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Exam simulation Flight Performance and Planning - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Exam simulation PPL(H) Exam Question Bank Flight Performance and Planning 120 questions on 120 minutes

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1 - What are the variable physical properties of the atmosphere that affect the helicopter performance?
2 - What is the nature of the flight shown in the given ATC flight plan? Use figure (PFP-051a)
question PFP-051a.webp
3 - What needs to be observed if the carburettor heat is applied in a hover?
4 - The term "FATO" is defined as...
5 - A flight plan has been filed for a flight departing at an uncontrolled aerodrome. When has the actual take-off time been transmitted to ATC?
6 - For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 725 kg and a total moment of 650 mmkg. Which cross marks the centre of gravity (CG)? Use figure (PFP-004)
question PFP-004.webp
7 - A helicopter approach is conducted into the wind because...
8 - The term "maximum elevation figure" (MEF) is defined as...
9 - Baggage and cargo must be properly stowed and fastened, otherwise a shift of the cargo may cause...
10 - How do manufacturers reduce the power output of their engines for use in helicopters?
11 - Which statement about hover out of ground effect is correct?
12 - The centre of gravity (CG) defines...
13 - What mass equals 102 litres of Avgas 100LL?
14 - The specified speed in the ATS flight plan equals: Use figure (PFP-051)
question PFP-051.webp
15 - Which statement about density altitude is correct?
16 - The position of the centre of gravity equals... Use figure (PFP-052e)
question PFP-052e.webp
17 - Which action best supports safe management of passenger mass accuracy?
18 - Why is respecting the approved centre of gravity (CG) range especially important for helicopter operations?
19 - What is the message of the NOTAM shown below? B7938/25 NOTAMN Q) LECB/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3933N00244E005 A) LEPA B) 2511212200 C) 2511220500 E) RWY 24L/06R CLOSED
20 - The required data for a mass and balance calculation including masses and balance arms can be found in the...
21 - Which action best supports safe management of landing performance margin?
22 - Which action best supports safe management of pressure altitude?
23 - A helicopter burns 40 l/h. Planned flight time is 35 minutes and required reserve is 15 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?
24 - Which section of the flight manual describes the centre of gravity limitations of a helicopter?
25 - The planned distance is 36 NM and groundspeed is 72 kt. What is the approximate flight time?
26 - Which statement about a NOTAM affecting the destination is correct?
27 - How should tailwind be considered during helicopter performance planning?
28 - During an unaccelerated flight...
29 - The VFR semicircular rules are based on the...
30 - Basic empty mass is 810 kg, occupants are 85 kg and 60 kg, usable fuel for departure is 45 kg and MTOM is 980 kg. Is the mass within limits?
31 - What is the maximum helicopter mass to conduct a departure at 8000 feet pressure altitude and an outside air temperature of +20° C? Max. gross mass: 2500 lbs. Min. gross mass: 1600 lbs. Use figure (PFP-045)
question PFP-045.webp
32 - The distance between the centre of gravity and the datum is called...
33 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?
34 - The balance arm is the horizontal distance between...
35 - Which statement about maximum take-off mass is correct?
36 - A helicopter burns 28 l/h. Planned flight time is 80 minutes and required reserve is 25 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?
37 - Basic empty mass is 720 kg, occupants are 80 kg and 65 kg, usable fuel for departure is 35 kg and MTOM is 920 kg. Is the mass within limits?
38 - Basic empty mass is 685 kg, occupants are 75 kg and 82 kg, usable fuel for departure is 40 kg and MTOM is 900 kg. Is the mass within limits?
39 - For a given fuel load, if the helicopter mass is increased...
40 - What is the never-exceed speed at 4000 feet pressure altitude, +10° C outside air temperature and a helicopter mass of 2300 lbs? Use figure (PFP-046)
question PFP-046.webp
41 - The planned distance is 30 NM and groundspeed is 60 kt. What is the approximate flight time?
42 - Why is passenger mass accuracy important for a PPL(H) flight?
43 - The density of AVGAS 100LL at 15° C is...
44 - Which statement about centre of gravity forward of limit is correct?
45 - The term "moment" with regard to a mass and balance calculation is referred to as...
46 - When landing, if the TAS is significantly less than the ground speed, you will have...
47 - Why is baggage location important for a PPL(H) flight?
48 - Why is fuel reserve important for a PPL(H) flight?
49 - The planned distance is 84 NM and groundspeed is 84 kt. What is the approximate flight time?
50 - A helicopter burns 38 l/h. Planned flight time is 55 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?
51 - During a flight with a flight plan submitted, landing is conducted at an aerodrome other than the destination stated in the filed flight plan. Who has to be contacted by the pilot immediately?
52 - Which statement about tailwind for landing is correct?
53 - Which action best supports safe management of baggage location?
54 - A helicopter burns 30 l/h. Planned flight time is 70 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?
55 - Increasing a helicopter's mass will...
56 - Why is fuel burn monitoring important for a PPL(H) flight?
57 - Why is landing performance margin important for a PPL(H) flight?
58 - What factor is affected by headwind during a departure?
59 - What is the lowest possible VFR flight level if a true course of 181° is selected and a variation of 3° east exists?
60 - The total weight of an aircraft is acting vertically through the...
61 - The term "balance arm" in the context of a mass and balance calculation defines the...
