is inactive unless ATC calls first.

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Switch off the transponder to reduce workload.

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

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

7700

Answer

7500

Answer

7600

Answer

7000

Question 58

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 59

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

Accepted Answer

5 km

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10 km

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8 km

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1.5 km

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

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 61

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

Accepted Answer

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 62

Under Article 33 of the Chicago Convention, when must other Contracting States recognise a pilot licence issued or rendered valid by the State of registry?

Accepted Answer

When the requirements for its issue or validation meet or exceed the minimum standards established under the Convention.

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Whenever any flight school issues a course-completion certificate.

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Only if the holder is a citizen of the State where the flight takes place.

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Whenever it permits unrestricted paid flying in every country.

Question 63

What is the meaning of "DETRESFA"?

Accepted Answer

Distress phase

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Uncertainty phase

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Rescue phase

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Alerting phase

Question 64

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "IFR"?

Accepted Answer

Instrument Flight Rules

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions

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Commercial Flight Rules

Answer

Bad Weather Flight Rules

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