62 - Which action best supports safe management of temperature correction?
63 - The power output of a piston engine is limited by...
64 - Which section of the flight manual describes the basic empty mass of an aircraft?
65 - For the purpose of a flight preparation, the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 750 kg and a total moment of 625 mmkg. Which cross marks the centre of gravity (CG)? Use figure (PFP-003)
question PFP-003.webp
66 - The planned distance is 54 NM and groundspeed is 108 kt. What is the approximate flight time?
67 - Which statement about slope operations is correct?
68 - The maximum endurance with a helicopter is achieved by flying at...
69 - What should be considered regarding ice formation during flight?
70 - Which statement about centre of gravity aft of limit is correct?
71 - The planned distance is 100 NM and groundspeed is 120 kt. What is the approximate flight time?
72 - Why is surface condition important for a PPL(H) flight?
73 - Calculated take-off mass = 1082 kg, calculated CG = 0.254 m, fuel burn = 55 l on station 0.40 m. Where is the CG situated after the landing?
74 - What is the maximum helicopter mass to conduct a hover in ground effect at 9000 feet pressure altitude and an outside air temperature of +10° C? Use figure (PFP-045)
question PFP-045.webp
75 - Which statement about fuel planning is correct?
76 - How should crosswind be considered during helicopter performance planning?
77 - What is the maximum pressure altitude to conduct a hover in ground effect if the helicopter mass equals 2400 lbs and the outside air temperature is +20° C? Use figure (PFP-045)
question PFP-045.webp
78 - The planned distance is 72 NM and groundspeed is 96 kt. What is the approximate flight time?
79 - Why is obstacle clearance important for a PPL(H) flight?
80 - The planned distance is 45 NM and groundspeed is 90 kt. What is the approximate flight time?
81 - Given values: Calculated take-off mass = 746 kg calculated CG = 37.1 cm fuel burn = 30.5 l on station 45 cm. Where is the CG situated after the landing?
82 - Basic empty mass is 760 kg, occupants are 70 kg and 70 kg, usable fuel for departure is 28 kg and MTOM is 930 kg. Is the mass within limits?
83 - Why is temperature correction important for a PPL(H) flight?
84 - What document contains information about the fuel consumption?
85 - The basic empty mass of an aircraft includes...
86 - Which statement about headwind for take-off is correct?
87 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According to ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?
question PFP-061.webp
88 - The EOBT (estimated off-block time) is specified in the ATS flight plan as...
89 - The term "centre of gravity" is defined as...
90 - For the purpose of a flight preparation the pilot calculates a total take-off mass of 775 kg and a total moment of 700 mmkg. Which cross marks the centre of gravity (CG)? Use figure (PFP-005)
question PFP-005.webp
91 - Which action best supports safe management of fuel reserve?
92 - The term "datum" with regard to a mass and balance calculation defines...
93 - Why must an aircraft be loaded so that the centre of gravity (CG) remains within the approved limits during all phases of flight?
94 - Why is alternate planning important for a PPL(H) flight?
95 - Which is the most recently determined empty mass and the associated centre of gravity (CG) arm from the aircraft documentation? Use figure (PFP-006)
question PFP-006.webp
96 - What must be considered for cross-border flights?
97 - How much taxi fuel must be consumed before take-off to reduce the aircraft mass to the maximum take-off mass? Maximum ramp mass (MRM): 1150 kg Actual ramp mass: 1148 kg Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 1145 kg
98 - Calculated take-off mass = 2300 lbs, calculated CG = 95.75 in, fuel burn = 170 lbs on station 87.00 in. Where is the CG situated after the landing?
99 - Which actions should be taken if the orientation is lost during helicopter flight operations?
100 - A helicopter burns 45 l/h. Planned flight time is 30 minutes and required reserve is 15 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?
101 - The power output of a turbine engine is limited by...
102 - Which action best supports safe management of surface condition?
103 - Basic empty mass is 640 kg, occupants are 90 kg and 78 kg, usable fuel for departure is 50 kg and MTOM is 890 kg. Is the mass within limits?
104 - A helicopter burns 48 l/h. Planned flight time is 25 minutes and required reserve is 20 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?
105 - The conversion factor from kilogram [kg] into pounds [lb] is...
106 - Why is pressure altitude important for a PPL(H) flight?
107 - How should gusty wind be considered during helicopter performance planning?
108 - The result of a front CG position is: 1. Increase in stability. 2. Increase in fuel consumption. 3. Increase in stall speed. 4. Increase in range.
109 - Exceeding the maximum allowed aircraft mass is...
110 - Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? Use figure (PFP-024)
question PFP-024.webp
111 - Which statement about lateral centre of gravity is correct?
112 - During lift-off the helicopter rotates much more than expected. This indicates that...
113 - Which point indicates the speed for maximum endurance? Use figure (PFP-044)
question PFP-044.webp
114 - Which action best supports safe management of take-off power margin?
115 - The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... Use figure (PFP-030)
question PFP-030.webp
116 - Why does the VNE decrease with increasing pressure altitude?
117 - A helicopter burns 35 l/h. Planned flight time is 90 minutes and required reserve is 30 l. What minimum fuel should be planned?
118 - Why is take-off power margin important for a PPL(H) flight?
119 - Which statement about high density altitude is correct?
120 - Which statement about hover in ground effect is correct?
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